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CASA of the Coastal Bend | Speak up for Kids 5K | Saturday, May 4, 2012 | Heritage Park, Corpus Christi, Texas

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I’m proud to serve on the Board of Directors for CASA of the Coastal Bend.  CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate.  CASA volunteers serve as liaisons for children in the court system as they are placed in the unfortunate position of  seeking a permanent home.  Learn more about CASA of the Coastal Bend at http://coastalbendcasa.wordpress.com/.

This year’s annual 5k is going to be Saturday, May 04, 2013 at Heritage Park, Corpus Christi.

Registration information available at http://coastalbendcasa.wordpress.com/5k/

I’ve edited/shot the current PSA for the past three years, and I’m excited to present this years PSA (minus the sponsorship info).  This year the race footage was contributed by CASA.  It will be airing on Time Warner Cable Channel in a few months. Here are some stills of what to expect to see in video.

A big thanks to our VOICE Russ Martin from KLUX – 89.5.  Also Curtis Rock of Boombox Bros who created this soundtrack for a barber shop commercial I did about three years ago!

Here’s last year’s video.

Here’s 2011′s video.

Gulf Coast Crane Services (GCCS) Golf Tournament benefitting CASA of the Coastal Bend – Rockport, Texas – November 16, 2012

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Location: Rockport Country Club, Rockport, Texas http://www.rockportcountryclub.net/

Date: November 16, 2012

Host/Organizer: Gulf Coast Crane Services
http://www.gccrane.com

Non-profit benefiting: CASA of the Coastal Bend
http://coastalbendcasa.wordpress.com

Photography provided by MD Photography
www.mymdphotography.com

Click here to browse Gallery to purchase additional prints.

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Coastal Bend Day of Giving – Corpus Christi, Texas – November 13, 2012

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To learn more about the importance CASAs to the children they serve watch this video, in addition to another below.

From Page Hall, Executive Director of Casa of the Coastal Bend:

Today is the day! Coastal Bend Day of Giving. If you are going to make a donation to CASA, today your donation will be matched if you make it on line atwww.coastalbenddayofgiving.org. Choose CASA of the Coastal Bend by clicking on our logo!

 

CASA volunteers provide quality service to children who have been abused and neglected.  Their focus is on the following:

Ø  To insure the immediate needs of the child are being met.

Ø  To place these children in a safe, nurturing environment as quickly as possible.

Ø  To provide advocacy for each child and speak up on behalf of each child’s best interest.

Visit our website at www.coastalbendcasa.org or look us up on Facebook.

Thank you, and we are all so honored to be a part of today’s event!

 

Page H. Hall

Executive Director

Some clarifications on how to do this: When you click on www.coastalbenddayofgiving.org you will see the main page, click on the “Donate Now” button and then scroll down the list of charities until you get to Court Appointed Special Advocates of Nueces County, Inc. This is us—CASA of the Coastal Bend. The above is our legal name and CASA of the Coastal Bend is our dba or assumed name….thanks

 

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Comments from Coastal Bend Day of Giving : CASA’s mission is to speak up for and find permanent homes for foster children in crisis throughout Nueces, San Patricio and Aransas Counties. Our trained community volunteers gather information and evaluate the needs of the child. These volunteers speak out in court representing the sole interest of the child. CASA of the Coastal Bend’s goal is to help place these children in safe, nurturing environments as quickly as possible.

CASA John and Jerry’s Story – CASA of the Coastal Bend – September 11, 2012 – Corpus Christi, Texas

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I am blessed to serve on the Board of Director’s for CASA of the Coastal Bend.  The organization is filled with amazing people with LARGE hearts.  The opportunity came up for us to record some local children’s stories about the SPECIAL time they spent with their CASA’s during the not-so-special time spent in protective custody. They gave me free reign, without knowing I’ve never produced anything like this… needless to say I’m thankful for the opportunity, and I’m also glad that I was able to complete the project – officialy about one hour before the 20th Birthday Party Celebration. Here is the story of two young, brave men!

Jerry

John

Learn more about becoming a CASA by clicking here.

CASA John – Behind the Scenes/Making of Video for the 20th Anniversary BASH

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I’m proud to be a part of CASA of the Coastal Bend.  Currently I’m filming a PSA of sorts for their 20th Anniversary Party!  Here’s a little behind the scenes/making of video where we interviewed one of the brave children detailing his story.

If you would like to become a CASA volunteer you need to be 21 years or older, pass a criminal background check, attend the free training and most importantly have a willingness to listen to a child and a desire to help.  The next class is scheduled to begin in the second week of September 2012.  To sign up for the next class please contact Diana Booth at 884-2272.

 

CASA of the Coastal Bend Night at the Hooks – July 31, 2012 – Corpus Christi, Texas

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Last night (July 31, 2012) was CASA of the Coastal Bend’s Night at the Hooks in Corpus Christi, Texas. We welcomed the newest 9 voices for children in foster care as they graduated from CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) training. County Court at Law #5 Judge Brent Chesney swore in the volunteers just before the start of the Hooks game, while Lee Harrison (Board of Directors) threw out the first pitch.

If you would like to become a CASA volunteer you need to be 21 years or older, pass a criminal background check, attend the free training and most importantly have a willingness to listen to a child and a desire to help.  The next class is scheduled to begin in the second week of September 2012.  To sign up for the next class please contact Diana Booth at 884-2272.

CASA Night at the Hooks – July 31, 2012

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HOWDY everyone!  It’s that time of year again! This is a wonderful opportunity to get together, have some fun, and represent and support CASA.  This is also a great fundraiser for CASA as proceeds from ticket sales come directly to CASA.  PLUS the organization that sells the most tickets will also be able to participate in the “Shirt Off the Back” event with the Hooks, which raises additional funds. 

We are proud to say that CASA of the Coastal Bend has won Shirt Off the Back two years in a row (last year raising over $2500 for CASA).  Let’s make it THREE years in a row!  We would love for you to join us, enjoy the game, and help us raise awareness and money for CASA so we can continue fighting for abused and neglected children in our community. 

To purchase tickets, please fill out form below or contact Diana Booth- office: 361-884-2272, cell: 361-779-3664, or email:Diana@interconnect.net.  PLEASE NOTE: Clicking the picture below will take you to a link to purchase tickets, don’t forget to enter special code: CASA.

CASA of the Coastal Bend “Protecting Our Children” Family Festival – Monday, April 2, 2012 – Corpus Christi, Texas

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April is Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month.  CASA held The Protecting Our Children Family Festival at Smith Elementary on Monday, April 2, 2012. Here are a few snapshots from that event.  It also highlighted our upcoming Superhero themed Speak Up for Kids 5K Run/Walk, read more information about that below.

We also had a chance to update the 2011 Speak Up for Kids 5K PSA Video (check out this year’s PSA below!) to include the theme of this year’s Speak Up for Kids 5k – Super Hero!!  ”Every child needs a hero but it takes a Superhero to protect our children.”  As I shared in the  CASA of the Coastal Bend  - 5K – Saturday, May 05, 2012 – Heritage Park, Corpus Christi, Texas,  I’m proud to serve as the Secretary of CASA of the Coastal Bend.  CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate.  CASA volunteers serve as liaisons for children in the court system as they are placed in the unfortunate position of  seeking a permanent home.  Learn more about CASA of the Coastal Bend at http://coastalbendcasa.wordpress.com/.

This year’s annual 5k is going to be Saturday, May 05, 2012 at Heritage Park, Corpus Christi.

CASA of the Coastal Bend – 5K – Saturday, May 05, 2012 – Heritage Park, Corpus Christi, Texas

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I’m proud to serve as the Secretary of CASA of the Coastal Bend.  CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate.  CASA volunteers serve as liaisons for children in the court system as they are placed in the unfortunate position of  seeking a permanent home.  Learn more about CASA of the Coastal Bend at http://coastalbendcasa.wordpress.com/.

This year’s annual 5k is going to be Saturday, May 05, 2012 at Heritage Park, Corpus Christi.

Click here for map.  Register for the race at http://www.casa5k.org/index.php/corpus-christi

I’m currently editing this years promotional video which is going to air on Time Warner Cable Channel. Here are some stills of what to expect to see in video.

Last year Russ Martin from KLUX – 89.5 helped with voice over. He’s generously reprising this Voice Over role again this year.   Here’s last year’s video.

Order of the Sparkling City Mardi Gras Ball Pics

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Pics are up from the local local 501(c)(3) Organization Order of the Sparkling City Mardi Gras Ball (click here to see slideshow), which is a BIG/Gigantic/Colossal Supporter of CASA of the Coastal Bend! They generously donated $12,000 from the 2011 Ball.  This years Ball should be even bigger! To order tickets visit HERE.

Thanks for supporting CASA! To learn more about being a CASA visit www.coastalbendcasa.org.