12-03-2025
Child Advocates rings in new campaign the 'Casa Effect'
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — CASA, a local nonprofit, creatively supports children in foster care. They are set to host a butterfly release fundraiser, 'Casa Effect.'
The event, which will be held on May 31 at the CASA office at 808 Austin St., aims to raise awareness and support for children in foster care and bring the community together for a day of celebration and advocacy.
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The highlight of the event will be a symbolic butterfly release, representing child advocates' new campaign, 'The Casa Effect.' The campaign emphasizes how small moments of care and support today can impact a child's future.
Attendees can purchase butterflies in advance for $10 each or five for $40 through their website: Home – Child Advocates – CASA of Red River. CASA Volunteer Coordinator Casey Washington says the event raises awareness for foster children and funds that will be used to help them directly.
'We're really just wanting to raise awareness to the community about what we do and what we do for the local foster youth. All the funds that we receive from the fundraiser will go towards, volunteer travel so volunteers can go and see our kids that are further away or just birthday gifts and things like that. Just little things that help out the kids daily,' Washington said.
This is the first year, so they're hoping for around 300-400 butterflies, and they want to build on that number each year. This is a volunteer-based organization, so they're always looking for volunteers. They have training every other month.
So, if you'd like to become a volunteer or want information on upcoming events, check out Child Advocates—CASA of Red River's website or call (940) 766-0552.
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