ACU partners with Big Country CASA for community service
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ABILENE – ACU athletics and Imago Dei ("Image of God"), the name of the weekly chapel meetings for student-athletes to discuss matters of racial equality and biblical justice, have partnered to facilitate the start of a community service partnership between ACU and Big Country CASA. Big Country CASA ("Court Appointed Special Advocate") is a non-profit organization that serves foster kids in our area. As a department-wide initiative, ACU Athletics would like to raise awareness about local foster care and educate the Abilene community about the important work of Big Country CASA. CASA advocates for the best interest of abused and neglected children in the court system through trained community volunteers. When a CASA volunteer is appointed to a foster care case, they get to know the child and talk to family members and other adults in the child's life to find out what they need to heal and thrive. Volunteers make recommendations in court on the child's behalf, serving as a liaison between foster kids, their families and judges. The CASA remains by the child's side for the duration of their time in foster care.
In the month of February, 257 Taylor County kids were in foster care. In January, that number was 240 and December, 225. When children are removed from their homes, it is very common for them to carry belongings in a trash bag. Recently, student-athletes and coaches from various Wildcat teams donated duffel bags for our local foster youth. If you have a new or gently used duffel bag you would like to donate for this purpose, you may drop your bags off to Amy McAlister in the Teague Special Events Center at ACU.
Going on now, in celebration of the May 4th Abilene Gives event happening throughout our city, ACU Athletics is encouraging Wildcat fans to consider a financial donation to support Big Country CASA. Visit bigcountrycasa.org/donate to give today.
In the month of February, 257 Taylor County kids were in foster care. In January, that number was 240 and December, 225. When children are removed from their homes, it is very common for them to carry belongings in a trash bag. Recently, student-athletes and coaches from various Wildcat teams donated duffel bags for our local foster youth. If you have a new or gently used duffel bag you would like to donate for this purpose, you may drop your bags off to Amy McAlister in the Teague Special Events Center at ACU.
Going on now, in celebration of the May 4th Abilene Gives event happening throughout our city, ACU Athletics is encouraging Wildcat fans to consider a financial donation to support Big Country CASA. Visit bigcountrycasa.org/donate to give today.
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