ConectUS is proud of the community that surrounds us and our agents. Our very own Rick James Stapp and his wife Jackie had the opportunity to attend CASA of Collin County’s annual gala in support of advocates for children and youth who have experienced abuse and neglect. CASA of Collin County exists to be able to help abused and neglected children get a sense of normalcy once again.
We had the opportunity to talk with Jackie about the impact that CASA of Collin County has made, as well as what she and Rick does to assist in their efforts.
How long have you been a supporter of CASA of Collin County? What personal experiences led up to you wanting to be a part of what the CASA organization does?
I have made blankets for CASA for the last 5 or 6 years. I work at the UT Dallas Police Department, and David Spigelmyer, who plans our National Night Out, does things for CASA like toy drives and toothbrush drives.
We know that you had just gone to CASA of Collin County’s annual gala in Dallas, TX. How was that event? Have you been to any events prior to this in support of CASA?
The CASA event was spectacular! We had so much fun. This was the first event I have ever attended for CASA.
Tell us more about your sewing projects. What made you decide to start sewing? How many blankets do you think you have donated? Would you ever consider donating to other CASA sectors?
I sew fleece blankets for CASA to hand out to the children that are brought in. I have made over a hundred blankets for them. I started making blankets when I heard there was a need for it. I don’t know much about the other sectors of CASA.
I understand that you (Jackie) have made many new friends while supporting CASA. How did they become involved, and do you find yourself socializing with them even outside of CASA-related activities?
My sewing group got together and made a whole bunch of blankets in one day, it was a great team effort and a lot faster than me doing it alone.
CASA of Collin County is committed to advocating for abused and neglected children. CASA of Collin County is appointed by District Court Judges as the child’s guardian ad litem or volunteer advocate and will be there to support these displaced children as they navigate through the child welfare system. Over the past 30 years, CASA of Collin County has been able to help over 12,000 children.
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