For 30 years, Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) has worked to provide our courts with the information needed to act in the best interests of abused and neglected children in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties, and to ensure that they’re placed in safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible.

Lone Star CASA Press release

‘Best of’ Winners announced, more than $73,000 raised at 17th Annual Cars for CASA event

Rockwall TX — 

For Immediate Release

Rockwall, TX – This past Sunday, May 15, more than 250 cars, trucks, and bikes participated in the 17th Annual Cars for CASA Event hosted by the Metro East Division of the Dallas Builders association, benefitting CASA children in Kaufman and Rockwall counties.

Lone Star CASA is a national volunteer movement that began in the late 1970s in Seattle.  Its purpose is to find community volunteers to act as a “voice in court” for children who have experienced abuse or neglect.  The first CASA program was established in Dallas in 1980.  In Fiscal Year 2021, Lone Star CASA was able to serve 293 children across both Rockwall and Kaufman Counties.

Cars for CASA, which is put on annually by more than 40 volunteers, has grown to become one of the most successful auto shows in North Texas.  The first event in 2005 featured 80 cars and raised $2,600.  This year’s show featured approximately 250 cars and raised over $73,000 for Lone Star CASA.  Cumulatively this event has raised $720,000 for Lone Star  CASA

“We’re proud to play a role in serving kids in our community,” said Dave Hambley.  “The Cars for CASA show is a great way to support a worthy cause and raise awareness of the CASA role in these children’s lives.”

Attendees of the event participated in many activities at the CASA tent such as entering in raffles & a 50/50 pot, benefitting Lone Star CASA kids, as well as learning more about becoming a volunteer for the organization.

From vintage autos to cutting-edge cars, there were some incredible participants in this year’s event.  The 2022 ‘Best of’ Winners included:

Best of Show Car – Rod & Paula McMahon – Orange 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner

Best of Show Truck   – Jacob Griner  – Copper 1951 Chevrolet 3100

Best of Show Motorcycle – Jeff Avery – Black 2020 Harley Davidson Road Glide

Best Engine – Alvin Chandler – 1941 International K5

Best Paint Kim Mackie –  Black 1967 Chevy Camaro

Cars for CASA is sponsored by the City of Rockwall, Rusty Wallis VW, Farmers Electric Co-op, Ford Family Ranch, Spiral X, Dust Free, Oldham Lumber, Elliot Electric Supply, and many others.

For more information about Lone Star CASA and Cars for CASA, go to lonestarcasa.org.

Submitted press release, edited for publication in Blue Ribbon News. 

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About Lone Star CASA

Founded in 1992, Lone Star CASA — Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children — serves Rockwall and Kaufman Counties in Texas. Lone Star CASA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports volunteers who gather important information about abused and neglected children and offer recommendations to judges that help them decide what is the best interests of each child.

Learn more at https://www.lonestarcasa.org

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Lauren Rowe
Executive Director
lauren@lonestarcasa.org
(972) 772-5858
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