Other Ways to Give

Host a CASA Gift Card Drive

When a child in foster care needs school supplies, clothing, a birthday present, graduation gown, or college supplies – or wants to take part in sports or summer camp and needs the right gear – CASA is often the only financial resource.

You can host a Gift Card Drive any time of the year to directly help children and CASA. We suggest $25 gift cards from the following stores:

• Wal-Mart – toys, electronics, clothing, shoes, school supplies, baby needs, gas etc.
• Target – same
• HEB – groceries, baby supplies, etc.
• Best Buy – gifts and supplies for teens
• Child-friendly spots - movie theatres, McDonald’s, pizza restaurant, Amy’s Ice Cream, etc. for celebrating a child's birthday or special achievement
• Starbucks & "grown-up" restaurants – to recognize outstanding volunteers
• Office Depot, Hobby Lobby or Costco – for office and fundraising supplies to keep CASA running efficiently

Throw a Diaper & Baby Clothes “Shower”

CASA is a partner in the Travis County court system’s innovative “Parenting in Recovery” program which gives new mothers addicted to drugs the opportunity to seek recovery and care for their babies. When mothers meet weekly court-ordered goals, they may be rewarded with baby items.

You can throw a “Shower” to gather new baby items like:

• Diapers – all sizes of disposable diapers
• Baby clothes
• Baby toys and books

Give your car to CASA

You can turn your unwanted car, truck, or boat into a gift to CASA of Travis County. Our vehicle donation program is a great way to help vulnerable children and turn a clunker into a tax deduction. Visit Charitable Auto Resources (CARS) or call toll-free (877) 537-5277 to learn more. If you’re ready to donate, fill out their online donation form and a CARS representative will guide you through the next step in the process.

Shop local and support CASA

Kiimby (Keep It In My Backyard) allows you to support your favorite local businesses—while also supporting your favorite local cause. Sign up for an account and designate CASA of Travis County as one of your favorites. Then, when you shop with a business affiliated with Kiimby you’ll be donating back to CASA with every purchase.

Pledge your Facebook and Twitter posts

Consistent, small donations to CASA can really add up. Use HelpAttack! to make your online time do good. Pledge a small amount of money per online update (via Facebook or Twitter – you choose), and Help Attack! takes care of the rest. You can pledge your own Tweets or Facebook updates, or even someone else's Tweets. For example, you could choose to donate 5 cents every time we tweet from @CASATravis! Learn more and sign up on our page at HelpAttack!

Rally your friends online for CASA

Want to rally your friends and family to support CASA online? Use one of many great online fundraising tools like Razoo or First Giving to start your own fundraising page for CASA. If you need any help getting started or are looking for ideas to personalize your page, please contact Marketing & Communications Manager, Callie Langford, at 512-539-2644 or via email.

Buy a “Big Voices for Little Texans” CASA license plate

Show your love for CASA wherever you go by purchasing a CASA license plate next time you renew your plates. For each $30 set of plates, CASA programs across Texas receive $22. Order yours here.

Note: CASA of Travis County’s legal name is registered as Court Appointed Special Advocates of Travis County, so you may need to search using that name to find us on some fundraising sites.