What is Giving Tuesday?

Giving Tuesday is a Global Day of Generosity that encourages people to support organizations that are making a positive impact in their communities. This year, on December 3rd, you can join millions of others in supporting causes that matter most.

Our goal for this Giving Tuesday is to raise $42,875 to ensure that more children in foster care have a CASA volunteer advocating for them. With your help, we can reach this goal and provide the vital support that these children need. Every donation brings us one step closer to ensuring every child's voice is heard.

A Child Should Never Have to Face Foster Care Alone

For 35 years, the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Southwest Missouri has been serving children and youth in foster care, providing them with trained volunteer advocates who serve as a trusted, consistent adult in their lives. In that time, we’ve helped more than 9,900 children. But we can’t stop there—because today, hundreds of children are still waiting for a CASA volunteer.

In 2023, CASA of SWMO launched the nation's first CASA Clubhouse—a safe space for children and families. In its first year, we served over 2,000 children. But the need is still staggering. Our current roster of volunteers allows us to support 491 children, but with 1,300 children in foster care across Greene, Christian, and Taney counties, there is more work to be done.

How You Can Help

For this Giving Tuesday, you can make a difference for children in foster care. Your donation will directly impact a child’s life.

$35 covers the background check fees for a new CASA volunteer, ensuring we have a qualified advocate ready to stand beside a child in need.
$50 provides the funding for a child’s birthday party.
$100 provides a comfort kit filled with essential items to the children we serve.
$350 covers the cost of a teen life-skills course, preparing older youth for independence as they transition out of foster care.
$500 funds six months of advocacy for a child.

The Need is Urgent

Children with a CASA volunteer are more than 50% less likely to re-enter the foster care system. That means when you give, you are not only helping a child today, but you are also helping them build a better future.

With your help, we will continue to expand our services, train more volunteers, and ensure that every child in foster care has someone in their corner. Your gift makes a lasting impact.

Together, We Can Make a Difference

Together, we can make sure that every child in the foster care system has a voice. Join us this Giving Tuesday to help us ensure that no child faces the foster system alone.

Invest in a child’s life and change yours.

All $100+ donations are eligible for 50% Missouri Tax Credit. Call 417.864.6202 for more information.

Invest in a Child's Future. Change yours.

Giving Tuesday

Join us in making a difference this Giving Tuesday! Your support matters.

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