SENIORS

or gifts for children. CASA also accepts gift certificates to restaurants, movies or sporting events to use during visits with children. Phone calling cards allow children to stay in touch with siblings and their CASA volunteer.

CONTACT: Dallas CASA 2757 Swiss 214.827.8961 info@dallascasa.org dallascasa.org

Senior Pet Assistance Network

SERVES: Low-income seniors, age 67+, who need assistance caring for their pets

White Rock area resident Adelle Taylor founded SPAN a few years ago when she learned that financially strapped older adults were being forced to give up their pets, who often are their sole companions. Taylor says there is a tremendous amount of research showing that pets help people in a lot of ways, both mentally and physically. “I like to think of SPAN as not just a pet and people helper, but also a prescription for better health,” she says.

VOLUNTEER: Help maintain the pet pantry, deliver pet food, maintain client/volunteer lists or become a board member.

GIVE: Donated dollars go directly toward helping clients maintain the health of their pets through vet visits and food purchases. Donate with Pay Pal on the website or by check to the post office box.

CONTACT: Laurie Jennings, president P.O. Box 821173, Dallas, Texas 75382-1173 seniorspets.org