H-E-B Partners Support CASA

Renowned for its deep-rooted support for the San Antonio community, H-E-B is one of our city’s biggest donors and supporters of families in need. Throughout our community, H-E-B Partners have excelled in their commitment to give back during these unprecedented times - including as CASA Volunteers! Thank You!

CASA Advocates are community volunteers who are assigned to a child (or children) recently removed from their family, due to abuse or neglect, and placed into the foster care system. The CASA Advocate acts as the one constant in that child’s life until they are placed within a permanent family home. 

After one month of training, and being sworn in by a judge, CASA Advocates begin their role of advocating for that child. They watchfully ensure that the child is cared for and does not fall through the cracks of an overburdened system. CASA Advocates make monthly visits to children and build trusting relationships with the child(ren). Volunteers make informed recommendations to the judge regarding the child’s physical and emotional well-being. Their Advocate becomes their constant, and most importantly, they bring hope during a dark and scary time.

Karen Schiffmacher, an H-E-B partner for 23 years, has also been a CASA Advocate for over 2 years. She takes pride in the impact she has made for the 3 children on her case, most recently helping her CASA child get accepted into the city’s new college initiative program. “H-E-B has been extremely flexible in allowing me the time I need to attend court dates, meet with other support members, and even pick up the children from school on occasion.” says Karen. “H-E-B also has asked what they can do to help and what items they can provide to my CASA children and their foster homes. They are pretty amazing!”

Karen encourages other H-E-B Partners to become CASA Advocates. “It is a great way to give back, but also to influence, and change a child’s life! We are not only advocates, but also role models for these children. When we advocate, through our own experiences, we allow the children to see there is more to life, and we can connect them to resources to figure out their future path and achieve all of their dreams.” 

We love that H-E-B and their Partners have been inspiring supporters of CASA, and we encourage others to consider becoming a CASA Advocate. The only thing required of you is your time. This opportunity not only gives back to the children you work with but will also impact your own life forever. Learn how you can get involved by joining an upcoming information session or training class. For more information, visit www.casa-satx.org or call (210) 225-7070.