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Local nonprofits outline services and funding needs during Highland Village early work session
Summary
More than a dozen nonprofits briefed Highland Village city leaders on Oct. 28 about services they provide and requested continued funding; topics included child advocacy, senior volunteer programs, food and clothing assistance, crisis response and adaptive recreation.
Representatives of more than a dozen nonprofit organizations presented program summaries and funding requests to Highland Village council during the Oct. 28 early work session.
Who spoke and what they asked: Debbie Jensen, executive director of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Denton County described volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children and noted CASA had served more than 600 children that year; she thanked the city for prior support and requested continued funding. Diana Corona, executive director of Chisholm Trail RSVP, described a 52‑year volunteer program that places senior volunteers in hospitals, schools and senior centers across the county. Daphne Houston, director of programs at CCA, described expanded case management and a working‑family success model; she said city…
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