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Donor Spotlight | |
St. David's Foundation Grants $124,042 to HCWC
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Mission | |
The purpose of the Hays-Caldwell Women's Center is to create an environment where violence and abuse are not tolerated in the communities we serve. The Center will provide education, violence prevention services, and crisis intervention to victims of family violence, sexual assault and child abuse. We will seek the support and resources necessary to achieve this mission.
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Board of Directors |
Alice Lochman, President
Donald Lee, 1st Vice President
Cecelia Adair, 2nd Vice President
Marsha M. Moore, Treasurer
Kimberley Phillips, Secretary
Milena Christopher,
Past President
Sarah K. Brandon
Sandra Bryant
Elizabeth Clark
Curtis Clay
Karen Cochran
Trey Hicks
John Lairsen
Cindy McCoy
Carolyn Linér
Katie McVaney
Dora Montoya
Carolyn Pate
Bill Sala
Cathy Supple
Julie Veidt
Jonnie Wilson
Marla Johnson,
Executive Director
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How You Can Hellp | |
Donate Gifts-In-Kind
Nonperishable food · Healthy kids' snacks and drinks
Over-the-counter cold & flu medicines · Hair Conditioner · Sippycups
Pots and Pans · Silverware
Cooking utilities - can openers Blow Dryers · Bus vouchers
New or working alarm clocks · Small hand sanitizers · Blank composition books · Arts / Crafts Supplies · Towels
New or gently used pillows New underwear for girls & boys (size 2T & up) · Bras Panties · Socks, shorts, tee-shirts for all ages, genders Baby wipes · Diapers (sizes
3-5) · Baby bath sets
Donate Gift Cards
From HEB, Target and Walmart. Help new clients shop for new clothes and essentials like gasoline.
Donations other than cash and food are accepted by appointment. Contact Ashley Rios at (512) 396-3404.
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| Summer 2011 |
HELPline: (512) 396-4357
or (800) 700-HCWC (4292) | |
| Child Molesters: Busted in Hays County | | |
Already in 2011, 7 jury trials have garnered 254 years in prison plus one life sentence. And 10 cases ended in 94 years of prison sentencing through plea bargains.
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A child practices testifying at the Hays County Justice Center in San Marcos as part of Roxanne's House's "court school," which prepares children for the court experience. |
Discover how
a collaboration of law enforcement, the legal system, state agencies and HCWC staff are successfully prosecuting perpetrators and assisting children. Read more here... |
| Survivor's Story | | |
The mother of a child abuse victim relates her family's heartbreaking story.
In December of 2007, my 12 year old daughter Kate, my husband and I moved from Austin to a smaller town in Hays County to start a new life. Read more... |
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Volunteer Finds Niche | |
 | | Volunteer Nina Linda Ramos. |
HCWC is fortunate to have an Advocate volunteer like Nina Linda Ramos, who has grown with us and adapted her volunteer roles to her lifestyle and our changing needs.
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| Donors Motivated by Compassion | | |
 | | Coleen and Robert Pfeiffer |
Martindale's Robert and Coleen Pfeiffer
have been generous donors through HCWC's "Building Hope" Capital Campaign and annual auction. They tell why they support HCWC in their own words. Read more... |
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Volunteer Advocate Training Starts September 12 | |  "Enjoyed the activities."
"Great presentation!"
"Enjoyed the speakers! Very knowledgeable of the topic."
Volunteer Advocates provide essential support for HCWC staff and clients. To be qualified, they must first graduate from our signature Advocate training program, to be held from September 12 - 29. Learn more here... |
| New Digs for Roxanne's House Kids | | |
Thanks to HCWC's "Building Hope" capital campaign, by next year our Children's Advocacy Center known as Roxanne's House will relocate to our former shelter. Learn more here including about significant naming opportunities.
 | | This photo taken on August 4 shows the new Roxanne's House (right) and Center for Community Partnerships (left) under reconstruction at the site of HCWC's former family violence shelter. |
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| 27th Auction a Smash! | | |
Our Annual Auction, held June 4, raised $64,174 for services to victims of family violence, sexual assault and child abuse in Hays and Caldwell Counties. Special thanks to Co-Chairs Cecelia Adair and Marsha Moore for stellar leadership, and to all who donated time, money and auction items! See more photos and descriptions here...
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| | Carolyn and Hollis Burkland (left) bid on items as auctioneer Leonard Germer (right) again donated his talent to the cause. |
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| Realtor Donates Expertise | | |
Ron Hart, owner of San Marcos' Hart Properties, is donating his firm's services to sell the charming historical commercial building currently occupied by Roxanne's House in preparation for the Children's Advocacy Center's move to HCWC's repurposed former shelter. For more information about the Roxanne's House building for sale, contact Ron at (512) 392-2100.
 | | Ron Hart in front of Roxanne's House. |
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