Hays-Caldwell Women's Center

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Our Thirty-Fourth Year
In This Issue
Elderly Abuse
STOP THE HURT
Volunteer Profile
Former Shelter Re-Purposed
St. David's Foundation

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Donor Spotlight

 

Liz and Brent Tuttle Give from the Heart

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.

 

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

Carolyn Linér

Cindy McCoy

Katie McVaney

Dora Montoya

Bill Sala

Cathy Supple

Julie Veidt

Jonnie Wilson

Marla Johnson,

Executive Director

 

··How You Can Hellp

Donate Gifts-In-Kind
Nonperishable food · Baby wipes and diapers (sizes 4-5-6)  ·  Healthy kids' snacks and drinks · Hair conditioner · Pots and Pans · Silverware

Cooking utilities - can openers etc. · Blow Dryers · Bus vouchers · New or working alarm clocks · Small hand sanitizers  · Blank composition books · Arts / Crafts Supplies · Towels · New or gently used pillows · Boys' clothing sizes 6-7-8 · New underwear for girls & boys (2T & up) · Socks for all ages, genders

 

Donate Gift Cards

From HEB, Target and Walmart to help new clients shop for clothes and essentials like gasoline; phone Ashley Rios at (512) 396-3404.

 

 Donations other than cash and food are accepted by appointment. Contact Victoria Hensley at (512) 396-3404.

Save the Date
HCWC's 28th Annual Auction will be held on MAY 19, 2012 at the Texas State University LBJ Ballroom. 
Federal Workers

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Look for HCWC in your CFC booklet and write #85308 on your pledge form! The campaign runs until December 15.
Fall 2011

HELPline: (512) 396-4357

or (800) 700-HCWC (4292)

Older Victims Wait Longest to Flee Abuse
Wheelchair man
 

Abuse of the elderly is not the most prevalent type of reported family violence, but it is on the rise in Caldwell and Hays Counties.  

 

HCWC Shelter Manager Lisa Nieminski observes, "The common thread is they all felt guilty. 'I thought I treated my children well--why did they do this to me?'." Read the full story here.   

 

< The isolation of many seniors makes them more susceptible to abuse, typically by their own adult children.

10 Simple Ways to Help Victims Now 

Stop Hurt No HCWC

 Victims are hurting--up by 17%. HCWC is hurting--funding is down 10%. But you can help by pledging to act during our STOP THE HURT Campaign. Click here to view a menu of 10 ways you can STOP THE HURT. 

Versatile Volunteer 'Pays It Forward'

Catherine Difonzo-Shellman

"I cannot change what has happened, but I can help to make a difference today... and tomorrow." Read the full interview here.

 

 

 
Adopt-A-Family This Christmas

Toys

Your gift of $75 per child received by December 5 will make for a happy holiday season for kids served by HCWC. You'll receive a photograph of toys purchased and a note from the family you helped! Read more... 

 
> With donor support, a mother purchased these toys last December.  

 

Former Shelter Re-Purposed

January will see move-in and April the open house for HCWC's completely renovated former shelter. Read more...

Center for Community Partnerships Under Construction

This October 25 photo shows the front door of HCWC's new Center for Community Partnerships.

HCWC Happenings

Milena ChristopherNovember 7 saw HCWC's Annual Meeting at the Price Seniors Center in San Marcos. Speakers urged the community to "Stop the Hurt." More...  

> Volunteer awards were presented to honorees including Milena Christopher (right, receiving the Chris Banbury Volunteer of the Year Award).

 

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^ In 2011 HCWC was awarded its largest non-capital foundation grant of the year from St. David's Foundation. More... Grande Logo

 

> Grande Communications-San Marcos is running English and Spanish language PSAs for HCWC through December. Thanks, Grande!

 

 
Sign Up for 2012 Volunteer Advocate Training
Topics will include dynamics of sexual assault, child abuse and family violence, boundaries and values, crisis intervention techniques, local resources and handling HELPline calls. 

 

To sign up, contact Kate Shaw, Volunteer Coordinator at (512) 396-3404 or e-mail KShaw@hcwc.org.

Volunteer Advocate Class
Completing fall 2011 Volunteer Advocate training were: Front row L-R: Debra Schliem, Jackie Rinehart, intern Veta Maxwell, intern Amy Jones, intern Melissa Fix, Erin Cooper, Susie Higgins, Tatenda Makwembere, intern Rachel Craft, July Moreno and board member Karen Cochran. Back row L-R: Maisha Fishburne, Meaghan Patterson, intern Rauchelle Krueger, Crystal Vela, Yvette Benitez, Counselor Amy Carr and Prevention Educator Brandon Pendleton. (Not pictured: Katie Bible, Camille Stephenson, intern Lacey Castilleja, Director of Development Charles Vestal.)