Dallas/Fort Worth
Who: SafeHaven of Tarrant County
What: Heart Cards
When: Oct. 26-Nov. 4, 2012
Where: DFW
Details: If you have a passion for helping others and making a difference in the lives of thousands of victims of domestic violence consider participating in our HeartCard program. Shop with your heart by purchasing the HeartCard for $55. All proceeds benefit SafeHaven’s emergency shelters and counseling programs and more than 120 area stores offer a 20 percent discount to cardholders from Oct. 26-Nov. 4, 2012. Many participating stores will host HeartCard parties, where you can purchase your card early and take advantage of sales.
Denton
Who: Denton County Friends of the Family
What: Rhapsody in Blue 2012
When: May 5, 2012 11AM – 2PM
Where: Ashton Gardens, Corinth, Texas
Details: Denton County Friends of the Family is proud to present an elegant, sparkling, and exhilarating afternoon for our annual fundraising event, Rhapsody in Blue. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Ashton Gardens in Corinth, TX. In 2011, the event raised nearly $100,000 due to the response of our community and this year we’d like to go even further to support victims of relationship violence and sexual assault in Denton County!
Friends of the Family is excited to announce the continued participation of Tiffany & Co. as the centerpiece of Rhapsody in Blue. The partnership between Tiffany & Co. and Friends of the Family has ensured the success of this very worthy fundraising event.
To purchase tickets, request sponsorship information, or donate an auction item, please contact Erin Carney by email at erin@dcfof.org or by phone at (940)387-5131 ext. 104.
Fort Worth
Who: SafeHave of Tarrant County
What: Legacy of Women Awards
When: October 26, 2012
Where: Fort Worth Omni Hotel
Details: SafeHaven holds its annual Legacy of Women Awards Luncheon to recognize 15 women who excel in their fields of: Arts, Business, Education, Health and Human Services and Volunteerism.
Garland
Who: New Beginning Center
What: Merchants for a New Beginning
When: Every Tuesday
Where: Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, 2125 N. George Bush, Ste. 700
Details: Fuzzy’s Taco Shop has designated all Tuesdays as New Beginning Day. Customers having breakfast, lunch or dinner will only need to tell the hostess that they support the New Beginning Center and Fuzzy’s will make a donation to the center based on the amount of the check. Other merchants can get involved with the program as well by agreeing to contribute a percentage of proceeds from sales by customers who identify themselves as supporters of the New Beginning Center. Anyone interested in participating should call the center for information. For more information, e-mail jmorrison@newbeginningcenter.org or call (972) 276-0423
Harlingen
Who: Family Crisis Center, Inc.
What: 12th Annual Sexual Assault Conference “30 Years of Working to End Sexual Violence in Texas”
When: April 11 and April 12th, 2012 (8:00 am to 4:00 pm)
Where: 25674 Spirit of Praise Church, Harlingen, Texas
Details: On April 11th and 12th, the Family Crisis Center, Inc. in partnership with the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault, present, their 12th Annual Sexual Assault Training, entitled “30 Years of Working to End Sexual Violence in Texas.” The training will be held at Spirit of Praise Church located at 25674 Lewis Lane, Harlingen, Texas; registration fee is $10.00. CEU and TCLEOSE credits will be provided. For further information, please contact Terry Sanchez or Oralia Jaure at 956-423-9305.
Who: Family Crisis Center
What: Ethics Training
When: Friday, May 4, 2012 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Where: Texas State Technical College Service Support Center, 1902 N. Loop 499, Harlingen, Texas 78550
Details: On Friday, May 4, 2012, The Family Crisis Center in Harlingen, in partnership with Texas State Technical College, will be hosting an “Ethics Training.” The event will be held at the Service Support Center located at 1902 N. Loop 499, Harlingen, Texas. Space is limited to 100 participants; a fee of $15.00 will be charged. CEU’s will be provided to LCDC’S, LPC’S, AND Social Workers . If you need further information, please contact Anna De La Cruz at 956-423-9305.
Houston
Who: Bay Area Turning Point, Inc.
What: Bringing Sexual Offenders to Justice- Film Viewing
When: April 18th at 3:00pm
Where: University of Houston-Clear Lake
Details: In observance of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, we will be viewing “Bringing Sexual Offenders to Justice” which was released by the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Featuring a discussion led by Sergeant Melissa Holbrook from Houston Police Department afterwards. Light snacks will be provided.
San Antonio
Who: Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc, The Battered Women and Children’s Shelter
What: 11th Annual Honoring Mothers Luncheon
When: Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 11:30 am
Where: Marriott Rivercenter Hotel, San Antonio, Texas
Details:
Senator Leticia Van de Putte will be introducing her mother, Mrs. Belle San Miguel Ortiz
Keynote Speaker: Judge Jeannie Pirro, Emmy Winning TV Personality and Host for FOX News Channel’s “Justice with Jeanine”
Presented by: Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc. / The Battered Women and Children’s Shelter
Past Honorees:
Nelda Benninger
Ruth McLean Bowers
Rosie Castro
Catherine Nixon Cooke
Dr. Ana “Cha” Guzman
Jeanette Longoria
Christy Prescott
Laura Richmond
Esther S. Vexler
Marta B. Peláez, M.A., President / CEO Nancy Gerval- Wagner, Board Chair
Your generosity supports Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc. / Battered Women and Children’s Shelter programs which for 35 years have provided emergency shelter, transitional housing, education, legal and medical services, and early intervention to women, children, men, youth and the elderly. “It matters to all!” For individual tickets and table sponsorships contact (210) 930-3669 ext. 2205 or e-mail lupita.castrejon@fvps.org www.fvps.org
