There are 1,440 minutes in a day. During a busy day of meetings, errands and appointments, the span of a minute hardly seems like enough time to get anything done. This past year we learned how to value the time we are given and began to practice how we could easily make a minute matter […]
Just last weekend, I was fortunate to hear the Turtle Creek Chorale in Dallas. Each year they perform an amazing Christmas/Holiday concert with old and new Christmas favorites. Our family has attended each year for the past few years. This concert signals to my brain that Christmas is only a few weeks away. In addition
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Thanksgiving is the season for gratitude where everyone is thinking about all the blessings that each has. Some of us think of how lucky we are to have family, homes, cars, food and so much more. But many people take it all for granted. And many more grumble about what they want. In fact, many
Maria (not her real name) told me that she was needed to leave Waco and go far, far away. “How far away is far away?” I asked. “I’ve already said goodbye to all my family. My brothers, my sisters, nieces and nephews,” she said. “I know that I probably can never see them again, if
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Family Abuse Center’s dancing with the Waco Stars will take place on September 26, 2019. The doors will open at 6:00 pm and dinner will be served at 7:00 pm. Click Here for more information!
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Family Abuse Center’s donors come in all shapes in sizes and are inspired by anything you can imagine. This is the story behind a donation Family Abuse Center received for the babies and infants we serve. Christie is an instructor at the local YMCA. As a dedicated instructor, Christie shares parts of her life with
We have had such an amazing time this summer, but it’s time to start preparing for school again. Please keep in mind Family Abuse Center has students from Pre-Kindergarten all the way through High School. See below for a list of needed items. We greatly appreciate your support! New/Gently Used uniforms Index Cards Graphing paper Composition Notebooks
Family Abuse Center is hosting their Annual Domestic Violence Conference on October 30, 2015. This all day training will be held at the Baylor Law School, 1114 S. University Parks Dr., Waco. Legal and Criminal Justice professionals as well as Social Work professionals are encouraged to attend and receive continuing education credit. Check in begins
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As it gets quiet throughout the shelter on a Friday night, I am reminded of how much the staff of Family Abuse Center are dedicated to this great cause. To each of you: You work longer hours than you are required because you care and you can’t just stop caring. You take extra time to talk to our
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The work of Family Abuse Center is difficult. Our clients come to us because of a crisis in their home. Many don’t know where to turn for help. Often they have used up all the family relationships and friendships in the past. Too often they aren’t sure whether they even want help, let alone where
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