Last week, I again had the opportunity to help fill here at Family Abuse Center working in the kitchen helping our Resident Advocate out. One of our staff had a family emergency and several of us pitched in to help. Working in the kitchen is certainly one of the most challenging jobs we have at […]
Washing Dishes — “These are a few of my favorite things” Read More »
Family Abuse Center is so fortunate to be selected for a new playground on our property. KaBoom is a national recognized organization whose goal is to promote play with playgrounds in partnership with high need communities across North America. They have partnered with Blue Cross / Blue Shield to put in a beautiful new playground
Experts often say that every child who changes classrooms during the year may lose as much as six months of their education. The children living in Family Abuse Center are lucky if this is the first move they have made this year. All too often, they have jumped from school to school, sometimes with big
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Last Thursday night, supporters of Family Abuse Center spent an evening at the Phoenix Ballroom enjoying local talent and eating the best food in town. Our Annual Fundraiser was one event during October Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We want to thank our generous sponsors who provided an amazing feast for all those who attended. We also
Waco’s Stars – Wonderful Donations of Food! Read More »
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we take time to remember women who were murdered by an intimate partner, especially those in the state of Texas. Last year (2012) there were 114 women killed in the state of Texas. Three of those victims lived and died in the service area of Family Abuse Center. One in
Silent Witness – 2012 Women Killed Read More »
“Home should be a sanctuary, a refuge from the cares and concerns of the world. But for too many, home is just the opposite. Instead of a place of peace and harmony, it is a battleground where words and fists damage body and soul,” write Kim Ebersole. director of family life ministries, Church of the
Peace begins at home: What can a church do? Read More »
This was originally posted by the National Network to End Domestic Violence Trust Your Instincts If you suspect the abusive person knows too much, it is possible that your phone, computer, email, or other activities are being monitored. Plan For Safety Navigating violence, abuse, and stalking is very difficult and dangerous. Advocates at the National
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This was originally posted by The Guardian, written by Ben Goldacre, on Wednesday February 1, 2006. For the past week I’ve been tracking my girlfriend through her mobile phone. I can see exactly where she is, at any time of day or night, within 150 yards, as long as her phone is on. It has
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