We will be distributing new backpacks and school supplies to the children receiving services at the Houston Area Women’s Center. These are children who have experienced sexual abuse and exploitation, domestic violence and/or were witnesses to such crimes. These children have been through some difficult times. We want to help them to feel good about themselves by sending them back to school with new backpacks and appropriate supplies, just like all the other kids.
To volunteer, please contact Gwyndlen Holt at 713-528-6798, ext. 2298 or gholt@hawc.org.
PAST EVENTS 2009
5.08.09
For more information call Renee at 281.673.0111
5.09.09
For more information call Renee at 281.673.0111
4.18.09
5-8pm Book Signing and Reception
Authors Dr. Doris Forte' and Camryn Baganier will conduct book signings and offer the Women's Center a portion of the event's proceeeds and a book donation on behalf of the nonprofit You're Living Proof.
The Mom 2.0 Summit will be held February 19-21 at the Four Seasons in Houston . An “open conversation between moms and marketers”, the event brings together top mom bloggers, marketers, social media experts and industry leaders to connect and converse on the latest topics, trends and tactics in an unprecedented conversation around how to enhance marketing around your web-based business. More than 30 speakers from across the US and Canada will lead the discussion on topics including the economics of women-centered digital media, community building, product placement, disruptive innovations, site monetization, publishing, search engine optimization as well as social media, social responsibility, and social impact.
Mom 2.0 Summit has partnered with local non-profit, Houston Area Women’s Center and is donating $25 of every new conference registration during the month of February to the annual "Race Against Violence" 5K Run. The Summit will also include numerous networking opportunities, as well as social and entertainment programming including a featured performance by Victor Records / Sony Entertainment recording artist Chris Mann, and will feature Houston best attractions in it's subsequent Explore Houston Tour Program.
Sponsors for the Summit include YouData, Weight Watchers.com, WeightWatchers Licensed Products, Quaker Oats, Burger King, Money Management International, Personal News Network and Disney. Chron.com’s MomHouston is the Summit media sponsor.
Tickets options include Full Conference Registration for $355 or a Networking & Expo Only pass for $125. To register for the Mom 2.0 Summit, or find out more information, visit www.mom2summit.com
New Look Laser Tattoo Removal
9am-1pm on Fri. February 13,2009
New Look Laser Tattoo Removal in Houston is offering new patients a free session on laser tattoo removal on Friday, Feb. 13th in celebration of Valentine's Day 2009. At least a third of New Look Laser Tattoo Removal patients are removing name tattoos when they visit our clinic. These "wrong name tattoos" get in the way of relationships and are the cause of lots of unnecessary drama for both men and women. Some people find themselves in need of assistance so that they can overcome much larger obstacles. New Look Laser Tattoo Removal ask you todonate $20 when you come in for your free treatment! 100% of donations will go directly to the Houston Area Women's Center.
11am-7pm on Fri. Nov.14, Sat. Nov. 15 AND Sun. Nov.16
Experience the award winning Avon showcase that highlights Avon's Breakthrough products, offers exciting opportunities, and helps our community in the fight to end domestic violence. Visit the onsite Wishing Wall each day to inscribe your vision for making a better tomorrow. If the Houton event colleects the most wish entries, theHouston Area Women's Centerwill be awarded $20,000 towards domestic violence services! An added bonus, one lucky wishing wall participant will receive $500 in an entry drawing. Help us ROCK the VOTEand show the nation that Houston is serious about ending domestic violence!
All Montrose Crawl participants are asked to dress in costume and to assemble at Brasil restaurant, 2604 Dunlavy between 6:30 and 8pm. Proceeds will benefit
Experience three stages of live music, musicians, jugglers, bellydancers, food, shopping and more. The artists' proceeds from all sales at this reception will be donated to the
Houston Area Women’s Center.
Avant Garden, 411 Westheimer
Tickets are $18 one evening or both evenings for $25
Versatile Beauty Center & Salon and the Galleria to host this second annual event on October 18th 2-4pm at the Galleria III Courtyard. Proceeds benefit the Houston Area Women's Center.
The Village Firefly
Friday, September 26th 6-8pm
The Village Firefly, a new art & gift shop located in the Rice Village shopping district, invites you to join us for refreshments and to meet artist J Bob Blacklock and his "Fish, Frogs & Other Friends" collection of paintings. The artist’s proceeds from all sales at this reception will be donated to the Houston Area Women’s Center.
We wish to extend our gratitude to the following businesses and organizations that participated in the 2008 Back to School Project by collecting school supplies and backpacks for our youngest clients. Thanks to their support, the Women's Center was able to help nearly 1,000 of our child clients kick off the school year with much needed supplies. To learn how you can get involved for 2009, please email Pam Hobbs at phobbs@hawc.org.
AIG, Accenture, Al's Formal Wear, Anslow Bryant Construction, Baker Botts, BeCause, Chase Tower, ExxonMobil, Griffin Americas, Harvard Pilgrim Team of Optum Health, His Lifehouse Ministries, KPMG, Northwestern Mutual, Saint Anne's Society - St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Shell Oil Company, and Thermon.
Astros Wives 19th Annual Black Ties and Baseball Caps Gala benefiting the Houston Area Women's Center
The Houston Area Women's Center is forever grateful for the long standing support the Astros Wives Organization and its community partners have given our cause. This annual fundraising event contibutes a sizable sum to our agency's operating funds and helps ensure that survivors can access to our services free of charge.
Annual Gala Event at the Westin Galleria
The Houston Area Women's Center extends its sincerest appreciation to all those who made the April 18th Gala a stellar success and a hopping party! The community support was astounding, as always - from the donated auction items to the purchased tables to the smiling guests. Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our cause!
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