Amerigroup Foundation Honors State Representative Ellen Cohen with Champion for Children Award

Houston Area Women's Center selected for $2500 contribution


 

The Champion for Children award is part of the Amerigroup Foundation’s national program recognizing outstanding public advocacy efforts by government and community leaders in improving the health and well-being of the nation’s children.

"Our goal is to work together with local leaders and citizens for the benefit of healthier communities and that starts with children," said John E. Littel, Chairman of the Amerigroup Foundation. "State Representative Cohen and her efforts represent terrific examples of what we can all accomplish when we keep the end result in mind. We commend her for her continual support of the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), as well as authoring and passing key legislation to protect children -- including legislation that provides $25 million for child survivors of sexual assault, requires booster seats for children under the age of eight and sets conditions on family violence offenders," Littel added. Read More

To commemorate Rep. Cohen’s commitment to children and their families, the Foundation presented a $2,500 contribution to the Houston Area Women’s Center. "I am thrilled that recognition of my efforts on behalf of the children of Texas is benefiting a cause for which I have dedicated much of my professional life -- advocating for the elimination of domestic and sexual violence. I am grateful to Amerigroup for their continuing commitment to children across the U.S.," Rep. Cohen said.

Rebecca White, President and CEO, of the Houston Area Women's Center, responded to the contribution made in honor of Rep. Cohen, "We are so grateful for this gift. This year has been difficult with huge increases in demand for client services in every program we operate combined with a challenging fundraising climate. We are pleased that we have been able to meet the increased need and provide for those who have nowhere else to turn. Amerigroup’s generosity and Rep. Cohen's continued commitment to our work mean the world to us." 
 

we give thanks...

...to Nox Houston and the Room Charity for Casino Night for Lady Luck, held on November 12th benefiting the Houston Area Women's Center. 

...to Catbird's Two Bits for Change Event, held on Sunday October 25th when 25 cents of each beverage purchased benefited the Houston Area Women's Center.

...to Dreams Fashion Show, held on Sunday October 4th, benefiting the Houston Area Women's Center.

 

...to Top Drawer Lingerie for Buy a Bra, Give a Bra Event on October 2 & 3 benefiting the Houston Area Women's Center in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

 

...to Twestival Houston on September 13th benefitting the Houston Area Women's Center. 

 

 

 

 

...to Roula of 104 KRBE Radio for hosting her Afternoon Tea Wedding Shower in support of the Houston Area Women's Center on August 29th at the Villa Rinata.

 

...to Bicycle World of West University for hosting a Diaper Drive on August 15th and 16th for the clients at the Houston Area Women's Center.

 

...to the Astros' Wives Organization for hosting the Annual Black Ties and Baseball Caps Gala benefitting the Houston Area Women's Center on August 6th at Minutemaid Park.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

special thanks...

...to the United Way for funding and support.

...to the Harris County Community Services Department for ongoing funding.