Why we wear denim on April 26th
April 26th, 2017 is Denim Day – a key date in Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Everyone at Fort Bend Women’s Center will have their jeans on; we’ve asked our supporters to put their jeans on; even the...
View Article4 things a Sexual Assault counselor wishes you knew
Peggy Wright has been counseling survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault for 19 years. There are four things she wishes everyone knew about sexual assault: It is never the victim’s fault....
View ArticleVolunteer Spotlight Angie Raymond
Angie Raymond was Fort Bend Women’s Center STARS Volunteer of the Year in 2015. If you’ve ever come to a Women’s Center event and admired the decorations, there’s a good chance you were enjoying...
View ArticleVolunteer Spotlight Bryan Sparks
Bryan Sparks was Fort Bend Women’s Center’s Volunteer of the Year in 2015. He is currently serving as President-Elect and Chair of the Board of Directors’ External Committee. This is his...
View Article2016 Volunteer of the Year – Alice Kleinheinz
Meet our Volunteer of the Year 2016! Alice Kleinheinz! Our Chief Retail Operations Officer, Joy Dowell said: “This volunteer is loved by our Resale Store staff as well as our administrative staff for...
View ArticleAbove and Beyond May
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View ArticleNatalie’s Success Story
I am so appreciative for the help I received while staying at the women’s shelter and continue to receive since I have left. This has been a great experience for my kids and I. I’m happy it took me...
View ArticleMEN, WHAT IS YOUR BELIEF?
Peggy Wright has been counseling survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault for 19 years. For Men’s Health Month, she asks men what they believe about domestic violence. Years ago, I was...
View ArticleMeet our Board President
At Fort Bend Women’s Center, we are grateful to have support from right across our local community, particularly our male volunteers, including the President of our Board of Directors, Bruce Mercer....
View ArticleJune Appreciation
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View ArticleApply Online
We have launched a new webpage with our open positions and an online application. www.fbwc.org/who-we-are/careers Currently we are hiring Case Managers, Career Development Specialists, a Maintenance...
View ArticleHealing & Hope Luncheon featuring Taylor Armstrong
Domestic violence survivor and advocate, Taylor Armstrong will be the guest speaker at this year’s Fort Bend Women’s Center Healing and Hope Luncheon at Sweetwater Country Club in Sugar Land on...
View ArticleJuly Appreciation
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View ArticleNational Thrift Store Day
Resale with A Reason Did you know that you can shop for bargains, clean out your closet, recycle and make a difference to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault – all at the same time? Our...
View ArticlePennyWise News
We are happy to announce that all PennyWise Resale stores, Mission Bend, Richmond and Stafford, as well as, our Donation Center locations in Katy and Missouri City are now open! PennyWise Resale stores...
View ArticleJuly Appreciation
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View ArticleNational Thrift Store Day
Resale with A Reason Did you know that you can shop for bargains, clean out your closet, recycle and make a difference to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault – all at the same time? Our...
View ArticlePennyWise News
All PennyWise Resale stores, Mission Bend, Richmond and Stafford, as well as, our Donation Center locations in Katy and Missouri City are accepting donation items for flood victims including...
View Article30 Years of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Fort Bend Women’s Center will mark the 30th anniversary of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October with two special events. Voices Against Violence, October 6th – Sugar Land Town Square, 7pm –...
View ArticleKHOU 11’s Brandi Smith to emcee Healing & Hope Luncheon
We are delighted to announce that KHOU 11’s Brandi Smith will be the emcee at next month’s Healing & Hope Luncheon. Many of you will remember Brandi for not only continuing to broadcast live when...
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