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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...

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4 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....

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Volunteer 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...

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Volunteer 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...

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2016 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...

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Above and Beyond May

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Natalie’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...

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MEN, 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...

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Meet 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....

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June Appreciation

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Apply 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...

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Healing & 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...

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July Appreciation

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National 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...

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PennyWise 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...

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July Appreciation

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National 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...

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PennyWise 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...

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30 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 –...

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KHOU 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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