30 ways to make a difference – #DVAMTurns30
30 years of Domestic Violence Awareness Month – 30 ways to make a difference To mark the 30th anniversary of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Fort Bend Women’s Center has put together a list of 30...
View Article“I like who I am now” – a survivor’s story
Domestic violence can have a long term impact on survivors’ mental health. In late 2014, we launched a pilot neurofeedback training program as a response to the needs of domestic violence and sexual...
View ArticlePennyWise Resale Store – Grand Opening in Katy
Our new PennyWise Resale Store will be opening its doors very soon! Thank you to everyone who has already donated gently used clothing, furniture, household good and jewelry to help us stock the...
View ArticleSpread some holiday cheer – Santa Store 2017
Santa is coming to Fort Bend Women’s Center but he needs a little help! We will offering our clients a chance to ‘shop’ for Christmas gifts for their children this year . To make sure we have enough...
View ArticleGiving Tuesday
Did you know that on average we spend about $5 on a cup of coffee….sometimes every day. This Giving Tuesday (November 28), we’re asking you to donate that $5 to us. After Thanksgiving, Black Friday...
View ArticleThe Gift of Hope
Last year, Fort Bend Women’s Center helped more than 1,100 survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Because of your support, we were able to provide these survivors with emergency shelter,...
View ArticleAnnouncing our new STARS Board
Our volunteers are amazing – they are all STARS! All of Fort Bend Women’s Center’s volunteers, no matter what role they play in our work, are members of STARS, our Volunteer Auxiliary. STARS recently...
View ArticleAre you ready to Boogie at Studio 25?
Our largest annual fundraiser, Boogie, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The event, which raises more than $200,000 every year to support survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault...
View ArticleJunior Fashionistas get ready for Rodeo
Our PennyWise Resale Stores‘ Junior Fashionista Board provides a unique opportunity for students aged 14-21 years who love fashion, are interested in learn retail skills and be part of quarterly...
View ArticleLove is…..a healthy relationship
By Stephen Regan, Education & Outreach Advocate It’s Valentine’s Day – world-wide day of love! Roses, chocolates and giant teddy bears are flooding the stores, bringing smiles and romance to many...
View ArticleSexual Assault Awareness Month 2018 – Stand with Survivors
Join us as we stand with survivors of sexual assault this April. As part of our annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaign, we have a range of special events to help you show your support for...
View ArticleBringing comfort to sexual assault survivors
Sometimes, it may seem hard to be able to make a difference to sexual assault survivors in our community. One way to help the hundreds of survivors we serve every year is to donate something that we...
View ArticleConfused about consent?
Are you confused about consent? Making sure you have your partner’s consent for any kind of sexual activity is absolutely vital to a healthy relationship, and broadly speaking, sexual assault is...
View ArticleHelping our Little Birds Fly
“Helping our Little Birds Fly” – a day in the life of a Child Mentor Last year, we added three Child Mentors to our Emergency Shelter team. Initial feedback is that this new service is having an...
View ArticleDonation drives – a fun and easy way to give!
There are so many ways that you can help bringing healing and hope to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children. One easy way to make a big impact with just a little time and...
View ArticleVictor Rivas Rivers to speak at annual Healing & Hope Luncheon
Hollywood actor and survivor of childhood domestic violence, Victor Rivas Rivers will be the guest speaker at this year’s Fort Bend Women’s Center Healing and Hope Luncheon at Sweetwater Country Club...
View ArticleMeasuring Up 4 a Kid Like ‘Joe’
Many children who are exposed to the trauma of family violence struggle at school. They tend to have trouble making friends, forming relationships and are more likely to put themselves at risk, either...
View ArticleThe Dream Catcher
The Dream Catcher – Ojibwa Legend has it that “Dream catchers were hung above the beds of sleeping children to protect them from bad dreams and evil spirits. The spider web design of the dream catcher...
View Article10 Reasons why you should shop PennyWise, our very own thrift store!
Our PennyWise Thrift stores have many benefits that you may have never considered. In honor of #nationalthriftstoreday, here are 10 of those benefits: 1. Your Purchases Go to A Good Cause. By...
View ArticleJunior Fashionistas, more than just a fashion thing!
Junior Fashionista Board – A Unique Opportunity Our Junior Fashionista Board provides a unique opportunity for students ages 14 – 21 to love fashion. It’s an exciting experience that offers members the...
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