Montgomery County Women's Center

"The Empowering Space"
2023-12-14 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | MCWC THe Woodlands, 1600 Lake Front Circle Suite 130, Spring, TX, 77380, United States
“The Empowering Space” A support group for adult survivors of family violence and women in the process of leaving an abusive relationship.

Group will be held Thursday’s 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at our Woodlands Location: 1600 Lake Front Circle, Suite 130.

Please arrive 30 minutes early to register.

"Teen Space"
2023-12-12 19:00 - 20:00 | MCWC THe Woodlands, 1600 Lake Front Circle Suite 130, Spring, TX, 77380, United States
“Teen Space” A psycho-educational support group for teenage female survivors of sexual violence or teen dating violence.

Group Starts: Tuesday’s 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. held weekly at our Woodlands Location: 1600 Lake Front Circle, Suite 130.

Please arrive 30 minutes early to register.

Call (936) 441-4044 x: 23 for more information

"Boundaries & Beyond”
2023-12-12 18:00 - 20:00 | MCWC THe Woodlands, 1600 Lake Front Circle Suite 130, Spring, TX, 77380, United States
“Boundaries & Beyond” a group for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Group topics covered include: Healthy Relationships, Self Care, Consent, Boundaries.

Group will be held weekly (Tuesday’s 6:00-8:00pm) at our Woodlands Location: 1600 Lake Front Circle, Suite 130.

Please arrive 30 minutes early to register.

Youth Advisory Committee Meeting
2023-11-20 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-11-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Uniited Way Building- The Woodlands, 1600 Lake Front Cir, Spring, TX, 77380
Parents and High School Aged Teens are encouraged to attend.
Youth receive volunteer hours for their participation in the committee. Hours are gained by attending meetings, planning and hosting events, hosting online social media takeovers, assisting MCWC staff at community events, attending workshops, etc. Recommendation letters can be written for committee members at their request, outlining the work they have done with the committee and the total number of hours they have participated in the committee.
The Montgomery County Women’s Center Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) started in 2017. MCWC acknowledges that youth are experts in their own lives and are key in developing solutions to the health issues in their lives. The primary function of the YAC is to recognize youth as valuable stakeholders and included them in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programming that our agency is delivering in schools and in the community.
THE MEETING WILL BE HELD IN CONFERENCE ROOM B ON THE 2ND FLOOR.
More information available here: igfn.us/form/2Zod7w

Teen Writing & Art Challenge (Deadline February 15th, 2024)
2023-11-17 08:00 - 2024-02-29 17:00 | TX
Download Information Packet: 2024 W&A Challenge Info Book Updated 1.29.24

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS:
High School Awards:

First Place Writing ($750 Scholarship)
First Place Art ($750 Scholarship)
Second Place Writing ($250 Scholarship)
Second Place Art ($250 Scholarship)
Third Place Writing ($100 Scholarship)
Third Place Art ($100 Scholarship)

Middle School Awards:

First Place Writing ($150 Gift Card)
First Place Art ($150 Gift Card)
Second Place Writing ($100 Gift Card)
Second Place Art ($100 Gift Card)
Third Place Writing ($50 Gift Card)
Third Place Art ($50 Gift Card)

"SHARE-A-FAMILY" Holiday Giving Program (Register Now)
2023-11-15 08:00 - 2023-12-18 17:00 | 1401 Airport Rd, Conroe TX 77301
Every year, we provide an opportunity to bring joy to a family that’s holiday season looks and sounds a little different. Through our Holiday Program, our shelter residents and community families who have experienced domestic abuse are able to have some normalcy during the holidays through gifts donated by generous sponsors.
Whether you are participating with coworkers or with family, this program is a great opportunity to start a conversation about domestic violence and how it effect’s individuals in our community and gives you an opportunity to show survivors support during an often challenging time of year.
You can support the program by sponsoring a family or individual, hosting a giving tree, or making a monetary donation.
For three wonderful days in December, over 100 clients and families receive gifts, homemade cookies and hugs. They are overwhelmed by the generosity of strangers who provide holiday gifts for their families. If not for the compassion of the individuals and the companies who graciously adopt them, the holidays would be no different than any other day on the calendar. This event is made possible by the many generous donors who sponsor families or make cash donations.
Thank you for making the season magical for all!

TO REGISTER CONTACT SIOMARAC@MCWCTX.ORG

COFFEE TALK: Honoring Texas Victims
2023-10-30 09:00 - 10:00 | VIRTUAL WEBINAR
Register to receive text reminders to join us LIVE each Monday and links to watch replays if you happen to miss a session.
REGISTER: Text COFFEE1023 to 41444

IN HONOR OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH JOIN US LIVE ON FACEBOOK TO DISCUSS IMPORTANT TOPICS INCLUDING:
OCTOBER 2: AGENCY OVERVIEW
OCTOBER 9: THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE
OCTOBER 16: WHY PEOPLE STAY (ENGLISH/ SPANISH)
OCTOBER 23: SUPPORTING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
OCTOBER 30:HONORING TEXAS VICTIMS

Serving Victims of Violence Training
2023-10-27 08:30 - 16:30 | WOODLANDS EMERGENCY TRAINING CENTER, 16135 Interstate 45 S, CONROE, TX, 77385
RSVP HERE: igfn.us/form/mQ0HaQ

COFFEE TALK: Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence
2023-10-23 09:00 - 10:00 | VIRTUAL WEBINAR

CUT IT OUT: Training For Salon Professionals
2023-10-20 14:00 - 16:00 | WOODLANDS EMERGENCY TRAINING CENTER, 16135 Interstate 45 S, CONROE, TX, 77385
RSVP HERE: igfn.us/form/YwGaOQ

Kendra Scott Sip & Shop Fundraiser
2023-10-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Kendra Scott (Woodlands), 9595 SIX PINES DRIVE, SUITE 1010, The Woodlands, TX, 77380, United States
Grab your girlfriends and join us for a SIP AND SHOP event at Kendra Scott! Check out the newest Kendra Scott designs, meet and greet with Montgomery County Women’s Center staff and learn about how you can support our mission. 20% of sales from the event will be donated back to the agency and help us continue to provide life saving services FREE to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Cant attend in person…. that’s OK. You can shop online OCTOBER 19TH-20TH . Enter code GIVEBACK-FBNYA during checkout at www.kendrascott.com and 20% of your purchase will be donated to MCWC.

GO PURPLE DAY Sale at Something Special
2023-10-19 09:00 - 18:00 | 19073 I-45 South (in the Portofino Plaza next to Sam’s Club), United States
COME SHOP WITH US TODAY …Wear purple and get 10% off your purchase!!
Purple Thursday or “Go Purple Day” is a national day of action each October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Everyone is encouraged to wear all things purple as a symbol of peace, courage, survival, honor, and personal dedication to domestic violence awareness.

On Thursday, October 19, 2023, put on your purple and stand up against family violence.

DID YOU KNOW?!?!?!
Revenue from the Something Special helps keep our Emergency Shelter doors open.
In 2022, 1,056 Victims Accessed Montgomery County Women’s Center’s Emergency Shelter.

GO PURPLE DAY!
2023-10-19 05:00 - 23:00 | TX
Purple Thursday or “Go Purple Day” is a national day of action each October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Everyone is encouraged to wear all things purple as a symbol of peace, courage, survival, honor, and personal dedication to domestic violence awareness.
On Thursday, October 19, 2023, put on your purple and stand up against family violence.

Send a photo of you, your family, a group of friends or coworkers all wearing purple and be featured on our social media!!!
Email to: Melanie J@mcwctx.org

Kendra Scott Online Fundraiser
2023-10-19 02:00 - 2023-10-20 23:30 | TX
Hop online and check out the newest Kendra Scott designs and help support our mission. 20% of sales from the event will be donated back to the agency and help us continue to provide life saving services FREE to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Shop Online OCTOBER 19TH-20TH . Enter code GIVEBACK-FBNYA during checkout at www.kendrascott.com and 20% of your purchase will be donated to MCWC.

Montgomery County Women’s Center (MCWC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to lead the effort in preventing domestic violence and sexual assault through crisis intervention, assistance, advocacy, empowerment, and social change. Services include a 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, transitional housing, advocacy, counseling, legal services, and community outreach. If you, or someone you know, is experiencing domestic violence, please know YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Call Us 24/7 (936) 441-7273 and a trained advocate can speak to you about your options, provide safety planning and provide information & referrals.

Flowers On The Lake
2023-10-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park, 1776 Freedom Bldv, Conroe, TX, 77301
We are honored to invite the community to stand with us in a unified voice to show our support for victims/ survivors of domestic violence.

**PLEASE PARK AT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY MEMORIAL LIBRARY AND WALK OVER**
Sponsorship Opportunities Here: igfn.us/form/vnmVSQ
Sponsorships will be used to offset event costs including: flowers/ decor, DJ, photography/ videography, etc. All additional donations will be donated to Montgomery County Women’s Center to assist them in continuing to provide free services to victims of domestic and sexual violence in our community.
All Sponsorships Receive– Advertising of the company logo (or individual donor name) on the FOTL event page, FOTL social media, on the MCWC website, recognition in event program & by the MC at the event.
Photos from the 2022 Event:

Youth Advisory Committee Meeting
2023-10-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Uniited Way Building- The Woodlands, 1600 Lake Front Cir, Spring, TX, 77380
High School Aged Teens are encouraged to attend.
Youth receive volunteer hours for their participation in the committee. Hours are gained by attending meetings, planning and hosting events, hosting online social media takeovers, assisting MCWC staff at community events, attending workshops, etc. Recommendation letters can be written for committee members at their request, outlining the work they have done with the committee and the total number of hours they have participated in the committee.
The Montgomery County Women’s Center Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) started in 2017. MCWC acknowledges that youth are experts in their own lives and are key in developing solutions to the health issues in their lives. The primary function of the YAC is to recognize youth as valuable stakeholders and included them in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programming that our agency is delivering in schools and in the community.
THE MEETING WILL BE HELD IN CONFERENCE ROOM B ON THE 2ND FLOOR.
More information available here: igfn.us/form/2Zod7w

COFFEE TALK: Why People Stay
2023-10-16 09:00 - 10:00 | VIRTUAL WEBINAR

Open Your Purse for Change
2023-10-12 18:00 - 21:00 | TX
Join us for an evening featuring a silent auction, guest speaker and intimate seated dinner catered by Chef Austin with TRIS.
TICKETS & SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE AT: igfn.us/form/sN7mKw

COFFEE TALK: The Cycle of Violence
2023-10-09 09:00 - 10:00 | VIRTUAL WEBINAR

Dunkin' For Domestic Violence Awareness Community Event
2023-10-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Lonestar College- Montgomery, 3200 College Park Dr, Conroe, TX, 77384

Youth Advisory Committee Information Meeting
2023-10-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Uniited Way Building- The Woodlands, 1600 Lake Front Cir, Spring, TX, 77380
JOIN US FOR AN INFORMATIONAL MEETING TO KICK OFF THE 2023-2024 YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Parents and High School Aged Teens are encouraged to attend.
Youth receive volunteer hours for their participation in the committee. Hours are gained by attending meetings, planning and hosting events, hosting online social media takeovers, assisting MCWC staff at community events, attending workshops, etc. Recommendation letters can be written for committee members at their request, outlining the work they have done with the committee and the total number of hours they have participated in the committee.
The Montgomery County Women’s Center Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) started in 2017. MCWC acknowledges that youth are experts in their own lives and are key in developing solutions to the health issues in their lives. The primary function of the YAC is to recognize youth as valuable stakeholders and included them in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programming that our agency is delivering in schools and in the community.
THE MEETING WILL BE HELD IN CONFERENCE ROOM B ON THE 2ND FLOOR.
More information available here: igfn.us/form/2Zod7w

Coffee Talk: Agency Overview
2023-10-02 09:00 - 10:00 | VIRTUAL WEBINAR

Halloween Donation Drive
2023-10-01 08:00 - 2023-10-31 17:00 | 1401 Airport Rd, Conroe TX 77301
Every year, we provide many opportunity to bring joy to a family that’s holiday season looks and sounds a little different. Through our Holiday Programs and Events, our shelter residents and community families who have experienced domestic abuse are able to have some normalcy during the holidays through gifts donated by generous sponsors.
This Halloween we are in need of:

Trick or Treat Buckets
Candy
Costumes
Party Decorations
Treat Bags
Non-edible Goodies

Please Contact: SiomaraC@mcwctx.org with questions

Domestic Violence Awareness Month
2023-10-01 06:00 - 2023-10-31 23:00 | TX
Throughout the month of October, we will be joining the nation in promoting awareness of dating abuse with other agencies and organizations in our area. Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) gives our community the opportunity to promote healthy relationships and speak up against domestic violence violence that will only grow if we keep silent.
This month is an opportunity for you to GET INVOLVED! Check out our UPCOMING EVENTS tab to see what we have going on.

LINENS DONATION DRIVE
2023-09-01 08:00 - 2023-09-30 17:00 | 1401 Airport Rd, Conroe TX 77301
The Montgomery County Women’s Center could not continue to serve and support survey without your donations of time, talents, and financial gifts. Many clients come to our shelter with nothing but the clothes in their back. By donating tangible items, you can provide women and children with what they need to rebuild their lives free from abuse and fear.
This month we are focusing on linens for our Emergency Shelter. We ask that you bring new and gently used bath towels, hand towels, washcloths and twin sized bedding to assist in supplying our shelter and clients with all the comforts of home.

Donations can be dropped (or mailed) to:
Montgomery County Women’s Center: 1401 Airport Rd, Conroe, TX 77301 (Attn: Siomara)
Something Special: 19073 I-45 South, Shenandoah (in the Portofino Plaza next to Sam’s Club)

FLIP FLOP DONATION DRIVE
2023-08-01 08:00 - 2023-08-31 17:00 | 1401 Airport Rd, Conroe TX 77301
This month we are collecting flip flops (and other shoes) for our emergency shelter and sexual assault programs.
Shoe drives are a great, easy way to help us provide those in need with new shoes in order to propel them into a better life. Cleaning out your closets and donating gently-used or new shoes is an easy, convenient way to help those in need.

The benefits of hosting/ participating in our shoe drive extend far beyond your doorstep, because you’ll also help the environment! By hosting a shoe drive, you help create a sustainable program to recycle athletic shoes which will go to those in our emergency shelter, transitional housing and counseling programs. Additionally they go to our resale store so people can access quality footwear at affordable prices. Funds raised at our resale store, Something Special, help keep our shelter doors open.

Donations can be dropped (or mailed) to:
Montgomery County Women’s Center: 1401 Airport Rd, Conroe, TX 77301 (Attn: Siomara)
Something Special: 19073 I-45 South, Shenandoah (in the Portofino Plaza next to Sam’s Club)

BACK TO SCHOOL DONATION DRIVE
2023-07-01 08:00 - 2023-07-31 17:00 | 1401 Airport Rd, Conroe TX 77301
When a survivor of domestic violence comes to the shelter, it’s because her life is in danger. Often because of circumstances that are beyond her control, she and her children walk through our doors with very few personal belongings. During their stay here, we provide all the essentials she and her children need until she can provide these items for herself and her family. Those essentials include backpacks and school supplies. This month we have a donation drive underway to collect enough of them to meet the needs of children at the shelter and those served by our transitional housing, counseling and legal programs.
Imagine being in a domestic violence shelter, not knowing when things are going to get back to normal and you need to go back to school. Help children and teens impacted by domestic violence return to school prepared and equipped to learn by donating to our Back-to-School Supply Drive.

Your donation will help provide school supplies, suitable clothing, gas cards to assist with transportation and most of all the reassurance that even today, a fresh start can lead to success for the children of domestic violence survivors.

There are three ways you can help:
1. Shop our Amazon Wish List
2. Donate Online
3. Host your own back to school drive with your friends and family.

ITEMS NEEDED:

Pencil bag
Crayons
Colored pencils
Washable markers
Markers
Highlighters
No. 2 pencils
Pencil grips
Pencil sharpener
Glue sticks
Erasers
Blunt-tipped scissors
Plastic folders
Tissues
Backpack
Assorted construction paper
Lunch box or bag
Personal organizer/ planner
Three-ring binder
Three-hole-punch
Wide-ruled, one-subject notebooks, graph paper, multi subject notebooks
Plastic folders
Scissors
Standard calculator
Blue or black pens
Book covers
Ruler
Subject dividers
Post It Notes
Index Cards
Gift Cards (Gas, Walmart, Kroger, HEB)

Donations can be dropped (or mailed) to:
Montgomery County Women’s Center: 1401 Airport Rd, Conroe, TX 77301 (Attn: Siomara)

FILL THE PURSE (DONATION DRIVE)
2023-06-01 08:00 - 2023-06-30 17:00 | 1401 Airport Rd, Conroe TX 77301
Bring comfort, hope and dignity to women and youth in crisis with the gift of purses filled with personal necessities. A lot of women coming into our shelter escape these environments and situations where they walk out with nothing, barely a jacket and maybe their wallet. They’re starting from zero. FILL THE PURSE is a way to bring comfort to them, so they know that they’re not alone, that you here for them.
This month we ask that you donate a new or gently used purse filled with full sized products such as: body wash, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, a toothbrush, toothpaste, lip balm, a hairbrush, tissues, a notepad, a pen, gas or grocery gift cards.
We ask that you do not donate any used or open products, any hotel size products, a worn or ripped purse, any expired products, or any food.

Donations can be dropped (or mailed) to: Montgomery County Women’s Center: 1401 Airport Rd, Conroe, TX 77301 (Attn: Siomara)

COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER (DONATION DRIVE)
2023-05-01 08:00 - 2023-05-31 17:00 | 1401 Airport Rd, Conroe TX 77301
In the spirit of a traditional baby shower, the Community Baby Shower is a celebration for new and expectant mothers. The purpose of the event is to assist clients fleeing abuse with the basic items needed to provide for their children. When families arrive at the shelter, they are often in crisis situations. Being able to provide families with diapers and formula allow counselors and clients to focus on the safety components of the client, once we know their basic needs are cared for.

The following are suggested donation items for newborns and toddlers. New clothing is preferred, but used items in good condition, such as strollers, are accepted.

Disposable diapers (all sizes)
Warm sleepers and pajamas
Diaper wipes
Warm clothing, newborn to toddler
Receiving blankets
T-shirts/onesies
Baby shampoo
Baby monitors
Batteries (AAA and AA)
Bottles
Formula
Baby food
Sippy Cups
Rattles and teething toys
Car seats
Strollers
Pack & Plays

Donations can be dropped (or mailed) to: Montgomery County Women’s Center: 1401 Airport Rd, Conroe, TX 77301 (Attn: Siomara)
