Montgomery County Women's Center

New Years Community Clean Out Project
2022-12-12 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
The New Year is a time for reflection, recommitment and… re-organization! It’s the perfect time to re-gift unneeded holiday presents, get a fresh start with your wardrobe and donate to your favorite local thrift store – Something Special!
Something Special offers new and gently-used clothing, accessories and housewares to the public. Vouchers are also provided for families in need to shop for free. The best part? Every Something Special purchase benefits families fleeing abuse in our community.
Need more motivation to clean out your closet? Check out five reasons why decluttering and donating will get your 2023 off to the right start:

Less stuff = more time!

Say goodbye to spending hours sifting through your closet. Imagine all your options hung up neatly and clearly visible. By paring down your wardrobe, you’ll spend less time trying to find outfits and more time wearing the things you love.

Make room for the things that matter.

Clearing out the old means making room for newer and better things to come into your life. Less clothes also means the opportunity to redecorate, reorganize and make the most of your closet space.

Declutter to de-stress!

Simplifying your environment by clearing out unused or unwanted items can improve concentration, help you sleep and elevate your mood. Letting go is a natural, healthy process in our growth that makes room for better things.

Save money!

Going through your closet allows you to rediscover old pieces and reintroduce them to your wardrobe – you get the rush of a great shopping find without the cost! Plus, re-familiarizing yourself with your clothes will stop you from spending money on things you already own.

Save the planet.

Donating your clothes benefits your community AND the environment. Donating and shopping secondhand means that clothes have a longer lifespan and don’t require as many resources as producing new clothes.
Giving back isn’t just good for your community – it’s good for you too! Give yourself – and your old items – a new start this year. Declutter and donate to Something Special, or give us a call to get assistance with larger donations (936) 441-4044 x: 53.
Donations can be dropped at 2 locations:

Something Special Resale Store: 19073 I-45 South, Shenandoah (in the Portofino Plaza next to Sam’s Club)
Montgomery County Women’s Center Administrative Office: 1401 Airport Rd, Conroe 77301

Coffee & Cars For A Cause
2022-12-04 07:00 - 10:00 | 9595 Six Pines Drive The Woodlands, TX 77380, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands, TX, 77380
HOSTED BY THE WOODLANDS CAR CLUB

Please join us this Sunday, Dec. 4, 6:30-10:30 a.m. for The Woodlands Cars & Coffee for a Cause Charity Car Display & Annual Holiday Toy Drive @ Market Street!

☆We are SO excited once again that 2 charities will benefit this holiday season from YOUR participation at this event in December!

☆Montgomery County Women’s Center will be onsite to receive unwrapped toys that will be given to the mothers of the children who are clients of MCWC, so they will be able to make their Christmas a little brighter.

☆According to MCWC, many victims & their children courageously walked through their doors facing a myriad of additional challenges this past year. Their shelter saw an increasing number of women who were pregnant, had families w/multiple children, & children w/special needs. Whatever their situation, MCWC was available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as victims regained their voice & began to thrive. Without you and your support this would not be possible.

☆Now more than ever in these challenging times we are in, so many charities have fallen short with donations, volunteers, & many critical services needed are on the rise right in our own communities, so your support means everything. https://mcwctx.org/ Montgomery County Women’s Center

☆In addition, this is the last Sunday for our 4th quarter charitable recipient: Community Assistance Center-CAC. They offer assistance with rent/mortgage, utilities, food, & clothing for individuals in Montgomery County. TX facing a temporary financial crisis. Community Assistance Center https://cac-mctx.org/

Also, I will be starting a new TWCC event t-shirt pre-order list for anyone who would like to order a shirt & the cost is $30. You can pay for the shirts this Sunday or mail a check, and once we have the payments in-full, I will place the order. There is a 50-quantity order minimum, so hope we can get that going for the new year.

☆Let’s make this holiday season extra special for the people in our community that need it the most!

Thank you ALL for supporting our mission in “Using Our Cars to Give Back to Our Community!” See you Sunday – Rain-or-Shine! ~Dana

On Demand Training Opportunties
2022-12-01 08:00 - 2022-12-31 17:00 | VIRTUAL WEBINAR
Join our Outreach Team for these On-Demand Training opportunities. Simply click the image of the training that you wish to complete and you will be directed to the training video.

Christmas Event - December 2022
2022-12-01 - 2022-12-25
For three wonderful days in December over 100 clients and families receive gifts, homemade cookies and hugs. They are overwhelmed to see that complete strangers provide Christmas for their family. If not for the compassion of individuals and companies who adopt them, Christmas would be just another day on the calendar. This event is made possible by the many generous donors who sponsor families or make cash donations. For more information on participating in our holiday program or scheduling a holiday donation drive, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Siomara, at SiomaraC@mcwctx.org .

Giving Tuesday
2022-11-29 | 1401 Airport Rd, Conroe TX 77301
#GivingTuesday is a global movement of generosity that is more vital in 2022 than ever before. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 29th for a day dedicated to uplifting communities, empowering nonprofits, and celebrating kindness. You don’t have to wait to get involved – GET STARTED TODAY!!

TONS of ways to get involved!!
– donate to support victims of domestic violence and sexual assault receive FREE services like emergency shelter, counseling, case management, advocacy & accompaniment.
– donate to support educational awards to help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault rebuild their lives free from violence.
– clean out your closets, garages and other household items and donate them at Something Special Resale Shop!
– SHOP with us at Something Special. Funds generated at the store help keep our emergency shelter operational.
– donate sports bras, underwear, sweats & toiletries to go into care packs for victims of sexual assault receiving advocacy and medical accompaniment at the emergency room during forensic exams.

Donations can be dropped at 2 locations: MCWC Business Office (1401 Airport Rd, Conroe TX 77301) and Something Special Resale Shop (19073 I-45 # 180, Shenandoah, TX 77385).

Online donations can be made by visiting: https://mcwctx.org/get-involved/donate-online/

MOD Pizza Fundraiser (Tomball, TX)
2022-11-17 10:00 - 22:00 | MOD Pizza Tomball, 14030 FM 2920, Suite I, Tomball, TX, 77377
Join us for this all-day fundraising event!! Use the flyer OR mention Montgomery County Women’s Center and MOD PIZZA will donate 20% of your check to our agency to help provide life saving service to victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in our community. GRUB FOR GOOD!!! Grab your friends and family and come on down to MOD PIZZA TOMBALL on November 17th!!

On Demand Training Opportunities
2022-11-01 08:00 - 2022-11-30 17:00 | VIRTUAL WEBINAR

Adopt-A-Meal - November 2022
2022-11-01 - 2022-11-30
Adopt-A-Meal: Cook or Sponsor a Meal for our Shelter Residents! Our shelter only has a cook Monday – Friday so, Montgomery County Women’s Center relies on the support of volunteer groups to provide weekend meals to shelter residents. If your family, corporation, or civic group would like to cook and serve a meal or drop off/cater a meal from a local restaurant at our shelter, consider “Adopting-a-Meal“!
Email MelanieJ@mcwctx.org to schedule your meal today!
On average our shelter houses 40 adults women and 20 children. Casseroles can also me pre-made and dropped off frozen for staff to cook as needed. Gift cards can be donated to cover the cost of pizza, tacos or burgers and fries!!!

Lunch Ideas: Sandwiches, wraps, fruit and veggies, pre-packaged individual items
Dinner Ideas: chicken, mac and cheese, salad, and cookies.

RECIPE IDEAS

15 Casserole Recipes to Freeze

https://www.theseasonedmom.com/5-dump-bake-freezer-meals/

29 Freezer-Friendly Casseroles

Easy Tuna Casserole Freezer Meal

Freezer Meal Recipes

Best Ever Freezer Meal Spaghetti Sauce

Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Bake

Chicken and Vegetable Casserole with Crispy Onion Topping

Easy Cheesy Tater Tot Chicken Casserole

Homemade Freezer Sloppy Joes

Ham and Cream Cheese Roll-Ups (make-ahead lunch)

SERVING VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE TRAINING
2022-10-28 08:30 - 16:30 | WOODLANDS EMERGENCY TRAINING CENTER, 16135 Interstate 45 S, CONROE, TX, 77385
Please join us for this training, in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

EMAIL OUTREACH@MCWCTX.ORG TO REGISTER

CUT IT OUT TRAINING
2022-10-28 08:00 - 09:30 | VIRTUAL WEBINAR
GET EDUCATED. SAVE A LIFE.
Domestic abuse stops at the chair. CUT IT OUT® empowers front-line stylists to recognize symptoms and refer victims of domestic violence to safety.
TRAINING INCLUDES:

Recognize signs and symptoms of domestic abuse.
Respond to victims using discreet and empathetic techniques.
Refer victims to professional safety resources.

Register for the LINK. A recording will be sent out afterward for those unable to attend at the designated time.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: igfn.us/form/7YcSkA

BLOW OUT THE STIGMA COMMUNITY EVENT
2022-10-26 10:00 - 14:00 | 19073 I-45 South (in the Portofino Plaza next to Sam’s Club), United States
You are invited to help us BLOW OUT THE STIGMA that surrounds domestic violence at our all day bubble blowing event! Snack and refreshments will be served. Stop by, shop and blow some bubbles!
SENIORS will receive 20% off their purchases (of regularly priced merchandise).
STIGMA: One very important issue we, as a community, try to battle. It’s the negative assumptions associated with being a victim of domestic violence. Many domestic violence victims suffer in silence. Enduring a steady pattern of abuse and humiliation at home, they bravely attempt to present a solid exterior in public. Sometimes they pull it off; usually, they do not. We notice the signs. Whether physical or emotional, red flags are flying.
In such cases, some people wonder why victims continue to deny the abuse, which is often visibly manifest to those around them. The answer has to do with the way domestic violence victims fear they will be treated.
Continuing education and community awareness of the dynamics of domestic abuse can reduce the perceptions of the stigma that cause many victims to suffer in silence. Encouraging reporting through support and empowerment, by friends, family and the community, will help victims break the cycle of abuse and embark on the road to recovery.

WOODLANDS PRIDEFEST
2022-10-22 11:00 - 17:00 | TOWN GREEN PARK, 2099 Lake Robbins Dr, Woodlands, TX, 77380
The Woodlands Pride is happy to announce our annual festival will return on October 22, 2022 at Town Green Park in The Woodlands, Texas. After three successful festivals, a pause for a pandemic, and social justice movements that will change the face of our society for the better, we are thrilled to spread our mission of promoting equality, unity and love in The Woodlands and beyond.

STOP BY OUR BOOTH AND SAY HI!! You are invited to help us BLOW OUT THE STIGMA that surrounds domestic violence at our all day bubble blowing event!
STIGMA: One very important issue we, as a community, try to battle. It’s the negative assumptions associated with being a victim of domestic violence. Many domestic violence victims suffer in silence. Enduring a steady pattern of abuse and humiliation at home, they bravely attempt to present a solid exterior in public. Sometimes they pull it off; usually, they do not. We notice the signs. Whether physical or emotional, red flags are flying.
In such cases, some people wonder why victims continue to deny the abuse, which is often visibly manifest to those around them. The answer has to do with the way domestic violence victims fear they will be treated.
Continuing education and community awareness of the dynamics of domestic abuse can reduce the perceptions of the stigma that cause many victims to suffer in silence. Encouraging reporting through support and empowerment, by friends, family and the community, will help victims break the cycle of abuse and embark on the road to recovery.

Effects of Domestic Violence on Children (Virtual Training)
2022-10-21 10:00 - 12:00 | VIRTUAL WEBINAR
REGISTRATION LINK: igfn.us/form/NnnUbw

Flowers On The Lake Community Event
2022-10-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park, 1776 Freedom Bldv, Conroe, TX, 77301
SPONSORSHIPS AND DONATIONS CAN BE MADE HERE: igfn.us/form/Jsp–w
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 social media, on the MCWC website, in local magazines, recognition in program & by the MC at the event.

WOODLANDS COMMUNITY SAFETY EXPO
2022-10-15 12:00 - 15:00 | NORTHSHORE PARK, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, Woodlands, TX, 77381
The Woodlands Township will hold the National Night Out Community Safety Expo on Saturday, October 15, 2022, from noon to 3 p.m. at Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive in The Woodlands, TX 77381. This free, family-friendly event highlights public safety in the community and is an excellent event for all ages.
There will be equipment and displays from local, state and federal agencies, including Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, The Woodlands Fire Department, Homeland Security and more. Residents are invited to climb aboard apparatus and learn about their roles in our community and how they keep us safe. The various agencies and groups will have information and giveaways to distribute on fire and crime prevention, emergency preparedness and health and wellness.
The expo will also include public safety demonstrations and fun for all ages. Safety presentations will include K-9 demonstrations, the Montgomery County Fire Marshal’s robots, drone demonstrations, and Entergy Arcs and Sparks power line dangers. The Kid Zone will have face painting, a bounce house, crafts and an opportunity to meet McGruff the Crime Dog. Complimentary food and refreshments will be offered while supplies last, sponsored by H-E-B, Dietz and Watson, Chick-fil-A, and Firehouse Subs.

STOP BY OUR BOOTH AND SAY HI!! You are invited to help us BLOW OUT THE STIGMA that surrounds domestic violence at our all day bubble blowing event!
STIGMA: One very important issue we, as a community, try to battle. It’s the negative assumptions associated with being a victim of domestic violence. Many domestic violence victims suffer in silence. Enduring a steady pattern of abuse and humiliation at home, they bravely attempt to present a solid exterior in public. Sometimes they pull it off; usually, they do not. We notice the signs. Whether physical or emotional, red flags are flying.
In such cases, some people wonder why victims continue to deny the abuse, which is often visibly manifest to those around them. The answer has to do with the way domestic violence victims fear they will be treated.
Continuing education and community awareness of the dynamics of domestic abuse can reduce the perceptions of the stigma that cause many victims to suffer in silence. Encouraging reporting through support and empowerment, by friends, family and the community, will help victims break the cycle of abuse and embark on the road to recovery.

Open Your Purse for Change - October 2022
2022-10-07 10:30 - 14:30 | The Woodlands Country Club, 100 Grand Fairway, The Woodlands, TX, 77381
FOR MORE EVENT INFORMATION, TICKETS AND SPONSORSHIPS PLEASE VISIT: igfn.us/form/cpfffQ

#ASKMEWHYIWEARPURPLE CAMPAIGN
2022-10-01 08:00 - 2022-10-31 17:00
JOIN US IN WEARING PURPLE THIS MONTH!

Use your social media to send a message to victims of domestic violence, that you stand with them.
Share a photo of you (or a group of you) wearing purple and share your “WHY”.
Make sure to TAG us!!!! #WhyIwearPurpleTX Facebook: @Montgomery County Women’s Center Twitter & Instagram: @officialmcwc
Upload one of your sample “ASK ME WHY I WEAR PURPLE” profile pictures to your social media.

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Millions of people all over America are wearing purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. Will you join us? Since the early 1900’s, purple and lavender have been used to represent women’s rights and causes. In October, 1987, the first DV awareness month activities ever held joined in the proud purple tradition.
Freedom from violence is a basic human right – not only for women, but for people of color, abused LGBTQ+ persons, trafficked people, battered men, and young people who suffer harm caused by the cruel assertion of power and control.
Domestic and dating violence is not just physical harm. It also includes emotional, mental, financial, and sexual abuse. It can involve the victim’s possessions, employer, family pets, extended family, and others who are targeted in the abuser’s efforts to cause harm to the victim. In all cases, the abuser uses controlling behaviors in a continuing cycle to get and maintain power and control.
The National Domestic Violence Resource Center reports that nearly 75% of Americans personally know someone who has been a victim of abuse. Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women – more than car accidents, muggings, and rapes combined. And while 85% of battered people are women, 15% are not. In the U.S., domestic violence is so common that it happens to someone every 9 seconds.
So why do victims stay? Why does so much domestic violence go unreported? Victims stay because they’re afraid to leave, and they leave when they’re afraid to stay. Many abusers control the finances, leaving victims with no independent means of support. And ultimately, reporting violence to the authorities increases the abuser’s anger and violence. Often, it just isn’t safe or easy for people to leave abusive situations. In addition, many batterers and victims drink and use drugs together, making escape from violence that much harder.

October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month- October 2022
2022-10-01 08:00 - 2022-10-31 17:00
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.

CHECK THE “UPCOMING EVENTS” PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE FOR EVENT DETAILS

Halloween Donation Drive - October 2022
2022-10-01 - 2022-10-31 | 1401 Airport Rd, Conroe TX 77301
Halloween Donation Drive– we are collecting trick or treat buckets, candy, costumes and more for our shelter and transitional housing families. Donations can be dropped at 1401 Airport Rd, Conroe TX 77301. Please email SiomaraC@mcwctx.org with questions.

Volunteer Training
2022-09-21 08:00 - 17:00 | 1401 Airport Rd, Conroe TX 77301
We love our volunteers!

We cannot accomplish our mission and operate our agency without the help of our dedicated volunteers. These caring individuals give from their hearts as they assist us with a myriad of activities including:

Staffing our Resale Store– Something Special
Office and Administrative Tasks
Answering the Crisis Hotline
Childcare Activities
Cooking Casseroles and Baking Cakes and Cookies
Organizing Donation Drives

Are you interested in volunteering with our agency and making an impact in your community? Join us for our next Volunteer Training!

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS REQUIRED
PLEASE NOTE: There are a few requirements you must complete before attending the training including (1) filling out and submitting a volunteer application and (2) completing a HomeStudy Training.
Email: Siomara Rodriguez at SiomaraC@mcwctx.org to register.

Adopt-A-Meal: September 2022
2022-09-01 08:00 - 2022-09-30 17:00 | 1401 Airport Rd, Conroe TX 77301
Adopt-A-Meal: Cook or Sponsor a Meal for our Shelter Residents! Our shelter only has a cook Monday – Friday so, Montgomery County Women’s Center relies on the support of volunteer groups to provide weekend meals to shelter residents. If your family, corporation, or civic group would like to cook and serve a meal or drop off/cater a meal from a local restaurant for our shelter, consider “Adopting-a-Meal“!
Email MelanieJ@mcwctx.org to schedule your meal today!
On average our shelter houses 40 adults women and 20 children. Casseroles can also me pre-made and dropped off frozen for staff to cook as needed. Gift cards can be donated to cover the cost of pizza, tacos or burgers and fries!!!

Lunch Ideas: Sandwiches, wraps, fruit and veggies, pre-packaged individual items
Dinner Ideas: chicken, mac and cheese, salad, and cookies.

RECIPE IDEAS

15 Casserole Recipes to Freeze

https://www.theseasonedmom.com/5-dump-bake-freezer-meals/

29 Freezer-Friendly Casseroles

Easy Tuna Casserole Freezer Meal

Freezer Meal Recipes

Best Ever Freezer Meal Spaghetti Sauce

Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Bake

Chicken and Vegetable Casserole with Crispy Onion Topping

Easy Cheesy Tater Tot Chicken Casserole

Homemade Freezer Sloppy Joes

Ham and Cream Cheese Roll-Ups (make-ahead lunch)

Join the Challenge - August 2022
2022-08-02 - 2022-08-31
This summer make a difference in our community by joining Montgomery County Women’s Center for our “31 Miles in 31 Days” Summer Challenge.
Whether you do one mile a day, smash out all the miles at once, or something in between, you have the chance to make a difference this summer. Grab your family and friends, or go it alone, but it’s time to get outside and help some of our county’s most vulnerable people by taking part in the challenge of completing 31 miles or more and raising money for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. ​ Run, bike, walk or swim 31 miles or more in July/August and help fund services for victims and their families.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: igfn.us/form/W_cweg

Adopt-A-Meal - August 2022
2022-08-01 - 2022-08-31
Adopt-A-Meal: Cook or Sponsor a Meal for our Shelter Residents! Our shelter only has a cook Monday – Friday so, Montgomery County Women’s Center relies on the support of volunteer groups to provide weekend meals to shelter residents. If your family, corporation, or civic group would like to cook and serve a meal or drop off/cater a meal from a local restaurant at our Adult or Family Center, consider “Adopting-a-Meal“!
Email MelanieJ@mcwctx.org to schedule your meal today!
On average our shelter houses 40 adults women and 20 children. Casseroles can also me pre-made and dropped off frozen for staff to cook as needed. Gift cards can be donated to cover the cost of pizza, tacos or burgers and fries!!!

Lunch Ideas: Sandwiches, wraps, fruit and veggies, pre-packaged individual items
Dinner Ideas: chicken, mac and cheese, salad, and cookies.
