Montgomery County Women's Center

CoffeeTalk LIVE on Facebook: Challenging the Myths of Domestic Violence
2024-10-14 09:00 - 09:30 (America/Chicago) | TX
Join us every Monday Morning LIVE on Facebook in October we discuss a new topic in Honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month!
JOIN US on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/mcwctx
Challenging the Myths: Domestic abuse is a crisis that affects us all, and it has devastating impacts. In 2022, TCFV recorded the deaths of 179 women and 37 men killed by an intimate partner or stalking perpetrator across 64 Texas counties. This includes 176 women killed by male partners, 34 men killed by female
partners, and three women and three men killed by same-gender
partners. Six LGBTQ+ victims and two women killed by a
stalking perpetrator who sought unwanted relationships with them are among those killed.
This must change.
There are many myths around domestic abuse and its causes. Help us challenge some of the most widely-believed and deep-rooted misconceptions.

Other topics this month include:
October 7th- Domestic Violence and Pets A Barrier to Leaving
October 14th- Myths vs. Facts
October 21th- TCFV Report 2023
October 28th- TCFV Report 2023 -Spanish

Woodlands PRIDE Festival
2024-10-12 11:00 - 17:00 | TOWN GREEN PARK, 2099 Lake Robbins Dr, Woodlands, TX, 77380
Come by our booth at this year’s PRIDE FESTIVAL October 12th (11am-5pm)!
The Woodlands Pride is an annual LGBTQ+ pride festival and celebration that takes place in The Woodlands, Texas. It aims to promote inclusivity, acceptance, and support for the LGBTQ+ community in the area. The festival typically features live music, entertainment, food vendors, and more.

Town Green Park
2099 Lake Robbins Dr
The Woodlands TX, 77380

Open Your Purse For Change
2024-10-10 10:00 - 14:00 | TX
Join us for our 2024 Open Your Purse For Change Brunch and Fashion Show
The Montgomery County Women’s Center (MCWC) will hold its 11th annual “Open Your Purse for Change” event on October 10, 2024, beginning at 10:00am at The Carlton Woods- Nicklaus.
The popular event is the nonprofit’s largest fundraiser of the year. This elegant brunch features a fashion show, silent auction of new or gently-loved handbags along with designer sunglasses. The event also includes an inspirational speaker who shares a testimonial about surviving domestic and/or sexual abuse.
“When I first toured the shelter, I realized many of the women had to flee a very dangerous situation, often leaving their purse behind as they left in the middle of the night with nothing but their children to seek safety.” – Ally Seder, Event Co-Chair
It’s amazing how a simple purse can bring about so much inspiration and power. We are excited for you to join us at the event this year!

OYPFC Sponsorship Form (CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD)
PURCHASE YOUR SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE HERE: igfn.us/form/_73LtA

Proceeds will benefit the Montgomery County Women’s Center (MCWC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a United Way agency 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.
Sponsor Shout Outs!

Donor Highlights

https://www.letsroam.com

Professional Development Workshop
2024-10-07 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-09-30 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-09-23 18:00 - 19:30 | MCWC THe Woodlands, 1600 Lake Front Circle Suite 130, Spring, TX, 77380, United States

CoffeeTalk LIVE on Facebook: Pets & Domestic Violence A Barrier to Leaving
2024-10-07 09:00 - 09:30 | TX
Join us every Monday Morning LIVE on Facebook in October we discuss a new topic in Honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month!
JOIN US on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/mcwctx
Research shows abusers often have a pattern of violence towards all members of the household – including children and pets. When domestic violence survivors seek to flee their abusers, many are faced with the challenge of finding shelter for themselves, their children, and their pets. Many shelters do not have the means to house companion animals. Sadly, many survivors stay in abusive homes for fear that the abuse of their animals will escalate if they’re left behind, or that threats to their animals will be used to compel them to go back.

Other topics this month include:

October 14th- Myths vs. Facts
October 21- TCFV Report 2023
October 28th- TCFV Report 2023 -Spanish

Paws For A Cause Community Event
2024-10-05 10:00 - 13:00 | TX
VENDOR SPOTLIGHT

Faith & Blue Night MoCo
2024-10-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Montgomery Community Center, 14420 Liberty St., Montgomery, TX, 77356, United States
Join us at “Faith and Blue Night” with Montgomery PD on October 1st from 6-8pm. It will be held at the Montgomery Community Center, 14420 Liberty St. Montgomery, TX 77356.
Faith & Blue is based on the premise that strong communities are built through mutual respect and understanding. Law enforcement and faith institutions are key pillars of each community, and when they work together, neighborhoods thrive.

National Night Out with Conroe PD
2024-10-01 17:00 - 20:00 | TX
Join us for the 2024 National Night Out with Conroe Police Department! This community event will be held at the Kroger Parking Lot on the S. Loop 336 W on October 1, from 5pm to 8pm.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

Together, we are making communities safer, more caring places to live.

Halloween Donation Drive
2024-10-01 08:00 - 2024-10-28 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 donations 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- 2024
2024-10-01 02:00 - 2024-10-31 23:00 | TX
Throughout the month of October, we will be joining the nation in promoting awareness of domestic violence with other agencies and organizations in our area. (DVAM) gives our community the opportunity to speak up against sexual violence that will only grow if we keep silent.
Montgomery County Women’s Center has planned some amazing community events and we hope you will join us.

LINK TO EVENTS PAGE: https://mcwctx.org/events/

MCWC Open House
2024-09-25 10:00 - 12:00 | 1401 Airport Rd, Conroe TX 77301
Please join us on September 25th to learn about Montgomery County Women’s Center services, meet people our agency departments, hear from our CEO Sarah Raleigh, and enjoy an opportunity to network with community partners!
Deadline to RSVP is September 23rd.
RSVP Here: igfn.us/form/drbxbg

Professional Development Workshop
2024-09-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Uniited Way Building- The Woodlands, 1600 Lake Front Cir, Spring, TX, 77380

SATP 40 HOUR TRAINING
2024-07-23 08:00 - 17:00 | TX
The OAG’s Office requires that all staff, volunteers, and interns who will be providing direct services to clients complete a 40-hour training program. We are excited to announce that Montgomery County Women’s Center is now offering the opportunity for staff, interns, and volunteers from other organizations the opportunity to attend our agency’s training. Please be advised there will be a nominal $100 fee to attend this training.
The purpose of the OAG Sexual Assault Advocacy Training Program is to provide comprehensive, current, and appropriate advocacy information to staff, interns, and volunteers working with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The classroom hours will involve various activities, videos, community and staff presenters, and discussions to increase knowledge and enhance skills. Additionally, there is an 7-hour Self Study packet, which offers national experts and information not otherwise available.
Training is an important tool that facilitates a better understanding of the dynamics of violence and also provides the information and skills needed to help survivors. Many clients arrive in a very fragile state, so it is imperative to know how to address each of the needs and concerns an individual may face. As an advocate providing services to individuals who are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, it is imperative to realize that their needs are many times very unique. MCWC is proud to be offering the opportunity to participate in our Sexual Assault Advocacy Training Program.
TO REGISTER FOR ONE OF OUR TRAININGS please contact Henley McCann at HenleyM@mcwctx.org or call (936) 441-4044.

Professional Development
2024-07-22 18:00 - 19:30 | MCWC THe Woodlands, 1600 Lake Front Circle Suite 130, Spring, TX, 77380, United States
The Montgomery County Women’s Center offers support groups and workshops for survivors of family and sexual violence. If you have any questions about our group meetings, or if you wish to schedule a counseling session, please contact the Counseling Office at: (936) 441-4044 ext. 23.
**Spanish speakers welcome. A translator is available.
THE WOODLANDS COUNSELING OFFICE
The United Way Building
1600 Lake Front Circle, Suite 130
The Woodlands, Texas 77380

Professional Development Workshop
2024-07-15 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-07-08 18:00 - 19:30 | MCWC THe Woodlands, 1600 Lake Front Circle Suite 130, Spring, TX, 77380, United States

Professional Development Workshop
2024-07-01 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-06-24 18:00 - 19:30 | MCWC THe Woodlands, 1600 Lake Front Circle Suite 130, Spring, TX, 77380, United States
The Montgomery County Women’s Center offers support groups and workshops for survivors of family and sexual violence. If you have any questions about our group meetings, or if you wish to schedule a counseling session, please contact the Counseling Office at: (936) 441-4044 ext. 23.
THE WOODLANDS COUNSELING OFFICE
The United Way Building
1600 Lake Front Circle, Suite 130
The Woodlands, Texas 77380

Back To School Donation Drive
2024-07-01 08:00 - 2024-07-26 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 Wishlist
2. Donate Money 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)

Project Hope
2024-06-27 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-06-20 18:00 - 19:30 | MCWC THe Woodlands, 1600 Lake Front Circle Suite 130, Spring, TX, 77380, United States
The Montgomery County Women’s Center also offers support groups for survivors of family and sexual violence. If you have any questions about our group meetings, or if you wish to schedule a counseling session, please contact the Counseling Office at: (936) 441-4044 ext. 23.
Project Hope

Adults Molested as Children (Adult Females Only)
Thursday 6pm-7:30pm – (Psychoeducation/Support Group )

Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser
2024-06-26 16:00 - 22:00 | Texas Roadhouse, 2230 I-45 North, Conroe, TX, 77301, United States
YOU MUST BRING THE FLYER WITH YOU.

RISE: Reclaim Independence Seek Empowerment
2024-06-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-19 08:00 - 17:00 | MCWC THe Woodlands, 1600 Lake Front Circle Suite 130, Spring, TX, 77380, United States
The Montgomery County Women’s Center also offers support groups for survivors of family and sexual violence. If you have any questions about our group meetings, or if you wish to schedule a counseling session, please contact the Counseling Office at: (936) 441-4044 ext. 23.
RISE: Reclaim Independence Seek Empowerment

This group is for adult female victims/ survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault (open group).
The group will combine psychoeducation and support group methods.
We meet from 12:00-1:00 on Wednesdays

Conquista tu Mente (Conquer your Mind)
2024-06-25 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-06-18 18:00 - 19:30 | MCWC THe Woodlands, 1600 Lake Front Circle Suite 130, Spring, TX, 77380, United States
The Montgomery County Women’s Center also offers support groups for survivors of family and sexual violence. If you have any questions about our group meetings, or if you wish to schedule a counseling session, please contact the Counseling Office at: (936) 441-4044 ext. 23.
Conquista tu Mente (Conquer your Mind)

Víctimas de agresión sexual y violencia doméstica (mujeres adultas de habla hispana)
martes 6:00 p.m. a 7:30 p.m. (Apoyo)

Victims of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence (Spanish Speaking Adult Females)
Every Tuesday 6:00pm-7:30pm (Support)

Boundaries and Beyond
2024-06-25 18:00 - 19:30 | MCWC THe Woodlands, 1600 Lake Front Circle Suite 130, Spring, TX, 77380, United States
The Montgomery County Women’s Center also offers support groups for survivors of family and sexual violence. If you have any questions about our group meetings, or if you wish to schedule a counseling session, please contact the Counseling Office at: (936) 441-4044 ext. 23.

Boundaries and Beyond Group
Victims of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence (Adult Females)
Tuesday 6:00pm-7:30pm (Psychoeducation and Support)

Volunteer Training
2024-06-25 08:00 - 17:00 | TX
We love our volunteers!
Join us on June 25th to learn more about our agency and the volunteer opportunities available.
**IMPORTANT NOTE: You MUST complete a background check prior to attending the event. Please email: SiomaraC@mcwctx.org to REGISTER.
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:
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
