Montgomery County Women's Center

"In Bloom" Community Garden Display
2026-04-01 09:00 - 2026-04-30 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Something Special, 19073 I-45 # 180, Shenandoah, TX, 77385
Planting Hope: A Community Garden for Survivors 🌱
“Planting a garden of any sort symbolizes hope. Hope in tomorrow—and hope that something beautiful is about to happen.”
This April, in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we invite our community to come together in a powerful, visible act of support, remembrance, and hope.
At Something Special Resale, we are creating more than just a display—we are cultivating a Community Garden of Hope. Each flower placed represents strength, resilience, and the voices of survivors who deserve to be seen, heard, and supported.
In 2025 alone, our advocates stood beside 873 sexual assault survivors during forensic exams. That number is not just a statistic—it represents real people, real stories, and unimaginable courage in the face of trauma. This garden is for them.
🌼 How You Can Participate:Throughout the month of April, you can purchase a flower in-store and add it to our growing garden display. Each flower is a symbol of solidarity—a quiet but powerful way to say: you are not alone.
🎗️ As a small token of appreciation, every participant will receive a free teal ribbon, the recognized color of sexual assault awareness, to wear and share your support.
📍 Event Details:April 1st – April 30thSomething Special Resale19073 I-45 #180, Shenandoah
This garden will grow day by day—just like hope. And with each flower added, we are reminded that healing is possible, that community matters, and that together, we can create something beautiful out of even the hardest truths.
Join us. Stand with survivors. Help us plant hope. 🌷

What Were You Wearing? — A Courthouse Display
2026-04-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Montgomery County Courthouse, 301 N. Main Street, Conroe, TX, 77301
What Were You Wearing? — A Powerful Display to Challenge Harmful Myths 💙
Join us this April as we come together to honor survivors, uplift their voices, and challenge the harmful narratives surrounding sexual assault.
On April 20th from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, the Montgomery County Women’s Center will host a moving exhibit titled “What Were You Wearing?” in front of the Montgomery County Courthouse.

💬 About the Exhibit
Survivors of sexual assault are far too often met with the question:“What were you wearing?”
This exhibit exists to challenge that question—and the damaging assumption behind it.
Through clothing displays and personal stories shared by survivors, “What Were You Wearing?” powerfully illustrates a truth we must all understand:Sexual assault is never caused by what someone wears.
This display is designed to confront victim-blaming, educate our community, and create space for empathy, understanding, and change.

🌿 Honoring Survivors
In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, this exhibit also lends a voice to the 873 survivors our advocates have accompanied to forensic exams in 2025. Each number represents a person who showed incredible courage—and an advocate who stood beside them every step of the way.
Our advocates serve as both a lifeline and a source of hope, providing support during one of the most difficult moments a survivor may face.

🤝 Join Us

Meet our outreach team and dedicated advocates
Learn more about the services available to survivors
Engage in meaningful conversation and awareness
Purchase or pick up shirts and merchandise in support of the cause

This event is more than an exhibit—it’s a call to shift perspectives, to listen without judgment, and to stand with survivors in a way that is visible, compassionate, and unwavering.
Join us. Learn with us. Stand with survivors. 💙

Now Accepting
2026-05-13 08:00 - 2026-07-08 22:00
MCWC is actively recruiting Bachelor’s and Master’s level interns for the Fall 2026 semester.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, our mission is to lead the effort in preventing domestic violence and sexual assault through crisis intervention, assistance, advocacy, empowerment, and social change. To better serve our community and provide a more comprehensive learning experience for students, we have expanded our internship opportunities.

Available Placement Departments
We are currently accepting applications for the following areas:
Emergency Shelter: Direct client support in a crisis environment.
Community Outreach: Prevention education and community engagement.
Hospital Advocacy: Providing immediate support to survivors in medical settings.
Legal Services: Navigating the justice system and protective orders.
Case Management: Long-term empowerment and resource coordination.
Why Intern with MCWC?
Students will gain hands-on experience in a trauma-informed environment. Our comprehensive service model includes a 24-hour crisis hotline, transitional housing, counseling, and advocacy, offering students a holistic view of social work and advocacy in action.
Next Steps
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding field placement, please reach out to us immediately– spaces are limited. We look forward to potentially partnering with you to create meaningful social change.
Email Your Resume to: MelanieJ@mcwctx.org

Memorial Day (Something Special Closed)
2026-05-25 08:00 - 17:00

Elder Abuse Awareness Month
2026-06-01 08:00 - 2026-06-30 17:00
Elder abuse is a largely hidden and growing problem in the United States. It is defined by law as “an act or omission, which results in a serious physical or emotional injury to an elderly person or financial exploitation of an elderly person; or the failure, inability or resistance of an elderly person to provide for himself or herself one or more of the necessities essential for physical and emotional well-being without which the elderly person would be unable to safely remain in the community.” Elder abuse can include physical, sexual, emotional, neglect, and financial exploitation. Another form of elder abuse is self-neglect. Every June, advocates join together across the country for a national effort to raise awareness during Elder Abuse Awareness Month. This annual, month-long push focuses on advocacy and education on how to recognize the signs of elder abuse and support those who may be experiencing it.

Excellence In Service Awards Nominations Open
2026-06-01 08:00 - 2026-06-30 17:00
Thank you for taking the time to recognize outstanding service at the Montgomery County Women’s Center. Your nomination helps us celebrate staff and programs making a meaningful impact. Each award may honor an individual staff member or an entire program.

SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION (ENGLISH)
Text Code: EIS on 41444
Link: igfn.us/form/6-hQaQ

SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION (SPANISH)
Text Code: EISS on 41444
Link: igfn.us/form/4sU91Q

Christmas in July is Coming to Something Special
2026-06-01 08:00 - 2026-07-31 17:00
We’re getting ready for our annual Christmas in July Sale, and we need your help to make it a success!
Now is the perfect time to clean out your closets, storage rooms, and garages and donate your gently used Christmas decorations, holiday décor, gift items, and artificial Christmas trees. Donations from our community help stock our sale while supporting the mission of the Montgomery County Women’s Center. Every donated item and every purchase helps provide critical services, shelter, and support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
We are currently accepting:

Artificial Christmas trees
Ornaments
Holiday decorations
Wreaths and garlands
Seasonal home décor
Christmas collectibles
Holiday gift items

Christmas Tree Donation Guidelines:

Trees must be placed in a box or securely bagged.
A tree stand must be included.
Please ensure all items are clean and in good condition.

Your donations help spread holiday cheer while making a meaningful difference in the lives of women and children rebuilding their futures.
Thank you for supporting Something Special and the Montgomery County Women’s Center. Together, we are turning generosity into hope.
Donate. Shop. Support Survivors.

Flip Flop Donation Drive
2026-06-02 08:00 - 2026-06-30 17:00
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)

Training: Preventing Mass Attacks in Public Spaces
2026-06-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Lonestar College- Montgomery, 3200 College Park Dr, Conroe, TX, 77384
This event will highlight key findings from NTAC’s research on mass attacks in public spaces and share case studies and guidance for implementing a multidisciplinary, community-based approach to violence prevention. The event will emphasize the importance of building
community partnerships to identify and intervene with individuals who elicit safety concerns.
Attendees will have an opportunity to learn from the U.S. Secret Service along with other experts in the field of threat assessment.
Topics will address trends in mass violence, best practices in behavioral threat assessment, the importance of building relationships, case studies examining the impact of targeted violence against women, and the personal experiences of those impacted by targeted violence. It is intended for law enforcement, emergency managers, mental health professionals, community support resource personnel, and public safety partners.
REGISTER WITH THIS LINK TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/examining-the-impact-of-targeted-violence-againstwomen-tickets-1989244420611?aff=oddtdtcreator

Juneteenth (Something Special Closed)
2026-06-19

July-Excellence In Service Awards Nominations Open
2026-07-01 08:00 - 2026-07-31 17:00

Back To School Donation Drive
2026-07-01 08:00 - 2026-07-31 17:00
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: https://a.co/8T5wN5j2. Donate Money Online: https://mcwctx.org/get-involved/donate-online/3. Host your own back to school drive with your friends and family.

ITEMS NEEDED:Pencil bagCrayonsColored pencilsWashable markersMarkersHighlightersNo. 2 pencilsPencil gripsPencil sharpenerGlue sticksErasersBlunt-tipped scissorsPlastic foldersTissuesBackpackAssorted construction paperLunch box or bagPersonal organizer/ plannerThree-ring binderThree-hole-punchWide-ruled, one-subject notebooks, graph paper, multi subject notebooksPlastic foldersScissorsStandard calculatorBlue or black pensBook coversRulerSubject dividersPost It NotesIndex CardsGift 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)

July 4th (Something Special Closed)
2026-07-04

August- Excellence In Service Awards Nominations Open
2026-08-01 08:00 - 2026-08-31 17:00

Summer Community Clean Out
2026-08-01 08:00 - 2026-08-31 17:00
Summer is HERE and it’s time to CLEAN OUT those closets, kitchens, garages and more !!

Did You Know If you have a large donation (furniture, neighborhood/ group clean out, etc.) we can come to you!! Just give us a call to schedule your pickup today (936) 441-4044 ext53!!

STEP IT UP by getting together with friends, family and neighbors and organize a group cleanout/ donation.

We utilize donations in many ways… all of which benefit victims/survivors in our community.

Shelter residents and their children receive shoes and clothing since these items are generally left behind when fleeing.
Victims/Survivors from our community are able to come shop at the resale shop with vouchers for clothing, furniture and other necessities.
Transitional housing apartments are completely furnished with donated furniture and housewares for new residents.Shelter residents receive furniture and household items when re-building their homes and lives.Revenue from the store helps keep the shelter open.

COME VISIT US AT SOMETHING SPECIAL (Shopping & Donation Hours and Location)
Monday – Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
19073 I-45 South (in the Portofino Plaza next to Sam’s Club)

Pajama Donation Drive
2026-09-01 08:00 - 2026-09-30 17:00
Every year thousands of children are forced to flee and live at a shelter to escape domestic violence. This disruption of home life can lead to a lonely experience, especially at nighttime, and something as simple as a pair of pajamas can help make bedtime a little more comforting for these women and children.

Our emergency shelter accepts multiple victims and children every day. These victims often flee with only the clothes on their back. Our organization provides each person with the basics that they need to make it through each day. This month we are collecting pajamas for the women, men, boys and girls who enter our shelter. Pajamas can be new or gently used. Our shelter houses upwards of 75 individuals each night.

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

Labor Day (Something Special Closed)
2026-09-07

Halloween Donation Drive
2026-10-01 08:00 - 2026-10-25 17:00
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

Donations can be dropped at: 1401 Airport Rd and Something Special

Flowers on the Lake
2026-10-01 08:00 - 2026-10-31 17:00
Join Us in Honoring Survivors & Remembering Victims – Flowers on the Lake 2026- DATE TBA

Our community will come together for one of the most meaningful evenings of the year—Flowers on the Lake. This isn’t just an event. It’s a night where remembrance meets action, where hope takes root, and where our shared commitment to end domestic violence shines.

Each year, we release hundreds of purple carnations into the water—this year, 2,025 blooms will float gently across the lake, each one carrying a story of survival or a memory of a life lost too soon. The ripples carry more than petals; they carry our community’s promise to stand with survivors and to remember those who are no longer with us.

One survivor shared:
“I remember standing on the shore last year, clutching a flower in my hand. For the first time in a long time, I felt seen. I wasn’t just a statistic. I was part of a community that cared.”

That’s the power of this night. It’s a moment for us—as partners, advocates, and neighbors—to show up, to listen, and to renew our vow: no one faces this alone.

We would be honored if you would join us—and bring a friend, a colleague, or someone who needs to witness this moment of unity.

2,026 Flowers. 2,026 Stories.

Every flower released at Flowers on the Lake represents a story. Some are stories of survival. Others, of loss. All are reminders of why we gather.

One first responder shared after last year’s ceremony: “We respond to the calls, but we rarely see the healing. That night, watching the flowers spread across the lake, I understood the power of community to carry survivors forward.”

This event HOSTED BY Judge Echo Hutson in conjunction with the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, Montgomery County Women’s Center & The Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission. Proceeds to benefit Montgomery County Women’s Center.

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Please park at the Montgomery County Memorial Library and walk over.

THIS IS A FREE COMMUNITY EVENT, however donations and sponsorships are greatly appreciated. Sponsorships will be used to offset event costs including: flowers/ decor, DJ, photography/ videography, etc. All additional donations will be given 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.

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Open Your Purse For Change
2026-10-01 08:00 - 2026-10-31 17:00
2026 Date is TBA

MCWC has proudly served Montgomery County and its surrounding communities for more than 40 years. We specialize in providing survivors a complete continuum of services and empowering them as they courageously embark on their healing journeys.
This popular event is the MCWC’s largest annual fundraiser. The elegant event features a silent auction of new or gently-loved handbags along with other designer items. The event meant to raise awareness about the agency and the impact it’s services has on the lives of victims also features an inspirational speaker who shares a testimonial about surviving domestic and/or sexual abuse.
Our Event Chair, Ally Seder, explaining her WHY.
Before I joined the board, I wanted to learn more about the organization so I asked if I could tour the shelter. I was really impressed,” Seder said of the center. She hadn’t expected it to be an uplifting place filled with hope. One of the stops on the tour was the center’s store, where shelter residents and their children can receive new clothes and shoes — things that they may have left behind when fleeing a dangerous situation.
When I thought about that, I clutched my purse. I couldn’t imagine leaving (like that). From that, an idea was born. We started collecting handbags and having new ones donated to begin the event and to raise money for the center. By opening our hearts and supporting Open Your Purse for Change, together we are helping the Women’s Center continue to be a literal lifeline to victims of domestic violence.
We are thrilled to be hosting Open Your Purse for the 13th year.
We encourage ladies in the community to go in their closets and see if they donate one or more of their fabulous purses to our auction. Table purchases, sponsorships, and tickets will be available soon. We anticipate another sold-out crowd this year, so those who are interested are encouraged to secure their attendance early.
By opening our hearts and supporting Open Your Purse for Change, together we are helping the Women’s Center continue to be a literal lifeline to victims of domestic violence.

Thanksgiving Day (Something Special Closed)
2026-11-26 - 2026-11-27

Giving Tuesday
2026-12-01 08:00 - 23:00
#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/

New Years Day (Something Special Closed)
2027-01-01
