Back To School Donation Drive
2026-07-01 08:00 - 2026-07-31 17:00 (America/Chicago)
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
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

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
