Dancing with the Waco Stars 2019
Family Abuse Center’s dancing with the Waco Stars will take place on September 26, 2019. The doors will open at 6:00 pm and dinner will be served at 7:00 pm. Click Here for more information!
Events
Navigating the Complexities of Domestic Violence
Family Abuse Center is hosting their Annual Domestic Violence Conference on October 30, 2015. This all day training will be held at the Baylor Law School, 1114 S. University Parks Dr., Waco. Legal and Criminal Justice professionals as well as Social Work professionals are encouraged to attend and receive continuing education credit. Check in begins …
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Domestic Violence and the Church Workshop
When: 9:00-11:00 am on Saturday, June 21, 2014 Where: First Baptist Church of Marlin Who: For pastors, church staff, or church leaders in Falls and McLennan counties What: A free workshop covering the basics of domestic violence as well as ways churches and pastors can help eliminate family violence in their communities. The workshop is …
The New Playground is a Reality
More than 256 volunteers joined Family Abuse Center staff to build a playground in one day. KaBoom organized the event and Blue Cross Blue Shield paid for the playground equipment. It was a true festive occasion that even the cold could not dampen. The DJ played upbeat music. Blanek’s Catering provided the lunch and many …
Thank you Barnett Contracting!
Today Barnett Contracting brought in some equipment and a couple of wonderful workers. With help from Manna Works, they removed the old playground and leveled the ground so that our site is ready for the new playground. The Build Day for the new custom designed playground will be December 14. To volunteer to help, …
KaBoom Build Day – December 14
Imagine putting together an entire playground in just one day. Thanks to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Family Abuse Center will get a new playground for the kids at the shelter on December 14. The day will begin with a rally and then more than 250 volunteers will spend their Saturday building the playground. …
Alpha Chi Omega – Baylor University “Break the Silence” – November 11
The sorority, Alpha Chi Omega, has nationally chosen domestic violence as their cause. Here in Waco, they are incredibly supportive of Family Abuse Center. Tonight (November 11, 2013) is their major fundraiser called “Break the Silence.” It is a singing competition and all the funds raised will help support Family Abuse Center. They hope to raise more …
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Day of Remembrance – October 22, 2013 5:30 pm
October 22, Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. family, friends and staff of Family Abuse Center will gather at the Waco Suspension Bridge to remember those who have died in domestic violence situations. This short, but important memorial time will include a proclamation from the Mayor, sharing by family members, a reading of names of those who died in …