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Mujeres Unidas/ Women Together Foundation Inc.
Women and Men Working Together for a Future Free of Violence!
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Our Annual Fundraiser

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Mujeres Unidas Celebrates 30 Years of Service

to Victims in Hidalgo & Starr Counties

 

 

Mujeres Unidas/Women Together a non-profit agency was founded in 1978, as a result of a local documentary that depicted the plight of battered women and their children. In 1980, the Texas Legislature passed HB 1075 that established funding for shelters for battered women. Since 1978, the agency has evolved and provides a comprehensive array of crisis intervention and support services for battered women and sexual assault survivors. In 1990 the agency developed a program to provide group counseling for abusive males. In commemoration of the agency’s 30 year anniversary, the Board of Directors and staff conducted a fundraiser on November 13, 2008 at the Nomad Shrine Club in McAllen. The fundraiser included a Bar-B-Q, silent auction, door prizes and entertainment. Thanks to the following sponsors for making our 30th Anniversary such a big success: Dr. John Gerling, Hockema & Longoria, Mary Phillips & Michael Bradley, Judge Leticia Lopez, South Texas Behavioral Health Center.Auction item donors included: Breadsmith, Carmen Rodriguez, Cute Cotton Co, DOS Logistics, Dalia Calvillo, Damian Orozco, Dr. Maria Diaz, Fuddruckers, JC Penney La Plaza Mall, Joanna Crane, Karla’s, L & F Distributors, Lori Guerrero, Managala Ramamurthy MD, Palacio de Plata, Renee’s of Sharyland, Roya Khademi, Sue Sexton, Sylvia Karam, Sandra Santos, Times Square, Valley Garden Center, and ULTA.
 

Feliz Navidad y Prospero Aņo Nuevo

Women Together/ Mujeres Unidas

Wishes You and Yours a Very

Merry Christmas and

Prosperous New Year

You are cordially invited to our

Annual Christmas Open House

Friday, December 19, 2008

11:00 am --- 2:00 pm

Family Justice Center

511 N. Cynthia Street
McAllen, Texas

Please RSVP with Nelda @ 630-4878

by 12-16-08

Come share this joyous season with us

Refreshments will be served
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Mujeres Unidas/ Free Self Defense Seminar

"Always be prepared for the unexpected"
Date: To Be Announced
Please contact Nelda Hernandez at (956) 630-4878 for details

Upcoming Volunteer Trainings

Saturday, November 1, 2008
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sexual Assault 101/ Special Populations
Speakers:  Priscilla Flores, Sexual Assault Program Coordinator
Alma Berrones, UTPA Social Work Intern
Maurissa Kinch, ICE Agent
Victoria Hernandez, Prevention Education Coordinator
 
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
5:45 pm - 9:00 pm
Adult Protective Services/ Trauma/ Medical Component
Speakers:  Priscilla Flores, Sexual Assault Program Coordinator
Lori Guerrero, RN- SANE/ McAllen Medical Center
 
Thursday, November 6, 2008
5:45 pm - 9:00 pm
Domestic Violence 101/ Transitional Housing Program/ Community Resources
Speakers: Eva Rangel, Long Term Counselor/ Manager
Marie Segovia, Transitional Housing Coordinator
 
Saturday, November 8, 2008
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Shelter/ Dynamics of Sexual Assault
Speakers: Gloria Ramirez, Shelter Manager
Priscilla Flores, Sexual Assault Program Coordinator
Victoria Hernandez, Prevention Education Coordinator
Alma Berrones, UTPA Social Work Intern
Nelda Hernandez, Volunteer Program Coordinator