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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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MISSION STATEMENT

It is the Mission of Women Together to provide shelter and programs for women, men and children who are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

TO ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION, WOMEN TOGETHER EXISTS TO:

* Provide emergency shelter to women and their children who fear they are in danger of domestic abuse.
 
* Provide programs which meet the immediate physical and emotional needs of clients.
 

* Provide programs for clients which will help curb the cycle of abuse.

 
* Provide programs to increase public awareness of domestic violence, sexual assault and to address issues relating to prevention.
 

* Provide counseling and support services to sexual assault victims.

Women Together Shelter

For 30 years Mujeres Unidas has been providing emergency shelter and services to families who are fleeing from domestic violence in their homes.  Currently, we are the only 24/7 shelter that operates in Hidalgo and Starr Counties.
 
Thousands of women and children have come to us seeking just one good night of peace.  We provide services that enable them to break the cycle of violence and live a life free from oppression.
 
Assessing the needs of each family and providing daily programs are the goals we strive to meet.
 
URGENT NEEDS:
Disposable diapers in large and medium, wipes, infant bottles, pre-paid calling cards, hair brushes, strollers, (7) new cribs, office shredder, office fax, office copier, snacks for the children's summer program.  All sizes of children's summer clothing to include flip flops, new underwear and socks.
 
Children's Program: Summer game boards, puzzles, school supplies, back packs, party favors, children's movies, play station or X-box and accessories.
 
Women's Program: Shoes, cool clothing, sun glasses, reading glasses, hair care, personal hygiene items, purses, birthday gifts and reading materials.


 State Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa Presented Award

On September 24, 2008, the Texas Council on Family Violence (a state coalition representing shelters for battered women across Texas) held a 30- Year Anniversary Gala to honor and recognize individuals who have played key roles in creating solutions to the prevention of family violence in Texas.  Senator Hinojosa was given a "Star over Texas" award (presented by Estella De Anda, Executive Director of Women Together/ Mujeres Unidas and Lupe Silva, past Board Chair for Mujeres Unidas)  for his work in the 78th Legislative Session passing legislation to strengthen restraining orders to protect families from domestic violence and during the 80th Session for carrying legislation to enable a victim of sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault to obtain a life-time protective order against the offender: also along with Representative Dukes, Hinojosa passed a bill requiring school districts to adopt teen dating violence policies.
 

 
 
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Community Education
 
Community Education is one of our major concerns.  We welcome the opportunity to speak to your organization.  Topics for presentations are: Agency Services, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, Child Abuse, Elder Abuse and Teen Dating Violence.  If you are interested in having a speaker from Women Together, please call Eva Rangel at (956) 630-4878 or mail a written request to Women Together, 511 N. Cynthia St., McAllen, Texas  78501.  Be sure to include the name of your organization, your address, the contact person and a telephone number where you can be reached.
 
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