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WOMEN'S HAVEN OF TARRANT COUNTY, INC.


MISSION STATEMENT

Women's Haven exists to eliminate domestic violence in Tarrant County by sheltering victims, by assisting victims to overcome and escape abusive relationships, and by preventing abuse from occuring through intervention and education.

SERVICES

Twenty-four hour hotline, emergency shelter, information & referral, health services, case management, individual & group counseling, Men's Program (Men's Education for Nonviolence), follow-up & transitional housing, legal services, parenting education and community education. The Children's Program consists of developmental needs assessment, crisis intervention counseling, support group counseling, recreational & social activities, an on-site school, preschool, and infant care.

NUMBERS SERVED IN 1995

Sheltered: 650 adults and 934 children Victim Counseling (Outreach Center): 899 victims Batterer's Counseling (Men's Program): 681 perpetrators Hotline Calls: 7,235 Community Education: 9,552

LOCATIONS

Shelter, Hotline: (817) 535-6464 Administration: (817) 535-6462 Outreach Center, 2001 Beach, Suite 530: (817) 536-5496 Berry Good Buys Resale Shop, 1701 W. Berry: (817) 921-2793 Berry Good Buys Outlet, 3425 N. Elm: (817) 624-2327
Email: thehaven@flash.net or womenhvn@flash.net

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Children's Program Hotline Legal Assistance Clerical Support Berry Good Buys Speaker's Bureau Special Projects Call Stacy Love at 817-535-6462 for more information

NEEDS LIST

On going needs include craft supplies for the Children's Program, food, paper products, linens, cleaning supplies, over-the-counter medications and medical supplies, personal care items and Poloroid 600 Plus film (for documenting injuries.) Clothing, housewares, jewelry, books, furniture, etc. are needed for the resale shop, Berry Good Buys, at 1701 W. Berry. Clients and their children are able to obtain clothing and household items as needed; the remainder is sold with 100% of the profit funding Women's Haven programs.

During the holiday season, donors may assist with any of the following:

Gifts & Parties for Children Gifts for Women Food Donations Shelter Decorations Cash Donations ADOPT A FAMILY



Drawn by "Susan" - 10 year old former resident



UPCOMING EVENTS

LEGENDS SPORTS PROMOTIONS PRESENTS THE FIRST ANNUAL COWBOYS SAVING FAMILIES CELEBRITY BASKETBALL CLASSIC JANUARY 18, 1997 TEXAS HALL, UTA

The Cowboys Saving Families is seeking sponsors for its upcoming Basketball Classic. Many former Dallas Cowboy Legends such as Cliff Harris, John Dutton, Drew Pearson, Tony Hill, Billy Joe Dupree, Jethro Pugh, Robert Newhouse, Mel Renfro, & Ed "Too Tall" Jones will join together in a game of basketball to raise money for Women's Haven. Sponsorships are available from $100 to $5,000. Sponsorships, depending on the level, will include such items as ads in the official program, raffle tickets for an autographed Roger Staubach jersey & more, seats for the game, a chance to be a head coach of the Cowboys or play on the Cowboys team, autographed footballs, and tickets for the private dinner following the game.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL LEGENDS SPORTS PROMOTIONS (972) 239-7775 Email: thehaven@flash.net or womenhvn@flash.net