Volunteer Opportunities
Agency: |
Battered Women's Foundation |
Address: |
9125 Rumfield
North Richland Hills, TX 76180 |
Phone: |
(817) -48-5-21 |
Fax: |
(817) -28-4-18 |
Web Site: |
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Description: |
The BWF is a visionary agency founded in 1995 by Vern and Brenda Jackson to aggressively fight the growing problem of domestic violence. Once a battered woman herself, Brenda Jackson recognized that it takes more than temporary shelter to begin a new life of independence and self-sufficiency. It requires a complete lifestyle change – a change founded in renewed hope for the future. The BWF, incorporated as a 501(c)(3), is faith based on this understanding and designed to complement the work of other organizations by providing long-term assistance to women attempting to break the cycle of abuse and hopelessness.
In addition to the expected services such as counseling, emergency food and clothing and temporary shelter, the BWF offers a vital and unique two-year program designed to heal all areas of a client’s life. Clients receive assistance with permanent housing, education, child-care, transportation, job search skills, food and clothing, medical care and, most importantly, rebuilding their self-esteem and giving them hope.
With a very small budget and a goal of helping over 2000 moms and kids a year, the Foundation depends heavily on volunteers, corporate and private donations, and a network of services working together. |
Focus:
| Children and Youth
Counseling
Domestic Violence
Education/Literacy
Homelessness/Housing
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Contact: |
Brenda Jackson |
Email: |
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Volunteer Opportunity: |
1. Assist at DAY TO SHINE EVENTS With manicures, haircuts, serving lunch, children's events. Etc. Resume typing, computer training, interview classes or skills training, serving lunch, face painting, Help with haircuts, manicures, makeup, massages, pedicures, etc for the moms.
2. Help at Christmas Event, to wrap gifts, decorate or be a part of this great event. Create crafts/centerpieces for Day to Shine and Christmas events. Fund raising opportunities, answering phones, repairs and sort donation.
3. Help on a food drive. Currently we have a shortage of: food, toiletries, underclothes and personal items and staples .
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Event Type: |
Ongoing |
Volunteers Needed: |
1
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