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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.
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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.
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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 Rosalinda Rodriguez 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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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.
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Walk A Mile in Her Shoes April 2010!
On April 29, 2010, men from all walks of life including San Juan Police Officers, Alamo Police Officers, FBI agents, STC staff, RG Vipers, Killer Bees, and McAllen Boys & Girls Club staff; came out in women’s high-heeled shoes and flip-flops to March Against Sexual Violence. The First Annual ‘Walk A Mile In Her Shoes’ event was held at STC Pecan Campus as an awareness campaign to protest rape, sexual assault and gender violence. John Ingram, McAllen City Commissioner addressed participants at the pre-march rally before he put on his leopard high-heeled shoes.
Mujeres Unidas and STC joined forces to raise awareness about sexual violence and to educate the community on how to prevent it. By working together as a community and pooling our resources, sexual violence can be highlighted as a major public health issue and the need to reinforce prevention efforts. Statistics: More than 226,000 children and 104,000 adults are raped every year in Texas. In a survey, 42 percent of rape victims stated they told no one about the assault – only five percent reported to the police. In a survey of college men, 35 percent anonymously admitted they would commit rape if they knew they could get away with it. One out of five college women reported being sexual assaulted.
As the saying goes “You can’t understand a person’s experience until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes. __________________________________________________________________
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