The mission of the Resource and Crisis Center is to promote the safety, well-being, and best interest of victims of family violence, sexual assault, and child abuse and to advocate for the prevention of such crimes.
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9th Annual Casino for a Cause
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Our 9th Annual Casino for a Cause was held Saturday, July 21 at Moody Gardens Convention Center. The event honored the Moody Foundation for all of their support and contributions to our organization.
We exceeded our fundraising goals with over 350 guests, a live and silent auction, RCC Resale Boutique and Paddles up. The Line Up entertained our guests while they played casino games and danced on the dance floor.
Thank you to all of our amazing staff, Board of Directors, Moody Gardens Convention Center, the Moody Foundation, The Texas Auction House, and all of our Community Sponsors. Casino for a Cause was a huge success and we could not have done it without you.
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month
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On March 22, 2018, the City of Galveston City Council proclaimed April 2018 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
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On Thursday, April 5, RCC staff, volunteers and community members walked along the Seawall to spread awareness about sexual violence.
All photos can be viewed by clicking
here.
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RCC Staff participated in National Denim Day April 25.
Why Denim?
Wearing denim on Denim Day reminds us of the harmful attitudes still prevalent about sexual violence. Denim Day was established after a 1999 Italian Supreme Court ruling overturned a rape conviction simply because the woman was wearing jeans. The court’s decision rested on the belief that it would have been impossible for the attacker to remove the jeans by himself, therefore the victim must have facilitated her own assault.
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Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Support Groups
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National Crime Victims' Right's Week
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April 8-14, 2018 was National Crime Victim's Right's Week. RCC partnered with the Galveston County District Attorney's Office, Law Enforcement Agencies and Victim Service Providers in the Galveston County area to host several events to remember and honor victims of all crimes. Events included a candlelight vigil, a resource fair, trainings and a 5k. See event photos by clicking
here.
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We want to give a special thank you to our donors and volunteers for their warm hearts. Each of these individuals has thought about our clients and their needs and have gone above and beyond. The support, empowerment and generosity each of these wonderful people have shown is so humbling.
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Kemah Police Department put together a stuffed animal drive for children living in the RCC Shelter.
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The Youth Program at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints made these wonderful blankets for residents living in our emergency shelter.
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Each year, Two Men & A Truck partner with local businesses in the Pearland Area to organize this amazing donation drive for Mother's Day. They also partner with RCC to move our clients free of charge.
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When we needed toiletries, Frost Bank came through and donated several boxes full of items for our clients.
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Donna Graham donated several items we were needing for summer; sunglasses, sunscreen, bug spray and more.
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From May until July, 9 nursing students spent time volunteering at RCC. Pictured are a few volunteers who helped to paint tiles for Casino for a Cause.
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American National Insurance sent some volunteers to help during a day of service. They assisted staff with various tasks.
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Kappa Gamma donated items for clients in shelter.
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Yagas Entertainment presented RCC with a wonderful donation after helping with the Chili Quest and Beer Fest.
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America's Home Place raised money for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in the Galveston County Area.
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Lantern Light House Tours of Galveston held a special event to raise money for RCC.
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Texas City ISD 21st Century Program visited the RCC shelter several different times during the month of June. Each visit they planted flowers and tended to the garden at our emergency shelter.
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Volunteers from Casa View Christian Church in Dallas spent a couple days with RCC. In this picture they are helping us paint tiles in preparation for Casino for a Cause. They also spent a day cleaning the emergency shelter and playing with the kids.
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In April, Dash Beardsley's Ghost Tours of Galveston hosted the Titanic Pub Crawl to raise money for RCC.
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Six employees of Miller's Seawall Grill will be spending the month of August with RCC while they recover from a fire in their restaurant.
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We are seeking individuals or groups to volunteer with our agency. There are many different ways you can get involved and your schedule is up to you. For more information, visit
www.rccgc.org
or contact Amber Wilhelm, Director of Outreach & Prevention.
awilhelm@rccgc.org or (409) 443-0501
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Construction is progressing better than expected. If all goes well, client services will be the first building complete – Spring 2019. Fundraising for the building contents and additional staffing is still underway at this time.
Thank you for considering RCC as the conduit for your legacy!
For more information, contact Kim Dimmett, Director of Development.
kdimmett@rccgc.org or 409-443-0521
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Amazon Smile
Do you shop online using Amazon? If your answer is yes, please start shopping Amazon Smile instead. Amazon Smile is
Amazon.com
's way of giving back to the community. Anyone can login, update their profile and begin giving free money to RCC with every purchase they make. No cost to the customer, but a lasting impact on victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Thank you for your support!
Kroger Card
RCC is part of the Kroger Community Rewards program. Please visit
www.krogercommunityrewards.com
to register your Kroger Card with RCC. Every purchase you make, you will be earning rewards dollars for our agency at no extra cost to you. This is a FREE and EASY way to give back to your favorite charity.
Please note that you must re-register your card each year. Thank you for your support!
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Galveston Resale Shop Information
(409) 762-1520
2025 Broadway
Galveston, TX 77550
League City Resale Shop Information
(281) 554-6983
150 North Gulf Freeway,
League City, TX 77573
La Marque Resale Shop Information
(409) 942-4380
12007 Delany Rd
La Marque, TX 77568
RCC Home Store Information
(409) 443-0540
1708 23rd Street
Galveston, TX 77550
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month- October 2018
Yoga on the Beach
Candle Light Vigil
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
(Date, time and location TBA)
Santa For Survivors
Families will be ready for sponsorship starting November 2018
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2018 Casino for a Cause
High Roller Sponsors
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Josh Penton
Aran & Franklin
Brax Easterwood Design
Mayes Middleton for State Representative
Joe Tramonte Realty
Michael Garcia & Family
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Your donation supports victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse in the Galveston County area. Thank you for your support!
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Resource & Crisis Center | Office; (409) 763-1441 | Hotline; 888-919-SAFE (7233)
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