Beginning in June 2009, six students from the Texas Woman’s University social work program began volunteering with us for a class project. The students began by visiting our agency and identifying some of the shelter’s essential needs. They chose to adopt one of the shelter's units and update the unit with new bedding, decorations, bathroom accessories, and kitchen supplies. The students worked diligently and held a garage sale to raise money to purchase new items for the unit adopted. In addition to the garage sale, the students collected items needed by the shelter clients, including clothes, shoes, hygiene items, toys, baby items, and children's car seats. The students also created hygiene gift bags for the women and children currently residing in the shelter as well as additional bags for future clients.
The students had a celebration party on August 6, 2009 where they revealed their final renovations to the adopted unit. The students partnered with several local companies to donate drinks, food, and a bounce house for the shelter clients to enjoy during the ceremony.
A big thanks to TWU Social Work Students Elizabeth Cuevas, Pamela Martinez, Dawn Coley, Esther Espinosa, Belen Fuentes, and Cassondra Jones!
