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Page Twin City Mission spring/summer 2007 |
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Recently, we had a woman in her late 20’s, with her pre-school daughter, come to Phoebe’s Home for emergency shelter. Carol (not her real name) was afraid of her own shadow. Her marriage was one of intimidation. She was a victim of physical, mental and emotional abuse and had had enough. Upon arrival, Carol wouldn’t hold her head up, out of shame. She could barely speak English. (Fast forward six weeks) Carol has now gotten a job and is in the process of purchasing her first car. Through personal attention and guidance from Phoebe’s Home counselors and her legal advocate, Carol has now moved into her own home and is in the process of taking classes for ESL through Region VI. She is getting child support for her daughter, who will be starting school |
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this fall. Carol is also in the process of moving her 10-year-old son to be with her. She holds her head high and even makes eye contact when talking with others. She is now receiving non-residential counseling to continue dealing with personal and legal issues. Carol’s story is not unique, but is a testament as to how taking some initiative can get you out of an abusive relationship and steer you in the direction of a better life. The key is to do something; too many times victims of domestic violence feel they have nowhere to turn...nowhere to escape. Twin City Mission Domestic Violence Services offers that safe environment. If you, or someone you know, need help, call (979) 775-5355 or 1-888-45-AWAKE. Love isn’t supposed to hurt! |
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How we know we’re making a difference... |
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(above) Danielle Odom and Kayla Beck with Alpha Chi Omega presented Phoebe’s Home with a check for $19,500.00 raised during their annual Paint Ball tournament. |
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Kim Jacobs, Betty Richter, Dawn Bowers and Bruce Martin with the Home Builders Association presented TCM a check for $2,271.00, proceeds from their Home & Garden show. |
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Mission Elects 3 New Board Members, Bids Farewell to 4 Administrative Council Members |
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During the February Board of Directors meeting, new members were elected to the Twin City Mission Board of Directors. Beginning their three year terms are: Debbie Bonds, Kenneth (Slick) Powers and Shay Simpson. Shay will serve as the Financial Secretary for the Board. Returning Board Members include: Carl Foutch, Al Nelson, Rudy Schultz (President), Damon Slaydon, Pat Stacy III (Vice President) and |
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Stephen Syptak (Recording Secretary). Going off the Board after their terms expired were: Jerry Cole, John Hamilton and Ira (Bud) Haynie. Jerry is the Past President and John is the Past Vice President. Resigning from the Administrative Council, after several years of devoted and dedicated service are: Mike Orozco, Amy Maslowski, Cliff McDowell, Laura Shehan and Bud Haynie. |
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New Board President Rudy Schultz (right) presented outgoing President Jerry Cole with the traditional gavel and plaque for his years of service. |
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Doug Weedon (left) and Rudy Schultz (right) presented outgoing Vice President John Hamilton with a commemorative TCM engraved pen. |
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Mission Support From Local Schools Continues |
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When Twin City Mission lost the long term residential dorm to a fire in August of ’06, support from the Bryan Independent School District was almost overwhelming. Not to be out done, students from St. Joseph Catholic School donated handmade gift bags for our clients, and a hand-painted sign with thoughts of thanks for the Mission staff. The act of service for others is very present in the youth throughout our community. |
