Groundbreaking Held for Reaching Pines

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas -- After more than four years of planning and development, the groundbreaking ceremony was held on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 for the Reaching Pines transitional supportive housing community. Reaching Pines will provide housing for up to two years for women transitioning from the women's shelter provided by the Montgomery County Women's Center where currently clients may stay for 60 days. This transitional supportive housing community will prove one of the largest in Montgomery County and was created to break the cycle of violence.

For information on Reaching Pines, call Sarah Raleigh, executive director for MCWC at (282) 292-4155 ext. 229.

The MCWC serves victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault through crisis intervention, counseling, emergency shelter, support services and legal advocacy. All services are offered free of charge. For more information on MCWC, contact Donna Wick at (281) 292-4155 ext. 228.

The 24-hour crisis hotline is (936) 441-7273.