Montgomery County Women’s Center spotlighted at Women of The Woodlands networking group

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas - The Montgomery County Women’s Center (MCWC) was spotlighted at the recent meeting of the Women of The Woodlands networking group.

The mission of Women of the Woodlands is to build relationships, create awareness and foster community. It was founded in 2011 by Janine Jones, Kelly Lindsay, Haley Garcia and Kerry O’Connor. Each meeting, the group features a charity to learn more about its work and needs in the local community.

Dana Garcia, community relations manager for MCWC, presented an informational overview sharing the non-profit’s message and mission to more than 40 women at the Hyatt Market Street – The Woodlands, which hosted the breakfast meeting.

“We were delighted to outline the important work we provide for women who are victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault,” said Dana Garcia. “The opportunity to educate a room full of dynamic women who are leaders in our community was priceless.”

The Montgomery County Women’s Center has been serving the needs of victims of family violence, sexual assault or abuse and stalking from Montgomery County and surrounding counties since 1982. The primary program areas in which services are provided to clients are: residential programs including emergency shelter and transitional housing; community educational outreach; legal services; domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy; and individual counseling and support groups. MCWC also offers a 24-hour crisis hotline. All services are provided at no cost with the exception of transitional housing.

The Montgomery County Women’s Center is a 501C 3 nonprofit, private organization. For more information, please call (936) 441-4044 or the 24-hour crisis hotline at (936) 441-7273, or visit www.mcwctx.org.