Crisis Center fundraiser Saturday

Posted 9/14/16

The East Texas Crisis Center of Wood County is spreading awareness of domestic violence and sexual abuse with its first ever Boots and Bling BBQ fundraiser this Saturday night.

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Crisis Center fundraiser Saturday

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The East Texas Crisis Center of Wood County is spreading awareness of domestic violence and sexual abuse with its first ever Boots and Bling BBQ fundraiser this Saturday night.

The fundraiser will be held at the Hatcreek Cowboy Fellowship, located on Broadway St. in Winnsboro and it starts at 6 p.m.

Christian Entwistle, East Texas Crisis Center coordinator, said this will be an annual event.

“The event will benefit victims of domestic and family violence as well as sexual assault,” Entwistle said. “All the proceeds stay in Wood County.”

Visitors will enjoy a nice barbeque meal and will have a chance to bid on auction items. There will be a silent and live auction filled with lots of items. Door prizes will also be given out.

Entwistle said there will be featured speakers including Deborah Chelette-Wilson, an author and licensed professional counselor, out of Winnsboro. She also specializes in post traumatic stress syndrome and has written several novels.

Tickets can be purchased at the gate or in advance.

The East Texas Crisis Center of Wood County is located on 218 Franklin St. in downtown Winnsboro and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The center provides safety, shelter, counseling, advocacy and education to victims of family violence, sexual assault and other violent crimes in all of Wood County.

According to the center, domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women - more than car accidents, muggings and rapes combined. Based on reports, between 55 and 95 percent of women abused by their partners have never contacted nongovernmental organizations, shelters or the police for help.

“They are so fearful of their lives,” Entwistle said. “I see so many reports of women getting abused but they don’t want to press charges. We want to help spread awareness of this abuse and save lives.”

For more information, contact Amy Askew Bell at 903-767-3721 or the center at 903-342-6111.