Mid-Cities SOS

126 Coats and Counting......

126 Coats and Counting…… Thane Smith is continuing the tradition of teen generosity originally spearheaded by Abbie Terhoeve. Thane and his mother Treva collected 126 coats from students at Colleyville Middle School and fr…

Kendra Balod, Director of Development, Provides SafeHaven Update

Kendra Balod, Director of Development, Provides SafeHaven Update SOS President Connie Nichols presented Kendra Balod a check from the Angels Attic/Whites Chapel donation ($5,575) to be delivered to SafeHaven. Kendra reported there are a total of 49 women and 57 …

Mid-Cities SOS October 6th General Meeting at Next Bistro

Mid-Cities SOS October 6th General Meeting at Next Bistro Trending Women Speakers Present Inspiring Program Katie Luna, Jaci Hodge and Darla Peznell, founders of Trending Women, each spoke enthusiastically about their new organization. Its mission is to…

Shelbi McReynolds, TX Health HEB ED and Forensic Nurse, Speaks at September 8, 2023 - General Meeting Identifying and Addressing Intimate Partner Violence in the ER

Shelbi McReynolds, TX Health HEB ED and Forensic Nurse, Speaks at September 8, 2023 – General Meeting Identifying and Addressing Intimate Partner Violence in the ER Ms. McReynolds spoke about the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program. The objective of the program is to help victims of sexual assault begin the healing process through health care that is…

Longtime SOS member Karen Parsinen (at far right) installed the new SOS Board at the June 2nd General Meeting held at Mac’s on Main in Grapevine. L to R: Elaine Terry, Secretary; Dot Crawford, Treasurer; Martha Ragsdale, 3rd VP Publicity/Website; Sharon Herron; 2nd VP Ways and Means; Fonda Martin, 1st VP Membership; Connie Nichols, President. Congratulations to all and many thanks for your continued support of women and children at SafeHaven.

Induction of Mid-Cities SOS Officers for Fiscal Year July 1, 2023 – June 30 2024 Longtime SOS member Karen Parsinen (at far right) installed the new SOS Board at the June 2nd General Meeting held at Mac’s on Main in Grapevine. L to R: Elaine Terry, Secretary; Dot Crawford, Tre…

Shining Stars, celebrating 25 years, held its luncheon at the Colleyville Center in April where 31 honorees (2022-2023) were recognized for their dedication and volunteering talents to their organizations and community. “Elvis” helped with the presentation and husband Dale Holt proudly approves of this honor. Two tables of SOS and Holt family members attended to support Roxanne, their well deserved “Shining Star”!

Congratulations to Roxanne Holt, Mid-Cities SOS’s Shining Star for 2022! Shining Stars, celebrating 25 years, held its luncheon at the Colleyville Center in April where 31 honorees (2022-2023) were recognized for their dedication and volunteering talents to their organi…

Several Mid-Cities SOS members and friends “painted the town” purple to support SafeHaven's Purple Party in April. It was the best one yet, raising $238,000 to keep survivors in Tarrant County safe from abuse. L to R: Lee and Sharon Herron; Connie and Dick Nichols. Others attending were Roxanne and Dale Holt, Jean and Dick Dodds, Andrea Nichols and Martha Ragsdale.

A Giving Affair with a Purple Flair! Several Mid-Cities SOS members and friends “painted the town” purple to support SafeHaven’s Purple Party in April. It was the best one yet, raising $238,000 to keep survivors in Tarrant Coun…

Because of the successful January 2023 Celebrity Chefs event, Mid-Cities Supporters of SafeHaven enthusiastically presented SafeHaven a $208,000 check on April 12. A portion of the contribution was designated for Camp Heart, Summer Camp, Fall Festival and Thanksgiving dinners for women and children in transitional living. L to R: SH Chief Operating Officer Stephanie Storey, SH President and CEO Kathryn Jacob, SOS 2nd VP Ways and Means Sharon Herron, SOS President Connie Nichols, SH Chief Philanthropy Officer Megan Bent and Emily Hancock, SH Financial Donations....

Celebrity Chefs $208,000 Check Presented to SafeHaven! Together We Made a Difference! Because of the successful January 2023 Celebrity Chefs event, Mid-Cities Supporters of SafeHaven enthusiastically presented SafeHaven a $208,000 check on April 12. A portion of the contribution wa…

At the April 7th SOS meeting at Feedstore BBQ, Licensed Professional Counselor Kathy Haecker, captured members’ attention immediately with this opening remark. The number one question always asked is “why don’t they just leave?” Her answers: The woman feels as if she has no self-worth to even realize it is abuse. Fear and threats. Shame and regrets. If they have children, she is more apt to stay because she does not know if she can support them. ...

The Number One Question Always Asked is “Why don’t they just leave?” At the April 7th SOS meeting at Feedstore BBQ, Licensed Professional Counselor Kathy Haecker, captured members’ attention immediately with this opening remark. The number one question always asked …

In the past weeks Amazon sent out an email notice regarding AmazonSmile. Amazon wanted to let you know that they plan to wind down AmazonSmile by February 20, 2023. Amazon will continue to pursue and invest in other areas where they believe they can make meaningful change—from building affordable housing to providing access to computer science education for students in underserved communities to using their logistics infrastructure and technology to assist broad communities impacted by natural disasters. ...

Amazon Closing AmazonSmile In the past weeks Amazon sent out an email notice regarding AmazonSmile. Amazon wanted to let you know that they plan to wind down AmazonSmile by February 20, 2023. Amazon will continue to pursue a…

Below is the link and copy of Kathryn Jacob's opinion article published by the Dallas Morning News about the 5th Circuit ruling on guns and domestic violence offenders. It's a very strong and calm voice in this typically divisive topic. Also, please consider socializing it to your connections on your media platform of choice! 5th Circuit ruling is detrimental for domestic violence survivors (dallasnews.com)...

https://mid-citiessos.org/2023/02/5th-circuit-ruling-is-detrimental-for-domestic-violence-survivors/

5th Circuit Ruling is Detrimental for Domestic Violence Survivors Below is the link and copy of Kathryn Jacob’s opinion article published by the Dallas Morning News about the 5th Circuit ruling on guns and domestic violence offenders. It’s a very stro…

It was that time of year! As always, SOS member Jean Dodds helped her granddaughter, Josie, sell Girl Scout cookies. Several generous people decided to save the calories but still support the Girl Scouts. This resulted in 50 boxes of Girl Scout cookies being delivered recently to SafeHaven for the moms and kids in the shelters to enjoy.Photo is…...

50 Boxes of Girl Scout Cookies Delivered to SafeHaven! It was that time of year! As always, SOS member Jean Dodds helped her granddaughter, Josie, sell Girl Scout cookies. Several generous people decided to save the calories but still support the Girl…