AVDA CEO Maisha Colter Comments On New Texas Law, “Houston Chronicle”
Under a new Texas law that makes it a felony to assault a pregnant woman, convicted abusers could receive between two and 10 years in prison for the crime. Houston Chronicle, Nov. 4, 2019 Read the full article here.
AVDA’s Home Safe Home Gala Breaks Fundraising Record, “Houstonia Magazine”
MORE THAN 450 PEOPLE MADE HISTORY when they attended AVDA’s 14th annual Home Safe Home Gala, which raised a record-breaking $610,878 —the highest-grossing (and net) gala in AVDA’s history. Houstonia Magazine, Oct. 25, 2019 Read the full article here.
Shelby Hodge Takes You Behind the Scenes For October’s Biggest Events, “PaperCity”
Applause, applause for chairs Meredith and Ben Marshall, who oversaw the evening that brought in $610,878, the largest proceeds to date from the evening that supports AVDA’s mission of ending family violence. PaperCity, Oct. 21, 2019 Read the full story here.
AVDA Launches Billboard Campaign, Fox 26 News
AVDA CEO Sherri Kendall and AVDA Client BeLinda Hyder speak at the press conference to launch AVDA’s victim-centered billboard campaign to build awareness and help survivors of domestic violence. Fox 26 Houston, July 19, 2019
AVDA Victim-Centered Billboard Campaign Is Kicked Off, Univision 45 Houston
Univision 45 Houston, July 18, 2019 Read the full story here.
AVDA’s Lourdes Carrillo Talks about AVDA Services for LGBTQ Community, Univision 45 Houston
AVDA now offers a Battering Intervention and Prevention group for gay, bi-sexual and trans men. Univision 45 Houston, June 11, 2019 Read the full story here.
AVDA Announces Training for Pro Bono Attorneys, “Houston Chronicle”
AVDA, in partnership with University of Houston Law Center, announces specialized training to prepare Houston-area attorneys for the representation of non-responsive or indigent respondents in Harris and Fort Bend courts. Houston Chronicle, May 20, 2019 Read the full...
AVDA CEO Sherri Kendall on Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall, KPRC TV
Domestic violence as an epidemic in Harris County is discussed. KPRC Channel 2, Jan. 27, 2019 Read the full story here.
Coaching Boys into Men at Northside High School, KHOU-TV
Northside High School Coach Michael Porter is working to shape his players into young men who care about others on and off the field. KHOU-TV, Oct. 26, 2019Read the full story here.
Houston’s Rock Star Chefs Make the Foodies Come Early for This $540,000 Night, “PaperCity”
So eager were participants to begin sampling the delectable fare that 20 minutes after start time, more than 350 had already arrived and were making the rounds of all 12 food stations. PaperCity, Oct. 19, 2018 Read the full story here.
