week. He said he had lost his job and his wife was court ordered from being with the children because of her
substance abuse. He couldn’t work because he had to take care of his children.
Immediately the Center staff went into action. One member collected canned food, meats, baby formula and
diapers, including a turkey and fixings for a Christmas meal. Another staff member went to the toy room where
only a few toys remained. Among the toys was a porcelain doll. The staff members came back at the same time
with boxes full of food and gifts. The nine-year old girl that came with her father asked Mr. Velarde, “is there a
gift in there for me?” Mr. Velarde said “of course sweetheart” and he pulled the porcelain doll out of the box. The
little girl let out a loud shriek and tears of joy filled her eyes. Her proud father also broke into tears as did the
Center staff as the little girl hugged Mr. Velarde’s legs. It was a moment of giving and receiving that defines what
the Christmas season is about.~~
Because of the tremendous support of the community, the Child Crisis Center of El Paso can provide Christmas
for many families. The stories like these are too numerous to tell but without the support of giving El Pasoans,
many families would not have Christmas. Today, there are more requests than what the Center has to give so we
are asking for the community to help by donating new toys for children of all ages. The Center is also collecting
food, clothing and baby necessities for its use and to make available to those in need. The Center will be
distributing Christmas boxes of toys to needy families until supplies run out or through December 24th. We ask
that the community not allow our supplies to run out. Donations can be dropped off at the Child Crisis Center of
El Paso at 2100 N. Stevens
The Child Crisis Center of El Paso wishes to thank the El Paso community for the tremendous support it has
received all year long but asks that we be kept in mind when looking for a place to give this Christmas.
substance abuse. He couldn’t work because he had to take care of his children.
Immediately the Center staff went into action. One member collected canned food, meats, baby formula and
diapers, including a turkey and fixings for a Christmas meal. Another staff member went to the toy room where
only a few toys remained. Among the toys was a porcelain doll. The staff members came back at the same time
with boxes full of food and gifts. The nine-year old girl that came with her father asked Mr. Velarde, “is there a
gift in there for me?” Mr. Velarde said “of course sweetheart” and he pulled the porcelain doll out of the box. The
little girl let out a loud shriek and tears of joy filled her eyes. Her proud father also broke into tears as did the
Center staff as the little girl hugged Mr. Velarde’s legs. It was a moment of giving and receiving that defines what
the Christmas season is about.~~
Because of the tremendous support of the community, the Child Crisis Center of El Paso can provide Christmas
for many families. The stories like these are too numerous to tell but without the support of giving El Pasoans,
many families would not have Christmas. Today, there are more requests than what the Center has to give so we
are asking for the community to help by donating new toys for children of all ages. The Center is also collecting
food, clothing and baby necessities for its use and to make available to those in need. The Center will be
distributing Christmas boxes of toys to needy families until supplies run out or through December 24th. We ask
that the community not allow our supplies to run out. Donations can be dropped off at the Child Crisis Center of
El Paso at 2100 N. Stevens
The Child Crisis Center of El Paso wishes to thank the El Paso community for the tremendous support it has
received all year long but asks that we be kept in mind when looking for a place to give this Christmas.
| Current Press Releases: |
Location: Child Crisis Center of El Paso,
2100 N. Stevens, El Paso TX, 79930
Local Boy Scout, Bobby DeLaRosa, led a group of volunteers to
construct a grill in the children’s playground at the Child Crisis Center
of El Paso and to repair fencing that protects the playground. Bobby
selected the Child Crisis Center for his project because of his desire
to help children in need. The construction of the grill and fencing
repair will help Bobby satisfy the requirements for him to earn the Boy
Scout’s highest honor, Eagle Scout.
To complete this project, Bobby had to determine what project he
wanted to do, design the plans, fundraise to obtain materials and
resources, and employ volunteers to build the grill and put up the
fencing. The total value of the project will exceed $1,800. Once
complete, the Child Crisis Center will have a full functioning BBQ grill
to be used by staff and community volunteers and host outdoor BBQ
parties for children residing at the Child Crisis Center.
Bobby DeLaRosa is a 17- year old Junior at Franklin High School and
his education goals are to attend Yale University.
2100 N. Stevens, El Paso TX, 79930
Local Boy Scout, Bobby DeLaRosa, led a group of volunteers to
construct a grill in the children’s playground at the Child Crisis Center
of El Paso and to repair fencing that protects the playground. Bobby
selected the Child Crisis Center for his project because of his desire
to help children in need. The construction of the grill and fencing
repair will help Bobby satisfy the requirements for him to earn the Boy
Scout’s highest honor, Eagle Scout.
To complete this project, Bobby had to determine what project he
wanted to do, design the plans, fundraise to obtain materials and
resources, and employ volunteers to build the grill and put up the
fencing. The total value of the project will exceed $1,800. Once
complete, the Child Crisis Center will have a full functioning BBQ grill
to be used by staff and community volunteers and host outdoor BBQ
parties for children residing at the Child Crisis Center.
Bobby DeLaRosa is a 17- year old Junior at Franklin High School and
his education goals are to attend Yale University.
| A huge thank you to Bobby DeLaRosa and all of the volunteers who dedicated their time and energy to the children of the Child Crisis Center! |
| Please click here to see all of the photos from this event. |
| Boy Scout Eagle Project Benefits Children at the Child Crisis Center |
| Discovery Shop Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Luncheon |
We are honored to celebrate the thrift store’s 20th Year
Anniversary with many thanks to an all-volunteer staff who
dedicate hours and hours to the Discovery Shop; and by
doing so, the thrift store annually raises over $380,000
yearly and has generated over $3.5 million for the Child
Crisis Center since it began operating in 1990.
The Discovery Shop, a social enterprise of the Child Crisis
Center, is a resale thrift store that sells gently used items to
the public. Money raised from thrift shop sales support the
Center’s efforts to protect children ages newborn through
13 years from abuse and neglect. The Child Crisis Center
operates an emergency shelter for at-risk children, and
provides family support services, family education programs
and prevention services.
The Discovery Shop is run by an all-volunteer staff, which is
the primary reason for its tremendous success. Many
volunteers have worked at the thrift store for numerous
years, with several members dedicating over 20 years of
volunteer service. This luncheon is to recognize the efforts
of over 120 volunteers who help make the Discovery Shop
such a great success.
The Thrift Shop is located at 4747 Hondo Pass in Northeast
El Paso.
Anniversary with many thanks to an all-volunteer staff who
dedicate hours and hours to the Discovery Shop; and by
doing so, the thrift store annually raises over $380,000
yearly and has generated over $3.5 million for the Child
Crisis Center since it began operating in 1990.
The Discovery Shop, a social enterprise of the Child Crisis
Center, is a resale thrift store that sells gently used items to
the public. Money raised from thrift shop sales support the
Center’s efforts to protect children ages newborn through
13 years from abuse and neglect. The Child Crisis Center
operates an emergency shelter for at-risk children, and
provides family support services, family education programs
and prevention services.
The Discovery Shop is run by an all-volunteer staff, which is
the primary reason for its tremendous success. Many
volunteers have worked at the thrift store for numerous
years, with several members dedicating over 20 years of
volunteer service. This luncheon is to recognize the efforts
of over 120 volunteers who help make the Discovery Shop
such a great success.
The Thrift Shop is located at 4747 Hondo Pass in Northeast
El Paso.
| A roarin' good time celebrating all the dedicated Discovery Shop volunteers who have given years of service to support the children of the Child Crisis Center of El Paso. |
| Please click here to see all of the photos from this event. |
| CCCEP receives a grant from the Texas Resources for Iraq-Afghanistan Deployment Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation |
For over 45 years, the San Antonio Area Foundation has connected donors of all backgrounds with the causes that
matter most to them, for the betterment of San Antonio and the surrounding region. The Area Foundation offers a
wide range of giving opportunities and highly personalized service that bring donors and charitable organizations
together for the benefit of the community. Through an exemplary managed grant and scholarship program, the San
Antonio Area Foundation has distributed more than $170 million since its inception. Our board, volunteers, and staff
understand the issues and challenges facing our region and work together with our donors to make a lasting impact
on the community. Please visit their website at www.saafdn.org for more information.
matter most to them, for the betterment of San Antonio and the surrounding region. The Area Foundation offers a
wide range of giving opportunities and highly personalized service that bring donors and charitable organizations
together for the benefit of the community. Through an exemplary managed grant and scholarship program, the San
Antonio Area Foundation has distributed more than $170 million since its inception. Our board, volunteers, and staff
understand the issues and challenges facing our region and work together with our donors to make a lasting impact
on the community. Please visit their website at www.saafdn.org for more information.
CCCEP would like to sincerely thank the Texas Resources for
Iraq-Afghanistan Deployment Fund of the San Antonio Area
Foundation for second year funding in the amount of $142,326,
and Family Services for military families and their children whose
solider has been deployed to Iraq and/or Afghanistan.
Iraq-Afghanistan Deployment Fund of the San Antonio Area
Foundation for second year funding in the amount of $142,326,
and Family Services for military families and their children whose
solider has been deployed to Iraq and/or Afghanistan.
Union Pacific Foundation supports CCCEP with
a $2,500 grant
a $2,500 grant
A.O. Smith Foundation supports CCCEP with a
contribution of $2,000
contribution of $2,000
| Thank you to our most recent supporters! |
| The Child Crisis Center of El Paso tests the power of social networking sites with a new fundraiser exclusively on FACEBOOK. |
The fundraiser is called: "Keep the Bandits Out - Protect the Children Inside". It is being promoted exclusively on
the FACE BOOK social networking site and kicks off this month, June 2010. We are looking to prove that the
power of FACE BOOK can be used not only to keep up with friends and family but as a vehicle to connect people
to the worthy non-profit organizations that so desperately need help. Please join us in this new frontier. FACE
BOOK users simply type in "Child Crisis Center Security Benefit" to go to the page. The following is the contact
information: To Donate: Call 915-562-7955 or go to the Child Crisis Center website at www.childcrisiselp.org . or
send a check to the Child Crisis Center of El Paso, 2100 N. Stevens El Paso,TX 79930. For more information,
contact Al Velarde at (915) 562-7955 or by e-mail at avelarde@childcrisiselp.org . Any donation of $25 or more
gets a free "Keep the Bandits Out" T-Shirt.
the FACE BOOK social networking site and kicks off this month, June 2010. We are looking to prove that the
power of FACE BOOK can be used not only to keep up with friends and family but as a vehicle to connect people
to the worthy non-profit organizations that so desperately need help. Please join us in this new frontier. FACE
BOOK users simply type in "Child Crisis Center Security Benefit" to go to the page. The following is the contact
information: To Donate: Call 915-562-7955 or go to the Child Crisis Center website at www.childcrisiselp.org . or
send a check to the Child Crisis Center of El Paso, 2100 N. Stevens El Paso,TX 79930. For more information,
contact Al Velarde at (915) 562-7955 or by e-mail at avelarde@childcrisiselp.org . Any donation of $25 or more
gets a free "Keep the Bandits Out" T-Shirt.
After thieves, on multiple occasions, stole bicycles, go carts and tools from the Child
Crisis Center, it became apparent that additional security was necessary. The news
of the thefts caught the attention of Tim Hanlon who approached the Child Crisis
Center with a bold idea. He proposed doing a fundraiser utilizing social networking
sites. Mr. Hanlon offered to spearhead the idea and do the necessary production. He
said he wanted to do it because CCC was an amazing organization, one that his
mother Barbara Hanlon had volunteered with for about 20 years. He said "this is for
my Mom and the kids".
Crisis Center, it became apparent that additional security was necessary. The news
of the thefts caught the attention of Tim Hanlon who approached the Child Crisis
Center with a bold idea. He proposed doing a fundraiser utilizing social networking
sites. Mr. Hanlon offered to spearhead the idea and do the necessary production. He
said he wanted to do it because CCC was an amazing organization, one that his
mother Barbara Hanlon had volunteered with for about 20 years. He said "this is for
my Mom and the kids".
This year, Fire Chief, Otto Drozd, Sheriff Richard Wiles, Police Chief Greg Allen and Mayor John Cook will
honor El Paso’s public safety heroes as we remember September 11th, 2001. Many local public safety
employees and family will participate and we invite all of El Paso to join in the celebration. Fire, Police, Sheriff
and US. Border Patrol will have displays for the children.
Trot for Tots features El Paso’s only Mascot Olympics following the 5K run and Family Lake Walk. Area
mascots from local schools and business will compete against each other on a race track filled with challenging
obstacles. One mascot will win the 2010 Mascot Olympics trophy. The Mascot Olympics is free to all and race
participation is not required to enjoy this great event. The following mascots will compete:
McGruff (EPPD) Sparky (EPFD) Gus & Goldie (City of El Paso)
Wilbur (Famous Daves) Rocky (Peter Piper Pizza) Siren (Starbucks)
Chiken (Chik-Fil-A) Linc (Lynx Exhibits) Ranchy (Pro Ranch Markets)
Jefferson HS Silver Fox Bowie HS Bear The General (Chapin HS)
Ysleta HS Indian Rocky Ram (Montwood HS) Mountain View HS Lobo
Irvin HS Rocket El Pollo (San Elizario HS) Taco Cabana
Bimbo (Bimbo Bakery) Jr. Women’s Club of El Paso
Trot for Tots is presented by Planet Fitness in partnership with Western Refining, Bank of the
West and Helen of Troy. Thank you to Walgreens for being our registration sponsor! Proceeds benefit the
Child Crisis Center of El Paso. For more information, go to www.childcrisiselp.org or call (915) 562-7955.
| Annual Trot for Tots event Saturday, September 11, 2010 |
El Paso, Texas – The Child Crisis Center of El Paso will be hosting it’s
5th Annual Trot for Tots 5K sanctioned race, Family Lake Walk and
mascot race. The run and walk will start at 8:00 a.m. and registration
will open at 6:30 a.m.
Anyone interested in running or walking can still register at any El Paso
Walgreen’s store or can download a registration form at www.
childcrisiselp.org and deliver the form to the Child Crisis Center of El
Paso at 2100 N. Stevens. Early registration fee of $20 per adult
participant will be honored through Friday, September 10th or $25 on
the day of the race.
5th Annual Trot for Tots 5K sanctioned race, Family Lake Walk and
mascot race. The run and walk will start at 8:00 a.m. and registration
will open at 6:30 a.m.
Anyone interested in running or walking can still register at any El Paso
Walgreen’s store or can download a registration form at www.
childcrisiselp.org and deliver the form to the Child Crisis Center of El
Paso at 2100 N. Stevens. Early registration fee of $20 per adult
participant will be honored through Friday, September 10th or $25 on
the day of the race.
| The Cat in the Hat visits the Child Crisis Center |
Thanks to KCOS-TV for brightening the children's day
by bringing the Cat in the Hat to the Center for a visit!
Children were entertained and interacted with Cat in
the Hat. They also made their own hats, and were
treated to a sneak peek of the Cat in the Hat series,
now airing on KCOS-TV.
by bringing the Cat in the Hat to the Center for a visit!
Children were entertained and interacted with Cat in
the Hat. They also made their own hats, and were
treated to a sneak peek of the Cat in the Hat series,
now airing on KCOS-TV.
| A huge thanks to Rick Gutierrez and his landscaping business, Irrigation and Landscape, and to KISS FM and everyone who participated in the bike drive |
Mr. Gutierrez called the Center immediately after seeing
a news story about the unauthorized dumping of asphalt
behind the center, which has prevented the Center from
incidents. He donated a whole crew to begin clearing the
area the following morning before staff even arrived at
record time to prevent any future theft. They also
installed poles and chains to prevent unauthorized
access behind our building, extended the fencing around
the playground, and put up privacy screening, all of
which he donated! Rick, your heart is beautiful and your
generosity is appreciated beyond words! Thank you for
our Center safe.
We also had over 100 bikes donated, largely in part to
KISS FM's bike drive, along with many other items people
have brought in with the bikes. The community's
response to the bicycle thefts was truly amazing, and has
left the staff of the Child Crisis Center of El Paso in awe.
Everyone here at the Child Crisis Center knows the work
we do with the children and their families goes far beyond
us, and we are grateful to have such a caring community
supporting our mission to prevent child abuse and
neglect!
a news story about the unauthorized dumping of asphalt
behind the center, which has prevented the Center from
incidents. He donated a whole crew to begin clearing the
area the following morning before staff even arrived at
record time to prevent any future theft. They also
installed poles and chains to prevent unauthorized
access behind our building, extended the fencing around
the playground, and put up privacy screening, all of
which he donated! Rick, your heart is beautiful and your
generosity is appreciated beyond words! Thank you for
our Center safe.
We also had over 100 bikes donated, largely in part to
KISS FM's bike drive, along with many other items people
have brought in with the bikes. The community's
response to the bicycle thefts was truly amazing, and has
left the staff of the Child Crisis Center of El Paso in awe.
Everyone here at the Child Crisis Center knows the work
we do with the children and their families goes far beyond
us, and we are grateful to have such a caring community
supporting our mission to prevent child abuse and
neglect!
| The VFW 8550 chooses the Child Crisis Center |
CCCEP would like to sincerely thank the VFW
8550 for donating the proceeds from their
BINGO nights to the CCCEP. To date, the VFW
8550 has donated over $8,000 to our Center,
and have been a pleasure to work with!
Veteran's Day is November 11, 2010. This fall,
more than 100,000 heroes are returning from
Iraq. Thank a soldier and a veteran today!
8550 for donating the proceeds from their
BINGO nights to the CCCEP. To date, the VFW
8550 has donated over $8,000 to our Center,
and have been a pleasure to work with!
Veteran's Day is November 11, 2010. This fall,
more than 100,000 heroes are returning from
Iraq. Thank a soldier and a veteran today!
| UTEP’s production of “The Vagina Monologues" donates proceeds to CCCEP |
The Child Crisis Center gratefully thanks UTEP
presented at UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium on
Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19-20, 2010. The
play is performed annually more than 5,200
times in 1,400 places, raising awareness and
millions of dollars to provide resources and safe
houses. It has shattered the shame, stigma and
the Japanese comfort women of WWII to
circumcised women in Africa.
The play is presented by the 2010 V-Day (the
international movement raising awareness of
violence against women and girls) committee of
UTEP and FMLA. V-Day is committed to ending
rape, incest, battery, genital mutilation, and
sexual slavery against women.
presented at UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium on
Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19-20, 2010. The
play is performed annually more than 5,200
times in 1,400 places, raising awareness and
millions of dollars to provide resources and safe
houses. It has shattered the shame, stigma and
the Japanese comfort women of WWII to
circumcised women in Africa.
The play is presented by the 2010 V-Day (the
international movement raising awareness of
violence against women and girls) committee of
UTEP and FMLA. V-Day is committed to ending
rape, incest, battery, genital mutilation, and
sexual slavery against women.
| Nolan Richardson Golf Tournament gives proceeds to the Child Crisis Center of El Paso |
A grateful thank you to the Nolan Richardson Charity for again selecting the Child Crisis Center of El Paso to
receive a portion of the proceeds from their Charity Golf Tournament presented in benefit of the Yvonne
Richardson Memorial Foundation. The charity golf tournament if held annually to raise money for charities in
Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. The Nolan Richardson Charity Golf Tournament (NRCGT) is dedicated to
helping El Paso's charitable organizations. The NRCGT is in its 23rd year, the first 15 years held in Arkansas and
the last eight years in El Paso. The charity has raised more than $1.4 million dollars.
receive a portion of the proceeds from their Charity Golf Tournament presented in benefit of the Yvonne
Richardson Memorial Foundation. The charity golf tournament if held annually to raise money for charities in
Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. The Nolan Richardson Charity Golf Tournament (NRCGT) is dedicated to
helping El Paso's charitable organizations. The NRCGT is in its 23rd year, the first 15 years held in Arkansas and
the last eight years in El Paso. The charity has raised more than $1.4 million dollars.
| PAYLESS GIVES™ SHOES 4 KIDS Holiday Giving Program |
given to families we have served throughout the past year.
“In its third year, the goal of the Payless Gives Shoes 4 Kids program remains the same --to provide footwear, a
basic necessity, to children who might otherwise go without,” said LuAnn Via, CEO of Payless. “The success of
the program over the past two years, and the number of children and families we have been able to assist,
continues to drive our efforts. Unemployment is still very high, affecting many families that struggle to provide
their children with basic essentials. This is especially challenging during the holidays, and with the Child Crisis
Center’s help, we hope to make a bigger impact than ever this year.”
“In its third year, the goal of the Payless Gives Shoes 4 Kids program remains the same --to provide footwear, a
basic necessity, to children who might otherwise go without,” said LuAnn Via, CEO of Payless. “The success of
the program over the past two years, and the number of children and families we have been able to assist,
continues to drive our efforts. Unemployment is still very high, affecting many families that struggle to provide
their children with basic essentials. This is especially challenging during the holidays, and with the Child Crisis
Center’s help, we hope to make a bigger impact than ever this year.”
CCCEP is excited to announce that we have been
selected as an official partner of Payless Gives, an
annual giving program from Payless ShoeSource. We
are among 800 charitable agencies representing all
50 states in the United States, across Canada and
Puerto Rico and in 10 Latin American countries to be
part of the program. Our community outreach is its
strongest in the Christmas holidays, and shoes will be
selected as an official partner of Payless Gives, an
annual giving program from Payless ShoeSource. We
are among 800 charitable agencies representing all
50 states in the United States, across Canada and
Puerto Rico and in 10 Latin American countries to be
part of the program. Our community outreach is its
strongest in the Christmas holidays, and shoes will be
| Child Crisis Center distributed Thanksgiving food baskets |
The community came through, as always, to help us aid local families in need
of food for the Thanksgiving holidays. Staff was nervous that we would not
have any food to distribute to families this year. As of mid-November, staff
members commented "We usually have turkeys coming out of our ears by
now, but we haven't received a single turkey yet." The Rough Riders
Motorcycle Club arrived just in time on Nov. 20 with 50 turkeys and many
other individuals donated canned food to include Highlands Rehab Hospital,
Sierra Machinery, German Air Force (Aid for the Needy), Kern Merchants, El
Paso Community College staff and students, Father Yermo, Zach White
Elementary. In the end, CCCEP staff gave out almost 200 food baskets to
families all over El Paso and Ft. Bliss.
of food for the Thanksgiving holidays. Staff was nervous that we would not
have any food to distribute to families this year. As of mid-November, staff
members commented "We usually have turkeys coming out of our ears by
now, but we haven't received a single turkey yet." The Rough Riders
Motorcycle Club arrived just in time on Nov. 20 with 50 turkeys and many
other individuals donated canned food to include Highlands Rehab Hospital,
Sierra Machinery, German Air Force (Aid for the Needy), Kern Merchants, El
Paso Community College staff and students, Father Yermo, Zach White
Elementary. In the end, CCCEP staff gave out almost 200 food baskets to
families all over El Paso and Ft. Bliss.
| RGK Foundation gives funding for CCCEP Parenting Program |
The Child Crisis Center of El Paso (CCCEP) is pleased to announce that we have
been selected to receive a $20,000 grant award from RGK Foundation to continue
providing free parenting classes to the community. With this one-year grant,
been selected to receive a $20,000 grant award from RGK Foundation to continue
providing free parenting classes to the community. With this one-year grant,
we will be able to continue our mission to prevent child abuse and neglect by teaching children to grow up in.
RGK Foundation was established in 1966 by Ronya and George Kozmetsky and endeavors to be a catalyst for
progressive change in humanitarian concerns. The Foundation seeks innovative projects in the areas of
health, education, human services and community affairs, and strives to advance knowledge, improve society
and help realize human potential.
RGK Foundation was established in 1966 by Ronya and George Kozmetsky and endeavors to be a catalyst for
progressive change in humanitarian concerns. The Foundation seeks innovative projects in the areas of
health, education, human services and community affairs, and strives to advance knowledge, improve society
and help realize human potential.
| GYMG holds Thanksgiving Spinathon to raise funds for CCCEP |
GYMG held a Thanksgiving Spinathon on November 25, 2010
where they raised $620 which they donated to CCCEP. Brian,
owner of GYMG, said he wanted to hold the wants to do
everything he can to help the Center. He plans to make this an
annual event, and hopes that even more people will participate
next year. Thank you GYMG!
GYMG is located at 10950 Pellicano Dr. C-2 (Near Lomaland,
behind the Fred Loya Call Center) and is open
Monday - Thursday 5:00am to 10:00pm
Friday 5:00am to 8:00pm
Saturday 7:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday 8:00am to 1:00pm
where they raised $620 which they donated to CCCEP. Brian,
owner of GYMG, said he wanted to hold the wants to do
everything he can to help the Center. He plans to make this an
annual event, and hopes that even more people will participate
next year. Thank you GYMG!
GYMG is located at 10950 Pellicano Dr. C-2 (Near Lomaland,
behind the Fred Loya Call Center) and is open
Monday - Thursday 5:00am to 10:00pm
Friday 5:00am to 8:00pm
Saturday 7:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday 8:00am to 1:00pm
| Johnson Jewelers holds balloon sale to raise funds for our Center |
Thank you to Johnson Jewelers who donated $1,490 to the
Center, which they raised from their balloon sale held on
December 3rd and December 4th at both the west side and
the east side locations. During Johnson Jewelers' annual
Christmas Party, balloons were sold for $10 each and
contained either a thank you note or a prize of a $500 gift
certificate, $250 gift certificate, $100 gift certificate or 24k gold
rose. CCCEP staff assisted in collecting donations for the
balloons, and helped congratulate prize winners.
Center, which they raised from their balloon sale held on
December 3rd and December 4th at both the west side and
the east side locations. During Johnson Jewelers' annual
Christmas Party, balloons were sold for $10 each and
contained either a thank you note or a prize of a $500 gift
certificate, $250 gift certificate, $100 gift certificate or 24k gold
rose. CCCEP staff assisted in collecting donations for the
balloons, and helped congratulate prize winners.
Johnson Jewelers is located on the west side at 5860 N Mesa
Street and on the east side at 1320 N Zaragoza Road.
Street and on the east side at 1320 N Zaragoza Road.
| Help the Child Crisis Center bring Santa Clause to a Family in Need |
The Christmas season is upon us and once again, the Child Crisis Center is bustling
with distributing toys to less fortunate children in the community. The Center
annually provides over 350 Christmas boxes filled with toys for children whose
families cannot afford to give Christmas to their children. The Center is asking the
through 13 years so that we can continue to provide for families in need and ensure
that every child has a Christmas gift under the tree on Christmas Day.
On December 24th, 2009, just after the Center’s administration closed its doors for
the holiday, a man walked into the Center with three children in tow. Al Velarde, the
Executive Director, and 2 other staff members who happened to stay late that day,
met with this very proud man. His pride prevented him from asking for assistance but
when Al Velarde asked “are you here for toys for your children”, he stated no, his
children were not going to celebrate Christmas. He then stated that what he needed
was diapers and formula for his youngest child and some food to get him through the
with distributing toys to less fortunate children in the community. The Center
annually provides over 350 Christmas boxes filled with toys for children whose
families cannot afford to give Christmas to their children. The Center is asking the
through 13 years so that we can continue to provide for families in need and ensure
that every child has a Christmas gift under the tree on Christmas Day.
On December 24th, 2009, just after the Center’s administration closed its doors for
the holiday, a man walked into the Center with three children in tow. Al Velarde, the
Executive Director, and 2 other staff members who happened to stay late that day,
met with this very proud man. His pride prevented him from asking for assistance but
when Al Velarde asked “are you here for toys for your children”, he stated no, his
children were not going to celebrate Christmas. He then stated that what he needed
was diapers and formula for his youngest child and some food to get him through the
We would like to greatly thank the Bel Air
DECA program for selecting our Center to be
the recipient of proceeds raised from their
rock band show. Every year, the program
holds their rock band event at Bel Air High
School to raise funds for a charity. This year,
the DECA program told their Director that they
wanted to donate to children, and their
Director suggested the Child Crisis Center.
The DECA program not only donated $490,
but toys, clothes, and diapers to the Center as
well.
DECA program for selecting our Center to be
the recipient of proceeds raised from their
rock band show. Every year, the program
holds their rock band event at Bel Air High
School to raise funds for a charity. This year,
the DECA program told their Director that they
wanted to donate to children, and their
Director suggested the Child Crisis Center.
The DECA program not only donated $490,
but toys, clothes, and diapers to the Center as
well.
| A huge thanks to Franklin High School who came to the Center bearing toys and turkeys galore! Every year, students and staff from Franklin HS run a toy and turkey drive to donate to the needy families our Center serves. They exceeded expectations again this year with over 45 turkeys and so many boxes of toys that staff lost count. Students helped carry in all the turkeys and toys, and were then given a tour of the Center. This yearly donation, along with other community donations, helps allow the Center to give out over 200 toy boxes and 50 turkeys to program families, and another 200 toy boxes to low-income community families. |
| Generous Community Support brought presents to over 1,000 children |
A huge thank you to all the community groups and businesses
who opened their hearts and gave again and again to our
Center. In addition to thousands of toys (including handmade
wooden toys), the community donated, coats, pajamas,
clothes, gingerbread houses, and decorations for the children
in the shelter. A special thanks to
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who opened their hearts and gave again and again to our
Center. In addition to thousands of toys (including handmade
wooden toys), the community donated, coats, pajamas,
clothes, gingerbread houses, and decorations for the children
in the shelter. A special thanks to
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We are ever grateful for the wooden toys that John
Vanden Bosch ("Big John" as he is affectionately called
by everyone who knows him) donates to our Center
every year. Big John hand crafts trains, trucks, rocking
horses, and more! He is assisted by Curtis Crosier and
Vincent Seria who either help him build the toys or
donate the wood that Big John uses. These toys will
be a great joy to any child that receives them and are
sure to be passed on to their children to enjoy for
generations! We are thankful to John for sharing his
master craftsmanship with us!
Vanden Bosch ("Big John" as he is affectionately called
by everyone who knows him) donates to our Center
every year. Big John hand crafts trains, trucks, rocking
horses, and more! He is assisted by Curtis Crosier and
Vincent Seria who either help him build the toys or
donate the wood that Big John uses. These toys will
be a great joy to any child that receives them and are
sure to be passed on to their children to enjoy for
generations! We are thankful to John for sharing his
master craftsmanship with us!
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It is through community support that the Child Crisis Center is
able to serve those who truly need it. Thank you, thank you,
thank you!
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| A Great Big Thanks to "Big John" |
| The Child Crisis Center mourns Dallas Macias, the latest alleged victim of child abuse in El Paso. |
Quoted from KFOX14 News: An arrest affidavit described Dallas Macias' injuries and alleged a history of abuse
at the hands of his mother, Vikki Macias. Macias, 26, is charged with capital murder in her son's death. She
turned herself in to police Monday after a warrant for her arrest was issued. Her arrest affidavit said an autopsy
revealed Dallas Macias died from blunt force injury to the head. It listed the manner of death as homicide.
The affidavit said Dallas Macias had bleeding in the brain and a fractured spine. It also said the child had a
healing fracture in his left leg. The affidavit alleged that the fracture was left untreated by Vikki Macias. On
March 12, 2011, Macias took her son to Sierra Medical Center East after she said he fell off a bed, the affidavit
said. The child was later taken to University Medical Center and died the next day at the hospital. According to
the affidavit, "Medical personnel who treated the victim state that the injuries sustained are not consistent with a
fall from the bed."
Click here to read full article.
at the hands of his mother, Vikki Macias. Macias, 26, is charged with capital murder in her son's death. She
turned herself in to police Monday after a warrant for her arrest was issued. Her arrest affidavit said an autopsy
revealed Dallas Macias died from blunt force injury to the head. It listed the manner of death as homicide.
The affidavit said Dallas Macias had bleeding in the brain and a fractured spine. It also said the child had a
healing fracture in his left leg. The affidavit alleged that the fracture was left untreated by Vikki Macias. On
March 12, 2011, Macias took her son to Sierra Medical Center East after she said he fell off a bed, the affidavit
said. The child was later taken to University Medical Center and died the next day at the hospital. According to
the affidavit, "Medical personnel who treated the victim state that the injuries sustained are not consistent with a
fall from the bed."
Click here to read full article.
| Child Abuse and Neglect- A Preventable “Disease” |
Think of six little children you know and love. Which one would you be OK with being abused or neglected?
Think third of all girls and a fifth of boys are sexually abused by an adult during childhood. Last year in El Paso,
an average of 6 children per day were confirmed of being abused/neglected (total of 2,337 children were abused
in 2010, some were abused repeatedly). That doesn’t include the hundreds of abused and neglected children
that go unconfirmed or unreported every year.
With only a few days before Child Abuse Prevention month begins in April, another child (4-yr-old Dallas Macias)
in El Paso has allegedly died as a result of child abuse. Nationally, an average of 5 children die each day from
child abuse/neglect. If the same rate of children were dying daily from a virus, would we not rush to find a
vaccine? And children who are abused or neglected may live with months or years of pain before they die.
We rally behind breast cancer awareness, heart disease awareness, diabetes awareness, colon cancer
awareness, etc. as we should. But child abuse and neglect is only briefly highlighted in the media, often just
when the abuse ends in death. Do we strongly stand behind the prevention of diseases because there is no
person to blame for the diseases and random, undeserving people get these diseases? Abused children are
even more undeserving of the pain inflicted upon them. Child abuse isn’t a “pretty” cause to stand behind, but it
too is preventable! Children are the most vulnerable population there is. They depend solely on adults to
protect them. It is everyone’s obligation to do just that.
Go Blue Day is April 13th. Help spread awareness of child abuse by wearing blue!
Think third of all girls and a fifth of boys are sexually abused by an adult during childhood. Last year in El Paso,
an average of 6 children per day were confirmed of being abused/neglected (total of 2,337 children were abused
in 2010, some were abused repeatedly). That doesn’t include the hundreds of abused and neglected children
that go unconfirmed or unreported every year.
With only a few days before Child Abuse Prevention month begins in April, another child (4-yr-old Dallas Macias)
in El Paso has allegedly died as a result of child abuse. Nationally, an average of 5 children die each day from
child abuse/neglect. If the same rate of children were dying daily from a virus, would we not rush to find a
vaccine? And children who are abused or neglected may live with months or years of pain before they die.
We rally behind breast cancer awareness, heart disease awareness, diabetes awareness, colon cancer
awareness, etc. as we should. But child abuse and neglect is only briefly highlighted in the media, often just
when the abuse ends in death. Do we strongly stand behind the prevention of diseases because there is no
person to blame for the diseases and random, undeserving people get these diseases? Abused children are
even more undeserving of the pain inflicted upon them. Child abuse isn’t a “pretty” cause to stand behind, but it
too is preventable! Children are the most vulnerable population there is. They depend solely on adults to
protect them. It is everyone’s obligation to do just that.
Go Blue Day is April 13th. Help spread awareness of child abuse by wearing blue!
| Great Big Thanks to Hernando Middle School NJHS |
The Hernando Middle School NJHS took time out of their busy end-of-the year
schedule to visit the Child Crisis Center- and they came bearing gifts. Each
student donated items that filled a container decorated with pictures and
encouraging words. The containers were filled with hygiene items (shampoo,
soap, toothbrushes), art supplies (crayons, glue, play-doh), and small toys. The
group was given a tour of the Center and then spent time playing with the
children in the nursery. Thanks to you all!
schedule to visit the Child Crisis Center- and they came bearing gifts. Each
student donated items that filled a container decorated with pictures and
encouraging words. The containers were filled with hygiene items (shampoo,
soap, toothbrushes), art supplies (crayons, glue, play-doh), and small toys. The
group was given a tour of the Center and then spent time playing with the
children in the nursery. Thanks to you all!
| College Students from the University of Maine spent their Spring Break helping the Child Crisis Center |
The students have conducted games and activities to interact with the children in the shelter and nursery, and
have planned developmental activities to leave for future use with the children after they have returned to
school. They have worked hard improving our building and programs by painting the walls, sanitizing the toys
and play areas, and much more. They have enjoyed getting to know El Paso and plan on sharing about their life
in the Northeast with the shelter children.
It has been a pleasure for the Center to have these students visit, and it is refreshing to see such young hearts
giving back in such a big way. We are grateful for their time and energy.
We are also thankful to Lee & Beulah Moor Children’s Home for donating a place for the students to stay in while
visiting, as well as providing dinner for them throughout the week.
The students will enjoyed an appreciation dinner on Thursday at 6:00 pm, generously donated by P.F. Changs.
See their video here:
http://youtu.be/bsBrA8wBxsI
have planned developmental activities to leave for future use with the children after they have returned to
school. They have worked hard improving our building and programs by painting the walls, sanitizing the toys
and play areas, and much more. They have enjoyed getting to know El Paso and plan on sharing about their life
in the Northeast with the shelter children.
It has been a pleasure for the Center to have these students visit, and it is refreshing to see such young hearts
giving back in such a big way. We are grateful for their time and energy.
We are also thankful to Lee & Beulah Moor Children’s Home for donating a place for the students to stay in while
visiting, as well as providing dinner for them throughout the week.
The students will enjoyed an appreciation dinner on Thursday at 6:00 pm, generously donated by P.F. Changs.
See their video here:
http://youtu.be/bsBrA8wBxsI
| CCCEP increases military program to focus on serving Veterans with a grant |
The CCCEP would like to sincerely thank the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for honoring us with a
24-month $313,953 grant to provide Texas veterans (including active duty military) with emergency
shelter for their children and case management for their families. The Fund for Veterans' Assistance
provides grants to organizations serving veterans and their families. Funding for these grants comes
from a portion of Veterans scratch-off lottery ticket sales.
24-month $313,953 grant to provide Texas veterans (including active duty military) with emergency
shelter for their children and case management for their families. The Fund for Veterans' Assistance
provides grants to organizations serving veterans and their families. Funding for these grants comes
from a portion of Veterans scratch-off lottery ticket sales.
| University of Illinois college students paint, play, and provide support for children at the Child Crisis Center |
The Child Crisis Center was fortunate to benefit
from another Spring Break Away group of
college students. These University of Illinois
college students gave up sunny beaches and
parties to spend their Spring Break improving
our facility. The students choose to participate
in the Spring Break Away Program, which sends
college students to non-profits around the world
to help the non-profits for a week, and learn
about other communities' needs. Our children
had a great time, and I'm sure it was a week
that neither the children nor the students will
soon forget.
See their video here:
http://youtu.be/S3_VLeT2P_w
from another Spring Break Away group of
college students. These University of Illinois
college students gave up sunny beaches and
parties to spend their Spring Break improving
our facility. The students choose to participate
in the Spring Break Away Program, which sends
college students to non-profits around the world
to help the non-profits for a week, and learn
about other communities' needs. Our children
had a great time, and I'm sure it was a week
that neither the children nor the students will
soon forget.
See their video here:
http://youtu.be/S3_VLeT2P_w
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| A "Beary" big thanks to the Junior League of El Paso |
The Junior League of El Paso (JLEP) has generously agreed to continue their
B.E.A.R. (Be Excited About Reading) program for our children at the shelter.
Through this program, the JLEP plans and implements a reading session
program (in both English and Spanish) that includes investigating
age-appropriate books for our children, JLEP reading to our children, and giving
each child a brand new book. This program is a huge hit with the children
staying in the shelter and is sometimes the first time a child has had a book read
to them. It is often also the first new book some of these children has received.
The JLEP is an instrumental group of women who are dedicated to giving back to
our community. Check out their website for more on other projects they are
participating in.
B.E.A.R. (Be Excited About Reading) program for our children at the shelter.
Through this program, the JLEP plans and implements a reading session
program (in both English and Spanish) that includes investigating
age-appropriate books for our children, JLEP reading to our children, and giving
each child a brand new book. This program is a huge hit with the children
staying in the shelter and is sometimes the first time a child has had a book read
to them. It is often also the first new book some of these children has received.
The JLEP is an instrumental group of women who are dedicated to giving back to
our community. Check out their website for more on other projects they are
participating in.
| Good Food, Good Company, Good Time with Mayor and Mrs. Cook |
Mayor and Mrs. Cook, along with 15 of their
high school scholars, came to the Center to
cook lunch for and spend time with the children
in our shelter. There were smiles all around
when the high school scholars brought out
lunch to the children. With full bellies, the
children enjoyed an afternoon playing and
laughing with everyone. A big thanks to all!
high school scholars, came to the Center to
cook lunch for and spend time with the children
in our shelter. There were smiles all around
when the high school scholars brought out
lunch to the children. With full bellies, the
children enjoyed an afternoon playing and
laughing with everyone. A big thanks to all!
| The Federal Correctional Institution-La Tuna stepped up to help children in need of supplies for school |
Over thirty children will receive brand new backpacks
filled with school supplies thanks to staff at the Federal
Correctional Institution-La Tuna. When employees
heard about children starting school without the basic
necessities, they immediately started a backpack and
school supplies drive to try to get as many items as they
could for the children in the shelter. One employee
stated, "We are excited that children in the center will
have the essential school supplies to go back to
school." The CCCEP depends on generous community
members like these when the funding we receive can
not cover the supplies necessary to meet the children's
needs. Thank you so much to everyone who donated!
filled with school supplies thanks to staff at the Federal
Correctional Institution-La Tuna. When employees
heard about children starting school without the basic
necessities, they immediately started a backpack and
school supplies drive to try to get as many items as they
could for the children in the shelter. One employee
stated, "We are excited that children in the center will
have the essential school supplies to go back to
school." The CCCEP depends on generous community
members like these when the funding we receive can
not cover the supplies necessary to meet the children's
needs. Thank you so much to everyone who donated!
| CCCEP is grateful to receive huge food donation from the FEDS Feed Families Campaign |
Team Bliss hosted a FEDS Feed Families
Campaign that kicked off on August 1st
with the goal of collecting more than 5,000
pounds of food. They not only met that
goal, but surpassed it with a total of 18,916
pounds of food collected when the
campaign ended. The CCCEP was
fortunate to be selected as one of the
many organizations in El Paso to receive a
portion of the food collected. We are
grateful to everyone who donated! The
47th Transportation Company delivered
the food to the CCCEP and unloaded every
box of food themselves, for which we are
also grateful!
--Read the full Ft. Bliss Monitor article here.
--See pics of 47th Transportation Company
delivering food.
Campaign that kicked off on August 1st
with the goal of collecting more than 5,000
pounds of food. They not only met that
goal, but surpassed it with a total of 18,916
pounds of food collected when the
campaign ended. The CCCEP was
fortunate to be selected as one of the
many organizations in El Paso to receive a
portion of the food collected. We are
grateful to everyone who donated! The
47th Transportation Company delivered
the food to the CCCEP and unloaded every
box of food themselves, for which we are
also grateful!
--Read the full Ft. Bliss Monitor article here.
--See pics of 47th Transportation Company
delivering food.
The Child Crisis Center of El Paso
(CCCEP) is proud to announce the
Texas Veterans Commission has
awarded the CCCEP the
“Community Partnership Award for
Distinguished Service to Texas
Veterans” for their excellent
administration of the Fund for
Veterans’ Assistance grant and
distinguished services to Texas
Veterans and their families. The
CCCEP gratefully thanks the Texas
Veterans Commission Fund for
Veterans’ Assistance as we enter
our second year of funding to
provide emergency shelter for
children of veteran families and
case management for the entire
family. The total TVC grant award
for the 24-month project is $313,953.
(CCCEP) is proud to announce the
Texas Veterans Commission has
awarded the CCCEP the
“Community Partnership Award for
Distinguished Service to Texas
Veterans” for their excellent
administration of the Fund for
Veterans’ Assistance grant and
distinguished services to Texas
Veterans and their families. The
CCCEP gratefully thanks the Texas
Veterans Commission Fund for
Veterans’ Assistance as we enter
our second year of funding to
provide emergency shelter for
children of veteran families and
case management for the entire
family. The total TVC grant award
for the 24-month project is $313,953.
| Child Crisis Center of El Paso receives award from the Texas Veterans Commission |
| 'Tis the Season to Be Jolly, But Not For Every Child |
The holiday season is a time of year that most children look forward to the most. Gathering under the Christmas tree to
see what presents they have to open or to see what Santa brought them. Sadly, far too many children in our community
won’t even have Christmas on their mind. There are children, such as Jacob an 8-month old baby who is in a body cast
due to broken bones caused by a caregiver while his mother was deployed to Afghanistan. There is Marisol, a 4-year old
girl who frequently stays at the Center due to family homelessness. Then there is 1-year old Casey, 3-year old
Dominique and 7-year old Fernie whose mother chose a career in prostitution over her children and abandoned them at
the Center.
Though the names are fictional, these are actual incidents of children who have been provided residential care at the
Child Crisis Center of El Paso in 2011. Other reasons for admission have included family medical crisis, urgent need for
respite care, parental incarceration, and parental drug/alcohol abuse. Through October of 2011, 519 children have
been provided 4,618 days of shelter services, which is a 10% increase in the number of children served this time last
year. One-fifth of the children admitted into our emergency shelter come from the military community and almost half of
all children admitted are 4 years old or younger.
While we have seen an increase in the total number children being served, grant revenues from Federal and State
funding sources are diminishing. The Center anticipates a deficit in funding of approximately 10%. Next year looks
similar due to the continued state of the economy.
Now that we are in the midst of the holiday season, it is a good time to reflect on how we can give back to those who are
less fortunate. The Child Crisis Center of El Paso will once again have the privilege of being Santa for over 350 families
this season with Christmas toys for all children in the family. Unfortunately, just as in previous years, we will run out of
toys before we run out of families to assist. We therefore ask the community to be generous this year and assist us by
donating new, unwrapped toys to the Center for us to give to children in need. Because of dwindling funding from
traditional sources, we must ask our community to consider giving a monetary gift also. While we can make many
children happy on Christmas with toy donations, we have many more children to keep safe year-round. All donations are
tax deductible.
We understand that there are many worthwhile non-profit organizations in need of support and we ask that the
community be giving to their charity of choice. But for those who are still looking for a cause, the Child Crisis Center of El
Paso, and its mission of protecting children from abuse and neglect, is a just cause and a necessary resource for many
children and families in our community and it a good option for your tax deductible end of year contributions.
Holiday Wish List
All contributions for children are accepted but we do ask that you consider contributing new gifts that are intended for
children to open for Christmas.
see what presents they have to open or to see what Santa brought them. Sadly, far too many children in our community
won’t even have Christmas on their mind. There are children, such as Jacob an 8-month old baby who is in a body cast
due to broken bones caused by a caregiver while his mother was deployed to Afghanistan. There is Marisol, a 4-year old
girl who frequently stays at the Center due to family homelessness. Then there is 1-year old Casey, 3-year old
Dominique and 7-year old Fernie whose mother chose a career in prostitution over her children and abandoned them at
the Center.
Though the names are fictional, these are actual incidents of children who have been provided residential care at the
Child Crisis Center of El Paso in 2011. Other reasons for admission have included family medical crisis, urgent need for
respite care, parental incarceration, and parental drug/alcohol abuse. Through October of 2011, 519 children have
been provided 4,618 days of shelter services, which is a 10% increase in the number of children served this time last
year. One-fifth of the children admitted into our emergency shelter come from the military community and almost half of
all children admitted are 4 years old or younger.
While we have seen an increase in the total number children being served, grant revenues from Federal and State
funding sources are diminishing. The Center anticipates a deficit in funding of approximately 10%. Next year looks
similar due to the continued state of the economy.
Now that we are in the midst of the holiday season, it is a good time to reflect on how we can give back to those who are
less fortunate. The Child Crisis Center of El Paso will once again have the privilege of being Santa for over 350 families
this season with Christmas toys for all children in the family. Unfortunately, just as in previous years, we will run out of
toys before we run out of families to assist. We therefore ask the community to be generous this year and assist us by
donating new, unwrapped toys to the Center for us to give to children in need. Because of dwindling funding from
traditional sources, we must ask our community to consider giving a monetary gift also. While we can make many
children happy on Christmas with toy donations, we have many more children to keep safe year-round. All donations are
tax deductible.
We understand that there are many worthwhile non-profit organizations in need of support and we ask that the
community be giving to their charity of choice. But for those who are still looking for a cause, the Child Crisis Center of El
Paso, and its mission of protecting children from abuse and neglect, is a just cause and a necessary resource for many
children and families in our community and it a good option for your tax deductible end of year contributions.
Holiday Wish List
All contributions for children are accepted but we do ask that you consider contributing new gifts that are intended for
children to open for Christmas.
| PAYLESS GIVES™ SHOES 4 KIDS Holiday Giving Program |
we have served throughout the past year.
“We want as many children as possible to experience the simple joy of a new pair of shoes. We want them to
walk into one of our stores, look up at rows of shoeboxes with big eyes, and point to the pair that makes them
smile.” - LuAnn Via, President and CEO of Payless ShoeSource
The CCCEP often sees children of homeless families walk into our Center in socks or even barefoot. For some
of the children we serve, these coupons will buy the child his/her only pair of shoes that they own. We are
grateful to the Payless Gives Shoes 4 Kids Holiday Giving Program to help meet one of our shelter's biggest
needs in clothing children.
“We want as many children as possible to experience the simple joy of a new pair of shoes. We want them to
walk into one of our stores, look up at rows of shoeboxes with big eyes, and point to the pair that makes them
smile.” - LuAnn Via, President and CEO of Payless ShoeSource
The CCCEP often sees children of homeless families walk into our Center in socks or even barefoot. For some
of the children we serve, these coupons will buy the child his/her only pair of shoes that they own. We are
grateful to the Payless Gives Shoes 4 Kids Holiday Giving Program to help meet one of our shelter's biggest
needs in clothing children.
Payless Gives, an annual giving program from Payless
ShoeSource, has again given us the opportunity to
give children we serve a brand new pair of shoes for
the holidays. We are among selected partners located
across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and in
Latin American countries to distribute more than $1.2
million in free shoes to children of families in need.
Our community outreach is its strongest in the
Christmas holidays, and shoes will be given to families
ShoeSource, has again given us the opportunity to
give children we serve a brand new pair of shoes for
the holidays. We are among selected partners located
across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and in
Latin American countries to distribute more than $1.2
million in free shoes to children of families in need.
Our community outreach is its strongest in the
Christmas holidays, and shoes will be given to families
| Thank You to the Community for Helping CCCEP provide Thanksgiving Dinners to Families in Need |
Thanks to the generosity of El Paso individual and business community members, we were able to provide
Thanksgiving turkeys and food to over 200 families!
A special thanks to the following people who helped make Thanksgiving possible for these families: American Legion
Riders 598 (25 turkeys, 25 sacks of potatoes, 25 bags of vegetables, bread, stuffing) Albertsons on Mesa-Ozzie
Carrillo (30 turkey dinners), Cruzita Guerra, Lourdes Minjares, German Air Force (20 turkeys), Pacific Islanders
Optimist Club (45 snack and drink bags), Estrellita Gomez, American Marketing Association- AMA UTEP Chapter, JMF
Transportation- Joe Fernandez (turkeys, canned goods, bread), HHC Garrison US Army-SGT Leslie & SPC Martin
(hams, potatoes, cake, bread, pies, more), Franklin High School, Gilbert Ramirez and his students, Zach White
Kindergarten (canned and dry foods), Gloria Perez, Sonia Lujan (candy boxes), Americas High School National Honor
Society (canned goods), and Horizon Star Bakery.
We appreciate each and every donation made to help feed our families, and want to make sure you are thanked and recognized. My apologies if you were
not listed above. Please e-mail me (Adrienne Nevarez) with your name and items donated and I will happily add your name!
Thanksgiving turkeys and food to over 200 families!
A special thanks to the following people who helped make Thanksgiving possible for these families: American Legion
Riders 598 (25 turkeys, 25 sacks of potatoes, 25 bags of vegetables, bread, stuffing) Albertsons on Mesa-Ozzie
Carrillo (30 turkey dinners), Cruzita Guerra, Lourdes Minjares, German Air Force (20 turkeys), Pacific Islanders
Optimist Club (45 snack and drink bags), Estrellita Gomez, American Marketing Association- AMA UTEP Chapter, JMF
Transportation- Joe Fernandez (turkeys, canned goods, bread), HHC Garrison US Army-SGT Leslie & SPC Martin
(hams, potatoes, cake, bread, pies, more), Franklin High School, Gilbert Ramirez and his students, Zach White
Kindergarten (canned and dry foods), Gloria Perez, Sonia Lujan (candy boxes), Americas High School National Honor
Society (canned goods), and Horizon Star Bakery.
We appreciate each and every donation made to help feed our families, and want to make sure you are thanked and recognized. My apologies if you were
not listed above. Please e-mail me (Adrienne Nevarez) with your name and items donated and I will happily add your name!
| CCCEP Had Toys to Give to Every Family That Needed Them Thanks to Our Caring Community |
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| THE CHILD CRISIS CENTER’S “DISCOVERY SHOP” IS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT AND STORE OPERATIONS |
El Paso, Texas – The Child Crisis Center of El Paso has been operating its thrift store, the Discovery Shop, for the past
21 years as a social enterprise to help raise money to meet the Center’s $1.8 million annual budget. The Discovery shop
in recent years has been credited for raising approximately 20% of the Center’s funds. Since it opened in 1990, the
Discovery Shop has contributed over $4 million in support of Center operations while solely being managed and operated
by volunteers.
In August, the Center hired its first ever Thrift Store Operations Coordinator, Ms. Cindy Uribarri, who previously was in
charge of managing and operating the local Eraser Dust Store for 18 years. The Discovery Shop continues to be
primarily staffed by dedicated volunteers who are the backbone of everyday operations. Ms. Uribarri is responsible for
leading the volunteers and ensuring that all activities follow the procedures and protocols in compliance with internal
controls and fiscal management. She is also responsible for donation marketing and outreach, merchandising,
developing new store strategies and seeking ideas that result with increased sales and revenues for the Child Crisis
Center of El Paso operations.
Under Ms. Uribarri’s leadership, the thrift store has undergone many positive changes including increased inventory, a
recently reorganized floor space, and an increase in sales. The result of this change is a more enjoyable shopping
experience for the customer, improvement with store organization and layout, increased sales space, improved efficiency
in receiving donations and processing them onto the sales floor, and a generally improved positive atmosphere for the
volunteers who give their time for the benefit of the Child Crisis Center.
The Child Crisis Center of El Paso and its Discovery Shop will hold a Grand Re-Opening and open house on Saturday,
February 4th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the store, located at 4747 Hondo Pass in the Bradley Shopping Center,
caddy corner to Village Inn. The Grand Re-Opening allows the community an opportunity to see how a local non-profit is
raising necessary operating funds and providing donating opportunities to people who wish to contribute but don’t always
have sufficient money to do so. Additionally, it is important that the community is aware that they can help prevent child
abuse and neglect simply by donating their gently used clothing, hard goods and furniture that they no longer need
and/or by purchasing from the Discovery Shop at the lowest prices possible.
The Discovery Shop is a crucial fund development program of the Child Crisis Center of El Paso. Without the thrift store’
s success, the Center would be in jeopardy of closing programs and reducing the number of children protected and
families served, especially in today’s funding environment. Instead, the Discovery Shop continues to be successful and
its future promises to be even more so as the Center plans to open a second store in the near future. The Discovery
Shop was started 21 years ago by a group of committed El Pasoans who believed in protecting children and wanted to do
their part by volunteering their time and effort so that the Child Crisis Center of El Paso is always there to protect our
children and preserve our future. The Center wishes to thank all the volunteers that are there today and those from the
past who developed what has been cited as a truly exceptional thrift store.
21 years as a social enterprise to help raise money to meet the Center’s $1.8 million annual budget. The Discovery shop
in recent years has been credited for raising approximately 20% of the Center’s funds. Since it opened in 1990, the
Discovery Shop has contributed over $4 million in support of Center operations while solely being managed and operated
by volunteers.
In August, the Center hired its first ever Thrift Store Operations Coordinator, Ms. Cindy Uribarri, who previously was in
charge of managing and operating the local Eraser Dust Store for 18 years. The Discovery Shop continues to be
primarily staffed by dedicated volunteers who are the backbone of everyday operations. Ms. Uribarri is responsible for
leading the volunteers and ensuring that all activities follow the procedures and protocols in compliance with internal
controls and fiscal management. She is also responsible for donation marketing and outreach, merchandising,
developing new store strategies and seeking ideas that result with increased sales and revenues for the Child Crisis
Center of El Paso operations.
Under Ms. Uribarri’s leadership, the thrift store has undergone many positive changes including increased inventory, a
recently reorganized floor space, and an increase in sales. The result of this change is a more enjoyable shopping
experience for the customer, improvement with store organization and layout, increased sales space, improved efficiency
in receiving donations and processing them onto the sales floor, and a generally improved positive atmosphere for the
volunteers who give their time for the benefit of the Child Crisis Center.
The Child Crisis Center of El Paso and its Discovery Shop will hold a Grand Re-Opening and open house on Saturday,
February 4th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the store, located at 4747 Hondo Pass in the Bradley Shopping Center,
caddy corner to Village Inn. The Grand Re-Opening allows the community an opportunity to see how a local non-profit is
raising necessary operating funds and providing donating opportunities to people who wish to contribute but don’t always
have sufficient money to do so. Additionally, it is important that the community is aware that they can help prevent child
abuse and neglect simply by donating their gently used clothing, hard goods and furniture that they no longer need
and/or by purchasing from the Discovery Shop at the lowest prices possible.
The Discovery Shop is a crucial fund development program of the Child Crisis Center of El Paso. Without the thrift store’
s success, the Center would be in jeopardy of closing programs and reducing the number of children protected and
families served, especially in today’s funding environment. Instead, the Discovery Shop continues to be successful and
its future promises to be even more so as the Center plans to open a second store in the near future. The Discovery
Shop was started 21 years ago by a group of committed El Pasoans who believed in protecting children and wanted to do
their part by volunteering their time and effort so that the Child Crisis Center of El Paso is always there to protect our
children and preserve our future. The Center wishes to thank all the volunteers that are there today and those from the
past who developed what has been cited as a truly exceptional thrift store.