Event Details

ART TO THE RESCUE OF HILL COUNTRY CARES, The Official State of Texas Designated Shelter

WHERE
· COSAS, 1109 S. Main Street, Boerne, TX
WHEN
· Friday, May 04, 2012
TIME
· 5pm - 8pm
WHO/WHAT: As non-profits are getting creative to cover operating costs, a well known artist and local art enthusiasts are stepping forward to assist Hill Country CARES with their fundraising needs. An art opening featuring the colorful and whimsical watercolors of eRic Luplow will help Hill Country CARES provide prevention, intervention and recovery services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, abuse and neglect.

HOW: A percentage of all sales from COSAS, which features high quality art and craftwork, along with eRic’s featured art, will go directly to Hill Country CARES.
 
ABOUT:

Hill Country CARES, serving Kerr, Kendall, Kimble, Gillespie and Bandera Counties has a commitment to help victims of child abuse, family violence and sexual assault put the pieces of their lives back together.

Serving Kerr, Kendall, Bandera, and Gillespie Counties with funds made available by concerned citizens, grant funds, and limited state and federal monies, HCCARES offers housing, counseling, and legal advocacy to victims and their children.

The dedicated board of directors, staff, and volunteers combine forces to help rebuild shattered lives and broken dreams of individuals caught up in the cycle of violence.

Hill Country CARES' mission is to promote healthy individuals, healthy families and healthy communities by providing prevention, intervention and recovery services for domestic violence, sexual assault, abuse and neglect, chronic illnesses, and self-destructive behaviors.

FAMILY VIOLENCE 

  • FBI statistics indicate that every 18 seconds a woman is beaten by her husband, boyfriend, or lover.
  • 64% of all women will be battered at some time in their lives.
  • Of the children who witness domestic violence. 60% of the boys eventually become batterers, and 50% of the girls become victims.
  • Police officers spend at least one-third of their time responding to domestic violence calls.
  • Violent families occur in every income category, ethnic background, racial group, educational level, and profession.
  • Less than 10% percent of abuse victims call the police for help.
  • 53 percent of shelter residents report being battered while pregnant. If you or someone you know is a victim of family violence or sexual assault, call the 24-hour hotline for assistance.

24 Hour HOTLINES

Toll Free 1-888-621-0047 Kerr County 830-257-2400 Kendall County 830-249-8379 Gillespie County 830-997-HELP Bandera County 830-796-3302

SEXUAL ASSAULT 

  • Sexual assault is a crime of violence, not of passion.
  • Most rapists have consenting sex partners available at the time the rape is committed.
  • One out of seven female college students will be a victims of rape.
  • Research with convicted rapists reveals that the primary criteria used for selecting a victim are:
  1. Victim's availability
  2. Likelihood of escaping without being caught
  • One out of seven rape victims is male.
  • 53 percent of shelter residents report being battered while pregnant. If you or someone you know is a victim of family violence or sexual assault, call the 24-hour hotline for assistance.

CHILD OUTREACH

Kid CARES conducts programs in area school districts on prevention measures against bullying and internet safety. These programs are offered to students in grades ranging from Kindergarten-6th grade and to faculty and staff.  Currently, every fifth grader in Boerne ISD is reached with the program, while the Kids Advocacy Place provides unique programs throughout the five counties HCC CARES services.

For information about HCC CARES, call 830.257.7088 or visit hccares.com