HISTORY & BACKGROUND
(formally STEWC) was formally incorporated as a Texas corporation on January 17, 2010. The founders are: Rosalia Fink, OSB and Jeannine T. Spain, OSB. Sister Fink spearheaded meetings with the District Attorney and the Starr County Commissioner’s Court to create interest in providing funding for the women and children victims of domestic violence. On December 22, 2019, the original bylaws for the organization were adopted by the STARR of Hope board. Effective January 17, 2010, the bylaws were revised to include the corporation's updated mission statement:
"A catalyst for peace, safety, & non-violence in the home."
The goals for the organization include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) advocating for intervention and prevention activities that will decrease the incidence of domestic violence and promote justice through administering a shelter and transitional housing for women and children who experience abuse and domestic violence,
(2) promoting safety for those already affected by domestic violence,
(3) educating and training people in South Texas to promote greater awareness and understanding of domestic violence,
(4) achieving effective coordination between agencies, existing services, and the courts for individuals affected by family and domestic violence and abuse, &
(5) providing prevention, intervention, and treatment techniques for dealing with family and domestic violence through such coordination and data collection.
For nearly a decade, STARR of Hope (formally STEWC) has dedicated itself since the very outset of organizing the corporation to ensuring the existence of a strong Board of Directors as well as seeking sources of funding for an abused women and their children shelter. Thus, a private donor in Rio Grande City, TX has donated 3-acres of prime real estate for the construction of the proposed transitional housing shelter.
On November 17, 2010, this Deed of Gift was filed for Record in: Starr County as a RECORDING Document Number: 00294073. The Deed of Gift has no reservations and restrictions and was GRANTED, GIVEN AND CONVEYED to SOUTH TEXAS EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN CENTER (STEWC). As of 2013, the shelter was completed with the generosity of countless benefactors and is now serving the community. Donations and community collaborations are a necessity to maintain operations and better serve victims and families impacted by domestic violence.
(1) advocating for intervention and prevention activities that will decrease the incidence of domestic violence and promote justice through administering a shelter and transitional housing for women and children who experience abuse and domestic violence,
(2) promoting safety for those already affected by domestic violence,
(3) educating and training people in South Texas to promote greater awareness and understanding of domestic violence,
(4) achieving effective coordination between agencies, existing services, and the courts for individuals affected by family and domestic violence and abuse, &
(5) providing prevention, intervention, and treatment techniques for dealing with family and domestic violence through such coordination and data collection.
For nearly a decade, STARR of Hope (formally STEWC) has dedicated itself since the very outset of organizing the corporation to ensuring the existence of a strong Board of Directors as well as seeking sources of funding for an abused women and their children shelter. Thus, a private donor in Rio Grande City, TX has donated 3-acres of prime real estate for the construction of the proposed transitional housing shelter.
On November 17, 2010, this Deed of Gift was filed for Record in: Starr County as a RECORDING Document Number: 00294073. The Deed of Gift has no reservations and restrictions and was GRANTED, GIVEN AND CONVEYED to SOUTH TEXAS EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN CENTER (STEWC). As of 2013, the shelter was completed with the generosity of countless benefactors and is now serving the community. Donations and community collaborations are a necessity to maintain operations and better serve victims and families impacted by domestic violence.
Together, we can end the cycle of abuse.
