Plano TX…..New Beginning Center is gearing up to strike domestic violence during its 9th Annual Bowling Tournament sponsored by Honeywell. The event is scheduled for January 28, 2012 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Plano Super Bowl, 2521 Ave K, Plano, TX.
“Our mission is to bring an end to domestic violence in our community and the bowling tournament helps raise funds to support this mission. Our goal is two-fold: to raise funds to support the services provided by the agency and to build awareness about the agency and its mission of ending domestic violence,” said Jennifer Morrison, Executive Director of New Beginning Center in Garland.
This will be the 9th year for the event that usually attracts about 200 bowlers and spectators to the Plano Super Bowl. A raffle will be available that includes prizes from restaurants and entertainment tickets and many others. There will also be the friendly competition between those in the tournament. Prizes will be given to the highest scoring team and individual, best dressed team, most strikes, best team spirit and a few other fun categories.
Registration is now open for teams of 6 or individuals that would like to participate in the tournament. Booth space is available to vendors who would like to sell or display their products or services.
To register or get a booth log on to http://newbeginningcenter.givezooks.com/events/new-beginning-center-s-strike-against-domestic-violence or contact Stephanie at development@newbeginningcenter.org or 972-276-0423.
“This bowling tournament is a great way to have fun while making an impact on hundreds of families that are adversely affected by family violence each year,” said Morrison.
According to The Texas Council on Family Violence, an alarming trend in North Texas shows escalating deaths of innocent children and family members in domestic violence murders. In Texas, 142 women were killed in domestic violence murders in 2010. This was a sizable increase of deaths from the previous year.

New Beginning Center is a nonprofit agency, serving Dallas and Rockwall Counties fostering an environment of safety, support and respect for families and victims affected by domestic violence. The agency achieves this mission through crisis intervention, counseling, shelter, education, advocacy, and diverse community partnerships.

For more information call 972 276-0234 or visit the web site at www.newbeginningcenter.org

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CONTACT:
Becky George
Community Education and Public Relations Coordinator
972.276.0423 ext. 229
bgeorge@newbeginningcenter.org

NEW BEGINNING CENTER ANNOUNCES TRENDSETTERS CONFERENCE FOR TEENS

(Garland, TX) – New Beginning Center is hosting a conference for teens from July 21, 2008 to July 25, 2008. The conference is free for all students entering their freshman year of high school through those just graduated from high school. Lunch will be provided daily and the students may also earn 33 hours of volunteer credit and receive free Trendsetters gifts including a souvenir t-shirt and other surprises.

The conference will be held at North Garland Baptist Fellowship Church. Throughout the week the teens will be learning about leadership skills, peer counseling and how to help prevent teen dating violence. This week long event will include various activities centered on team building, interesting keynote speakers, and a fun outing.

For more information, please contact Becky George at bgeorge@newbeginningcenter.org.

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New Beginning Center fosters an environment of safety, support and respect for families affected by domestic violence and serves Garland and other cities in the east Dallas metropolitan area. Their 24-hour emergency hotline number is 972.276.0057.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

Becky George
Community Education and Public Relations Coordinator
972.276.0423 ext. 229
bgeorge@newbeginningcenter.org

NEW BEGINNING CENTER TEAMS WITH GARLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOST BUSINESS SUMMIT

Family Violence Prevention Summit

(Garland, TX) – Every year, domestic violence contributes an estimated $8 billion in productivity losses to companies and businesses around the country. The effects of stalking, physical assault, rape, and homicide are directly related to employee absenteeism, diminished job performance, and lower job morale. The half-day Family Violence Prevention Summit will increase awareness of the effects of domestic violence as well as educate employers and management professionals on the most effective preventative measures.

New Beginning Center and the Garland Chamber of Commerce will be teaming up to host this half-day training on October 1, 2008 at the Special Events Center in Garland. For the cost of $10 per person, attendees will receive the training necessary to recognize signs of domestic violence and to implement a family violence prevention program in their own workplace.

Registration is available online at www.garlandchamber.com or by calling (972) 272-7551 ext.0. Check-in and refreshments will begin at 8:00 AM.

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New Beginning Center fosters an environment of safety, support and respect for families affected by domestic violence and serves Garland and other cities in the east Dallas metropolitan area. Their 24-hour emergency hotline number is 972.276.0057.