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Good News from Phoenix Center
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Dear Friend, We're excited to share we have received the permit to begin construction on the Ropes Challenge Course! Construction materials are being delivered in the photos above! Stay tuned for groundbreaking information in the new year! Our growth has been made possible because of the generosity of true heroes like you who believe in our mission to heal the whole child and family. Heartfelt gratitude to each one of YOU, our treasured supporters. You are making a life-changing difference. Thank you. With gratitude and warmest holiday wishes, Sarah Garrett Founder, Executive Director
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Santa Zips in for Family Holiday Celebration!
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Because of the generosity of the FirstCapital Bank of Texas team, our annual Holiday Party at Candlelight Ranch was the most meaningful celebration yet! We are thankful for new additions made possible by FirstCapital Bank of Texas, including a holiday meal, homemade cookies for decorating, individual Christmas gifts for each child, Santa, and more! Bill Rives shared his musical talents and led holiday caroling for children and families, including the crowd's favorite rendition of "Twelve Days of Christmas!"
The highlight was Santa Claus ziplining in from the North Pole to visit Phoenix Center children! Thank you to the wonderful volunteers, FirstCapital Bank of Texas, and Bill Rives, for helping to make holiday wishes come true for local children!
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| SAVE THE DATE for our most anticipated event! Join Phoenix Center at the Masquerade Gala on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at the Palm Pavilion at Horseshoe Bay Resort, and help build brighter futures for local children! Along with over 300 generous community members, you'll enjoy fabulous live music by Plush, Austin’s Premiere Party Band, underwritten by Cheryl and Michael Foster, and inspiring stories of children and families.
Generously underwritten by Horseshoe Bay Resort. To partner with Phoenix Center and receive exclusive sponsor benefits, please view available sponsorship opportunities here.
Purchase your tickets or sponsorships before December 31st as part of your charitable giving for 2018 here.
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Celtic Christmas Concert Supports Music Therapy at Phoenix Center
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The Here & Now Irish Band presents a Celtic Christmas Celebration and Concert, Nollaig! Doors open at 6:30 PM on Saturday, December 15th, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Marble Falls. Tickets are $20 for this special, family-friendly Celtic Christmas concert benefitting Phoenix Center music therapy programs in local schools. Purchase your tickets here.
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Thank you to Paul Brady and the dedicated team at River City Grille who served over 725 meals giving 100% of proceeds directly to Phoenix Center services! Thank you to all who attended and donated to make this fundraiser a huge success!
Mark your 2019 calendar for next Comfort Food 4 Kids on Wednesday, November 13, 2019!
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Thank you to all #GivingTuesday supporters this year who helped us surpass our goal with over $6,000 raised! Your generosity means the world to us! A special thank you to Barbara, Michael & Cheryl, Steve, Tom, Quen, Bill & Janey, Mercedes, Karen, Susan, Lisa & Jim, Marci, Sarah & Allan, Richard, Dave & Lindsay, Blakeley & Tanner, Diana, Alan & Patty, and Will.
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Because of You... A Father & Son find Hope
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During this time of year, many of us are giving thanks and looking forward to holiday gatherings with family and friends. Yet, for children and families who have experienced a traumatic loss, the holidays can be difficult. Many children experience grief and sadness, instead of the excitement and joy we wish for every child this time of year. When Caleb* first arrived at the Phoenix Center he was just six-years-old and had experienced the recent traumatic death of his mother. Following this overwhelming loss, his dad’s world was turned upside down. By the time Caleb and his dad entered the Phoenix Center, their grief was paralyzing; it was difficult to function at work, school, or home. Frequent nightmares, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms, made each day seem long and unbearable. In his struggle to find high-quality mental health care in our area, Caleb’s dad discovered the Phoenix Center. Phoenix Center is the only nonprofit in Central Texas where a six-year-old, like Caleb, can access evidence-based play therapy, art therapy, music therapy, animal-assisted therapies, and parenting support for traumatic grief. When Caleb's dad first entered the Phoenix Center, he said, “it was hard to walk through the door.” He could not imagine a day when he’d be ready to have a hard conversation with Caleb about his mom’s death. Yet, when he left two hours later, it was clear that this was a different kind of place... a "safe place." “The Phoenix Center is a place where we found hope.” Generous people like you make true stories like this happen every day at the Phoenix Center. Your support changes lives. * Name and age changed to protect privacy.
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| Vehicle & Boat Donation
Do you have a car, truck, van, motorcycle, boat, RV, trailer, airplane, golf cart or ATV that is hardly being used or just taking up space? Consider donating it to the Phoenix Center to support our life-changing programs! It's a tax-deductible donation, and we'll take care of everything, including pick up!
Call (877) 537-5277 to get started! Please mention you'd like your donation to support the charity "Camp Phoenix" in Marble Falls, TX when you call!
Thank you in advance your generous support!
Questions? Give us a call at (830) 637-7848.
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Our mission is to inspire hope, health and healing by providing the highest level of care to every child and family through innovative trauma-informed therapy and education.
Phoenix Center is committed to meeting the need for high-quality, affordable mental health care for local children and families.
When children have experienced trauma or abuse, research shows early intervention is critical for long-term well-being and health. Through our services, children in need are able to access exemplary mental health services and ultimately thrive as individuals and families. Our Programs
Phoenix Counseling: Research-based therapy services for children who have experienced trauma, including play therapy for children as young as 2 years-old Children's Groups: Therapeutic children's groups which promote relaxation, coping, and social skills. We use innovative, trauma-informed methods such as music therapy, art therapy, yoga/mindfulness & animal-assisted therapy. Research shows these methods are developmentally appropriate and help a child's brain heal and grow.
Parenting Groups: Research-based parenting programs utilize evidence-based curricula with documented results. Groups are all provided at no cost and include school-based programs for pregnant teens and teen parents.
Camp Phoenix: Therapeutic camp sessions at Candlelight Ranch, including equine therapy and our own innovative therapeutic camp curriculum, found nowhere else.
Community Outreach & Collaborations: Innovative Trauma-Informed Care Trainings & community partnerships to meet the complex needs of children and families who have experienced trauma. Our partnership with MFISD allows us to serve more children in need today - before we construct our future facilities.
Read more about our programs & vision here.
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Thank you for taking the time to read our newsletter. Please feel free to contact us with questions or to learn more about ways to get involved.
www.phoenixtx.org | (830) 637-7848 | info@phoenixtx.org
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