Center Against Sexual & Family Violence

08/04/2023

08/01/2023

We want to thank our Puro Champion Sponsors, Master Oil Company, and Dr. Renuka Reddi-Dickason for contributing $2,500 each to our Puro Empower Event happening on August 17, 2023.
This year, we will honor the County Attorney’s Protective Order Unit, led by Mrs. Jo Anne Bernal, the first female County Attorney in El Paso’s history.
Tickets are available now at: https://app.elevatedfundraising.com/enroll/product/Z0Rg5

07/27/2023

A huge thank you The Electric Company Charitable Foundation for awarding grants to CASFV and other non-profits in the El Paso area.

07/26/2023

The Texas Trial Lawyers Association (TTLA) and CASFV have joined forces to organize a Back to School Fundraising Drive. This initiative aims to support the children who seek refuge at CASFV’s emergency shelter.

Items needed: - Backpacks - Uniforms/clothing - Shoes - Highlighters - Crayons - Colored pencils - Pencils - Pens - Markers - Spiral Notebooks - Composition books - School boxes

To Donate: https://app.elevatedfundraising.com/enroll/product/ZbVjZ

07/25/2023

We would like to thank our Puro Hero Sponsor, Freeport-McMoRan for their contribution of $5,000 for our Puro Empower Event happening on August 17, 2023.
This year, we will honor the County Attorney’s Protective Order Unit, led by Mrs. Jo Anne Bernal, the first female County Attorney in El Paso’s history.
Tickets are available now at: https://app.elevatedfundraising.com/enroll/product/Z0Rg5

07/20/2023

We thank Kendra Scott for donating two pairs of earrings to our Puro Empower event happening on August 17, 2023. Get a chance to bid on them during our silent auction!
This year, CASFV’s Puro Empower will honor the County Attorney’s Protective Order Unit, led by Mrs. Jo Anne Bernal, the first female County Attorney in El Paso’s history.
Tickets are available now at https://casfv.org/get-involved/events/puro-empower-led-by-compassion

07/13/2023

We thank Jessie Gandarilla for donating paintings to our Puro Empower event happening on August 17, 2023. Get a chance to bid on them during our silent auction.
This year, CASFV’s Puro Empower will honor the County Attorney’s Protective Order Unit, led by Mrs. Jo Anne Bernal, the first female County Attorney in El Paso’s history.
Tickets are available now at: https://app.elevatedfundraising.com/enroll/product/Z0Rg5

07/12/2023

We would like to thank our Puro Hero Sponsor, Peter Piper Pizza for their contribution of $5,000 for our Puro Empower Event happening on August 17, 2023.
This year, we will honor the County Attorney’s Protective Order Unit, led by Mrs. Jo Anne Bernal, the first female County Attorney in El Paso’s history.
Tickets are available now at: https://app.elevatedfundraising.com/enroll/product/Z0Rg5

07/11/2023

Thank you !
Your donation of 13 completely furnished homes to families transitioning out of violence is a life-changing gift. These families have experienced trauma and upheaval, and your donation will help them to rebuild their lives and create a safe and stable home for themselves and their children.

Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of these families. 🧡

07/10/2023

We would like to thank our Puro Hero Sponsor, Raiz Federal Credit Union for their contribution of $5,000 for our Puro Empower Event happening on August 17, 2023.

This year, we will honor the County Attorney’s Protective Order Unit, led by Mrs. Jo Anne Bernal, the first female County Attorney in El Paso’s history.
Tickets are available now at: https://app.elevatedfundraising.com/enroll/product/Z0Rg5

07/06/2023

We want to thank Juan Ornelas for his art piece donation for our Puro Empower event on August 17, 2023. Get a chance to bet on this and other items during our silent auction.

This year, CASFV’s Puro Empower will honor the County Attorney’s Protective Order Unit, led by Mrs. Jo Anne Bernal, the first female County Attorney in El Paso’s history.
Tickets are available now at: https://app.elevatedfundraising.com/enroll/product/Z0Rg5

07/03/2023

This year, CASFV’s Puro Empower will honor the County Attorney’s Protective Order Unit, led by Mrs. Jo Anne Bernal, the first female County Attorney in El Paso’s history. The 14-member Protective Order Unit, led by Aaron Setliff is charged with El Paso County’s efforts in obtaining effective and often lifesaving help for survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.

Tickets are available now at: https://app.elevatedfundraising.com/enroll/product/Z0Rg5

06/30/2023

Thanks to Jan H. Wolfe and her talented actors for putting on their play, "Out of the Closet, Into the Fire" at our Family Resource Center. Funds raised will be used for children's services at our emergency shelter.

06/30/2023

Thanks to Kathy Florez for collecting donations for our shelter kids to celebrate a safe 4th of July.🎉🎊

06/27/2023

Framed Wolfe's Production, "Out of the Closet, Into the Fire" a play by Jan H. Wolfe about the LGBTQ+ experience is happening tomorrow at 6pm.
Tickets are still available for $30 each at https://app.elevatedfundraising.com/enroll/product/ZeDPv or can be purchased at the door.

June 28, 2023
Curtains up at 6 PM
580 Giles Rd.
El Paso, TX 79915

06/14/2023

Join us during Pride Month for a performance by Framed Wolfe's Production, "Out of the Closet, Into the Fire" a play by Jan H. Wolfe about the LGBTQ+ experience.
Tickets are available now for $30 each at https://app.elevatedfundraising.com/enroll/product/ZeDPv

June 28, 2023
Curtains up at 6 PM
580 Giles Rd.
El Paso, TX 79915

06/06/2023

06/05/2023

This year, CASFV’s Puro Empower will honor the County Attorney’s Protective Order Unit, led by Mrs. Jo Anne Bernal, the first female County Attorney in El Paso’s history. The 14-member Protective Order Unit, directed by Aaron Setliff is charged with El Paso County’s efforts in obtaining effective and often lifesaving help for survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.
Tickets are available now at: https://app.elevatedfundraising.com/enroll/product/Z0Rg5

05/19/2023

Thank you Andrea Amaro rep from MMA/Jiu Jitsu Community for the donations and pizzas for our shelter clients!

05/11/2023

Four more cards have been revealed for our Mother's Day Loteria. You can still buy loteria cards and be one of the top 3 winners for prizes.
Cards are $5 each at https://app.elevatedfundraising.com/enroll/telethon/ZWDyr

05/09/2023

Thank you to Gabriela Hofmeyer for donating handmade earing for Mother's Day. Our clients will be so grateful for your generosity.

05/09/2023

Loteria cards are now available at $5 each for our Mother's Day fundraiser. The game starts on Wednesday, May 10th, with our first set of cards drawn at noon.
Link to purchase: https://app.elevatedfundraising.com/enroll/telethon/ZWDyr

Directions:
Once you make a payment, another page will pop up revealing your Loteria card. Copy/Save that page's address since it will be your digital card for playing. After each card drawing, drawn cards will be automatically outlined with a black border.
To win, you must be one of the first three people to get 5 across, down, or diagonal and email a screenshot with the word Loteria to [email protected].

05/01/2023

Place your vote for CASFV at https://epd4k.com/caring4community-voting

04/25/2023

This day of action and awareness is an event in which people are encouraged to wear denim to combat victim blaming and educate others about sexual violence. The campaign began after a ruling by the Italian Supreme Court where a r**e conviction was overturned because the justices felt that since the victim was wearing tight jeans she must have helped the person who r**ed her remove her jeans, thereby implying consent.

04/24/2023

Perla Sanchez, Volunteer Services Coordinator, has a one-on-one with Bridgette Vegil, HART Advocate, over her role as a volunteer for hospital accompaniment since 2017. If you would like to make an impact on survivors' lives as Bridgette has, volunteer for HART. We are currently recruiting volunteers for our June training.
For more information contact Perla Sanchez at 915.593.1000 x463 or [email protected]
https://casfv.org/get-involved/volunteer/help-survivors

04/20/2023

Thanks to Sundt Construction, Inc. for selecting CASFV as a recipient of one of their grants for $5,000!
**The Sundt Foundation was created in 1999, as a way, to give back to communities where employee-owners live and work. Since then, they have awarded millions of dollars in grants to non-profit organizations like CASFV.**

  Funds will be used for disadvantaged children in the community.   El Paso, Texas (April 19, 2023) - The Sundt Foundation recently awarded $14,000 in grants to four El Paso charities. "Children are our

04/19/2023

Celebrate Mother's Day in a unique and special way this year by supporting our Mother's Day Loteria fundraising campaign! For a donation of $25, you can upload a picture of your mother to be turned into a cartoon using a fun filter, and we'll use it as one of the cards in our Mother's Day Loteria deck.
Click here to get started https://app.elevatedfundraising.com/enroll/telethon/rLnRv

04/18/2023

Did you know that CASFV is the only agency in El Paso that provides hospital accompaniment for sexual assault survivors? Meet our Sexual Assault Team that makes that service and others possible.
Crisis Hopeline is available 24/7 at 915.593.7300

04/18/2023

Sandra Nevarez Garcia, CASFV Executive Director, has a conversation with District #3 Representative Cassandra Hernandez over sexual assault awareness month.

04/17/2023

CASFV's Sexual Assault Team interview Theresa Navarrette, UMC SANE.

04/17/2023

What happens when a victim of sexual assault goes to the hospital? What is a forensic examination? How does CASFV help and support survivors of sexual assault? Find out the answers to these questions and more today at 2pm on Facebook Live as our Sexual Assault Team interviews SANEs from University Medical Center.

***Technical issues, the video will be uploaded shortly***

04/11/2023

Eleven days, close to one thousand miles, and over thirteen thousand dollars raised, they are finally here!
DrGreg Dillon and My "YaYa" Dillon were met at the Crime Victims' Memorial by CASFV staff and community partners.

04/11/2023

The Mayor and City Representatives declared April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. And every 9 minutes, that victim is a child. On average, there are 463,634 victims of sexual assault each year in the United States.
If you or someone you know needs help, call our Hopeline 24/7 at 915.593.7300.

04/10/2023

Join us tomorrow at 2pm as we welcome DrGreg Dillon and his daughter Mya "YaYa" Dillon as they complete their epic ride from San Diego to El Paso. Funds raised will go towards CASFV and the Women's Center of Brazoria County efforts.
You can still donate to the cause by sponsoring miles at https://app.elevatedfundraising.com/enroll/product/5m70Z

Meet us at:
Crime Victims' Memorial at Yucca Park
610 San Paulo Dr, El Paso, TX 79907
2pm

04/07/2023

Our Volunteer Coordinator along with her mighty volunteers set up this "Speak Up" art installation for SAAM. Next week we will have our What Were You Wearing? Exhibit so stay tuned for more details.

04/07/2023

Thanks to Charter/Spectrum associates for filling up our U-Haul truck with much-needed donations for our emergency shelter.🧡

04/06/2023

Thanks to the Chuco Bearz for stopping by and bringing Easter baskets for the children at our shelter. 🐰🧡

04/05/2023

Do you need volunteer hours? Or do you know someone that needs community service hours? Then this outdoor event is perfect for individuals or groups that need hours.
Mighty Mujer Triathlon is an all-female triathlon where participants can fundraise for CASFV and have their race registration fee returned. To sign up or to view opportunities available, click here: https://www.mightymujertriathlon.com/elpaso-volunteer