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AVDA provides legal representation and trauma counseling for survivors of family violence, battering intervention programs for abusers, and community education for adults and youth.

See you tonight  Heights in support of AVDA’s Build-a-Backpack Program 📚Can’t attend? Use the promo code for an online p...
07/24/2024

See you tonight Heights in support of AVDA’s Build-a-Backpack Program 📚

Can’t attend? Use the promo code for an online purchase!

Wednesday is the last day to support AVDA's Build-a-Backpack Program. Join us Kendra Scott's Heights location on Wednesd...
07/23/2024

Wednesday is the last day to support AVDA's Build-a-Backpack Program. Join us Kendra Scott's Heights location on Wednesday, July 24 from 5:00-7:00 pm for a give back night (or use the online promo code).

20% of sales will purchase school supplies for children impacted by family violence. Light bites and bubbles included.

BONUS: All shoppers will be entered to a win a signature piece.

See you Wednesday in support of AVDA - TX!
07/22/2024

See you Wednesday in support of AVDA - TX!

Thanks for joining us at our first Backpacks for Brews event  raising awareness and school supplies for AVDA’s clients 🎒...
07/22/2024

Thanks for joining us at our first Backpacks for Brews event raising awareness and school supplies for AVDA’s clients 🎒🍺

You can support our Build-a-Backpack thru Wednesday by attending our shopping happy hour or purchasing off the Amazon Wish List (link in bio).

The goal is to provide 175 children with supplies and books to start the 2024-2025 school year off with success.

Running into the weekend like these kiddos at AVDA’s Family Fun Day ☀️We hope to see you Sunday during our promotion at ...
07/19/2024

Running into the weekend like these kiddos at AVDA’s Family Fun Day ☀️

We hope to see you Sunday during our promotion at from 12:00-4:00 pm. Bring a backpack, get a beer🍺 Check stories for more info!

Sunday funday in honor of our Build-a-Backpack program 🎒Bring a *new* clear or mesh backpack to  this Sunday between 12:...
07/15/2024

Sunday funday in honor of our Build-a-Backpack program 🎒Bring a *new* clear or mesh backpack to this Sunday between 12:00-4:00 pm and receive a complimentary beer 🍺

✨Look for the AVDA table to drop off and receive your beer token.
✨Patrons may also purchase a backpack from our Amazon wish list (link in bio) and ship directly to AVDA. Show your receipt to redeem!

The Build-a-Backpack program serves children who have experienced family violence and supports a successful start to the school year with backpacks, supplies, and books. The majority of AVDA’s families live below federal poverty guidelines.

Thank you to our program supporters:
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Russell Reynolds

Dear Houston,Happy  ! Thank you for the past 44 years of support and believing in our mission to end family violence. To...
07/13/2024

Dear Houston,

Happy ! Thank you for the past 44 years of support and believing in our mission to end family violence. Together, we’ll continue to build safer homes, stronger families, and brighter futures for our children.

With gratitude,

713-224-9911

Last Friday, the Supreme Court ruled on United States v Rahimi - a case domestic violence agencies and advocates have be...
06/26/2024

Last Friday, the Supreme Court ruled on United States v Rahimi - a case domestic violence agencies and advocates have been closely watching for the past year. AVDA CEO Maisha Colter joined Sheriff Fagan and Jamie R. Wright on The Isiah Factor Uncensored to discuss the impact of the landmark ruling.

Panelists join The Isiah Factor: Uncensored to discuss one of the latest rulings from the Supreme Court.

06/16/2024
Thank you Houston CityBook!
06/13/2024

Thank you Houston CityBook!

THE DAY AFTER that fateful May storm that brought hurricane-force winds into the city, AVDA's network showed up for the organization's second annual New Beginnings luncheon — an event designed to highlight the resilience of domestic-abuse survivors.But the 215 guests who attended the lunch at The ...

Hey Houston! We need your support in building a stronger and safer community.As part of Friday's New Beginnings Luncheon...
05/15/2024

Hey Houston! We need your support in building a stronger and safer community.

As part of Friday's New Beginnings Luncheon, we're hosting a luxury raffle. Check out the eight AMAZING packages below. Entry is $100. The best part is, you don't have to be present to win!

Proceeds benefit AVDA's efforts to create safer homes for families experiencing domestic abuse right here in Houston. With your support, we know we will reach our goal of raising $300,000!

support families with your raffle entry!

We can’t wait to share these Mother’s Day gifts with our clients! Thank you  for celebrating Megan Thee Stallion Day wit...
05/02/2024

We can’t wait to share these Mother’s Day gifts with our clients! Thank you for celebrating Megan Thee Stallion Day with and supporting survivors of domestic violence 💜

5 looks to wear at AVDA’s upcoming New Beginnings Luncheon styled by  🌸Shop the looks at ’s new pop-up  🛍️ grand opening...
04/10/2024

5 looks to wear at AVDA’s upcoming New Beginnings Luncheon styled by 🌸

Shop the looks at ’s new pop-up 🛍️ grand opening on Thursday! Comment your featured must-have ⬇️

Reserve your luncheon table today. Don’t miss the fun or the chance to show off your best spring look. 🥂

https://avda.org/event-directory/new-beginnings-luncheon/

  to last week’s cocktail party! Thank you for shopping with us  and learning more about our mission. Special shoutout t...
04/04/2024

to last week’s cocktail party! Thank you for shopping with us and learning more about our mission. Special shoutout to designer for flying from Brazil to attend a meet and greet!

We can’t wait to celebrate with all of you at our second annual New Beginnings Luncheon on Friday, May 17

✨Tickets and tables are on sale now!

Calling all ladies and fellas who like to lunch for a cause! We’re spending Friday at The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houst...
02/28/2024

Calling all ladies and fellas who like to lunch for a cause! We’re spending Friday at The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston.

Join us for the second annual New Beginnings Luncheon celebrating survivors of domestic violence and their path to a new beginning.

Secure your table today: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/AidtoVictimsofDomesticAbuse/2024luncheon-1.html

Contact [email protected] for sponsorship inquiries. We have a variety of levels perfect for marketing your brand to our constituents.

Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us  💜 We’re feeling the love today from  with their sweet donation of goodie bags to g...
02/14/2024

Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us 💜

We’re feeling the love today from with their sweet donation of goodie bags to give our clients’ children 🍭

Did you catch us on today’s  news at 10 am? We were honored to be  and ’s first guests in the new studio! Thank you for ...
02/13/2024

Did you catch us on today’s news at 10 am? We were honored to be and ’s first guests in the new studio!

Thank you for inviting us to spread awareness of teen dating violence and inform the community of how we can protect our teens.

AVDA is pleased to announce our 2024 Board Chair, Stephanie von Stein Schusterman! As an active supporter, Stephanie has...
02/09/2024

AVDA is pleased to announce our 2024 Board Chair, Stephanie von Stein Schusterman! As an active supporter, Stephanie has attended numerous AVDA events and advocated for our mission to end family violence. We look forward to the continued leadership and support she will bring to the organization.

Read more about Stephanie on our website: https://avda.org/about/our-board/

02/07/2024

Tune in now!

recap of  🧡 thank you for participating and continuing the conversation
02/07/2024

recap of 🧡 thank you for participating and continuing the conversation

02/07/2024

February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Join us for a live discussion with AVDA - TX, Houston Area Women's Center, the Montrose Center to learn about the prevalence of this problem and how to protect your teen. You can begin sending your questions to us in the comments or send them to our inbox.

Help keep our teens safe by advocating for prevention programming in their school.  provides presentations on three of t...
02/02/2024

Help keep our teens safe by advocating for prevention programming in their school.

provides presentations on three of the four topics outlined in Texas Senate Bill 9 relating to public school instruction and materials for the prevention of dating violence, family violence, and s*x trafficking.

Contact Marissa to schedule: [email protected]

We’re thrilled to announce Tari Eason's Giving Tuesday campaign for AVDA: Tari’s ToysGifts purchased from his list TODAY...
11/28/2023

We’re thrilled to announce Tari Eason's Giving Tuesday campaign for AVDA: Tari’s Toys

Gifts purchased from his list TODAY will be matched by Tari and distributed to AVDA families over the holiday.

68% of AVDA’s 2023 clients live at or below federal poverty guidelines. Your support will help make the holidays brighter for survivors of domestic violence and their families.

Shop Tari's List: https://lnkd.in/gKbAjUDg

Save the date!  is two weeks away.
11/14/2023

Save the date! is two weeks away.

24 hours to go before AVDA - TX's last social event of 2023! ✨ Our professionals group is celebrating the holidays at th...
11/08/2023

24 hours to go before AVDA - TX's last social event of 2023! ✨ Our professionals group is celebrating the holidays at their 3rd annual Spirit of Giving event and collecting toys for our clients' children! 🧸

Join them this Thursday from 6:00-8:00 pm at Adair Kitchen West U for apps, drinks, mingling, and door prizes! Guests receive complimentary entry for bringing a toy. 🍸 RSVP below.

RSVP: bit.ly/AVDAgiving23
Toy Wish List: bit.ly/AVDAwish23

In our busiest month of the year, you’ll find the team representing  across the Greater Houston area. Here’s a snapshot ...
11/03/2023

In our busiest month of the year, you’ll find the team representing across the Greater Houston area. Here’s a snapshot of where we visited for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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1001 Texas Street Ste 600
Houston, TX
77002

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+17132249911

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