Conversations and Connections

32. A Conversation with Safe House Kitchen Manager Veronica Sessions - Conversations and Connections

What's it like cooking for what can be up to 30 people or more every day?  In this episode of Conversations and Connections, Stuart talks with Kitchen Manager Veronica Sessions about just that.  From planning meals, to grocery shopping that can run as high as $700 a week, Veronica does it all!

31. A Conversation with Heather Kartye and Whitney Burran... New Leadership - Conversations and Connections

In this episode of Conversations and Connections, we talk with outgoing Executive Director Heather Kartye and the person who will soon take over the reigns of leading the Family Crisis Center, Whitney Burran.  Heather will talk to us about what she will take away from her experience as Executive Director, and Whitney will share with us what she's looking forward to the most.  No guarantees that tears won't be shed!

30. A Conversation with Counselor Mary Curtis - Conversations and Connections

In this episode of Conversations and Connections, Stuart talks with counselor Mary Curtis about working not only adults, but children who are affected by domestic violence in their home environment.  Stuart and Mary also talk some about how faith can play a role in the counseling process.  

29. A Conversation with Shelter Manager Greg Sims - Conversations and Connections

Probably one of the first things someone thinks of when they hear about the Family Crisis Center of East Texas is the shelter or "safe house" that the agency operates.  In this episode of Conversations and Connections, Stuart talks with the man who see to the day-to-day operations of the shelter, Greg Sims.  They talk about Greg's duties, as well as what it's like to be a man in charge of the shelter. 

28. A Conversations About East Texas Giving Day With Melissa Wheeler - Conversations and Connections

April 27th is East Texas Giving Day.  In this episode, Stuart talks with the Family Crisis Center's Development Director Melissa Wheeler about the importance East Texas Giving Day to a non-profit agency like the Family Crisis Center, and how the East Texas community can give to the cause.  

27. A Conversation with Children's Advocate Monica Ibarra - Conversations and Connections

When a domestic violence survivor reaches out to the Family Crisis Center of East Texas for services, many times they are a parent.  In this episode of Conversations and Connections, Stuart talks with Children's Advocate Monica Ibarra about how she works with the children of our clients to help them cope with various situations they may be facing.   

26. A Conversation About Training Opportunities from the Family Crisis Center. Conversations and Connections

In this episode, Stuart sits down with Kim Riddle to talk about the recent Safer East Texas Training the Family Crisis Center hosted at Angelina College, the importance of such a training for East Texas agencies, and what other training opportunities the Family Crisis Center of East Texas offers.

25. A Conversation About Our Internship Program. Conversations and Connections

The Family Crisis Center of East Texas accepts college students as interns every year.  In this episode of Conversations and Connections, we talk with Community Outreach Coordinator Greta Rich about the agency's internship program, and who can qualify for an intern.  We'll then talk with Sadarria Christian, Shelby Brown, and Emily Adams, three of the agency's interns for the spring of 2021.  

24. A Conversation with Lufkin ISD Social Worker Tonja Akridge. Conversations and Connections

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.   In this episode of Conversations and Connections, Stuart talks to Lufkin ISD Social Worker Tonja Akridge about how teens are affected by abusive relationships.   How does abusive relationships affect their social lives?  What about their school work?  

Want to know more about the Family Crisis Center of East Texas?  Visit our website at https://www.familycrisiscenterofeasttexas.com/

Visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/fccet 

23. A Conversation with Family Crisis Center of East Texas Board Member Jim McReynolds. Conversations and Connections

In this episode of Conversations and Connections, Stuart talks with Family Crisis Center board member Jim McReynolds.  Mr. McReynolds is no stranger to East Texans.  The former Texas State Representative talks about what it means to him to be a board member, the challenges that such a position has, and what he finds rewarding about serving the community.  

Want to know more about the Family Crisis Center of East Texas?  Visit our website at https://www.familycrisiscenterofeasttexas.com/

Visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/fccet