Conversations and Connections

36. A Conversation with Intake Specialist Melissa Youngblood - Conversations and Connections

For many of our clients, Melissa Youngblood is the very first person they will come into contact with at the Family Crisis Center.  In today's episode, Melissa talks to Stuart about her job as Intake Specialist for the agency, and also the role she plays at Mantooth House in Lufkin. 

35. A Conversations with Transportation Specialist Paula Campbell - Conversations and Connections

Many times the survivors that stay in the safe house have no reliable way to get around, and that's where Transportation Specialist Paula Campbell comes in.  It's Paula's job to make sure our safe house residents get to doctors appointments, job interviews, and other important destinations.  

34. A Conversations About the Blueberry Cupcake Battle - Conversations and Connections

What do blueberries and the Family Crisis Center have in common?  It's the annual Blueberry Cupcake Battle of course!  In the episode, Stuart talks with Family Crisis Center Community Outreach Coordinator Greta Rich about this year's Cupcake Battle at the Texas Blueberry Festival in Nacogdoches!

33. A Conversation with Staff Attorney Charlie Lewis - Conversations and Connections

Attorney Charlie Lewis provides an invaluable service for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.  As the Family Crisis Center's Staff Attorney, Charlie has seen his share of family court cases.  In this episode of Conversations and Connections, Charlie talks with Stuart about the various services he provides the clients and the challenges associated with the family court system.

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.