Conversations and Connections

61. A Conversation with Grant Manager Stacy Richardson - Conversations and Connections

The majority of the funding that the Family Crisis Center of East Texas operates on comes from grants.  But, it's not just as simple as asking corporations or the government for some money.  In this episode, Stuart sits down with Grant Manager Stacy Richardson about what it takes to keep the wheels of the Family Crisis Center turning. 

60. A Conversation with Dr. Bob Choat on the Holidays and Relationship Violence - Conversations and Connections

Counselor Dr. Bob Choat visits us again to talk about the Holidays and how they relate to relationship violence.  Dr. Choat explains that the connection may not be what a lot of people think.  Plus, Dr. Choat talks about the role that PTSD plays in many people's holiday time. 

59. A Conversation with Lufkin ISD SHAC Coordinator Jannifer Fulbright -Conversations and Connections

Have you ever wondered how you can have a say in what your child is taught in school?  In today's episode of Conversations and Connections, Stuart talks with Jannifer Fulbright of the Lufkin ISD about SHAC, or Student Health Advisory Councils.  These councils consist of community members who advise the district on health related topics and issues for the school to address in their curriculum.  

58. A Conversation with Intern Christina Gonzales - Conversations and Connections

In this episode of Conversations and Connections, Stuart sits down with outgoing intern Christina Gonzales.  Christina talks about what it was like to intern at the Family Crisis Center and what she plans in the future.  

57. A Conversation with Kim Riddle on Teen Dating Violence - Conversations and Connections

Relationship violence is not just restricted to adults.  Sadly, dating violence amongst our teen community happens as well.  In this episode of Conversations and Connections, nurse Kim Riddle talks with Stuart about this issue, and how we as adults can help our teens have safe and healthy relationships.

56. A Conversation about the Adopt a Family Program with Marketing and Communications Coordinator Angela Turner - Conversations and Connections

Angela Turner is one of the newest members of the Family Crisis Center team.  Being the Marketing and Communications Coordinator for the agency involves many things, including coordinating the agency's Adopt and Family program.  In this episode, Angela talks with Stuart about how you can make a family's Christmas a little merrier this year... not only with buying gifts, but donating pantry goods as well.

55. A Conversations with Sexual Assault/Human Trafficking Specialist Maria Villarreal - Conversations and Connections

In this episode, Stuart sits down with the Family Crisis Center's Sexual Assault/Human Trafficking Specialist Maria Villarreal about how the media portrays relationship violence and human trafficking.  

54. A Conversation About the Lufkin ISD ACE Program - Conversations and Connections

In this episode, Stuart sits down with Sheila Adams, Mary Gail McCarty, and Tamara Anguiano with Lufkin ISD to talk about a new after school program they are starting known as ACE, or Afterschool Centers on Education.  They will discuss the need for such a program and what it entails. 

53. A Conversation with Greg Sims about Thanksgiving in the Park - Conversations and Connections

Thanksgiving is a time for many of us to spend in fellowship with family and friends.  But for many in East Texas, Thanksgiving is a time of want and need.  Family Crisis Center Safe House Manger Greg Sims wants to change that.  In this episode of Conversations and Connections, Stuart talks with Greg about a project near and dear to his heart... Thanksgiving in the Park, and how he wants to make Thanksgiving a more joyful time for the area homeless population.  

52. A Conversation with Special Projects and Compliance Director Kathryn Johnson - Conversations and Connections

Family Crisis Center Special Projects and Compliance Director Kathryn Johnson is responsible for so many things for the agency... from making sure the agency is in compliance with grants, to educating staff on cultural diversity.  In this episode, Stuart and Kathryn talk about her job and why she chose her particular career path.