EVENTS
March 2022
Agents of Change
Saturday, March 5th from 9am to 12pm
Client Services Building, 201 Harvey St, Gainesville, TX 76240
If you have ever wanted to volunteer with us, here is where you start! Learn what we do, how we do it and how you can help! This training also counts toward continuing education requirements for advocates. Please RSVP with volunteer coordinator Yvonne Knowland at (940)665-2873 or [email protected]
April 2022
CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH & SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH
“Bubble Art for Abigail” Parent/Kid Class
Saturday, April 9th,
Session 1: 11:00am to 12:00pm
Session 2: 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Vantage Point Art Gallery, 107 W. California St. Gainesville, TX 76240
A parent/kid format geared toward 6-10 years old taught by artist Audrey Sherrill. Novice friendly! Using acrylic paint, dish soap and straws, we blow bubbles and “dip” in paper to result in bubble patterns- similar to the latest ceramic styles at Anthropologie. 20% of every registration will be donated to Abigail’s Arms.
Registration is $25, all materials are provided. Register online at vantagepointart.com or in-person at the gallery.
Gainesville Chamber of Commerce “Rise and Shine”
Tuesday, April 12th from 7:45am to 9am
Gainesville Civic Center, 311 S. Weaver Gainesville, TX 76240
Learn about what Abigail’s Arms is doing in the community, network with others and have breakfast all before 9am!
Agents of Change
Saturday, April 30th from 9am to 1pm
Client Services Building, 201 Harvey St, Gainesville, TX 76240
If you have ever wanted to volunteer with us, here is where you start! Learn what we do, how we do it and how you can help! This training also counts toward continuing education requirements for advocates. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP with volunteer coordinator Yvonne Knowland at (940)665-2873 or [email protected]
May 2022
June 2022
CANCELLED. This class will be rescheduled at a later date.
OAG Advocate Training
Wednesday, June 15th 5pm-8pm
Thursday, June 16th 5pm-8pm
Friday, June 17th 5pm-8pm
Wednesday, June 22nd 5pm-8pm
Thursday, June 23rd 5pm-8pm
Friday, June 24th 5pm-8pm
Saturday, June 25th 9am-3pm (lunch provided)
Client Services Building, 201 Harvey St, Gainesville, TX 76240
This training is a total of seven classes. Saturday will include lunch. This training will equip you to work directly with Abigail’s Arms and Child Advocacy Center clients. Prior to the class, a volunteer application must be completed along with a background check and three references. The training will also educate you on all of the services we provide to our community.
You must enroll with our volunteer coordinator, Yvonne Knowland. Please call (940)665-2873 or email at [email protected]
July 2022
Agents of Change
Saturday, July 30th from 9am to 1pm
Client Services Building, 201 Harvey St, Gainesville, TX 76240
If you have ever wanted to volunteer with us, here is where you start! Learn what we do, how we do it and how you can help! Lunch will be provided. This training also counts toward continuing education requirements for advocates. Please RSVP with volunteer coordinator Yvonne Knowland at (940)665-2873 or [email protected]