State House honors Help Center for 30th anniversary
Press release
Thursday, March 18, The Texas House of Representatives adopted a resolution celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Henderson County Help Center.
The resolution called the anniversary "a fitting opportunity to reflect on the organization's myriad contributions to the community."
"We are honored to have the State House recognize the Help Center," said Executive Director Leslie Saunders. "A lot of people have worked very hard over the past 30 years to help our area residents. This is an important milestone."
The proclamation was filed by State Rep. Keith Bell.
"It's an absolute honor to recognize the HELP Center's 30th anniversary," Bell said. "Originally started by a group of churches and individuals to support children and families in need, today they serve thousands of individuals in the community. The Help Center is a remarkable organization making instrumental impacts upon the lives of so many in Henderson County."
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The Help Center was launched in 1990 and programs include the United Way Help Line, services for pregnant and parenting teens, and mental health and substance abuse counseling services for youth.
In 2000, the Maggie's House Child Advocacy Center opened to assist victims of child abuse and neglect. Last year, Maggie’s House served 310 children in Henderson County who suffered at the hands of an abuser and the number is growing for 2021.
The resolution reads: "Over the course of three decades, the Henderson County Help Center has rendered exceptional service to many area Texans, and it truly merits special recognition on the occasion of this milestone year."
For information about the Henderson County Help Center, or to contact the Help Line, please call 903-675-4357.
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