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6th Annual Armadillo Dash

January 13, 2012 in Featured, News, Spotlight, Uncategorized

The Sixth Annual Armadillo Dash Half Marathon & 5K is slated for Sunday, March 4, 2012. Run or walk for your health AND to help kids in our community!

Race proceeds benefit children’s charities in the Brazos Valley. Since 2007, thanks to your participation and our generous sponsors, $133,000 has been donated to local organizations. This year the benefiting charities are Scotty’s House, Boys & Girls Club, Still Creek Ranch and Brazos Valley Food Bank.

Don’t wait! Register NOW to get the best price. Nowhere else in the Brazos Valley can you get a fun and fast course, inspiring water stops, a cool tshirt, awesome hardware (medals for half marathoners only) and volunteers who can’t wait to help you run your best race. And all this for the lowest price in town!

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Tax Preparation Volunteers Needed

September 9, 2011 in Featured, News

Are you looking for a great volunteer experience? Look no further! Volunteer Income Tax Assistance needs YOU!

As a VITA volunteer, you will help your community save thousands of dollars by assisting individuals and families prepare their taxes. There are multiple positions available, ranging from greeters to preparers to site coordinators, so the choice is yours! VITA volunteers can assist in the following counties:

  • Brazos
  • Burleson
  • Grimes
  • Washington

If you are interested in helping your community, please log on to the Volunteer Center of the Brazos Valley’s website and follow the instructions listed. Training starts in December and will continue into January; the tax season will commence after training and last until April 15th.
For more information regarding this volunteer opportunity, please contact Vonda Morrison at (979) 595-2801, ext. 2138, or at vmorrison@bvcog.org.

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SARC Advocate Training

September 8, 2011 in Featured, News, Spotlight

BRYAN, TX. – The Sexual Assault Resource Center will begin its 71st Advocate Training Class on Saturday, February 18th, 2012.  The training class is open to individuals interested in serving as advocates for survivors of sexual assault, their family members and loved ones.

Advocates staff the 24-hour crisis hotline as well as accompany sexual assault survivors to local hospitals, law enforcement agencies, and court proceedings.

Participants will complete a training course covering the legal and medical arenas of sexual assault, as well as crisis intervention techniques and more. Upon completion of the 40 hour course, advocates are certified through the Office of Attorney General.

Interested parties may contact Audrey Bohannon at (979) 731-1000 between 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday. Prospective advocates must fill out an application and schedule an interview prior to entrance into the training program.  Applicants must be at least 18 years old and pass a criminal background check.

For more information, please contact the Sexual Assault Resource Center at (979) 731-1000, or visit the agency’s website at www.sarcbv.org.

 

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SARC Advocate Training Class

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