Highlights in the History of
Center Against Family Violence
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1977 CAFV begins as a 24-hour hotline and refers women and children to partner motels and “safe houses.”
CAFV is incorporated as “The Transitional Living Center.”
1979 CAFV opens shelter at an unused convent: Lady of the
1983 CAFV moves shelter to larger facility at an undisclosed location where current shelter is still located.
1984 CAFV opens non-residential outreach center providing advocacy, counseling for victims and counseling for perpetrators.
1992 CAFV hosts first annual conference on domestic violence.
1993 CAFV conducts Capital Campaign to raise $1,175,000.00 for an annex, open a thrift store, buy a facility to house our Battering Intervention and Prevention Program for perpetrators, and enhance survivors’ counseling and advocacy services.
1994 CAFV obtains title to shelter from City of
1995 CAFV opens new Women’s
CAFV publishes first quarterly newsletter.
CAFV installs camera security system at shelter.
1996 CAFV establishes outreach services in Culberson and Hudspeth counties under Violence Against Women’s Act grant.
1997 CAFV hosts 6th Annual Domestic Violence Conference with guest speaker Edward James Olmos.
CAFV installs electronic security gate at shelter.
CAFV joins Domestic Violence Prevention Commission.
1998 CAFV starts Girl Scout troop for children’s program at shelter.
New playground funded and built by Junior League of El Paso with assistance from spouses, police officers, Firefighters Association and staff.
CAFV hosts True Women Gala to commemorate merger with Women’s
CAFV welcomes Ritzy Raggs resale store as part of program.
Shelter for Battered Women, Women’s
2001 CAFV implements Continuum of Care approach to provide clients with safety,
opportunity and justice.
CAFV Board of Directors, Executive Directors and staff implement democratic management philosophy at CAFV to enhance services and promote social change.
2002 CAFV reaches over 4000 students in anti-dating violence project.
2003 CAFV purchases unused church to house new
CAFV merges Ritzy Raggs and Texas Two Step resale stores and moves it to a larger location.
El Paso Center on Family Violence changes name to Center Against Family Violence.
CAFV launches 2nd Capital Campaign to build facilities to meet community
needs.
2004
Gloria A. Terry joins CAFV as Executive Director.
2005 CAFV completes Capital Campaign efforts and raises 2.9 million for new facility:
UTEP’s Center for Civic Engagement.
Keynote speaker:
2006
Leadership El Paso Class XXVIII raises funds
to renovate shelter living room.
Became the organizing agency of Two Should Know, a initiative of the
Paso del Norte Health Foundation focuses on Healthy Human Sexuality
Established an El Paso County Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board,
in collaboration with area agencies.
Received grant from Paso del Norte Health Foundation to begin to train
El Paso Police Department on Healthy Relationships
Groundbreaking of CAFV Transitional
CAFV names large conference room at FRC in dedication of Jim Phillips.