Hays-Caldwell Women's Center

Bid On This and Other Sensational Items!

The Hays-Caldwell Women's Center Auction is coming up on May 19th at 6 pm at the LBJ Student Center Ballroom at Texas State University! We have hundreds of wonderful items coming in and there is something for everyone at our gala fundraiser! Tickets are just $25 and it is for a great cause! Call Glenda at HCWC for more info – 512-396-3404!

HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF HCWC'S May 19th AUCTION ITEMS: Trips to San Francisco/Senoma and New Orleans • $20 chance to win a new iPad •Harley-Davidson Riding Package •4 Houston Astros Home Game Tickets • 3 Night/2 Day stay in North Padre Island • Limo Ride to Winery & Dinner with Texas State Rep. Jason Isaac, Texas Hill Country • Holidays in Williamsburg, Virginia • Thrilling Bi-Plane Ride, San Marcos • Hughson-Blackwell Ranch Deer Hunt, San Marcos • You-Pick-the-Donkey with Two Bags of Feed, Luling • Gift Certificates from Dozens of Regional Businesses • Original Pastel Portrait of Your Pet • Fine Art Prints and Paintings, Framed • And Much, Much More!

Good Computers Needed Now!

HCWC's direct-service staff have an IMMEDIATE need for 4 complete computer systems in fine working order. HCWC operates PCs with Windows software, preferably XP Professional with MS Office 2007. If you can donate a computer or have questions, phone Elva Gonzalez at (512) 396-3404.

Our Philosophy

Physical, sexual, emotional or psychological abuse of one human being by another is unacceptable. The Hays-Caldwell Women's Center believes that all abuse diminishes or prohibits the full expression of life and growth that is every person's right.

Our Mission

The purpose of the Hays-Caldwell Women's Center is to create an environment where violence and abuse are not tolerated in the communities we serve. The center will provide education, violence prevention services, and crisis intervention to victims of family violence, sexual assault and child abuse. We will seek the support and resources necessary to achieve this mission.

Our History

HCWC, originally known as the Hays County Women's Center, was formed in 1978 by a group of citizens concerned about women's issues. After receiving phone calls from victims of domestic and sexual violence, the founders re-grouped and focused their attention on providing services to victims of sexual and domestic violence. Here are some important dates in our history:

1980: We opened one of the original six family violence shelters funded in Texas.
1984: We were one of the original ten sexual assault programs funded in Texas.
1994: Our name was changed to the Hays-Caldwell Women's Center to correctly identify the two-county service area.
1997: We added Roxanne's House, a children’s advocacy center.
2009: Opening of state-of-the-art McCoy Family Shelter.
2012: Completely renovated HCWC campus is unveiled, comprising Roxanne's House, Center for Community Partnerships, Counseling & Resource Center, Donation Center and McCoy Family Shelter.

All of our services are free and confidential.