Child Advocates, Inc. Year-End Holiday Wishes

HOUSTON-(November 24, 2003)-Through the support of the community, Child Advocates, Inc. seeks to serve more than 1,500 children who are victims of life-threatening child abuse and neglect. Following are a few opportunities for individuals to help Child Advocates, Inc. meet their goal of providing critical advocacy to abused and neglected children in our community.

SANTA'S WISH LIST PROGRAM
Child Advocates, Inc.'s annual Santa's Wish List Program helps to ensure that the abused, neglected and abandoned children whom they serve receive at least one gift for the holiday season. Child Advocates helps children ranging in age (infants to 17 years old). Adolescent and teen children are particularly in need as this age group is often forgotten during the holiday season. If you are interested in supporting Child Advocates' Santa's Wish List Program, please contact: Suzanne at 713-529-1396, ext. 232 or Kathy at ext. 202 or via website at: suzanne.sion@childadvocates.org or kathy.nevarez@childadvocates.org.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT NEEDED
The number of children who are in foster care due to the life-threatening child abuse is on the rise while financial support continues to decline. Child Advocates, Inc. depends on the contributions of individuals to ensure that they can continue to provide needed advocacy for more than 1,500 abused children each year. To make a financial contribution, call 713-529-1396, ext. 219 or mail your donation to: Child Advocates, Inc., 2401 Portsmouth, Ste. 210, Houston, Texas 77098. You may also contribute online at: www.childadvocates.org

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