Texas Leader, Volume 1, Number 1, Spring 1987 Page: 3
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RUNAWAY HOTLINE HELPS
THOUSANDS OF YOUTHSFor nearly 15 years, the Runa-
way Hotline has been serving as a
telephone contact and message
relay system for runaways in
Texas and throughout the nation.
This program, which was initiated
in September 1973 by Governor
Dolph Briscoe, assists young
runaways to find shelter, food,
medical help and counseling.
Volunteers answer the toll-free
hotline 24-hours a day, seven days
a week, making every effort to see
that runaways are kept off the
streets.
The Hotline continues to
receive strong support and empha-
sis within the Clements adminis-
tration. Recently the Governor
expressed his admiration for the
program saying, "Of deep concern
to me and to this administration is
the fate of two million young Amer-
icans who run away from their
homes every year. We wish to
thank the thousands of concerned
citizens who have volunteered to
make this worthwhile Hotline sys-
tem operate."
Program Director Mimi Correa
is enthusiastic about what's ahead
for the Hotline as she and her staff
prepare goals for the coming year.
Correa, along with Volunteer
Coordinator Jennifer Reid and
Administrative Assistant Renee
Robinson, will be concentrating
their efforts in three areas: the
recruiting and training of volun-
teers, the development of public
awareness, and the updating of
resource information disseminated
by the volunteers.
According to the Hotline staff,
the implementation of an ongoing
monthly program has been the
most important step taken so far
regarding the recruiting and train-
ing of volunteers. "Through this
new program, our recruits will have
the benefit of being trained in asmaller, more personal group
because session will be occurring
on a more frequent and regular
basis," says Correa.
The statistics continue to show
that the Hotline plays an impor-
tant role in our society. Volunteers
receive over 185 calls a day from
children as young as nine years
old, with the average age being fif-
teen. These dedicated volunteers
have made a tremendous difference
in the lives of many runaway child-
ren and their families.
The Governor's Office of Com-
munity Leadership/Volunteer Ser-
vices administers the program with
funding provided by a grant through
the Criminal Justice Division.
If you would like more information
about the hotline or you live in the Aus-
tin area and are interested in volun-
teering, please contact the Governor's
Office of Community Leadership/
Volunteer Services.
HOTLINE
TELEPHONE
NUMBER CARDS
The Governor's Office of Commun-
ity Leadership and Volunteer Services
is pleased to announce the availability
of business cards listing over 30 state-
wide toll-free hotline telephone
numbers. These cards include numbers
for services in a variety of areas includ-
ing Crisis, Children, Health, Legal and
Social Services. For free copies of these
cards, please write the Community
Leadership/Volunteer Services Office.
RUNAWAY
HOTLINE
In Texas
1-800-392-3352
Nationwide
1-800-231-6946TEXAS
VOLUNTEER
ACTION
CENTERS
There are 23 Volunteer Action Centers
in Texas. Each of these centers serves as a
clearinghouse which matches the skills and
abilities of volunteers with the needs of the
community. We salute these centers for all of
the exciting and challenging volunteer
opportunities they offer Texans.
Vicki Brooks, Director
Volunteer Center of Amarillo
P.O. Box 3069
Amarillo, Texas 79015
806/376-6714
Ester M. Bernard, Director
Volunteer Resource Center of
Brazoria County
P.O. Drawer 909
Angleton, Texas 77515
409/849-4404
Mary Murray, Director
Volunteer Center of Southeast
Tarrant County
208 West Main
Arlington, Texas 76010
817/860-1613
Marge Tripp, Director
Volunteer Center
5828 Balcones, Suite 205
Austin, Texas 78731
512/451-6651
Isabelle Coons, Director
Volunteer Action Center
P.O. Box 147
Canyon Lake, Texas 78130
512/964-2324
Gilna Nance, Director
Volunteer Center of the Coastal Bend
1721 South Brownlee
Corpus Christi, Texas 78404
512/887-4545
Julie Thomas, Director
Volunteer Center
2816 Swiss Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75204
214/744-1194
Cynthia Gongaware, Director
Volunteer Bureau of United Way
P.O. Box 3488
El Paso, Texas 79923
915/532-4919
Nancy Saenz, Director
Volunteer Center of Metropolitan
Tarrant County
210 East Ninth
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
817/335-3473, Ext. 218
Margaret Plumlee, Director
Volunteer Center of Cooke County
P.O. Box 607
Gainesville, Texas 76240
817/668-6403
Carrie Moffitt, Director
Volunteer Center
3100 Timmons Lane #100
Houston, Texas 77027
713/965-00313
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Texas. Governor's Office of Community Leadership/Volunteer Services. Texas Leader, Volume 1, Number 1, Spring 1987, periodical, Spring 1987; Austin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1203177/m1/3/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 11, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.