Community Outreach
On May 3rd, 2013 MADD, represented by Victim Service Specialist Rosa Villanueva and Victim/Survivor Lourdes Salgado, along with Univision's Grace Olivares at the public affairs tv show “Nuestra Vida” (“Our Life”) talking about “Responsible Driving” and safety tips addressed to parents especially with Prom and Graduation season coming closer. Victim/Survivor Lourdes Salgado briefly shared her story on how last year her father was killed by a drunk driver. |
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On Wednesday, April 24, as audience members for the Great Day Houston morning show (Channel 11, KHOU) with Deborah Duncan! Deborah is a strong supporter of MADD because her brother was killed in a drunk driving crash. Our presence at the Great Day Houston morning show was a fantastic publicity for Walk Like MADD and gave us the chance to further promote the mission and service MADD provides to SE Texas!
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| Crime Victims' Week Panel at UHD |
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Panelists at the Crime Victims' Week Event at the University of Houston Downtown School of Criminal Justice. Special Thanks to Barbara Belbot, J.D., Ph. D., Department Chair and Glenda Watson, Intern. Students and many others participated in an event to inform the public about victim's rights from the moment the crash happens until it is adjudicated. In addition, we had the story of Lourdes Salgado a victim/survivor who talked about the consequences of drinking and driving and the services we provide, and Stephanie Becker, from the Greater Houston Transportation Company, provided information on alternative transportation. |
PowerTalk 21 Press Conference Arpil 17, 2013MADD established April 21st as PowerTalk 21 – the national day for parents to talk with their children about alcohol. This national day was launched in 2011 to get the conversation started between parents and teens, using the Power of Parents™ handbook as their guide.
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Annual Celebration of Life Moving Success
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White Cross Memorial Marker
Family and friends of Jasmine Araceli Jade Smith, killed by a drunk diver in April 29th 2011, finally reached their goal of setting up a white cross memorial marker at the place where their beloved one was taken away from them. This was possible thanks to the Harris County Precinct 2 and MADD Southeast team work. Today we had the opportunity to see the results of our hard work and efforts by sharing such a special occasion with the Smith family and friends, being this the first white cross set up since we established the new process.
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Once again we were able to get together with victims/survivors to honor their loved ones, remember their lives and send a strong message that we do not want this to happen anymore. Many teams, sposors and concerned citizens helped this walk be a total success. Thanks to all that contributed and attended the WLM event.
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On September 25, 2011 Victims spoke about the consequences of drinking and driving to Univision. The message to the Hispanic community is part of the efforts to inform the public.
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4th. of July Parade @ Oakridge North. |
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Thank you to each and every one of you who participated in Walk Like MADD 2012! We are making a difference with every dollar raised and every step taken for this worthy cause, while supporting MADD Southeast Texas efforts! Please continue helping reach our goals so we can Eliminate Drunk Driving. More than 500 people atended and were able to walk in memory of their loved ones.
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DD Southeast Texas held its annual Take the Wheel Law Enforcement Recognition Event on Friday, April 20th at the Downtown Aquarium in Houston. The ballroom was packed with over 250 people in attendance. In addition to the more than 100 law enforcement officers honored, prosecutors, judges and other community partners were recognized at the event. Attendees came from across Harris and Montgomery Counties, with VIP attendees including Houston Police Department Chief Charles McClelland, Montgomery County Sheriff Tommy Gage and Montgomery County District Attorney Brett Ligon. In addition to the awards, a MADD volunteer provided a musical tribute to honor two injured and one fallen officer from 2011. The event was a huge success!
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Regional Advisory Board member, Latoya Smith meets with volunteers from the Harris County Sheriff's Citizens Police Academy Alumni District II, at HPD Central Intox as she gets ready to go on a ride along with HPD during the No Refusal Night on Saturday, March 10, 2012.
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MADD Southeast TX Annual Golf Tournament
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Honoring a Hero |
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MADD Southeast Texas honors Off-Duty Officer Ryden Cohen for going over and beyond the call of duty to help a victim of drunk driving. This shows that Law Enforcement never takes a Vacation. |
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MADD, Houston-Area Law Enforcement Call for No-Refusal Press Conference
click here for press release |
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For more information please contact Heather Smith at 281-590-2222 or by email heather.smith@madd.org or register your team at www.walklikemadd.org.
Salute to Law Enforcement - Wollowbrook MallOn May 7, 2011, MADD participated in the 11th annual Salute to Law Enforcement at Willowbrook Mall. Approximately 20 agencies with over 200 officers were represented at the event. MADD had two staff and five volunteers work the event. Volunteer Andrea Schmauss was able to get gift certificates from Academy, Fuddruckers and Bed Bath and Beyond which were raffled off for law enforcement that signed up at the event. Additionally, MADD gave out some challenge coins to officers that were selected in the raffle. This was a great networking opportunity for MADD in the law enforcement community.
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Congratulations Andrea!Houston Young Lawyers Association Liberty Bell Award recognizes one outstanding non-lawyer in Texas who has made the most selfless contribution to his or her community to strengthen the effectiveness of the American system of justice by instilling better understanding and appreciation of the law.
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2011 Law Enforcement Awards and Recognition Event 4/8/2011On April 8, the Southeast Texas Affiliate held its 2011 Law Enforcement Awards and Recognition Event at the Downtown Aquarium to recognize the achievements of local law enforcement for the 2010 calendar year. Twenty law enforcement agencies, with about 100 officers, were in attendance. All together, more than 200 people attended the event, including local district attorneys, judges and local agencies working with MADD. Warren Diepraam, Assistant District Attorney for Montgomery County, emceed the event.Sixteen awards were given out and each officer with 25 or more DWI arrests in 2010 received a challenge coin in recognition of their work.DWI MADD Hero AwardHarris County: Bennie BolesMontgomery County: Kenneth BalzekasOutstanding Service AwardHarris County: Tony PhanMontgomery County: Magnolia Police DepartmentOutstanding Law Enforcement Agency AwardHarris County: Harris County Sheriff’s OfficeMontgomery County : Montgomery County Constable’s Office, Precinct 4Outstanding Rookie AwardHarris County: Joshua WillhoiteMontgomery County: Belinda HinojosaPolicy Setter AwardHarris County: Patricia LykosMontgomery County: Warren DiepraamJudiciary Service AwardHarris County: Judge Denise MitranoMontgomery County: Judge Lisa MichalkProsecutor Service AwardHarris County: Catherine EvansMontgomery County: Tyler Dunman and Andrew JamesUnsung Hero Award: Rhonda WatsonLinda Kitazaki Award: Valoree Lalime
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2011 Law and Order Golf Tournament 2/28/2011On February 28, 2011 Mothers Against Drunk Driving – Southeast Texas Affiliate hosted its LAW & ORDER Golf Tournament at Willow Fork Country Club in Katy. This exciting tournament supports MADD and its mission to stop drunk driving, support victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking. And it was a SUCCESS! The funds raised through the LAW & ORDER Golf Tournament will go towards our victim services, youth programs and community education programs offered in our region to help keep our roadways safe and support the victims of this senseless crime.
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2011 Candlelight Vigil 1/23/2011Victims/survivors gathered at the University of St. Thomas Jones Hall to remember their loved ones that lost their lives because of a crash with a drunk driver.
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Launch of Take The Wheel Campaign 12/21/2010A program launch press conference was held on December 21, 2010 at Discovery Green Park in downtown Houston. MADD President, Laura Dean-Mooney emceed the event. Additional speakers included representatives from the Houston Police Department, Harris County Sheriff, Harris County District Attorney's office, Montgomery County Sheriff, Montgomery County District Attorney's office and a victim. Approximately 16 law enforcement officers attended the event with around 10 different law enforcement agencies represented including: Houston Police Department, Harris County Sheriff, Montgomery County Sheriff, University of Houston Police and La Porte Police. Several volunteers showed up to assist with the installation of the 188 rosemary Christmas trees which had many dedicated to victims of drunk driving crashes. The event was covered by several media outlets.
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