"Violent crime in Texas has stolen too many dreams. Words alone cannot comfort a child who has lost a parent, we are here at the Tree of Angels to say that we care about you and pray that in the blessed season, your hearts find peace tonight"...

Former Texas Governor George W Bush



"It was our first Christmas without our child, the Tree of Angels helped us to be near others who also were grieving"



"I named my daughter after an angel, but I never dreamed she'd become one. We have found that the Tree of Angels to be one of the most comforting times throughout the holidays for my family and me to now honor our daughter's memory"

 




Tree of Angels History      

In 1991, the Tree of Angels was initiated in Austin, Texas by Verna Lee, Executive Advisor of People Against Violent Crime, to recognize that the holiday season is a difficult time for victims and their families. This special event in December honors surviving victims of violent crime and victims' families by making it possible for loved ones to bring an Angel to place on a special Christmas tree. It is our hope that the Tree of Angels allows us to remember, include and support victims of crime. These innocent victims are a part of our lives and a part of the community. Since its inception, the Tree of Angels has become a memorable tradition observed in many Texas communities.
On March 21, 2000 the United States Paten and Trademark Office registered the Tree of Angels. On November 9, 2000, former Governor George W. Bush proclaimed December 4 through December 10 as Tree of Angels Week in Texas.
A detailed "How-To-Guide" is available on how to establish a "Tree of Angels" ceremony in your community. We ask that you contact Verna Lee at PAVC (512-837-PAVC) or E-mail PAVC and add your city/county to the growing list that have made the Tree of Angels an annual event.



Governor Perry proclaims the December 1st - 7th as Tree of Angels Week in Texas.





For more on the Tree of Angels visit our Tree of Angels Website.


Tree of Angels in Austin
Central Christian Church





1110 Guadalupe
Austin, Texas
December 1, 2009
6:30 p.m.







Tree of Angels 2009 Schedule

County

Cities

Hosting
Organization(s)

Contact

Event
Location

Date

Bastrop
Lee
Fayette

 Bastrop
Cedar Creek
Columbus
Elgin
Giddings
La Grange
McDade
Paige
Red Rock
Rosanky
Smithville		 Children's Advocacy Center
serving Bastrop, Lee & Fayette Counties		 Cheryl Gartner 512-321-6161 Calvary Episcopal Church 603 Spring Street Bastrop 12/06/09 6:00 p.m.

Bell
Coryell

Killeen

Bell County Crime Victims' Coalition

Jill Hargrove
254-933-5232

Bell County
Expo Center
301 W. Loop 121
Belton, Texas

12/01/09
6:30 p.m.

Bexar

San Antonio

Victims Advocacy Council

Jane Shafer
210-207-2136

Madison Square Presbyterian Church
319 Camden
San Antonio, Texas

12/05/09
6:00 p.m.

Burnet
Blanco
Marble Falls
San Saba
Llano

Bertram
Briggs
Blanco
Buchanan Dam
Burnet
Cherokee
Kingsland
Johnson City
Llano
Pontotoc
San Saba

Hill Country Survivors of Violent Crime
Co-Sponsors
Burnet High School Criminal Justice Students

Cindy Westbrook
325-388-4720

Burnet Middle School Auditorium
1000 Green Mile
Burnet, Texas

12/12/09
6:00 p.m.

Brazos

Bryan
College Station

Brazos County District Attorney Victim Assistance Division

Melissa Carter
979-774-5394

Brazos Center
3232 Briarcrest Drive
Bryan, Texas

12/01/09
7:00 p.m.

Caldwell

Dale
Fentress
Lockhart
Luling
Martindale
Maxwell
Prairie Lea

Lockhart Police Department Victim Assistance Team

Mary Beth Nickel
512-922- 2338

First Lockhart Baptist Church
315 W. Prairie Lea
Lockhart, Texas

12/07/09
7:00 p.m.

Calhoun
Victoria
Jackson

Long Mott
Point Comfort
Port Alto
Port Lavaca
Port O'Connor
Seadrift

Friends and Families of Violent Crime Victims

Mary Sue Woods
361-552-2091

Bauer Community Center
2300 N. Hwy. 35
Port Lavaca, Texas

12/03/09
7:00 p.m.

Cameron

Brownsville

Cameron County District Attorney's Office Victims' Assistance Program & MADD

Rosie Mendoza, M. Ed.
956-574-8154

Cameron Co. Courthouse
974 E. Harrison St.
Brownsville, Texas

12/02/09
5:30 p.m.
Chambers Anahuac Chambers Co. District Attorney's Office Robin Ray
409-267-2682		 Chambers Co. Crthouse
404 Washington Ave.
Anahuac 		12/08/09
10:30 a.m.

Dallas

Carrollton
Coppell
Dallas
DeSoto
Duncanville
Irving
Lewisville
Richardson

Crime Victim Council of Dallas County

Pat Keaton
214-671-3587
Brenda McAfee
214-671-3587

Cliff Temple Baptist Church
125 Sunset
(Parking on 10th & Zang)
Dallas, Texas

12/03/09
6:45 pm
to 9:00 pm

Duval

Freer
San Diego
Benavides

Duval County Attorney- Crime Victim's

Geraldita Martinez
361-279-6269

Duval County Courthouse 2nd Floor,
400 East Gravis
San Diego, Texas

12/03/09
6:00 p.m.

Erath

Stephenville

 District Attorney's Office, County Attorney, Erath County, Erath County Sheriff Dept. Stephenville/Dublin/Tarleton Police Dept., Adult Probation, Cross Timbers Family Services

Laurie Gillispie
254-965-1462

Erath Co. Crthouse Annex
112 W. College at McNeil Street entrance
Stephenville, Texas

12/01/09
7:00 p.m.

Galveston

Galveston, Jamaica Beach,Tiki Island, La Marque,
Texas City, Bayou Vista, Hitchcock, Santa Fe, Dickinson, League City, Kemah
Friendswood

Galveston County District Attorney's Office - Victims Unit

Rachel Leal
409-770-5124

Galveston Co. Courthouse
600 59th Street
Galveston, Texas

12/01/09
6:30 p.m.

Grimes

Navasota, Anderson, Bedias, lola, Plantersville, Todd Mission

Grimes County Victim Services Division

Brenda Williams
936-873-4499

Grimes Co. Courthouse
100 Main Street
Anderson, Texas

12/01/09
6:00 p.m.

Hardin

Kountze

Hardin County Crime Victims' Assistance Center

Cindy Colwell
406-246-4300

Hardin County Courthouse
440 Hwy 326 Monroe
Kountze, Texas

12/01/09
7:00 p.m.

Hays

San Marcos

MADD & Texas State University Catholic Student Organization

Carmen Castro
512-610-0019

H.L. Grant Bldg.
Texas State University Catholic Center
100 Concho Street
San Marcos, Texas

12/6/09
10:00 am

Jefferson

Beaumont

Jefferson County Coalition for Victims of Crime

Misty Craver
409-839-2318

Jefferson Co. Courthouse (old)
Rotunda Lobby
1149 Pearl St
Beaumont, Texas

12/08/09
6:00 p.m.

Lamar

Paris

Doris Sanford

Doris Sanford
903-785-1631
903-491-1322

Central Presbyterian Church
309 South Church Street
Paris

12/03/09
6:30 p.m.

Limestone

Groesbeck

Limestone County District Attorney's Office/Victim Assistance

Theresa Skipper
254-729-3046

Church on the Rock
1470 N.SH 14
Groesbeck, Texas

12/07/09
6:00 p.m.

Milam

Cameron, Rockdale

Milam County District Attorney, Victim Assistance

Carole Sparks
254-697-7013

Bea's Kitchen
100 East Main
Cameron, Texas

12/10/09
6:30 p.m.

Montgomey

Conroe
Willis
New Caney
Porter

Texans for Equal Justice

Janice Sager
936-597-3676

Montgomery Co. Crthouse
301 N. Thompson
Conroe

12/10/09
7:00 PM

Nueces

Aqua Dulce
Aransas Pass
Banquete
Bishop
Corpus Christi
Driscoll
Fulton
Kingsville
Odem
Petronila
Portland
Port Aransas
Robstown
Rockport
RefugioSinton
Taft
Woodsboro

Coalition for Crime Victims' Rights
Co-hosted by
Wesley United Methodist Church

Pat Periano
361-852-3203

Wesley United Methodist Church
3915 Gollihar & Weber
Corpus Christi

12/03/09
6:30 p.m.

Parker

Weatherford

District Attorney, County Attorney & CSCD, City of Weaherford & REACT

Teri Stout
817-598-6124

District Courts Bldg.
117 Ft. Worth Hwy
Weatherford, Texas

12/01/09
6:00 p.m.

Potter Armstrong
Gray
Hemphill
Randall
Roberts

Amarillo
Borger
Bushland
Canyon
Dalhart
Dumas
Hereford
Perryton

Panhandle Victim Assistance Coalition

Carole McDaniel
806-371-0999

Potter Co. Court Building
501 S. Fillmore
Central Jury Room
Amarillo, Texas

12/01/09
6 :30 p.m.

Rusk

Henderson

Rusk County District Attorney's Office Victim Assistance

Jacob Carter 903-657-2265
Marie Martin
903-392-8470

Rusk County Courthouse District Courtroom
115 North Main Street
Henderson, Texas

12/01/09
6:30 p.m.

Tarrant

Mansfield

Mansfield Police Department

Dan Burdan
817-276-4700

Mansfield City Hall
1200 E. Broad Street
Mansfield, Texas

12/08/09
7:00 p.m.

Travis

Austin
Buda
Kyle
Georgetown
Manchaca
Pflugerville
Round Rock

People Against Violent Crime
19th Annual Tree of Angels

Verna Lee Carr
512-837-PAVC

Central Christian Church
1010 Guadalupe
Austin,

12/01/09
6:30 p.m.

Tom Green

San Angelo

Tom Green County
Coalition Against Violence

Carol Salazar
325-655-5774

First United Methodist Church (Heritage Hall)
37 E. Beauregard
San Angelo

12/04/09 6:30 p.m.

Walker

Dodge
Huntsville
New Waverly
Riverside		 Walker County DA Office Nanette L. Anthony
936-435-2441
Ex. 242		 Texas Prison Museum
491 WHY 75 North
Huntsville, Texas		 12/07/09
5:30 p.m.
Outside of Texas

Australia

New South Wales

Victims of Crime Assistance League

Robyn Cotterell-Jones
www.vocal.org.au

St. John's Church
Dorby& Perry
Newcastle, Austaraila

12/19/09
7:p.m.


 
   
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