FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 29, 2007

St. Louis, MO - On December 5, 2007, Family Resource Center's (FRC) newly formed Junior Advocacy Board will gather with supporters at the Schlafly's Tap Room in St. Louis for Winter Fest 2007. 

Many local businesses have donated services, gift certificates and money to support Winter Fest 2007. The event is open to the public and kicks off at 6:00 p.m. with an open bar, appetizer buffet and musical entertainment provided by all4nothing. A free t-shirt and attendance prizes are also included. Tickets for the event are available online at www.frcmo.org for $25 or $30 at the door. Schlafly's Tap Room is located at 2100 Locust Ave., St. Louis, Missouri.

FRC brings smiles and laughter back into the lives of hurting children and their families, but their success depends upon the support of generous friends at fundraiser events like this one. 

About Family Resource Center

Family Resource Center (FRC), an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) agency, provides supportive care to nearly 10,000 children and parents in the St. Louis area each year.  Their programs help kids heal from the trauma of abuse and neglect, and strengthen families through family-centered therapeutic, educational, support and advocacy services.

FRC's mission is the treatment and prevention of child abuse and neglect. This occurs by empowering families to grow strong and stop the cycle of abuse, and by guiding parents toward becoming confident and nurturing caregivers. Comfort and security is provided to facilitate children's recovery from abuse and neglect, and when necessary, help place them in safe and welcoming foster homes or adoptive families. In addition, teens are mentored as they face the adult responsibilities of pregnancy and finding jobs.

FRC employs a comprehensive continuum of programs and services in our mission to help children recover from trauma, while also alleviating the many factors that can trigger abuse, and empowering families to stop or prevent the cycle of abuse. Every child deserves to have a home where they feel safe and loved.

For more information about Winter Fest 2007, visit FRC's website or contact Tina Nelson

Family Resource Center: 3309 S. Kingshighway Blvd.  St. Louis MO  63139   314.534.9350   http://www.frcmo.org/

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