Dripping Springs is known as the Gateway to the Hill Country. Its rolling hills and highly ranked school district make it a sought-after city to live in.
Students Working for Change
We have established a great relationship with Dripping Springs High School, and specifically their Dating Violence Awareness and Advocacy Board. This student-led organization works year-round to host an annual Mock Trial each February, during Dating Violence Awareness Month. The students are supported by local attorney and former HCWC board member Sarah Brandon, along with other local attorneys, her office staff, and parent volunteers, however the students do the bulk of the work themselves. The Mock Trial grows each year and gives students an opportunity to discuss issues that are often hard to talk about. Students act as attorneys on both sides, jurors, victim, and everyone who would be involved in a real-life trial. The event often provides a better perspective and understanding of interpersonal violence in a way young people can understand.
Dedicated to Community Engagement
In addition to working with students at the high school, the Dripping Springs Town Team participated in a film screening and dialogue with our community partners at the United Methodist Church in October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. They also attended proclamations by the Dripping Springs City Council for prevention of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and child abuse, and sponsored an angel tree with the Dripping Springs Women’s Club.
Business Support in Dripping Springs
Rolling in Thyme and Dough generously donated this year to our Dining for Change profit-share program. Also, Tillie’s at Camp Lucy provided their beautiful venue for a dinner for HCWC supporters and guests.
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