Family Life Center of Butler County-Safehouse

08/22/2026

100 year anniversary of BCC and the GrizzlyFest Parade! The weather almost changed our minds but dancing in the rain is one of our favorite things!

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

We are happy to celebrate with our own entry in the GrizzlyFest Parade. We hope to see you there!

Help Butler Community College celebrate 100 years of Grizzly pride this Saturday, August 22, at 10:00 a.m. in downtown El Dorado!

Community members, local businesses, organizations, students, and alumni will come together for a fun-filled parade celebrating BCC history and kicking off its yearlong Centennial celebration.

Come downtown, find a spot along the parade route, and help us cheer on the Grizzlies as Butler begins its next 100 years!

Saturday, August 22
10:00 a.m.
Downtown El Dorado

08/11/2026

WE ARE HIRING!! - Please share this post!

Family Life Center is looking for caring, committed people who want to make a real difference in the lives of survivors. We currently have several important support roles available:

• Part-time Weekend/Overnight Shelter Advocate (24 hrs/week)
Provide safety, support, and stability for shelter residents during weekend overnight shifts.
• PRN Advocate
A flexible, as‑available position to help cover staff days off and support shelter operations.

• Childcare Provider for Support Group

Two hours on Tuesday evenings (and potentially Thursdays) to provide safe, engaging care for children while parents attend group.
If you’re interested in learning more about these positions, please send your resume to [email protected].
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08/04/2026

The Family Life Center is looking for caring, committed people who want to make a real difference in the lives of survivors. We currently have several important support roles available:

• Part-time Weekend/Overnight Shelter Advocate (24 hrs/week)
Provide safety, support, and stability for shelter residents during weekend overnight shifts.

• PRN Advocate
A flexible, as‑available position to help cover staff days off and support shelter operations.

• Childcare Provider for Support Group
Two hours on Tuesday evenings (and potentially Thursdays) to provide safe, engaging care for children while parents attend group.

If you’re interested in learning more about these positions, please send your resume to [email protected].

Please share this post to help us reach someone who’s ready to make an impact.

07/23/2026

ADVOCATE SPOTLIGHT!! - Vanessa Martinez

Vanessa is a powerhouse behind the smooth, safe, and steady operations of the Family Life Center Safehouse. As Shelter Manager, she keeps everything running with precision—inventory, supplies, maintenance scheduling, timekeeping review—if it needs organizing, tracking, or fixing, Vanessa is already on it!
But her impact goes far beyond logistics. Vanessa supports in-house clients with genuine compassion, steady reassurance, and thoughtful referrals. She also assists with crisis line and on-call duties. Her gift for asking clarifying questions ensures nothing slips through the cracks—if there’s a detail to uncover, Vanessa will find it.
She’s a caring advocate, a dedicated dog mom, and the proud mother of sons—soon to be a grandmother, which she claims is her “next great adventure.” When she’s not keeping the shelter in top shape, you’ll find her reading, listening to podcasts, cooking, or planning her next travel escape.
Vanessa appreciates the opportunity to help others, and we appreciate that she somehow manages to keep the shelter organized, the clients supported, and the rest of us laughing. She brings heart, humor, and competence to our team, and we couldn’t imagine the Agency without her. Thank you for being who you are Vanessa!

07/13/2026