Fairways To Camp Hope

This month at the Heights we are having our first golf fundraising event, Fairways To Camp Hope Golf Tournament. It will be a great opportunity for our community to support our organization. All of the proceeds from the tournament will go toward our Camp Hope program. Camp Hope is a trauma camp for children ages 7-17 who have witnessed domestic abuse in their lives. The benefits of this camp are not just experienced in the week of camp. Camp Hope provides the opportunity for mentoring relationships to begin with campers that can continue at other activities throughout the year. Most of the kids stay in this program for many years. The program is setup for them to start at age 7 and remain until age 17. This means the Heights gets the incredible privilege of having relationships with campers for 10 years as they grow up and become adults. We have also had campers come back to camp as counselors when they are 18. There is still time to click here and sign up to sponsor or play in the tournament. We hope you will join us!

Core Value: Kindness & Respect

We are highlighting our Kindness and Respect core value in this newsletter.

Our value of kindness & respect is described as:

• Demonstrating empathy, compassion, and understanding towards individuals and families experiencing domestic abuse, recognizing their inherent dignity and worth. Valuing the diversity of beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences among those seeking support, while maintaining confidentiality and honoring their autonomy.

The following video story highlights how some of the Heights staff seek to offer kindness and respect to the clients we serve.

Partner Spotlight: Believing Restoration is Attainable

We are blessed to have over 120 partners that help us accomplish our mission. Several of our partners are onsite with us at our center. We are highlighting Sharon Verigan with BRA in the following video.

Volunteer Spotlight: Board Member Del Blair

The work and spirit of volunteers are a big part of the driving force that allow us to serve in Ellis County. Many of our board members serve behind the scenes with great devotion and oversight. In the following video we are highlighting one of our board members, Del Blair.

From Our Executive Director: Jennifer Salzman

As I reflect on this season at The Heights Ellis County Family Resources, I am deeply grateful for the growth we are experiencing not just in size, but in strength, skill, and impact.

We are building something special here in Ellis County. Our organization continues to grow because of the exceptional people who show up every day with compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to learning. We are intentionally investing in professional development, strengthening our team, and ensuring that the people serving victims are supported, trained, and equipped to do this work well. As our people grow, so does our ability to serve.

Alongside this investment in our team, we are also scaling our campus and programs to meet the evolving needs of our community. Growth brings responsibility, and we are committed to expanding thoughtfully…always with survivor safety, dignity, and access at the center of our decisions.

One of the most meaningful developments this quarter has been our continued work as part of the Ellis County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART). Creating a clear, coordinated pathway so victims of sexual assault can access comprehensive services right here in Ellis County is critically important. Survivors should not have to leave their community to receive care, advocacy, and justice‑centered support.

It is an honor to work alongside our local law enforcement partners and the Ellis County District Attorney’s Office in these efforts. Together, we are focused on supporting victims while also holding offenders accountable, recognizing that both are essential to a safer, more just community.

There are truly amazing things happening across Ellis County. We are surrounded by dedicated nonprofits, service providers, and public servants who care deeply about the people they serve. We are humbled to be among them and grateful for the collaboration, trust, and shared commitment that make this work possible.

Thank you to our partners, supporters, and community members who believe in this mission. It is a privilege to serve alongside you as we continue building pathways to safety, healing, and hope.

With Hope,
Jennifer Salzman
Executive Director, The Heights Ellis County Family Resources

2025 Annual Report

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Direct Service Numbers: Through March 2026

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