Posts by Laura Gamble
Back to school safety
It’s back to school time again! For some kids, it may be a new environment. For others, it will be full of old friends.
Regardless, kids need a safe environment to grow and thrive. What can you do to make things safe for your kids and others?
An important step in making schools safe is recognizing when a situation is bad. Family Builders offers education for all ages when it comes to spotting and stopping dangerous situations.
Read MoreChristmas in July
Need some relief from the heat? You’re in luck! Family Builders is bringing Christmas to Oklahoma City early this year with an exciting new event!
Read MoreHave a happy Father’s Day!
We celebrate families every day at Family Builders. And this time of year is a special time to appreciate fathers in particular. If you are looking for a father/child activity, here are some ideas.
Read MoreCancelled: Join us at Chalk the Walk!
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Chalk the Walk has unfortunately been cancelled. Stay tuned for information on more events coming soon! Family Builders is set to host our annual Chalk the Walk sidewalk chalk art community event on Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chalk the Walk will be held at the SandRidge…
Read MoreHope For Families Luncheon
You and your loved ones, colleagues, and peers are invited to join us for our annual Hope for Families luncheon. This year’s luncheon will be on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, from noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive in Oklahoma City. The event is free and open to the…
Read MoreDiscover Family Builders and enjoy free lunch!
Family Builders works to end the cycle of abuse in families in Oklahoma. Learn more about the organization by scheduling a visit.
Read MoreTalk to your kids to help prevent sexual abuse
It’s important to have regular conversations with your children about various safety topics, though some safety conversations are easier to have than others. While it’s not the easiest discussion to have, talking to your children about sexual abuse prevention is a really important conversation. It can help them know how to deal with it if the situation arises.
Read MoreHow Family Builders helped Aaron make a new start
For the past 48 weeks, Aaron has been a client in the Batterer’s Intervention Program at Family Builders. He will complete the program in January 2019 after being charged with domestic violence with minor children present in September 2017.
Read MoreWhat’s new with Family Builders this winter? A fantastic new website!
We’re thrilled to announce that Santa Claus came early for Family Builders this year! The little elves over at T&S Online Marketing have been hard at work creating a fantastic new website we can be proud of, and we think you’re going to love it, too! With our new website, we hope to more easily…
Read MoreSpeak up during Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October brings all of our favorite things about fall, from the delicious smells and flavors of the season to more quality time with our families in the crisp air. But October also brings something more-it’s a month to stand up and take action in solidarity against domestic violence. In October 1981, the first “Day of…
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