North Texas Family Advocacy Center Faces 10-12 Month Closure After Tornado Damage

Tornado Damage to Family Advocacy Center

• 🌪️ An EF1 tornado caused extensive damage to the Irving Family Advocacy Center, destroying its roof and triggering sprinklers.
• 💧 The resulting water damage has rendered much of the furniture unusable and necessitates the disposal of damaged items.

Operational Impact and Virtual Transition

• 🏢 The center, which typically serves 300 families weekly through its counseling department, is now operating virtually.
• ⚠️ Approximately 120 families per week cannot be adequately served through virtual means due to various reasons.

Long-Term Closure and Resilience

• ⏳ The building is expected to be closed for at least 10 to 12 months for repairs.
• ❤️ Despite the physical building's damage, the staff emphasizes that they are the heart of the center and will continue to provide services.
• 🤝 The team is seeking temporary spaces across the city to house their operations and continue serving the community.