Information below provided by Mallory Burton-Harris – Marketing and Communications Coordinator for Janelle Grum Family Crisis Center of East Texas (Women’s Shelter of East Texas, Inc.) – P.O. Box 510 – Lufkin, TX 75902 Phone: (936) 639-1681 Email: mharris@fccet.com Website: fccet.org
LUFKIN, TX – Family Crisis Center of East Texas Thrift Stores are getting into the holiday spirit with their annual Christmas Extravaganza on Thursday, October 1st, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Christmas shoppers can be among the first to browse newly released holiday merchandise, including Christmas trees, stockings, lights, yard art, décor and much more, while enjoying special deals throughout the stores. Families are encouraged to bring the kids and enjoy complimentary cookies and hot chocolate while shopping.
Family Crisis Center staff will also be available throughout the event to answer questions and provide information about the resources and services available to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
The Christmas Extravaganza will be held at both Family Crisis Center Thrift Store locations:
Lufkin Thrift Store
206 W. Whitehouse Dr., Lufkin
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Nacogdoches Thrift Store
3909 North St., Nacogdoches
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Proceeds from the Family Crisis Center Thrift Stores help support the life-saving programs and services of the Family Crisis Center of East Texas.
ABOUT THE FAMILY CRISIS CENTER OF EAST TEXAS
The Family Crisis Center of East Texas (FCCET) is a non-profit organization that empowers survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault by providing crisis intervention and advocacy services. The FCCET also engages the community through education to build awareness and prevent domestic violence and sexual assault. Since 1979, the Janelle Grum Family Crisis Center of East Texas (Women’s Shelter of East Texas, Inc.) staffs a full array of professionals specializing in assistance for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Those services included emergency shelter, a 24-hour crisis hotline, access to food and clothing, information and referral, legal and personal advocacy, child advocacy, counseling, support groups, transitional housing, homeless prevention, financial assistance, child care assistance, and more.