SNAP Houston Leader Named to SNAP’s National Board of Directors
The local leader for SNAP Houston has been named to the national Board of Directors for SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests.
Eduardo Lopez de Casas is an abuse survivor and is very passionate in his advocacy and representation of fellow victims and their experiences. Almost 50 years ago, Eduardo was sexually abused first by some of his schoolteachers then later by parish clergy. Not knowing what to do, he willingly shared his experiences with friends but sadly, nothing was ever done to pursue those who had violated him until he connected with SNAP where he became the SNAP Leader in Houston Texas. Eduardo’s healing journey is about being able to assist other victims as a SNAP Leader and advocate.
“Eduardo is a powerful advocate, a compassionate listener, and a talented leader who will bring new skills and depth to our board of directors,” said Zach Hiner, Executive Director of SNAP. “We are thrilled that Eduardo will be serving in an even greater leadership capacity than he already has been and I look forward to working with him more closely.”
As a member of the Board of Directors, Eduardo will be assisting with overall governance of the organization and will also be bringing his unique skills to assist with outreach to Spanish-speaking survivors and to create new outreach strategies for survivors across the country.
“I am excited to have been added to SNAP’s Board of Directors and look forward to using my skills and talents to bring healing and hope to survivors,” said Eduardo. “SNAP has been an important part of my own healing journey and I am excited to be involved making that a reality for other survivors.”
CONTACT: Eduardo Lopez de Casas, SNAP Houston and member of the Board of Directors ([email protected], 832 641 6319)
(SNAP, the Survivors Network, has been providing support for victims of sexual abuse in institutional settings for 30 years. We have more than 25,000 survivors and supporters in our network. Our website is SNAPnetwork.org)
Winter Appeal 2023
To our friends,
2023 has been a long year with many ups and downs for us all. As we close out the year, we at SNAP hope that you are feeling like you are on your way to being healthy, fulfilled, and happy. This past year has brought both successes and challenges. Thanks to the support you have shown in the past, we’ve been able to celebrate the good days and weather the stormy ones. Now, we are once again asking for your support as we work to support survivors new and old as we ‘Move SNAP Forward.’
At SNAP we are proud to have hosted a very well-attended conference in August 2023. This event allowed us to gather friends, survivors, advocates, and allies for a weekend of camaraderie and connection. We were so happy to be able to welcome many first-time attendees to gather in person and are already looking forward to the next conference.
To strengthen our movement for justice, healing, and prevention, SNAP will be expanding our peer support and providing more volunteer opportunities in the coming year. Through this great work, we are ensuring survivor voices are represented as we work for significant change that will benefit children and survivors.
Right now, survivors worldwide are getting the help they need from SNAP, and more and more reach out to us daily, but we need your help to keep those programs going and get our volunteers the training they need to thrive.
Your tax-deductible gift to SNAP can help offset the cost of our important mission. If you are not in a position to contribute, you can still support us by sharing this letter with those who can. As we continue to fight for survivors across the globe, your donation or sharing the great work SNAP does will help us continue our work to protect the vulnerable, heal the wounded, and prevent abuse.
Your donation ensures SNAP will be there for those who need us more than ever!
Warmly,
Michael W. McDonnell, C.P.S.
Interim Executive Director
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