The Cameron County District Attorney’s Office distributed about $90,000 to 18 community service organizations on Tuesday in a Tree of Angels ceremony honoring the victims and families of heinous fatalities.
Cameron County District Attorney’s Crime Victims’ Unit Supervisor Liliana Mendez addresses the media about the work of helping victims of crime Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, for the Cameron County District Attorney’s annual “Tree of Angels” Ceremony at the Cameron County Judicial Courthouse. During the ceremony the Cameron County District Attorney’s office provided checks for $5,000 to 18 organizations in the county that help provide services, counseling and support to individuals and their families. (Denise Cathey/The Brownsville Herald)Checks to be awarded hang on a Christmas tree Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, for the Cameron County District Attorney’s annual “Tree of Angels” Ceremony at the Cameron County Judicial Courthouse. During the ceremony the Cameron County District Attorney’s office provided checks for $5,000 to 18 organizations in the county that help provide services, counseling and support to individuals and their families. (Denise Cathey/The Brownsville Herald)Big Heroes Executive Director Martha Molina-Gonzalez addresses attendees after accepting her check about the need in the community for her organization Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, for the Cameron County District Attorney’s annual “Tree of Angels” Ceremony at the Cameron County Judicial Courthouse. During the ceremony the Cameron County District Attorney’s office provided checks for $5,000 to 18 organizations in the county that help provide services, counseling and support to individuals and their families. (Denise Cathey/The Brownsville Herald)Blue Sunday Upper Valley Representative Lauren Corzine explains how her organization works to prevent child abuse and serve the needs of abused children Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, for the Cameron County District Attorney’s annual “Tree of Angels” Ceremony at the Cameron County Judicial Courthouse. During the ceremony the Cameron County District Attorney’s office provided checks for $5,000 to 18 organizations in the county that help provide services, counseling and support to individuals and their families. (Denise Cathey/The Brownsville Herald)Children’s Advocacy Centers of Cameron & Willacy Counties. Executive Director Martha Martinez explains how the money her organization receives will help expand and restore their facilities Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, for the Cameron County District Attorney’s annual “Tree of Angels” Ceremony at the Cameron County Judicial Courthouse. During the ceremony the Cameron County District Attorney’s office provided checks for $5,000 to 18 organizations in the county that help provide services, counseling and support to individuals and their families. (Denise Cathey/The Brownsville Herald)CASA of Cameron and Willacy Counties Executive Director Dora Martinez stands with Communication Director Lacey Ambriz and facility dog Forest VIII as they address the media about their work with children removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, for the Cameron County District Attorney’s annual “Tree of Angels” Ceremony at the Cameron County Judicial Courthouse. During the ceremony the Cameron County District Attorney’s office provided checks for $5,000 to 18 organizations in the county that help provide services, counseling and support to individuals and their families. (Denise Cathey/The Brownsville Herald)CASA of Cameron and Willacy Counties facility dog Forest VIII sports a festive plaid bow for the holiday season Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, for the Cameron County District Attorney’s annual “Tree of Angels” Ceremony at the Cameron County Judicial Courthouse.(Denise Cathey/The Brownsville Herald)
