Hands of Protection to Prevent Child Abuse is a non-profit organization that was created to increase public awareness of child abuse and neglect in communities. Our efforts include the providing of seminars, materials, and varied activities (Planting of Pinwheel Gardens, Vigils, 5K Walks, Luncheons,etc.) to keep the public informed of proven stategies that help to ensure that every child has the right to grow in a safe and nurturing environment.

(2022) Goals

To work closely and develop partnerships with varied agencies and organizations that provide needed services to strengthen communities.

Promote evidence based concepts/programs including the Five Protective Factors, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, Resilience Movement, and others.

Increase participation of churches, businesses, organizations, etc. in varied activities during the Prevention of Child Abuse Month (creating of pinwheel gardens, attending learning sessions, etc.).

Use Website/Facebook to provide announcements, valuable articles, information, and resources that support the awareness and prevention of child maltreatment.

HOP's Major Achievements

ACHIEVEMENTS CONT.

Board Leadership

Hands of Protection to Prevent Child Abuse is led by six volunteer leaders dedicated to ensure that all children have an opportunity to grow in a nurturing environment.

Officers

Patricia Grantham, President

Channte Keith, Vice President

Wilma Keith Jackson, Secretary

Cassie Arnette, Recording Secretary

Jo Ann Phillips, Financial Secretary

Dr. Carolyn Penny, Founder & Director

Development

Keiva Robinson - Chair

Cassie Arnette- Co-Chair

Michelle Bridges Jason Mahoney

Ethel Childs Ronald Penny, Jr.

Victoria Grant JoAnn Phillips

Finance

JoAnn Phillips - Chair

Terri Adams Wiladean Thomas

Fundraising

Pat Grantham - Chair

Carolyn Penny - Co-Chair

Terri Adams Erica Fields

Barbara Floyd Delanie Penny

Jackie Brown Joyce Ray

Elizabeth Chance Nina Rethemeyer

Darlene Engleton

Media

Vivian Hurlston/Vinita Sharma - Chair

Eboni Green - Co-Chair

Ethel Childs Ron Penny, Jr.

Adriene Gamble Jalen Keith Pittman

Maurice Gonzalez Wiladean Thomas

Margaret Herder Hill

Channte' Keith

Program

Elizabeth Chance - Chair

Macine Powell - Co-Chair

Erin Belcher Charita Murphy

Elizabeth Chance Macine Powell

Vivian Childs Nina Rethemeyer

Ariane Dolby Vinita Sharma

Victoria Grant Faye Terrell

Eboni Green Betty Bethea Williams

Mary Hinton Jessica Williams

Vivian Hurlston

Sponsorship

Barbara Floyd - Chair

Wilma Jackson - Co-Chair

Janice Coaxum Carolyn Penny

Patricia Grantham Nina Rethemeyer

Channte' Keith Regina Sanders