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.
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
Adhoc Committees:
Prevention of Child Abuse Month Activities: Michelle Bridges, Elizabeth Chance, and Macine Powell.
Scholarship: Elizabeth Chance, Theresa Adams, Ariane Dolby, Charita Murphy, Macine Powell, Keiva Robinson, and Wiladean Thomas.