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, Auctions, 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.
(2023) Goals
Focus on three major areas to strengthen communities: hunger, mental health, and promoting community awareness of child abuse and neglect.
Provide materials, seminars, and events to Increase community involvement with evidence based concepts/programs.
Develop partnerships with varied agencies and organization that provide services to assist families.
Increase participation of churches, businesses, organizations, etc. in varied activities/events during the Prevention of Child Abuse Month.
Use Website/Facebook to provide announcements, valuable articles, information, and resources that support the awareness and prevention of child maltreatment.
MAJOR ACHEIVEMENTS
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 & CEO
Development
Keiva Robinson - Chair
Cassie Arnette- Co-Chair
Michelle Bridges Jason Mahoney
Ethel Childs Ronald Penny, Jr.
Channte Keith
Finance
JoAnn Phillips - Chair
Cassie Arnette Wiladean Thomas
Fundraising
Pat Grantham - Chair
Carolyn Penny - Co-Chair
Elizabeth Chance Joyce Ray
Ethel Childs Vinita Sharma
Barbara Floyd
Media
Vacant - Chair
Vacant - Co-Chair
Ethel Childs Vivian Hurlstson
Ginger Espino Channte' Keith
Adriene Gamble Delanie Penny
Maurice Gonzalez Jalen Pitmann
Kim Green Ronald Penny
Bessie Griffin Wiladean Thomas
Program
Elizabeth Chance - Chair
Macine Powell - Co-Chair
Erin Belcher Eboni Green
Vivian Childs Charita Murphy
Janice Coaxum Vinita Sharma
Ariane Dolby Monique Stokes
Ginger Espino Faye Terrell
Sponsorship
Barbara Floyd - Chair
Wilma Jackson - Co-Chair
Patricia Grantham Nina Rethemeyer
Carolyn Penny Regina Sanders
Macine Powell Monique Stokes
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.