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. Efforts Include distribution of valuable information and resources, the organization of various events to inform the public of the signs and kinds (of abuse) and how to help a child in need.
Hands of Protection to Prevent Child Abuse provides seminars, materials, and varied activities including the organizing of events (planting of pinwheel gardens, vigils, 5K Walks, etc.) to support being a voice for children in need. This year our focus includes implementing of strategies to help ensure that every child has an equal opportunity for healthy growth and development.
Goals (2020-2021)
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, ACES/Resilience, and others.
Increase participation of churches, businesses, organizations, etc. in varied activities during the Prevention of Child Abuse Month (creating of pinwheel gardens.
Use Website/Facebook to provide announcements, valuable articles, information, and resources that support the awareness and prevention of child maltreatment.
A special thank you for everyone's continue support!
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, 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
Elvivian Brown Barbara Floyd
Jackie Brown Delanie Penny
Elizabeth Chance Joyce Ray
Darlene Engleton Nina Rethemeyer
Media
Vivian Hurlston/Vinita Sharma - Chair
Eboni Green - Co-Chair
Ethel Childs Hillary McFarland
Adriene Gamble Ron Penny, Jr.
Maurice Gonzalez Jalen Keith Pittman
Margaret Herder Hill Wiladean Thomas
Channte' Keith
Program
Elizabeth Chance - Chair
Macine Powell - Co-Chair
Erin Belcher Vivian Hurlston
Elvivian Brown 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
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.