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.
2018 Goals
Increase participation at local/regional leveled events (health fairs, conferences, seminars, etc.) to support our mission.
Use Website/Facebook to provide announcements, valuable articles, information, and resources that support the awareness and prevention of child maltreatment.
Provide resources to increase community awareness of the signs/kinds of child abuse and available resources to prevent child abuse:
(1) Identify and provide resources for churches to participate in varied activities during the Prevention of Child Abuse Month Activities.
(2) Assist churches in the planting of pinwheel garden.
A special thanks to everyone for diligently working to ensure that Hands Of Protection To Prevent Child Abuse continues to meet our goals.
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
Ronald Penny, Jr., President
Channte Keith, Vice President
Elder Vandolyn Bradley, Secretary
Cassie Arnette, Recording Secretary
Jo Ann Phillips, Financial Secretary
Dr. Carolyn Penny, Director
Development
Bertrand Birdsall - Chair
Cassie Arnette
Jackie Brown
Tamela Murphy
Billye Jo Reid
Betty Williams
Finance
JoAnn Phillips - Chair
Terri Adams
Wiladean Thomas
Fundraising
Pat Grantham - Chair
Judith Bennett
Vivian Childs
Vivian Hurlston
Carolyn Penny
Media
Tamela Murphy - Chair
Pat Grantham
Channte Keith
Ron Penny Jr.
Keiva Robinson
Faye Terrell
Program
Elizabeth Chance - Chair
Michelle Bridges
Mary Hinton
Sharon Hinton
Wilma Jackson
Reverend O’Neal
Sponsorship
Vandolyn Bradley - Chair
Barbara Floyd
Linda Holloway
Reverend Eddie Holloway
Regina Sanders