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.
2019 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
Ethel Childs - Co-Chair
Cassie Cox Ronald Penny, Jr.
Mary Hinton Faye Terrell
Marjorie Heard
Finance
JoAnn Phillips - Chair
Terri Adams Wiladean Thomas
Fundraising
Pat Grantham - Chair
Barbara Floyd - Co-Chair
Elvivian Brown Tamela Murphy
Jackie Brown JoAnn Phillips
Elizabeth Chance Macine Powell
Media
Tamela Murphy - Chair
Margaret Herder Hill - Co-Chair
Michelle Bridges Vivian Hurlston
Stephen D’Arbeau Melandie Matthews
Ariane Dolby Ron Penny, Jr.
Margaret Herder Hill Wiladean Thomas
Program
Elizabeth Chance - Chair
Macine Powell - Co-Chair
Judith Bennett Reverend Dorothy O’Neal
Elvivian Brown Kieva Robinson
Cecelia Chapman Eula Rush
Ariane Dolby Vinita Sharma
Vivian Hurlston Janice Smith
Jason Mahoney Wiladean Thomas
Charita Murphy Betty Bethea Williams
Jessica Williams
Sponsorship
Minister Vandolyn Bradley - Chair
Orena Hooker - Co-Chair
Stephen D’Arbeau Channte’ Keith
Margaret Herder Carolyn Penny
Oreno Hooker JoAnn Phillips
Wilma Jackson