Children’s Trust is thrilled to announce its upcoming CommUNITY Celebration, a fun-filled day of activities and fellowship for children and families alike. Taking place on Saturday, April 29 from 11 AM to 3 PM, at Mt Zion AME Church, 2128 Melrose Ave NW, Roanoke, VA 24017. From games and giveaways to a number of special…[Read More]
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Children’s Trust Plants Annual Pinwheel Garden for Child Abuse Prevention Awareness
March 23, 2023 — The pinwheel has come to serve as the symbol of the amazing childhoods we want for all children: whimsical, happy, and healthy. Each year, to kick off April’s Child Abuse Prevention month, Children’s Trust plants a pinwheel garden at Virginia Western’s Community Arboretum to raise awareness for the many local children…[Read More]
Children’s Trust Receives Twin County Community Foundation Grant
Children’s Trust Receives $7500 Grant From Twin County Community Foundation September 26, 2022 – Children’s Trust is proud to announce grant funding from Twin County Community Foundation to continue our work in that region of Virginia. The Twin County Community Foundation awards grants to eligible 501(c)3 organizations and local government entities to promote the health, education, and welfare of the…[Read More]
FY2022 Giving Circle Announced
Our pursuit of serving the most children and families by providing public education outreach, effective advocacy, and a strong network of support is made possible by the contributions of many. We’re excited to announce our FY2022 Giving Circle members and give tremendous thanks to our generous supporters who made donations and annual gifts between July…[Read More]
Sammi Rader Appointed to National CASA Suburban Leadership Council
6/28/2022 – CASA of Children’s Trust announces the appointment of Sammi Rader, CASA Program Director to the Suburban Leadership Council of the National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Association for Children. Serving a two-year term, Rader, along with child welfare leaders from across the nation, will play an integral role in voicing the…[Read More]
CAC Bedford Receives $10,000 Grant
Children’s Trust and Children’s Advocacy Center in Bedford has received a generous $10,000 grant from the Bedford Community Health Foundation. The Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) serves as a resource to law enforcement and social services as a safe and comfortable place to conduct forensic interviews of children who have been victims of child sexual, serious…[Read More]
Children First to Offer Speak Up Be Safe to All Roanoke City Elementary Schools for 2022-2023 School Year
Children’s Trust and Children First are proud to announce our partnership with Roanoke City Public Schools and Children First for the 2022-2023 school year! Children First will be providing the Speak Up Be Safe child abuse prevention program to ALL Roanoke City Elementary schools in the Roanoke Valley this coming school year. This opportunity…[Read More]
