Fans Pick the EatSmart Charity of the Month for April 2011

EatSmart recently hosted a contest via Facebook to let their fans pick the Charity of the Month for April. Using Random.org, DreamCatchers For Abused Children was selected. EatSmart Products is focused on making a difference in 2011 by donating all proceeds generated from the Amazon Associates referral program to a different charity each month. For each transaction made on the site, 7% of the purchase price is donated directly to charities in need, both locally and nationally. March was run the same way, the winner being the Leukemia and Lymphoma Socierty. February’s proceeds are going to the American Heart Association and January 2011 was sent to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
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http://www.eatsmartproducts.com/Websites/eatsmart/Images/Press/April%202011%20Donation.pdf

~Dreamcatchers 2011 BLUE RIBBON Awareness Campaign~

Child abuse is one of the greatest tragedies of our times. It doesn’t have to be. We can prevent it by building communities that are committed to families and to the support and services they need to raise strong, healthy and successful children. That begins with awareness. Join us in making a difference!  April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. You can help families and children in our community by taking action to prevent child abuse.

Here are some fun, unique activities and ideas:

* Blue Ribbons—Wear a blue ribbon everyday during the month of April.
* Blue Ribbon Campaign–Ask everyone in your community to tie a blue ribbon around their vehicle antenna.
* Blue Sunday—Churches of all faiths are asked to offer a prayer for the children to their congregations.
* Blue Ribbon 5K Races/Family Fun Walks—Organize & rally your community to walk for the children.
* Children’s Art Contest—Ask your children’s school to help brings awareness by having an art contest.
* Build a Blue Ribbon Tree—Decorate trees in your community with blue ribbons to spread awareness.
* Pancakes for Prevention—Organize a pancake breakfast in your community; consider charging per person and donating a percentage to a child abuse organization.
* Pinwheels for Prevention—Purchase pinwheels and display them throughout your neighborhood as a reminder to prevent child abuse.
* Organize a Candlelight Vigil—To raise awareness and prevention of child abuse and neglect.
* Distribute Child Abuse Awareness Materials & Information
* Host Storybook Night at Your Local Library–Partner with your local library and volunteer to read to children about stranger danger, bullying or child abuse issues.
* Blue Balloon Release—Release a balloon in remembrance for all abused children.
* Blue Eggs & Ham—The children in your community will enjoy this one!

REMEMBER: Education & Awareness is the “key” to Prevention!!!

The BACA Victims Benefit tonight at Third and Walnut is the first in a series of fast approaching events geared towards helping those who need it most. The Montgomery County chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse will hold their annual Victims Benefit tonight at Third and Walnut Bar and Grill, with all proceeds going to victims services in Norristown.

The benefit, which runs from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., will feature DJing by “Big Daddy” of the Mavericks Motorcycle Club, food, drinks, raffles, and much more, all for a $20 donation. The benefit is one of many events coordinated by the Montco BACA members.

READ MORE HERE:

http://lansdale.patch.com/articles/bikers-against-child-abuse-aiming-to-raise-community-awareness#photo-5408391

Although still early spring, the Texas sun was beating down bright on Saturday as hundreds of motorcycles thundered across Bell and Coryell counties during the first-ever Ride For a Child. The event, put on to raise money for child abuse awareness and prevention, was organized as a joint partnership between the exchange clubs of Copperas Cove, Gatesville, Temple and Killeen.

READ MORE HERE:

http://www.kdhnews.com/news/story.aspx?s=53224

TEXAS–A memory ride and candlelight vigil on April 3 will remember the 242 Texas children who died of child abuse and neglect in 2010. People who would like to participate with show cars and motorcycles will gather at 3:30 p.m. at Mackenzie Park, 600 E. Broadway, for a police-escorted ride to the candlelight vigil.

READ MORE HERE:

http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2011-03-22/candlelight-vigil-motorcycle-ride-remember-child-abuse-victims

With Guest Speaker, Child Abuse Advocate, and Survivor—ERIN MERRYN

Rock Island, IL, March 16, 2011 – The Child Abuse Council is hosting its annual conference, “Children Exposed to Violence” on Thursday, March 31, at the Isle of Capri Conference Center, Bettendorf. Child abuse survivor, author and children’s advocate Erin Merryn will be this year’s keynote speaker. Erin impacted Oprah and a national audience on Oct. 6 when she discussed her push for laws to help fellow sex abuse victims. This is Erin’s first trip to the Quad Cities.

READ MORE HERE:

http://qconline.com/archives/qco/display.php?id=535395

FROM TRINA: As most of you know I am a volunteer advocate for Dreamcatchers For Abused Children. Being a abuse survivor and mother of four children that are abuse survivors it was love at first sight when I found Dreamcatchers website! In honor of Dreamcatchers for abused children I am holding a raffle that will start 3/16/2011 and will end 4/16/2011.

Details of raffle

Start Date 3/16/2011
End Date 4/16/2011

Tickets cost are $1 each (or 6 for $5) and are donated directly to Dreamcatchers for Abused Children.

Click here for the many ways your raffle ticket will help Dreamcatchers For abused children.

The winning ticket will receive $108 paypal (or) $108 to any on-line store of the winners choice!

* note if you choose a gift card and I can not buy a gift card for $108 I will round it to $110*

The $108 is funded by me and my family and not by Dreamcatchers for abused children.  This is my families way of giving back!

You must be wondering why $108? why not $100? That would be a nice even number.  8 is a special number or my family . Read why here It’s an 8 thing .

Now that you have visited the Dreamcatchers website and thought of ways to spend your $108 you must be wondering how to buy a raffle ticket?

It’s simple!

First I want to make sure you know. Your name, e-mail address etc will never be shared or sold!

You can use paypal at

More links child abuse statistics
Child abuse headlines
Dreamcatchers for abused children mission statement
How you can help
Dreamcatchers for abused children published books
Dreamcatchers for abused children Founder

Dreamcatchers for abused children is also on facebook
Dreamcatchers for abused children Fan page

Please leave comments if you have any questions and  I will get back to you as soon as I can.

One person at a time we can change the world and Sandra is showing us all how to do that.

I leave you with this~

When you do nothing, you feel overwhelmed and powerless. But when you get involved, you feel the sense of HOPE and accomplishment that comes from knowing you are working to make things better.”~Pauline R. Kezer

Trina and family

Disclaimer:

Even though I am affiliated as a volunteer with DFAC, I was in no way compensated or persuaded to make this post or hold the raffle. The money is being provided by myself for the benefit of the organization. Any taxes or fees incurred will be the winners responsibility. Winner will be notified within 24 hours of being drawn. That winner will have 48 hours to respond or a second winner will be selected and the 1st winner forfeits the prize. Prize will be paid out in US dollars and not transferred into any other currency. You must be 18 years or older to participate. For any further details or questions, please email me at trinasangels (@) cox (dot) net

VIEW WEBSITE/RAFFLE INFO HERE:

http://www.6dailyblessings.com/2011/03/raffle-for-dream-catchers-for-abused.html

Imagine a community where every child is safe, where every parent has their resources to nurture and protect their kids, where families thrive….Let’s work together to let Austin’s children grow up safe! You can help make that happen right here in the greater Austin area. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Area agencies are working together to offer a host of activities to help prevent and respond to child abuse and neglect. Please help Austin stop child abuse now:  Volunteer, speak up, donate, spread the word and support our children –their right to grow up safe!

Join us for the Light of Hope Event!

• FREE FOOD!
  
• Fun Performances!
  
• Free Prize Give Aways!
  
• Family Activities!

April 9, 2011 (11am–3pm)
Austin Children’s Shelter
4800 Manor Rd.
Austin, TX 78723

READ MORE HERE:

http://www.lightofhopeaustin.org/index.html

CASA is hosting a training session to teach citizens how to become a child advocate. Once trained an advocate is appointed to a case where they form a trusting relationship with the children they serve. In order to become an advocate one must be 21 years of age, have a valid ID, be able to pass a criminal background check and have current auto inssurance and transportation. This month’s training dates are March 28 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and April 4, 11 and 18 from 5:30 to 9 p.m

READ MORE HERE:

http://www.myfoxlubbock.com/news/local/story/CASA-Lubbock-Child-advocates-child-abuse/nGaCDG7W8k2EwmskP9FsrQ.cspx

The third annual “It Happens to Boys” conference, a two-day program designed to raise awareness of child sexual abuse, kicks off today at the Doral Desert Princess Resort hotel in Cathedral City.The program is presented by Creative Change Conferences, a nonprofit organization led by Carol Teitelbaum, a Rancho Mirage-based Marriage & Family Therapist, who also serves on Riverside County’s Prevent Child Abuse council.

READ MORE HERE:

http://www.mydesert.com/article/20110304/NEWS01/103040303/1006/news01/Sexual-abuse-boys-topic-conference

“Bringing Adam Home” by Les Standiford (with retired Miami Beach Detective Sgt. Joe Matthews) brings back all the horror of the infamous 1981 abduction, rape and murder by decapitation of 6-year-old Adam Walsh. Regrettably, it delivers that horror in merciless and diabolical detail.

READ MORE HERE:

http://www.cleveland.com/books/index.ssf/2011/02/bringing_adam_home_offers_stro.html

The National Sexual Violence Resource Center serves as the nation’s principle information and resource center regarding all aspects of sexual violence. It provides national leadership, consultation and technical assistance by generating and facilitating the development and flow of information on sexual violence intervention and prevention strategies. The NSVRC works to address the causes and impact of sexual violence through collaboration, prevention efforts and the distribution of resources.

READ MORE HERE:

http://www.nsvrc.org/