Be the Reason a Child Feels Safe
Last year, 531 children in Cumberland County walked through our doors to share their story in a forensic interview. For many, it was the first time they had ever said it out loud. And 99% of them knew the person who hurt them.
That is why the Child Advocacy Center exists. We make sure no child faces the hardest moment of their life alone. From the first interview to the last counseling session, we surround children and families with safety, care, and a real path to healing.
We can't do this work without you. Whether you give, show up, or simply spread the word, there is a place for you here.
Your Support at Work Last Year
- 531 children interviewed in a safe, child-centered space
- 714 individual counseling sessions
- 958 adults trained to recognize and prevent abuse
- 1,722 volunteer hours given to local children
- 47 therapy dog visits bringing comfort on hard days
- 330 professionals equipped at our Child Abuse Summit
Figures from the latest CAC Impact Report. [Read the full report]
What Your Gift Makes Possible
- $10 supplies snacks and juice boxes that help a child feel at ease
- $25 fills hygiene items for two children's comfort bags
- $52 ($1 a week) trains five adults to recognize and prevent abuse
- $260 ($5 a week) gets a child to seven therapy sessions
- $365 ($1 a day) supports forensic interviews for three children
- $1,040 ($20 a week) funds 10 therapy sessions on a child's healing journey
Ways to Get Involved
Give
Donate online. Every gift, one time or monthly, goes directly to serving children in our community.
Honor someone on our Tribute Murals. Add a Giving Tree Leaf ($250) or a Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star ($100) to the murals by local artist Cornell Jones, displayed in our lobby and conference room.
Make a named gift. Honor a loved one, family, or business with a named room at the Center and a lasting plaque.
Become a Corporate Benefactor. Support the CAC all year and receive recognition at both signature events, from Star ($1,650) to Ambassador for Children ($10,000).
Give on Giving Tuesday. Thanks to Cumberland Community Foundation, gifts made during our Giving Tuesday window are amplified, so your generosity goes even further.
Drop off wish list items. Bottled water, juice boxes, individually wrapped snacks, comfort blankets, washable dry erase markers, coffee and K-cups, paper products, and grocery or office supply gift cards all help families feel cared for during long visits. Drop them off at 222 Rowan Street.
Shop Pinwheel Gear. Wear your support and start conversations about child abuse prevention.
Show Up
Come to an event. Join us at our Fall Gala, the Teeing Up for Children Golf Tournament, or Fayetteville's Ultimate Lip Sync Showdown in the spring. Each one turns a great night out into real help for kids.
Tour the Center. See the healing space your support creates. Call (910) 486-9700 to schedule a visit.
Serve and Partner
Volunteer. From events to on-site support, there is always a way to lend a hand. Call (910) 486-9700 to get started.
Become a Partner in Prevention. Train your team with Darkness to Light's Stewards of Children and earn a public distinction that shows your organization protects kids.
Request a training. Bring prevention education to your workplace, church, school, or civic group.
Join the SOAR Community Coalition. Work alongside local partners to prevent abuse before it starts through parent cafés, book clubs, and community outreach.
Stay Connected
Sign up for our newsletter for stories of hope, event updates, and ways to help.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and share our posts. Awareness is prevention
A Child's Healing Can't Wait
When a child comes to the CAC, they carry a story no child should ever have to carry. Because of you, they never carry it alone.
Protect children. Stop abuse. Help them heal.
