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Geneva Chamber Challenge
Please go to this website http://genevachamberchallenge.org – Enter in Friends of Child Advocacy and donate! All donations assist Kane County Child Abuse victims and their families to rebuild their lives. Offering/paying for extra counseling, medicals, rides to court, etc.
Find out more »Concert for a Cause
Please join us for a concert staring Grammy nominated Margaret Carlson on November 18, 2016 at 7:30pm. Tickets are available for a minimum donation of $25.00 each. There is a reception immediately following at Old Towne Pub, 201 W State Street, Geneva, IL 60134. All proceeds/donations will benefit the Friends of Child Advocacy. Tickets are available for purchase at Profusion, 31 N. Second Street, Geneva, IL, or by contacting Rick Otepka at (630) 879-7090, or Jo-Ann O’Neil at (630) 744-9861.…
Find out more »Potbelly Sandwich Shop Fundraiser
Take a break from cooking and enjoy a delicious toasty sandwich, hearty soup or a fresh salad, and help raise funds for a good cause. Potbelly Sandwich Shop will be donating 25% of all their sales to: Friends of Child Advocacy Thursday, April 30, 2015 4:00PM-7:00PM See you at Potbelly Sandwich Shop 1530 Commons Dr Geneva, IL 60134 Or order online for pickup at www.potbelly.com Spread the word to all of your friends and family too!
Find out more »Eat Wings. Raise Money. It Pays
Buffalo Wild Wings is joining the Friends of Child Advocacy in raising money for survivors of child abuse. On Monday, April 20th, 2015, a portion of all proceeds of meals between 11:00 AM and 11:00 PM will be given to the Friends of Child Advocacy. Please print the attached ticket and present to your server prior to paying for your meal. On behalf of Friends of Child Advocacy, thank you for your continued support.Buffalo Wild Wings
Find out more »Balloon Launch for Hope
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Find out more »2014 Brightest Stars Reception
Please join us for a Special Reception to honor the dedicated employees of the Kane County Child Advocacy Center, as we celebrate twenty years of service for the benefit of children. This fundraising event will be held at the Dunham Woods Riding Club, on Sunday afternoon, April 27, 2014, in Wayne and will include a reception with Hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer, and desserts. We will also hold a silent auction with proceeds to benefit the victims of child abuse in…
Find out more »Brightest Stars Reception
Please join us for a Special Reception to honor Lori Hunsaker Smith, this year’s winner of our Brightest Star Award given to a local community member who shines for the benefit of others. This fundraising event will be held at the Dunham Woods Riding Club in Wayne and will include a reception with Hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer and dessets. Entertainment will be provided by Michael Burgess, guitarist and vocalist. We will also hold a silent auction, with proceeds to benefit the…
Find out more »Champions4Children Walk – 10,000 Reasons To Lace ‘Em Up!
We need your help! Funding cuts have taken their toll on many state supported and non-profit organizations, but it seems that Child Advocacy Centers have been hit especially hard and supportive services throughout the community are becoming scarcer. While CACs are forced to operate on reduced funding, the child victims continue to need service. Last fiscal year alone, CACs saw over 10,000 Illinois children. In Kane County, the KCAC interviewed 587 children regarding abuse and provided counseling and support services…
Find out more »Christmas Support For Families With Victims of Abuse
As you can imagine, the holiday season is a difficult time for families in the legal process of bringing their abusers to justice. The courageous first step of getting out of abuse collides with the financial implications as the abuser was typically the family’s sole breadwinner. To help at this time of year, the Friends of the KCAC conduct a Christmas Sponsor-A-Family program that enables people to buy items on each family’s wish list compiled with caseworkers at the CAC.…
Find out more »Sixth Annual Sam’s Poker Rally
Drivers and Bikers from across Kane County toured in and around the St. Charles area in search of the best poker hand as they raised awareness of the Samanth Joos Memorial Fund benefiting the Friends of the KCAC. As they toured, participants stopped at local sponsoring businesses to collect special playing cards to be used in building the best hand. This program benefited everyone involved as businesses got traffic and awareness, and the children of abuse that the Friends of…
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