CAC of Delaware:Announcements

In November 2008 The Children’s Advocacy Center of Delaware was the recipient of a generous donation of $200.00 from the Monsignor Francis J. Desmond Council 13348 Knights of Columbus in Lewes, Delaware. A check was presented to the Children’s Advocacy Center in Georgetown, Delaware.

The Board of Directors and employees of The Children’s Advocacy Center of Delaware wish to sincerely thank The Knights of Columbus for their generosity”, said Randall Williams, Executive Director of The Children’s Advocacy Center.

Pictured (left to right), Michelle Carter, Children’s Advocacy Center Case Review Specialist, Maureen Leary, Children’s Advocacy Center Administrative Assistant, Randolph C. Smith, Deputy Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus, Joseph Signorelli, Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus, and Rick Chamberlin, Children’s Advocacy Center Forensic Interviewer.

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Children’s Advocacy Center of Delaware

611 S. Dupont Highway

Dover, DE

For immediate release

April 1, 2009

Contact: Randall Williams, Executive Director 302-741-2128

Children’s Advocacy Center of Delaware receives grant from Valero Energy Foundation

On February 26, 2009 The Children’s Advocacy Center of Delaware was invited to attend a breakfast and check presentation as one of the recipients of the 2008 Valero Texas Open Benefit for Children Golf Classic. The Children’s Advocacy Center of Delaware received a check for $15,000.00. The funds from this grant will be used to install much needed security equipment at our Center in Dover in order to provide for the safety of children and families while they are at The Children’s Advocacy Center for interviews and other services.

The Board of Directors and employees of The Children’s Advocacy Center of Delaware wish to sincerely thank Valero Delaware City Refinery and its’ employees for their generosity”, said Randall Williams, Executive Director of The Children’s Advocacy Center.

Pictured (left to right), Bob Wasserbach, Board Chairman, Children’s Advocacy Center of Delaware, John Pickering, Vice President and General Manager, Valero Delaware City Refinery, Diane Klecan, Children’s Advocacy Center Forensic Interviewer and Randy Williams, Executive Director, Children’s Advocacy Center of Delaware.

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Children’s Advocacy Center of Delaware

611 S. Dupont Highway

Dover, DE

For immediate release

March 20, 2009

Contact: Randall Williams, Executive Director 302-741-2128

Children’s Advocacy Center of Delaware receives grant from Wal-Mart

On March 19, 2009, in a special presentation at the Wal-Mart Super Center in Camden, Delaware, Store Manager Hoong Chow presented a check for $1000.00 to The Children’s Advocacy Center in Dover. The Children’s Advocacy Center of Delaware, a private non-profit organization, founded in 1996, provides a child friendly setting in order to expedite the investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases. Along with law enforcement officials, prosecutors, child protection workers, mental health professionals and medical staff, the mission of the Children’s Advocacy Center is to reduce the devastating long-term effects that child abuse has on children, their families and society through coordinated, child focused services, education, and advocacy. "Our vision is a world without child abuse", said Randy Williams, Executive Director, "We can accomplish this mission by expediting the investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases while ensuring the victims receive effective, immediate and sensitive support".

The grant will be used to upgrade equipment that documents interviews of child abuse. "Our organization relies on donations and we are especially grateful to Wal-Mart for this grant which will enhance our facility and our services to children and families", Williams said.

Pictured (left to right), Aric Carney, Wal-Mart Assistant Manager, Margeaux Williams, Wal-Mart Assistant Manager, Amy McClements, Wal-Mart Community Coordinator, Diane Klecan, Children’s Advocacy Center Forensic Interviewer, Rick Chamberlin, Children’s Advocacy Center Forensic Interviewer and Hoong Chow, Wal-Mart Store Manager.