This May marks five years since I joined Denver Children’s Advocacy Center, and every day, I am humbled by the work our team does to help children heal.

As a fundraiser, I don’t always witness firsthand the stories our clients share, but I see the dedication of our team as they help restore childhoods after some of the most difficult experiences. Their work is truly inspiring.

Last week kicked off Child Abuse Prevention Month and our new annual fundraiser, Hope Starts Here. I am raising $2,000 to support DCAC’s mission—prevent abuse, strengthen families, and restore childhood. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference. Thank you for supporting this cause and helping us bring hope where it’s needed most!

Every child deserves a childhood filled with hope. Yet, thousands of Colorado children experience abuse every year. They need us to speak up, step up, and show up. That’s why I have created this Hope Starts Here fundraising page to raise much-needed awareness and funds for DCAC during Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Why DCAC? DCAC prevents child abuse, strengthens families, advocates for children who have suffered abuse, and works tirelessly to ensure all children have the childhood they deserve–one filled with optimism, joy and happiness. This past year, they: 

• Reached 5,308 children, 541 parents, and 430 teachers through their community outreach and prevention work.

• Conducted 843 forensic interviews. 

• Provided case management, mental health assessments, and treatment for 614 clients. 

Why should you give? 

• 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys will experience sexual abuse at some point in childhood. And most won’t tell anyone for years–if ever. 

• Roughly 9 out of 1,000 children in Colorado suffer from abuse or neglect, and yet we know this number is well lower than the actual cases of abuse as underreporting of child abuse is still high post-pandemic. 

How your donation makes an impact:  

• $25 provides child abuse prevention education for one child
• $50 provides transportation to DCAC for a family to receive services 
• $125 provides a therapy session for one child 
• $500 provides prevention programming for one classroom
• $900 provides a forensic interview and victim advocacy for one child 

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I truly appreciate your support. Together, we can give kids the hope they deserve.