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CAC of the Bluegrass's annual "Pinwheels for Prevention" planting
will be April 17th at 10 AM at our Center.
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The Center's annual "Pinwheels for Prevention" Pinwheel Planting, in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, is coming up. Mark your calendars for April 17th at 10 AM here at our Center. Joining with our partner agencies and local community and business leaders, we will plant 1,000 pinwheels, one for every child our Center will serve in 2023. Coffee and donuts will be served, and we will have remarks from Mayor Linda Gorton and other esteemed guests. The Center will be open for tours following the planting.
The pinwheel is the national symbol for child abuse prevention, as the pinwheel connotes playfulness, joy, and childhood, and is a physical representation of the great childhoods we want for all children in the communities we serve.
You will also have the opportunity to donate to our "Virtual Pinwheel Garden" in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Between April 1st and April 30th, donors will be able to plant a "virtual pinwheel". Details to follow, so be on the lookout for that opportunity!
If you are interested in learning more about our pinwheel planting, contact Taylor Ballinger at taylor@kykids.org. Thank you to Republic Bank for sponsoring this event!
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Legendary Partner Jessica Pitman, Governor Andy Beshear, and
CAC of the Bluegrass Executive Director Winn Stephens
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Jessica Pitman Named "Legendary Partner"
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Earlier this month, Children's Advocacy Centers from across Kentucky gathered in the Capitol Rotunda for a special presentation honoring key members of the Children's Advocacy movement as "Legendary Partners". CAC of the Bluegrass nominated Jessica Pitman, who is a Social Worker with Specialized Investigations for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, to be the Central Kentucky region's Legendary Partner. Jessica fiercely advocates for children each day by giving them a voice, and helping them reach safety and healing. Congratulations, Jessica!
CAC of the Bluegrass Executive Director Winn Stephens emceed the event, with Governor Andy Beshear presenting the awards. We are so appreciative of the commitment our partners at both the local and state level have to serving the needs of children.
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Mental Health Providers in Fayette, Clark, Estill, Madison, and Powell counties
joined us for a therapy open house in March.
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In order to build connections with mental health providers in our service area, Angelle Forrester, the Center's therapist, is hosting a series of Therapy Open Houses. Therapists from across our service region have joined to learn more about CAC of the Bluegrass and the services we provide to child survivors of sexual abuse. We are excited about the opportunity to work with more practitioners across our communities who are dedicated to serving children. Are you a therapist who wants to learn more about what we do? See below for upcoming dates! All Open Houses are at our Center at 162 N. Ashland Ave, Lexington, KY 40502.
Anderson, Bourbon, Harrison, Nicholas, Scott, and Woodford Therapy Open House: Wednesday, March 29th @ 9am - 10:30am
Boyle, Franklin, Garrard, Jessamine, Lincoln, and Mercer Therapy Open House: Wednesday, April 5th @ 9am - 10:30am
Email Angelle at Angelle@kykids.org to RSVP!
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CAC of the Bluegrass Welcomes Two
New Board Members
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Gentry Collins, Attorney, Stites & Harbison, PLLC | |
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Gentry Collins, an attorney with Stites & Harbison, PLLC and based in the firm’s Lexington, Ky., office, was unanimously elected to a term on the CAC of the Bluegrass board on March 1st, 2023. A native of Shelby County and graduate of the University of Kentucky, Gentry brings incredible knowledge and expertise to the Center's board!
She is a member of the Trusts & Estates Service Group, and her practice focuses on developing and implementing estate plans that achieve each client’s goals. Gentry is also an active member of the Lexington community, volunteering with the Lexington Leadership Foundation Amachi Program, the Lexington Opera House, and more!
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Chris Peoples, President & Partner,
Padgett Construction
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Chris Peoples, President and Partner at Padgett Construction, was also unanimously elected to a term on the CAC of the Bluegrass board. Chris and his team at Padgett Construction have long been champions of the Center and have sponsored the Center's annual gala for many years. In his role at Padgett Construction, Chris utilizes his extensive experience and expertise in managing high-end custom construction projects to help his clients achieve their dreams.
Chris and his wife Ann are the parents of two daughters, and are active members at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd and several other community initiatives.
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Save the Date: An Evening For The Children's Advocacy Center
of the Bluegrass
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Mark your calendars! The CAC of the Bluegrass's biggest event of the year is back and better than ever! Join us on August 25th at the Keeneland Entertainment Center for a night of fun to support the incredible work of the Center. Tables and/or individual tickets can be purchased at this link. For information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Taylor at Taylor@kykids.org. See you in August! | | |
Children's Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass's work is made possible thanks to the generous support of our key partners. | | | | |
