April was National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Mission Kids made headlines! In case you missed it, here are media highlights.
Pinwheels for Prevention Ceremony
In partnership with SEPTA, Mission Kids held its annual Pinwheels for Prevention Ceremony on Monday, April 3, 2023 at the Norristown Transportation Center. Mission Kids distributed a media alert to request coverage as well as a post-event news release including photos, and received the following coverage.
Mission Kids was featured on NBC 10, 6 ABC, CBS 3, and FOX 29. Below is a link to the news segment on CBS 3.
Mission Kids Director of Prevention Education, Michelle McDyre, Named PA Blue Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids
In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Michelle McDyre was named a PA Blue Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids by the Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance in Harrisburg. Mission Kids distributed a news release to media contacts including photos, and received the following coverage.
As part of her recognition, Michelle McDyre was featured on a billboard that was on display throughout the month of April at the Dekalb Street Bridge in Bridgeport, PA.
Mission Kids CEO of Services and Operations, Leslie Slingsby, featured LIVE on FOX 29 Good Day Philadelphia
In response to a recent, highly publicized case that Mission Kids was involved in, FOX 29 reached out for an interview. Leslie Slingsby traveled to the news station in Philadelphia to share how Mission Kids supports children and families who have witnessed violent or traumatic events. The interview aired live on Friday, April 14, 2023 at 8:05 am.
Mission Kids Raises More than $500K for Child Abuse Victims at Mission Possible Gala
The 14th Annual Mission Possible Fundraising Gala was held on Friday, April 28, 2023 at Philadelphia Country Club. Mission Kids distributed a media alert to request coverage as well as a post-event news release including photos, and received the following coverage.