April is the month for the “Blue Ribbon Campaign” held for Child Abuse
awareness. The Blue Ribbon Campaign is
dedicated to bring awareness to surrounding communities about the traumatic effects of
child abuse and neglect.
The Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Inc in partnership
with the Exchange Clubs of the Merrimack Valley sponsored the following events:
 | A silent auction held throughout the Month of April with items
displayed at Lawrence City Hall.
|
| A bake sale and collection booth at Wal-Mart, drawing contest
"What is a Family" held at the Rockingham Mall and Lawrence Common, providing a
1st, 2nd and 3rd place winner for children 10 years old and younger.
|
| A Fund Raiser night at the Grill 93.
|
| Selling of Blue Ribbon Campaign cards and pins in hopes of
bringing awareness to the devastating cycle of Chilld Abuse and Neglect.
|
 |
| Family Support Center staff at Child Abuse Prevention Day
held on April 29, 2002 at the Lawrence Common |
The Family Support Center is a weekly
home visiting program. It provides in depth
case management services free of charge to parents, who are overwhelmed, stressed and or
out of control. To inquire about the program
please call (978) 681-4985 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. |
|