Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Title Sponsor

Michelangelo Sponsor

Van Gogh Sponsors

Da Vinci Sponsors

Gaugin Supporters

Jim Gorman • Hixon Properties • San Antonio Credit Union • Cal & Barbara Banker • Gator Dodson • Leonard Contracting • Aviation Services of America • Hixon Properties • C.H. Guenther & Sons •Marilyn & William Moll • Sonny & Monica Cavazos • Akin, Doherty, Klein & Feuge, P.C. • Tammy G. Prescher •
Elise R. Boyan • Mrs. William V. Braley • Spectrum Lighting • Dr. Kathleen Tenniswood-Powell • Mr. and Mrs. Drew Cauthorn • Mr. and Mrs. David A. Harrell • Ms. Betty Gutierrez • Ms. Debbie Dial

Sexual abuse affects a child at every level of their being: physically, mentally and spiritually – in order to heal, a child needs access to comprehensive services addressing each of these levels. ChildSafe was established in 1992 to combat child sexual abuse in our community. Our mission is to restore dignity, trust and hope to children traumatized by sexual abuse. Under ChildSafe many organizations come together including local law enforcement, prosecution, area hospitals and Child Protective Services. We offer a child-friendly environment where services are available in one location.

Proceeds raised through Art From the Heart provide support for:

• Crisis and long-term counseling to kids and families
• Recorded forensic interviews of victims and families
• Sexual assault medical exams of victims
• Emergency services to families: clothing, toiletries, bill assistance
• Community programs
• Sports programs for kids (CARE)
• Support programs for parents
• Court orientation
• Case management
• Victim advocacy
• Professional education
• Medical training

Unfortunately, child sexual abuse is a sad reality in our society. However, with intervention and support, children and their families victimized by sexual abuse are able to overcome what may have seemed an insurmountable obstacle. Last year, we served 1,754 child victims of sexual abuse. Over 67% of the families served by ChildSafe have an annual income of less than $15,000. Furthermore, a crisis like child sexual abuse creates new economic uncertainties and has devastating effects. Based on financial limitations, without ChildSafe, the activities and programs that play such a crucial role in the healing process for child sexual abuse victims would not be an option for most of the families we serve.

Children of sexual abuse who do not get help have a higher chance of:

• Dropping out of school
• Drug use
• Suicide
• Becoming a sexual abuser themselves

Your support through donations and attendance at our April 27, 2010, Art from the Heart event will allow ChildSafe to continue to help our children. Thank you for caring!