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08/26/2009 Grand Gusto event to benefit ChildSafe
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ajuua Cuisine de Mexico
11703 Huebner Road
Join ChildSafe and friends at Ajuua Cuisine de Mexico, delicious mexican cuisine, for a Grand Gusto event. Grand Gusto
is a business social event where people can support local non-profit organizations and businesses while enjoying food and drink with friends, colleagues and new business associates. Good Food Good Cause.
In August, that restaurant is Ajuua Cuisine de Mexico and that non-profit organization is ChildSafe! Proceeds from this event benefit ChildSafe, restoring dignity, trust and hope to children traumatized by sexual abuse.
$10 minimum donation at the door, proceeds to benefit ChildSafe
For a copy of the flyer for this event, click here.
08/15/2009 Carousel Court Shops pull together to support ChildSafe
 Saturday, August 15th, 2009
10:00am - 4:00pm
Carousel Court
1848 Nacogdoches Road
It's that time of the year when you're gearing up for BACK-2-SCHOOL. There's a million and one things on your checklist to accomplish before the big day, and the shops at Carousel Court are here to help!
They have pretty big hearts over there and are engaged in their community, so while they are helping you meet your back to school needs they are helping out those less fortunate too. Come Shop-4-A-Cause at the Carousel Court on Saturday, August 15th and help make a difference in your community.
For many of our families the first day of school will be full of excitement but short on supplies. 67% of the families receiving services at ChildSafe live on an annual income of $15,000 or less. These children are living in poverty and will start school without the basic tools that are essential to their success without our help.
Click here for more details about this event.
ChildSafe will appear on Great Day SA on Thursday morning, August 6th to talk about this wonderful event. Check it out!
08/07/2009 Thanks to Communities in Schools, 175 more children will receive school supplies!
 On Friday, August 7th, you'll catch a group of volunteers out at the Walmart at 281N and 1604 soliciting school supply donations to support the Stuff the Bus effort by Communities in Schools. This year, ChildSafe was selected to benefit from this city-wide collection. We'll receive school supplies for 175 children! This, on top of the supplies received last month by Standard Aero will help us meet the need of the 300+ requests received from the families served at ChildSafe.
Teaming up with FirstMark Credit Union, ChildSafe and FirstMark employees will man the Walmart creating a spirit of joy while collecting supplies for Stuff the Bus. There will be radio stations out there along with a multitude of media at OUR WALMART all day long. We might also get a guest appearance by an official too!
Stop by and say hello and drop of some school supplies to benefit children all over the city of San Antonio.
Nichole Dreighton, ChildSafe Volunteer Manager, will be on-site from 10:30am - 3:00pm
Melanie Cawthon, ChildSafe Development Director, will take on the charge from 3:00pm to 7:00pm
School supplies will be distributed to ChildSafe families on Friday, August 21st from 2pm - 6pm
Volunteers from Citigroup Financial will be present to help the process run smoothly.
07/31/2009 Thanks to Standard Aero, 120 ChildSafe children receive backpacks and school supplies!
 On Thursday, July 9th a group of 5 representatives from Standard Aero arrived on the door steps of ChildSafe bearing armfuls of backpacks and school supplies for children in pre-k through 12th grade as they have each year for the past 6 years. There were school supplies galore in addition to a myriad of mesh, clear and novelty backpacks that covered the conference room from floor to ceiling. Everyone was delighted by their arrival.
For the past few months, the ChildSafe team has inquired of each family about their need for back to school supplies and extended an invitation to the community for their support. With over 300 requests, Standard Aero came in as a hero! They were able to provide backpacks and school supplies for over 120 children at an estimated value of $4,005! Wow-wee.
On July 31st, families started arriving one by one to a wonderland of fun at ChildSafe. As they walked in the front doors, they were greeted by a magician performing illusions for their amusement. The line was out the door as families came to pick up their much anticipated school supplies and backpacks! Refreshments were served and children were happy walking away with all the materials they needed to start the school year off right.
A special thank you goes out to Standard Aero, Blake's Magic, Family Service Association Teens and ChildSafe volunteers Valerie and Yolanda for making this day possible.
07/25/2009 Performing Arts Group brings child sexual abuse topic to life in a dialogue after show
 On Saturday, July 25th ChildSafe participated in a panel discussion following a performance of the acclaimed play, Blackbird, by Scottish playwright, David Harrower. Blackbird explored the issue of child sexual abuse and what happens when a victim, now a young woman, tracks down and confronts her abuser. The play raised many questions; Is the case ever “closed”? How will the victim cope with the damage? How will the perpetrator rebuild a life after punishment?
AtticRep, in residence at Trinity University, hosted a TalkBack Forum after the performance in which members of the audience were able to ask questions of the panel which included ChildSafe staff, Vickie Ernst, Chief Operating Officer, Necia Harp, Therapist, Annette Santos, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner; community experts, Mark Harris, a psychotherapist, Clinical Social Worker and a Sex Offender Treatment Provider, and Jane Schafer, Coordinator for the Crisis Response Team for SAPD as well as the actors and director from the play.
The discussion was a wonderful opportunity to educate the community about child sexual abuse as well as to explore the difficult issues raised in the play. The audience members should be commended for being willing to discuss a very difficult topic and ChildSafe is very appreciative of the opportunity to participate in such a terrific community event.
07/13/2009 JOB OPENING: Case Coordinator
Case coordinators are responsible for coordinating all aspects of client interaction including explaining the appointment process, conducting assessments, creating individualized service plans with families, referrals for services, and providing follow up support and crisis assistance. They assist with intake calls for requests for services, present victim services information to new families, provide crisis counseling, and be an advocate to all clients and their families. To find out more about this position opening at ChildSafe, click here.
05/12/2009 7th Annual Art from the Heart Event
The 7th Annual Art from the Heart event was held on Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 from 7-10pm at the Omni Hotel at the Colonnade this year. With approximately 300 people in attendance, this event raised over $86,000 for ChildSafe in support of the mission to restore dignity, hope and trust to children traumatized by sexual abuse. Click on the link below for pictures from the event.
The Beating Heart Challenge alone brought in $17,000 for direct programs and services for the children. We were able to reach 63% of our participation goal that evening with 190 attendees responding to the challenge. Thank you friends of ChildSafe!
A Big, Huge thank you to all of the individuals who dedicated their time and talent to making this event such a phenomenal success!
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05-12-09 Art from the Heart
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May 12, 2009
by ChildSafe.SA
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04/30/2009 ChildSafe participates in Victim's of Crime Act 25 Year Anniversary Ceremony with the Laying of the Wreaths
The public, crime victims and victim service organizations are invited to attend a special service dedicated to victims of crime which will include a memorial wreath blessing and laying ceremony and lighting of our victims’ flame. The event will be held at the San Antonio Police Academy, 12200 SE Loop 410 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. Free parking is available.
04/30/2009 Art from the Heart is featured on San Antonio Living
Shelly Miles along with Liz Crawford, Event Chair, and Melanie Cawthon, ChildSafe Development Director, appeared on the San Antonio Living show to talk about Art from the Heart.
Several artists who donated to the event were represented on the show including Steve DeLuz, Dragonfire Hot Glass, Antonia Richardson, Jennifer Hsu with Manderin Designs, Bejewel by Carroll Dorcey Walker and Ruth Cawthon.
Thank you Shelly for the opportunity!
04/27/2009 ChildSafe appears on Great Day SA
Bridget Smith along with Liz Crawford, Event Chair, and
Raushan Solpieva, Student Artist, appeared on the Great Day SA show to talk about Art from the Heart and the Kids Benefiting Kids online auction posted on the ChildSafe website.
The artists represented on the show were Roberta Buckles and Dave Huddleston who's art you can see in the shot to the right.
Thank you Bridget for the opportunity!
04/25/2009 Global Youth Service Day
City Year and the Volunteers completed murals in the Annex and the Teddy Bear Room, as well as the TV waiting room in the Main building. I think they have done a great job, thus far! Although, you all may notice a few areas of touch up needed, the bulk of the project is complete. We will work on those touch up's over time.
Many other projects were completed, such as benches, the tool shed, which by the way looks awesome!
04/22/2009 Fiesta Frenzy Benefits ChildSafe
Check back with us on 4/23/09 to get the total proceeds raised!
04/2009 Guest Editorial By Greg Abbott, Attorney General of Texas
In Honor of Child Abuse Prevention month, Greg Abbott, Attorney General of Texas, composed the attached Editorial recognizing the epidemic of child abuse in our communities. He emphasizes the fact that we all must bring awareness and prevention to protect the children of our communities from these horrible crimes. Click Here to read his editorial.
 
04/21/2009 ChildSafe in the News
CEO & Executive Director of ChildSafe, Lynda Alston, had an editorial published in the San Antonio Express News. To read the editorial visit "Sexual Abuse Crushes Child's Spirit."
04/09/2009 Haynes & Boone Brings Easter Cheer
Staff in the San Antonio office of Haynes & Boone gathered recently to prepare 20 Easter baskets for children and adolescents served by ChildSafe.
Teri Scooler, Melissa Brownlow and Michelle Lopez delivered the baskets along with donations of cash, art supplies, toiletries and other items collected in the San
Antonio office. During their visit, they were given a brief tour of the facilities and an overview of how the program helps young victims. Melanie Cawthon, Development
Director, at ChildSafe said, “. . . although it arrived in the form of an Easter Basket, Haynes and Boone has really given the gift of joy and delight to those
who need it most.”
04/02/2009
Standard Aero
Standard Aero delivered 80 Easter Baskets on April 2, 2009 for the children of ChildSafe to enjoy. For the past eight years, the employees gather together collecting treats and toys to create these fabulous Easter Baskets to bring joy and happiness into the lives of children.
Thank you Standard Aero!
04/02/2009 ChildSafe in the News
Watch this interview and hear from a ChildSafe mom. This is very powerful!
ChildSafe had 8 minutes with Shelly Miles and along with Krystal’s story of what happen to her daughter. Along with information about ChildSafe, great prevention tips were given.
ChildSafe is appreciative of the opportunity to create awareness during April, Child Abuse Prevention month.
04/07/2009 Blue Ribbon Task Force Capitol Lobby Day
  
A proclamation was presented in honor of Child Abuse Prevention month, read by Senator Carlos Uresti. Vickie Ernst (ChildSafe), Mark Carmona (Center for Health Care Services), Oren Dreeben (Children’s Shelter), Nancy Reed (Communities In Schools San Antonio) and Scott McAninch (S.A. Non-Profit Council) were all recognized for the work they do as child advocates. Lt. Gov. Dewhurst & Senator Leticia Van de Putte, among others, congratulated everyone.
10/15/2008 - The AT&T Call Center chose ChildSafe to be its beneficiary of the employee United Way charitable giving campaign this year. ChildSafe CEO Lynda Alston had mentioned during her presentation to the AT&T group that ChildSafe was also in need of Teddy Bears for the kids. So, as great corporate citizens do, AT&T went beyond the call and brought boxes full of toys and teddy bears along with a check for more than $850. Many thanks to the kind folks at the AT&T Call Center.
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