Celebrating 2021
This is the time of year that combines celebrating the beauty and fun that winter brings, while at the same time looking forward to the warmth and new growth of spring. Here at PCAVT, we are celebrating the successes of 2021, and looking forward to new growth in 2022.
Thank you to all who gave during the end of year annual appeal. Your generosity brought in over $56,000 that will directly benefit children and families across Vermont.
For example, your donations helped 363 parents who participated in our Family Support Programs, impacting 738 children, and 1,595 adults who took trainings in our Adult Responsibility Project, which impacted 8,925 children.
You have helped parents like Tom, who participated in the Nurturing Parenting Program for Families in Substance Abuse Recovery, and Nurturing Parenting Program for Fathers. The support he received and the parenting skills he learned have allowed him to navigate homelessness, recovery, and a tumultuous divorce. Tom now has full custody of his 3 children, is engaged with the children’s schools and is an active participant in his community. We celebrate Tom's progress, and look forward to even more in 2022.
Your generosity keeps all our family support programs available and free for all Vermont parents. You can see the programs available here.
Growing in 2022
Looking forward to new growth in 2022, we invite you to grow along with us! Below are actions you can take that will directly help.
Take a Training!
You can find upcoming trainings here.. Find out what you can do within your own family, schools, and communities to prevent child abuse. Everyone can make a difference.
Vote for the VSECU Grant
If you are a member of the Vermont State Employee Credit Union (VESCU), you can vote for us in the annual WeCare2 grant process. We are one of 5 finalists in this annual community grant, and the more votes PCAVT gets, the bigger percentage of the grant will go to preventing child abuse. You can vote online, or with the materials that VSECU sent to all members. Voting continues through March.
Volunteer Your Time and Skills
Currently there are 2 opportunities for volunteers. You may be just the right person to help facilitate our virtual parenting program meetings, or to help plan the 2022 WALK for Children. You can find more information here.