2018 Benefit Luncheon: Sold out!
We’re hard at work preparing for our Benefit Luncheon on June 12th at The Heathman Lodge. We hope you’re looking forward to an inspiring afternoon with your fellow Children’s Center supporters, staff, and acclaimed keynote speaker Dr. Harold Koplewicz. Questions? Contact Matthew Butte at 360.699.2244 or matthewb@thechildrenscenter.org
How Can We Help an Anxious or Restless Child Focus on Therapy? Go Outside!
Maxine McClaskey Therapy Garden Proves Useful Tool for Treatment John Muir was on to something when he mused, “Everybody needs beauty as well as bread; places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul.” Recently, an 11-year-old client of ours had something in common with John Muir […]
Champions in the Spotlight: Cinda Connelly
When you support Children’s Center’s mission, you become a “Champion of Hope” for a child in need. In this series, we’ll interview our dedicated Champions to find out what inspired them to stand up for Clark County kids! You may recognize Cinda Connelly from our Spring 2018 print newsletter. Here’s the “extended cut” interview. We’re so […]
New campaign offers help to start tough conversations about mental health
Let’s face it: mental health can be tough to talk about, even for those of us committed to the cause. That’s the idea behind a new “Seize the Awkward” campaign from the JED Foundation and AFSP which offers refreshingly practical tips for starting conversations about mental health through relatable and light-hearted videos featuring celebrities and […]
Your Impact in Letters: Lives touched, spirits lifted during the season of giving
Therapists Recount Stories of Thanks From Families who Received Toy Drive Donations Whenever you dig deep and give big, our therapists hear about it. Clients often express thanks and celebrate the positive impact your generosity has on their lives. Here are some of the stories we heard after the 2017 Toy Drive. “Mom, why do other […]
Thank You: End-of-year giving
Your generous response to our end of year appeal has helped us start 2018 strong. Your donations are already at work bringing hope and treatment to vulnerable children. Help us keep this momentum going throughout the year and show your support for the Children’s Center by setting up a recurring monthly contribution! Children and families […]
Fall Newsletter Summary
Fall Newsletter: Bringing Hope to Our Community If your news feed leaves you looking for hope that cooperation and compassion are alive and well, search no further than the Children’s Center community. The stories shared here on our website, and in our (newly redesigned) newsletter The Chronicle, are proof of what we achieve […]
Kids Helping Kids: Meet the Minors Who Raised Over $3,000 for the Toy Drive
Annual Toy Drive Gets a Big Boost From Local Youth with Creative Ideas For Fundraising The holidays were brightened for many Children’s Center clients and their families, thanks to the efforts of a few area youth who found creative ways to make a difference. They may be small but their hearts are big — and […]
More Kids Gain Access to Mental Health Services Through Two New Programs
Children’s Center therapists placed at Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Washington and Clark Country Domestic Violence Prosecution Center. Major strides have been made toward our strategic priority of providing access to mental health services for at-risk children and youth throughout Clark County with the introduction of two new programs. Thank you to the Legacy […]