Family Center fundraiser will help victims of teen-dating violence

The Child & Family Center is located at 21545 Centre Pointe Parkway in Santa Clarita. Signal File Photo
The Child & Family Center is located at 21545 Centre Pointe Parkway in Santa Clarita. Signal File Photo
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Child and Family Center officials have announced a fundraising resource to help victims of teen-dating violence.

“They had this pop-up opportunity to use an online campaign to not only share awareness,” said Leah Parker, youth prevention specialist with domestic violence at the Child and Family Center, “but also to offer the public a means to get involved with an easy way to click in and donate to different avenues that can help and support victims and survivors of violence together.”

Donors can also help with programs the center provides for victims, including the Domestic Violence Program’s shelter, with a $200 donation to keep rooms open, have food be available and provide safety for those who need help. A $100 donation will maintain a safe and open space for teenagers to talk with advocates and their peers, while a $50 donation will go to supplying comfort kits, which include toiletries, pajamas, socks and other comfort items. Lastly, a $25 donation will go to classes on prevention and safety for teenagers at local schools and businesses.

Parker said the goal is to raise at least $5,000.

“What we’re doing is it’s kind of word of mouth,” Parker said. “The more activity it gets, the more that it’s seen, we’re encouraging everyone in the community to share it.”

Along with accepting donations, the Child and Family Center will also hold an art exhibition on Feb. 28, called “A Night of Expression.” Art submissions are done by teenagers from across the Santa Clarita Valley. The artwork of Shayna Behrens won first place during the exhibition last year.
To give a donation, go to childfamilycenter.org or through their link on Classy.

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