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Let us know about events you have scheduled taking place over the month of April across New Jersey for feature on this page! Send us an e-mail at pinwheels@preventchildabusenj.org with descriptions and photos!
| 2011 CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH EVENTS |
DATE |
EVENT |
SPONSOR/HOST |
LOCATION |
| March 19th |
Shamrock N' Run 5k
Family Run/Walk |
Kappa Delta Sorority at TCNJ |
Mercer County Park |
April 2nd
8 pm |
Memorial Dinner in Honor of Jessica Lauren Miller |
The Miller Family |
Bellmawr Park Fire Hall |
Tickets for the memorial dinner are $25 and can be purchased by
calling Bernie Miller at 856-796-3960 |
| April 8th |
CASA Child Advocate Day |
Court Appointed Special Advocates |
Statewide |
CASA of Morris and Sussex Counties is asking employees in businesses
across their respective counties to "Go Blue" by wearing denim and donating $5. View flyer. |
| April 9th |
Strengthening Families Play Date and Resource Fair |
SonRise |
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April 13th
4 pm |
Community Workshop |
FAMILYConnections |
170 Scotland Road, Orange, NJ |
Featuring guest speaker Peter Herbst, Executive Director of Hudson County Child Abuse Prevention Center. All families welcome. |
| April 22nd |
Annual Banquet |
Montclair State University's OSAU Organization of Students for African Unity |
Jefferson House in Lake Hopatcong |
Tickets are $30 and benefit Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey.
Call Devon at 973-704-0497 for more information. |
| April 29th |
Pinwheel Parade |
Garfield YMCA |
33 Outwater Lane, Garfield |
Each balloon for the release party is $5. Pinwheels also available for purchase. |
| May 4th |
Tackling Child Abuse |
Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey |
The New Meadowlands Stadium |
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May 20th
3 to 6 pm |
Kohl's Kids Day
Free Family Activity Day |
Kohl's |
Kohl's in Newton, NJ |
| Summer 2011; Date TBD |
Warren County Pinwheel and Picnic in the Park Event |
Warren County Human Services Department |
Belvidere Square Park |
 Bernie and Sally Miller lost their granddaughter, Jessica, eight years ago when her stepfather beat her to death. Jessica was living in Florida with her mother and stepfather. Her father was stationed between Georgia and Florida serving in the Air Force. He was actively working to get child welfare involved with the family and get them to take seriously what he only could offer as suspicions.
Like any family, The Millers were devastated by this experience. Through the love and support of each other, they were also determined that their loss would not break them.
The Millers made a commitment to honor Jessica's life and amazing little spirit as a source of light for others. They are committed to making a difference for other children... and helping all of us remember the importance of families and value of life.
Each year The Miller Family hosts a benefit in honor of Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey. Their "Beef and Beer" has grown to include hundreds of community members, friends and fellow child advocates who come together each year to honor Jessica and raise support for child abuse prevention programs.
On June 13th, 2009, father Bernie Miller attended the Katelyn Stinnett Memorial Run, a motorcycle run to benefit Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey on Saturday, June 13th. Bikers began at four starting points to end at Doc's Corner Tavern in Monroe Township, NJ for an afternoon BBQ.
Purchase supplemental materials and arrange events for your own community! Decorate and sell pinwheels. Plant a pinwheel garden. Check in with a new parent and offer your support. Anything that supports the children, parents, grandparents, and caregivers in your community helps strengthen families and reduces the likelihood of abuse.
We would love to share what all of our partners and supporters are doing in communities throughout New Jersey. Whether it's a success story, a collection of photos, or anything else that you are doing for and to support Child Abuse Prevention Month, send us an e-mail at: pinwheels@preventchildabusenj.org |
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