As the year comes to a close, I reflect on the gratitude I feel for the staff who show up every day to help families through challenging, traumatic, stressful, life altering circumstances and ensure every child feels heard, supported, and connected. I feel grateful for the multidisciplinary team members whose passion and expertise pave a path to hope and healing, despite an abuse allegation. I feel grateful for the community of businesses and individuals who support the Center and work in big and small ways to ensure our community is supportive of victims of child abuse and that they can receive services that lead to a brighter future. And maybe most importantly, I feel grateful for the children and families who so bravely come forward to speak their truth, overcoming many barriers, to trust our Center and Team.

I look forward to our 20-year anniversary in 2023 and hope that you will join us in the many ways we will remember our roots, celebrate our impact, and look to a future of increased hope and healing for our community. I am honored to do this work with each of you, and so grateful to be a part of the hope we collectively represent.

Stay brave and courageous,