An ounce of prevention: Closing out Child Abuse Awareness month – Salisbury Post
SALISBURY — As the month of April came to a close, the staff at the Terrie Hess Child Advocacy Center took a breath, then got back to work. Because April is National Child Abuse Awareness month, it can be the center’s busiest time of year. It is the month that brings...
Annual fundraiser for Terrie Hess a success – Salisbury Post
SALISBURY — Saturday afternoon, warm sunshine and cool breezes created the perfect atmosphere for the live music, food trucks and camaraderie that was part of the annual Terrie Hess House fundraiser at New Sarum Brewing. The Terrie Hess Child Advocacy Center serves...
New Children Therapy Services Location – Salisbury Post
SALISBURY — The Terrie Hess Child Advocacy Center (THCAC) just announced the opening of its new therapy services facility, Robin’s Loft at Terrie Hess Child Advocacy Center, located at 229 Mocksville Avenue. The grand opening is scheduled for April and this expanded...
“Raise A Glass For A Cause” – Salisbury Post
SALISBURY — Sometimes, all you need to do to impact your community positively is enjoy a beer. Over the weekend, crowds flocked to New Sarum Brewing in Downtown Salisbury for Bands, Brews & BBQ Fest, a fundraising event supporting the Terrie Hess Child Advocacy...
Holiday Helpers Program a chance for kids to celebrate
SALISBURY — The Terrie Hess Child Advocacy Center is having its 2022 Holiday Helper Program this year to assist kids who have been victims of abuse buy gifts and other essentials. The advocacy center is one of 50 centers in North Carolina, that also happens to be...
Butterball 5K draws hundreds of holiday runners to support Prevent Child Abuse Rowan
SALISBURY — Living in Charlotte, Steve Staley has plenty of Thanksgiving Day races to choose from that are just a few miles away. But on Thursday morning, the seasoned runner woke up and drove to The Forum in Salisbury to compete in the fitness center’s 14th annual...
Prevent Child Abuse Rowan announces newest Board of Directors officer
SALISBURY, N.C. (WBTV) – Prevent Child Abuse Rowan has announced its newest Board Vice President. Melissa Shue has been appointed as the next Vice President of the Board of Directors. “Melissa brings extensive professional experience to this position, as well as an...
Prevent Child Abuse Rowan hosting food truck fundraiser
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) – Prevent Child Abuse Rowan is hosting their first annual Food Truck Fundraiser on Saturday, April 24, 2021. This rain or shine fundraiser will be held from 11:00am to 4:00pm at 130 Woodson St. Salisbury, NC 28144. A portion of all proceeds...
During Child Abuse Prevention Month, professionals reflect on detecting abuse in a virtual world
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Department of Social Services in 2020 received fewer reports of child abuse than it did in the two years prior, but that isn’t cause for celebration. From January through December 2020, DSS received 2,610 child protective services reports,...
Innospec donates $5,000 to Terrie Hess House
On Thursday, friends from Innospec Performance Chemicals in Salisbury made a very special visit to the Terrie Hess House Child Advocacy Center. The Salisbury Innospec facility was awarded $5,000 for a charity of their choice, for their seven-year record of “No...