Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Michigan

11/20/2025

Exchange Club of SWMI once again supporting our efforts and clients! Thank you for your generous donation to our Care Closet. The impact will be very meaningful, and we are so grateful for your CONTINUED support!

11/14/2025

We’re happy to announce that our recent ‘Rake A Difference’ video was selected as one of the finalists for a contest by United Way of Southwest Michigan. To vote for us, please go to their page and like their post of our video. Voting ends on Monday 11/17 at noon.

Thanks for all the support! 

UNITED IS THE WAY we serve our community for 80+ years!
2015 Lakeview Ave
St. Joseph MI 49085

11/04/2025

A crucial part of preventing child abuse is recognizing grooming behaviors and red flags. Check out this video to learn more!

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11/03/2025

🌟 Thank You, Brenda Yenchus and the Exchange Clube of Southwest Michigan!

The Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Michigan is beyond grateful to the Exchange Club for their incredible generosity! 💙

After sending one quick email letting them know that we had children in need, the Exchange Club immediately stepped up and delivered a huge donation of winter items and food for the families we serve. Their kindness and quick response remind us just how powerful our community can be when we come together for children.

Thank you, Exchange Club, for your unwavering support and for always answering the call to help. Your compassion and dedication make a lasting difference for the children and families in Southwest Michigan. 💛

10/25/2025

Governments are paying out billions to settle thousands of claims. There is no substitute for justice, but keeping the abuse from happening in the first place would be far more cost-effective.

10/16/2025

🍂🧥❄️ Help Keep Kids Warm This Winter ❄️🧥🍂

School is back in session, and with winter right around the corner, our CAC Care Closet is running low on children’s and teen clothing.

For children and teens, having warm, clean, new and fashionable clothing is about so much more than staying comfortable. It helps them feel confident, safe, and—just as important—like they fit in with their peers at school. No child should feel left out because of the clothes they have to wear.

We are especially in need of:
👕 Teen medium/large sweatshirts
👖 Pants & running pants
👕 Long-sleeve t-shirts
🧥 Other warm, school-appropriate clothing
👟 Children’s shoes and boots

If you would like to help stock our Care Closet, you can:
📦 Drop off donations at the CAC (4938 Niles Rd. St. Joseph, MI.) Appointment only.
🛒 Shop directly from our Amazon Care Closet Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/8YTDVU76VF86?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_3

We are always in need of basic essentials for families as they navigate the struggles that come with experiencing child abuse. Every donation helps a child feel warm, cared for, and confident. 💙

10/15/2025

Thank you Carolyn Hanson and the Berrien Community Foundation for believing in and supporting our abuse prevention efforts in our community 💙

🌟🏈Annual Celebration Highlight🏈🌟

Congratulations to Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Michigan on receiving one of the Carolyn's Kids Grant awarded last week at our Annual Meeting & Celebration! Pictured are: Sam Craft, Rachel Beall, Stephanie Crider, Allie Kibler-Campbell, Alexis Morris, Jamie Rossow and donor Carolyn Hanson.

Carolyn Hanson started the grant opportunity for nonprofits who are serving some of our youngest residents. This $50,000 grant will help sustain and expand the Children's Advocacy Center's school- and community -based child abuse prevention programming.

Congratulations!!

09/15/2025

A huge thanks to everyone who helped us celebrate Pawnee’s 8th birthday last week! She’s been loving the special treats donated by Jennifer. She got a lot of pets and love from her friends. We’re so grateful for the joy Pawnee brings to the Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Michigan family!

09/10/2025

Help us wish a very Happy 8th Birthday to our amazing Canine Advocate, Pawnee! 🐾

Pawnee brings comfort, calm, and unconditional love to the children and families we serve (AND our staff members!) here at the Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Michigan. We are so grateful for all the joy she brings to us.

She even appears on our stickers for kids, reminding them of the important message: “My body belongs to me.”

She deserves all the belly rubs, treats, and snuggles! Happy Birthday, Pawnee!

08/25/2025

🌟 A HUGE thank you to Honor Credit Union for once again stepping up as our Presenting Sponsor for the Watermark Golf Classic! ⛳💙

Your continued support makes a tremendous difference for the Children’s Advocacy Center and the children in our community who have been impacted by child abuse. Because of partners like you, we can provide services, healing, and a voice to the children who need it most.

We are so grateful for your commitment to protecting children and strengthening families right here in Southwest Michigan. 💚👏

08/20/2025

📣✨ Back-to-School Help Needed! ✨📣

Our Care Closet is running low on school clothes, and with the first day right around the corner, we want to make sure every child feels confident and ready to start the year strong. 💙

We are especially in need of the following sizes:
👧 Girls: 4T, 5, 6
👦 Boys: 6/7, 7/8, 12/14

Clothing items needed include:
👕 Shirts & Sweatshirts
👖 Joggers, Sweatpants & Jeans
👗 Dresses & Leggings

New items only would mean the world to the kids we serve. 💛

📍 Donations can be dropped off at 4938 Niles Rd. St. Joseph, Mi. 49085.

Thank you for helping us make sure every child heads back to school feeling comfortable, cared for, and ready to learn! 🚌📚✏️

08/15/2025

⛳ Be a Hole Sponsor! ⛳ Our VERY popular Watermark Brewing Co. Golf Classic at Indian Lake Hills Golf Course is next week on August 22nd! Proceeds from this fun event will help the Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Michigan continue protecting and supporting kids in our community.

📅 Sponsor deadline: Tuesday, Aug. 19
✅ Your name at a sponsored hole
✅ Visibility to hundreds of golfers & supporters
✅ A direct impact on local children

To sponsor a hole, go to WGC25.givesmart.com or fill out the form in this post and email it to scrider@swmichigancac.org.