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APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH...
There are lots of fun ways to support DCAC and help raise awareness for child abuse.

Mondays at Mariano’s Restaurants
EVERY Monday in April, Mariano will donate 50% of the proceeds of your meal ticket to DCAC. Offer good for lunch & dinner. Simply download the Mariano flyer. Present the flyer to your server and you can enjoy terrific Mexican food and benefit DCAC at the same time! TELL YOUR FRIENDS! There is no limit to the number allowed in your party. Offer good at:

Mariano’s Hacienda/Lake Highlands
6300 Skillman St.

La Hacienda/North Dallas
17390 Preston Rd., North of Campbell Rd. at Summerside Dr.

La Hacienda/Carrollton
3300 N. Interstate 35, (Frankford exit on northbound access road)


T-shirt design:

Visit one of the following Dallas stores in April to pick up your chic T-shirt designed especially for DCAC:


Drip Coffee

4343 Lovers Lane


Kid Biz

8408 Preston Center Plaza

Martinizing Dry Cleaning
4422 Lovers Lane

Stride Rite
6129 Luther Lane in Preston Center


Mallie’s
in Snider Plaza

Learning Express
6828 Snider Plaza
Elle/Elements
4400 Lovers Lane
Vintage Car Wash
6815 Preston Road
University Park
(The t-shirt costs $15 and all proceeds benefit DCAC.)

 

League Speakers Bureau at


April 5th & 19th , 10am – 5pm

DCAC promotional booth & children’s artwork will be on display
Contact Jeanie Smith, jeaniedsmith@yahoo.com if you are interested in working a shift.


The purpose of the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center League is to support, serve, and promote the interests of the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center and to be educational and charitable.

There are many ways you can get involved in the League:

Togs & Tots Bingo Luncheon – This event funds the Clothes Closet and other programs of the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center. This luncheon features a salad lunch and several fun-filled games of bingo. Donations from area merchants are solicited for bingo prizes, table prizes, and a silent auction. Underwriting is also solicited.

Child Abuse Awareness Month Activities – April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. The League is interested in providing special educational activities possibly with a development aspect.

Galleria Spring Garden – Volunteer to work an hour shift at the Gardens which are located at Galleria Dallas.

Clothes Closet – The DCAC League sponsors and manages the Center’s Clothes Closet. The Clothes Closet provides new clothing, toiletries, toys, and school supplies for the children seen at the Center. Committee members gather donations and purchase needed items for the Closet. Members of this committee are also responsible for the maintenance of the Closet one-week every month and to assist in the seasonal clothes swap twice a year.

Speakers Bureau - The goal of this committee is to educate the Dallas community about the mission of the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center. Committee members speak to civic groups, in United Way presentations, and at agency fairs. The Speakers Bureau is also responsible for helping with the weekly Medical Student Training at the Center, which is held on Thursday mornings.

Favor Bags and Spring Baskets – Favor bags containing small amounts of candy, toiletries, and small toys are prepared by League members to be given to the children by the Center’s therapists for Valentine’s Day. Approximately 300 are prepared. Shrink-wrapped spring baskets containing similar items are given to the children during the Easter season. Approximately 250 baskets are prepared. Members of this committee can work during organized work sessions or on their own.

Crimes Against Children Conference – League members volunteer as room monitors for the various seminars at the hotel and provide tours of the Center during the Conference. The Conference is held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dallas in August. Members were asked to work a four (4) hour shift, if possible.

Treats for the Center – As a morale booster for the Center staff, the League provides treats such as cookies, brownies, or healthy snacks for 50 people once a month. The members of this committee are asked to provide treats only once, during the year.

Center Assistance – The Center has a need for volunteers to work at the Center on a scheduled basis. Volunteers are needed to work in the playroom with the children in 2 or 3 hour shifts or to help with data entry and to perform routine secretarial duties. Volunteers can elect to have a scheduled time or to be called as needed.

League Luncheon – The League will host a luncheon for the Center staff and the other disciplinary groups who work outside of the Center. The purpose of the luncheon is to foster better relations between the various agencies and to put a face on the League to the Center staff.

The League has at least five (7) General Meetings during the calendar year that not only provide information about what’s going on at the Center, but also provide wonderful opportunities to hear speakers on the issue of child abuse. Click here for the calendar of events. By becoming a member of the League you can help bring hope and healing to children who have lost their innocence to child abuse.

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