Leave a Lasting Impact with Child Advocacy Center Donations
Your tax-deductible gift helps the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) support families and promote child abuse prevention across Portage County. Thanks to your generous donations, families can access comprehensive wraparound services at no cost, and the CAC can continue to offer free training to professionals and community members on recognizing, responding to, and preventing child abuse.
Each family that visits the CAC is met with care and support—including access to basic needs and comfort items. These wraparound services may include non-perishable food, hygiene kits, blankets, hats and gloves, small gifts for children and teens, self-care items like journals, and resource referrals.
Current CAC Needs Include:
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Hygiene products (shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothbrushes/paste, body wash, etc.)
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Non-perishable food items and snacks
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Bed-in-a-Bag sets and blankets
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Small items for teens (e.g., fidget items, journals, games, cosmetics)
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Small comfort gifts for children
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Stuffed animals
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Gas cards or gift cards (Walmart, Target, grocery stores)
To learn more or donate items, please contact us at CAC@UHHospitals.org or call 330-297-8838.
Together, we can continue showing families that they are not alone.
Strengthening Support: How the CAC Is Expanding Services in 2025
In 2025, the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) continues to grow and strengthen its impact across Portage County. We’ve expanded prevention programming, strengthened multidisciplinary partnerships, and proudly lead the Portage County Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition, bringing vital awareness and coordinated action to our community.
Most significantly, we now offer free trauma therapy to any child in Portage County who has experienced abuse, violence, or trauma. This service, along with our full range of wraparound support, remains completely free of charge to children and families, thanks to the incredible generosity of donors, sponsors, and supporters like you.
You can help make a difference. Have you considered becoming a sponsor or forming a team for our upcoming fundraising event, Bowl Against Abuse 2026? This could be your year to get involved and support healing, hope, and prevention.
To learn more, contact us at CAC@UHHospitals.org or call 330-297-8838. Together, we’re creating a safer, stronger future for children in our community.
Gold Sponsors
Jo Woodward-Solem Foundation
Jack & Claudia Amrhein
Lorraine Hafner
Cindy Brew, CAC Executive Director
Silver Sponsors
Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority
AxessPointe
UH Portage FUN Committee
Brew Hardwood Flooring
Bronze Sponsors
AxessPointe & Family & Community Services
Judge Kevin T. Poland
Do It For James Foundation
AMETEK
CAC Team Members/Team Brynn
Portage County Police Chiefs Association
David Dix
Lane Sponsors
John & Mindy Gusz
Portage County Job & Family Services
Kent Elastomer Products
Escott & Company LLC
Bennett Land Title Agency
Sabrina Christian-Bennett
Colonial Machine
New Adventures Mantua
Larry Trombka, DDS
CASA of Portage County Associate Board
Portage Community Bank
Portage County Police Chiefs Association
Fitchicks, Inc.
Judge Patricia J. Smith Portage County Probate-Juvenile Court
Big Kahuna Graphics
Portage County Police Chiefs Association
Hometown Bank
DLR Accounting Solutions
Judge Melissa Roubic
Northeast Organics LLC
Open Arms Adoptions
Eric Miller
First Congregational Church of Freedom
Portage County Prosecutor
Keith Fletcher
Lee & Geri Strange
Chain Breakers
Kent Lions Club/Delta Gamma
Townhall II
Brothers in Construction
Ryan Poland Realtor
Portage County Recorder
Bikers Unbroken
SkyLane Bowling Alley
Giulitto Law Office LLC
Attorney Amanda J. Lewis
Flynn Keith & Flynn LLC
CAC Team Members/Team Brynn
Children’s Advantage
PARTA
Security 101
Victor Vigluicci
Dr. Dean DePerro, Portage County Coroner
Cook Construction
Joshua Swartz – Howard Hanna
