SWICACC Hosting Big Talent Show Fundraiser in April

A fun fundraising event is coming to southern Indiana that you might want to be a part of.

SWICACC (Southwest IN Child Advocacy Center Coalition) serves 7 counties in southern Indiana. For those who don't know much about this organization, according to the SWICACC website:

<p class="">SWICACC is a non-profit organization founded in 2009 when it was recognized that children victim of maltreatment did not have a child advocacy center within their community. Through grants, fundraisers, and donations, SWICACC continues to grow and provides services to children in Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Martin, Orange, Perry, and Spencer Counties.</p><p class="">During an investigation of child maltreatment, SWICACC conducts forensic interviews with the children reported to be victims of abuse. A forensic interview is a specialized neutral fact finding interview. The interview is used as evidence during the investigation and prosecution of child maltreatment. SWICACC staff follow national protocols and go through extensive training to conduct these interviews. Utilizing a multi-disciplinary team approach and a child advocacy center reduces the number of times a child has to tell thus reducing trauma.</p>

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In order to continue to offer their services to the community, the organization must hold fundraising events. Their biggest fundraiser is coming up later this month, and you are invited.

2023's SWICACC's Got Talent

On Saturday, April 29^th at the Calumet in Jasper, Indiana, SWICACC will be hosting the Kickback event called SWICACC's Got Talent. This fundraising event will include a talent show, catered meal, a silent auction, and music to end the night. You can take a look at some of the contestants in the post below.

Follow SWICACC on Facebook to vote for your talent in advance and purchase tickets by clicking here. If you are unable to attend but want to donate, you can do that as well at that site. They also have an Amazon wish list for items that are always needed at the Center on 5^thStreet.

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