Get Involved
Invest Your Time
There are a variety of ways to support our mission, including organizing and planning events, attending a training, hosting a drive for Cora’s Care Closet, and volunteer projects. We also welcome investment of in-kind services such as legal, marketing, advertising, communications, human resources, technology, interior design, and other specialized support.
Invest Your Dollars
Every dollar we receive supports the families and children we serve. Ways to give include:
Our monthly giving program
Estate gifts
Corporate partnerships
Event sponsorships
Cora’s Care Closet donations
Invest Your Heart
Are you passionate about making a difference for those in our community impacted by child sexual abuse? If so, we’d love to have you on our team! Whether through joining the Youth Advocacy Team, interning with us, serving on our board or a board committee, or becoming an employee, the heart of our organization is the people who serve.
Attend a Training
Adult education is critical to preventing and disrupting child sexual abuse. Attend one of our free training sessions and learn how to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse.
Volunteer
Due to the nature of our work, direct client volunteer opportunities are limited, but there are a variety of ways to support the families that we serve. Learn more about volunteer needs here.
Become a Corporate Partner
We’d love to talk with you about why the Children’s Advocacy Center is an ideal corporate partner, and are excited at the possibility of joining with you to invest in our community’s next generation!
Join the Youth Advocacy Team
Are you a high school student interested in supporting survivors of child sexual abuse and spreading awareness in the community? Contact group facilitator MacKenzie Willeke at mwilleke@cac-ottawa.org.
Events
Events raise funds and awareness for our mission. Through attending, sponsoring, or serving on a planning committee, you can contribute to our success.
Donate
Thank you for supporting child abuse prevention and intervention in our community! Your gift today will support thousands of children and families throughout our community.
Host a Drive
Host a drive for Cora's Care Closet. CCC provides immediate access to brand new clothing, personal care products, home cleaning supplies, household items, baby gear, school supplies and more, free of charge.
Join Our Team
Our team is dedicated to the wellbeing of children, passionate about making an impact, and united around bringing hope, healing, and justice to our community. Come join us and make a difference in the lives of children and families impacted by child sexual abuse!
Tour Our Space
We are incredibly proud of the experience we provide to children and families navigating child sexual abuse. We invite you to see for yourself! Contact Rachael at rdewitt@cac-ottawa.org to schedule a tour.
Connect with Us
Reach out to us if we can help you or someone you know. We would love to help determine the next steps and give support.
Are you a community member or organization looking to partner? Connect with us at 616-393-6123 or email us at info@cac-ottawa.org. We will respond as soon as possible.