Child victim now a counselor for the same organization that helped her
MacKenzie Willeke and her parents, Scott and Lisa, participated in a panel discussion Friday, April 28.
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MacKenzie Willeke and her parents, Scott and Lisa, participated in a panel discussion Friday, April 28.
The Community Member of the Year and the Multi-Disciplinary Team Member of the Year awards were presented at the annual Ionia Montcalm Secure and Friendly Environment Child Advocacy Center’s (IM SAFE CAC) “Champions for Children” fundraising luncheon on Friday. Following the meal and awards, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse was joined by her parents as she shared her story in a panel discussion.
IM SAFE CAC has served more than 2,090 child victims since opening in March 2015.
Children’s advocacy centers in Michigan will receive full federal funding this coming year, after previously anticipating a large budget cut.
The Start By Believing fundraiser is scheduled for Feb. 19 at Steele Street Hall in Ionia.