Mayor Jess Alumbaugh was honored to proclaim the month of April Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month, and be a part of Prevent Child Abuse Grant County’s revamped annual luncheon & workshop on Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 at Ivy Tech Community College in Marion.
This was the first luncheon/workshop that the Grant County Child Abuse Council has held since the pandemic.
At the culmination of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month, the first annual “Superhero Walk” will be held on April 30th at 5:30pm in Matter Park. Kids are encouraged to dress as their favorite superhero and walk with real local superheroes! Capes and masks will be provided. The walk will be followed by the annual candlelight celebration at 6:30pm.
For more information & photos, visit the Prevent Child Abuse Grant County Facebook page.