Friends of the Child Advocacy Center
Child Abuse Prevention in Frederick County, Maryland
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We are excited to share that the Friends of the Child Advocacy Center will be a charity recipient of the Bikes and Beers in Frederick this year! Come on out and have some fun! The bikers already know this is a great event (it's year 10 in Frederick!) but even if you don't bike you can join the after-party at Rockwell Brewery Riverside. Loads of fun, music and prizes!
On March 31st, the proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention month was read at Frederick County Winchester Hall. A big crowd attended and many thanks to all who participated! Friends present included Pat, Cheryl and Patti.
On April 6th the CAC, MDT members and Friends gathered at City Hall for the proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention month. Many thanks to all who participated. City Hall looks beautiful with all of the pinwheels! Thanks to Aubrey and Donearl for their decorating talents
Friends present included Patty, Pat, Cheryl and Jessie.
What a great kick off for Child Abuse Prevention month! The CAC staff, Friends of the CAC and many many members of the Multi disciplinary team ( Frederick County State's Attorney's Office , Frederick County, Maryland DSS Foster Care , Frederick Police Department , FCG Division of Family Services ....hope I'm not forgetting anyone) gathered at the bank window, distributed pinwheel displays to area businesses and gathered in the Healing Garden to plant pinwheels. It was a great day and we are so grateful to live in such a caring community!
Annually, Sailing Through The Winter Solstice begins in November, when a number of boats, transformed through the creative minds of many Frederick friends, set sail on the Creek. Our fleet has grown from one boat the first year to 26 sailing boats and 1 land-locked boats in the 2024-25 season. The boats are anchored in Carroll Creek, between Market Street and Carroll Street.
The fleet includes gaff-rigged ketches, yawls, three-masted schooners, and pirate ships, moored with their sail outlines, rigging and decks lit up from dusk till dawn. If you can’t imagine it make sure to come by and take a look at the amazing flotilla!
It’s not just fun, it’s for a purpose. By voting for your favorite boat, organizations are raising awareness and money for amazing causes local to the Frederick community. All proceeds raised during STTWS go to each boat’s designated charity and Color On The Creek. The event runs from mid-November through the 2nd Saturday in March.
In addition to voting for your favorite boat ($5 per vote), many organizations are raising awareness and money for amazing causes. Visit the 2025-26 fundraising site to learn more about the 28 boats & 1 land shark in this years fleet. All proceeds raised during STTWS go to each boat’s designated charity and Color On The Creek. The event runs from mid-November through the 2nd Saturday in March.
To vote for the SS Pinwheel please click on the link below:
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https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/STTWS2025/team/SSPinwheel
Fans of our SS Pinwheel!