Southern Arizona Children’s Advocacy Center

We were honored to have been selected by the Tucson Ladies Council as beneficiary of their past "Bags and Belinis" event.

"Bags and Bellinis" featured appetizers from Renee’s Organic Oven and a silent auction of designer handbags. This exquisite event was held at La Encantada on Sunday, May 5, 2013 2pm–5pm. Bellinis with fresh raspberries were served along with appetizers. Kathy Rau, executive director of SACAC, presented Stella Schaffer with a photo of Russell , our prized therapy dog, along with many thanks for their support and donations.

Thank you so much for the support and monetary donations on March 20, Arizona Gives Day. We received almost $2, 000 that will be used for needed supplies and clothing for the children who come to the Center throughout the year. Tucson always pulls through when help is needed.

On Sunday, June 2, 2013, the 1st Annual SACAC Golf Tournament, sponsored by Desert Toyota of Tucson will be held at Arizona National Golf Club. $300 includes a golf foursome, cart, lunch, 2 drinks, and raffle tickets for a Cabo vacation and golf passes. See the attached flyer or our registration link for more information.

Thanks to all our major Sponsors (Tucson Electric Power, Pima County Attorney's Office, Citibank and SCFArizona ) for all their support and assistance on our 8th annual Bowling and Raffle Charity Tournament. Over 35 raffle prizes were awarded during the bowling tournament. Approximately 200 bowlers and 40 teams helped make this tournament a successful fun day. All the participants wore neon orange, green or pink T-shirts which made a colorful and joyful scene. All the money raised will go towards the needs of the children coming to the Southern Arizona Children's Advocacy Center.

Nine year old Mark was brought to the Children’s Advocacy Center by Sheriff’s Deputies to be interviewed about physical abuse occurring in his home. Mark sat quietly in the waiting room, looking frightened and alone. Despite efforts by our advocates to reassure Mark that he was in a safe place, the young man remained quiet and wary.

Four year old Serena bore the bruises of her mother’s discipline, but did not want to talk to anyone about what happened. She cried at any attempt to get her to go into the interview room.