Our Mission - Kalamazoo CAN - Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Council

Take a Stand for Local Kids - Volunteer Today!

If you can volunteer just two hours of your time in April 2011, we want to hear from you. More than 100 volunteers are needed for the 2011 "Be a Lifesaver" campaign in Kalamazoo County. It's all part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. To find out more, call (269) 552-4430 or use the volunteer form at left. Thank you!

We are deeply grateful to everyone who helped make the 2010 Lifesavers Campaign such as terrific success. More than 100 volunteers fanned out throughout the community to raise awareness about child abuse and gather funds for our continuing mission. We reached our goals and we couldn't have done it without you!

Here is a list of our sponsors for the 2010 campaign:

Major Sponsors:

Foresters
Borgess Health
Bronson Healthcare Group

Supporters:

1st Community Federal Credit Union
Legal Aid of Western Michigan
Kalamazoo Education Association
Kalamazoo County Education Association
Kalamazoo Gazette
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Sunshine Kiwanis
Wal-Mart
Sam’s Club
Edward Jones
Rentalex

If you'd like to participate in the 2011 Lifesavers campaign, please fill out the online volunteer form below or call our office at (269) 552-4430. All people are welcome and we depend on you to keep this important work going in Kalamazoo County. For other volunteer opportunities, click here now.

Online Volunteer Form - 2011 "Be a Lifesaver" Campaign

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Funds from the Be a Lifesaver” campaign will help to prevent child abuse and neglect in Kalamazoo County by supporting programs such as:

Family Help Book free community resource guide
Kids are Special interactive presentations for children
Caught in the Act of Positive Parenting campaign
Never Shake A Baby educational campaign
You Are Special sexual abuse prevention coloring books
Baby Think It Over computerized doll parenting experience
Mandated Reporter Training for professionals
Exhibits at fairs and conferences o Lending library of books, videos, and literature

To learn more about our mission and work, please explore this website or call our office at (269) 552-4430. Thank you for caring about kids!