CAC Annual Report 2023

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Every time we walked into the CAC we walked out with a little more hope through the process of the unknown. Thank you. When I really needed the support you were all there to fight this battle together.”

—CAC Client

CONTENTS

WHO WE ARE LETTER FROM OUR DIRECTOR MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES

WHAT WE DO

FORENSIC INTERVIEWS MEDICAL EXAMS COURT ADVOCACY COUNSELING PREVENTION

COMMUNITY OUTREACH CORA’S CARE CLOSET

HOW WE DO IT EVENTS FINANCES

WHO MAKES IT POSSIBLE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OUR STAFF

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM VOLUNTEERS DONORS

WHERE WE ARE HEADED

ENCIRCLE THE CENTER

MEDICAL SUITE RENOVATION

WHO WE ARE

LETTER FROM OUR DIRECTOR

What a YEAR! To say a lot happened in 2023 is an understatement. We celebrated our 25-year anniversary. We experienced significant changes and transition while navigating unprecedented challenges.

Through it all, however, we remained secure in our mission: to provide child centered prevention, advocacy, and team intervention in investigation, assessment, and treatment of child sexual abuse inclusive of all children and families. I am proud to confidently say that as we close the chapter on 2023, the Ed & Nancy Hanenburg Children’s Advocacy Center is thriving, and we continue to excel at fulfilling our important mission!

I am incredibly proud to present the 2023 annual report. The content development was a collaborative effort between staff, clients, community partners, and multi-disciplinary team members. We are all grateful and excited for the opportunity to share more about our work with you.

Our report’s theme is Back to Basics. I want to reorient our supporters to what we do, how we do it, and who makes it possible. A lot has changed over 25 years of operation, however we remain true to our purpose.

We continue to provide critical abuse prevention and intervention to our community free of charge. We remain the experts in the field of child sexual abuse. We relentlessly facilitate hope and healing for those we serve, no matter what change or challenge we face as an organization.

Thank you for coming alongside us. It certainly would be easier to turn away from this heartbreaking reality confronting children and families in Ottawa County. It would be easier to pretend sexual abuse doesn’t exist in our community, however we know that 1 in 10 children in our county will be sexually abused before they turn 18.1

As a therapist at the CAC for several years, one of the ways I’ve been able to sustain the heaviness of the work is to remind myself that whether I’m a part of the healing or not, child sexual abuse will continue to happen. Denying this reality doesn’t serve any of us. I want to express how much we appreciate your courage and vulnerability in championing the wellbeing of those we serve!

Truly we could not do this without you. We are grateful for the steadfast support of our community that makes our services possible. May you have confidence knowing your contributions are making a significant impact on those affected by child sexual abuse in Ottawa County. I’m excited to continue our partnership and together expand our impact in 2024!

With gratitude,

Rachael DeWitt, LMSW, MPA Executive Director and Therapist

OUR MISSION

To provide child-centered prevention, advocacy, and team intervention in investigation, assessment, and treatment of child sexual abuse inclusive of all children and families.

OUR VISION

A safe, inclusive community free of abuse

OUR CORE VALUES

+ Compassion

+ Collaboration

+ Empathy

+ Excellence

+ Integrity

+ Child-centered

+ Inclusiveness

WHAT WE DO

For the past 25 years, we have been working relentlessly to fight for those impacted by child sexual abuse in our community. Ultimately, our goal is for the community to no longer need our services. Until then, we approach the critical issue of child sexual abuse in two ways: we provide prevention education throughout the community and we provide intervention when abuse is reported.

Through prevention, we empower children with the information that they have the right to tell and be believed when talking about unsafe touches. We also know that with adult education, most abuse can be prevented or interrupted. When abuse does occur, we facilitate intervention through compassionately and expertly coordinating the investigation, assessment, and treatment. We build a team of professionals around children and families and we are with our clients every step of the way as they navigate life post-disclosure.

FEMALE

73% 27%

MALE

0-6 YEARS — 22%

7-12 YEARS — 40%

13-18 YEARS — 38%

WHITE — 56%

BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN — 6%

HISPANIC/LATINO — 16%

AMERICAN INDIAN/ ALASKAN NATIVE — 1%

ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER — 3%

OTHER — 18%

FORENSIC INTERVIEWS

Forensic interviews are provided to children, teenagers, and vulnerable adults who may have been victims of sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, or witnesses to a violent crime.

Conducted by trained professionals, these interviews aim to gather accurate information in a developmentally appropriate, safe, and comforting manner.

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FORENSIC INTERVIEWS CONDUCTED

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The Children’s Advocacy Center of Ottawa County has been and continues to be an invaluable partner and resource to child survivors of crime and their families. Together with the multi-disciplinary team, the staff, services, and resources from the Ottawa CAC are instrumental to the investigative process and in the pursuit of justice for members in our community.”

— Detective Patrick Gedeon Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office

“I feel so much better after talking, like a huge weight has been lifted off my chest.”

—CAC Client

MEDICAL EXAMS

We offer a medical evaluation to any child who has allegations or concerns of abuse. These evaluations are designed to be child-friendly and offered on site at zero cost to the family. Dr. Simms and Dr. Schmidt from Corewell Health oversee these evaluations. They are specially trained pediatricians who are experts in child abuse.

The main purpose of the medical exam is to reassure the child and family that their body is okay. Medical evaluations can assist in the collection of evidence and document trauma if present. The exam is also used to assess for and treat sexually transmitted infections, injuries, and pregnancy.

“

65 Having this exam was very positive and impactful to my healing journey.”

—CAC Client

FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMS

MEDICAL SUITE RENOVATION RENDERINGS

Read more about our renovation project HERE

The CAC does a great job with our medical evaluations. I am always confident that our patients will leave here feeling empowered and in good spirits because of the team and environment at the CAC.”

— Dr. Cory Schmidt, Corewell Health

COURT ADVOCACY

One of the services that our advocates provide is court support. We work closely with the Prosecuting Attorney’s office to help families navigate every phase of the court process. We offer our families activities, arts and crafts, games, food, a friendly face, processing and emotional support during court preparation meetings and different court proceedings. Advocates also provide assistance with writing victim impact statements that can be read at the time of sentencing.

“Watching a child testify against their abuser is another level of inspiring, and it is an honor to be able to be there holding the hands of these families while they go through this. It brings me an incredible amount of fulfillment.”

— Charlie Martinez Family Advocacy Manager

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“Having an advocate through the court process meant the difference between the feeling of standing alone, and standing in the feeling of being supported. Knowing we weren’t alone and had a team on our side, is something I’ll never forget, and will be forever grateful for.”

COURT ADVOCACY IMPACT STORY

THE GUARDIAN OF THE FOREST

In March of 2020, there was a child victim who was sexually abused numerous times by her father. The case had been pushed back for a variety of reasons. Having to navigate the delays in the case with the child was incredibly difficult. Not only did she still love her father and missed him, but she had to relive the abuse while testifying in court.

The wrap around counseling that this young child received from the Ed and Nancy Hanenburg Children’s Advocacy Center helped this child through so many difficult days and allowed me to focus on the task at hand, which was to hold the defendant accountable for his actions.

In preparation for trial, I had met with the victim to try and help her feel as comfortable as possible. After the meetings, her counselor would be there to greet her for whatever support was needed. In order to get to know a child victim, it is so important to listen to their likes and dislikes.

At this particular trial prep meeting, she had told me about how much she liked the movie The Lorax. She told me all about the Guardian of the Forest!

When it came time for trial, this brave young child walked right into the courtroom ready to tell her truth. She was confident, until she saw her father in that very courtroom. As much as we can prepare child victims for court, there is no replication for the actual day. She waved hello to her father with her little hand in front of the jury and smiled at him. My heart sunk.

When she finally got to the witness stand, feeling the weight of the world on her shoulders, she froze. The young child victim would not answer any of my questions, not even what her name was. She could feel the cold stare of her father beating down on her, after not seeing him for two years.

Minutes went by with no responses from the child. In a silent courtroom with 12 jurors looking at me, those minutes felt like hours.

With my heart pounding, I referred back to our last meeting hoping to get this brave child to speak. Enter the Guardian of the Forest! I asked her about the Lorax. She was able to break through from her fear and the pressure of the moment. Once she started talking, there was no stopping her! She told those jurors about the pain and hurt she endured at the hands of her father. Once she was done testifying, the Children’s Advocacy Center team was there to greet her.

The trial continued for the rest of the week with the jury hearing from others involved from the Children’s Advocacy Center. The forensic interviewer testified as well as the medical team that did an evaluation of the victim. Detectives from the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office also testified about their role in the case and their investigations.

Q is the Ottawa County Prosecutor’s Office Canine Advocate. He brings comfort by sitting with child victims who are under the age of 16 years old when they are testifying in court. He also attends meetings with child victims alongside Jake. The amount of smiles Q can generate for families going through the difficult court process is truly amazing.

In the end, on March 13, 2020, the jury came back GUILTY on all counts. The defendant, her father, was sentenced to a minimum of 25 years in prison.

The assistance that the victims and their families receive from the Children’s Advocacy Center once again, allows me to focus on ensuring justice for the children of Ottawa County with the help of our incredible team from law enforcement.

This is just one example of many of how grateful we are at the Ottawa County Prosecutor’s Office to have a resource like the Ed and Nancy Hanenburg Children’s AdvocacyCenter in our community.

Jake Jenison

Senior Attorney – Child and Family Division, Ottawa County Prosecutor’s Office

COUNSELING

We are committed to providing a safe place for children to begin the healing process after they have experienced abuse. Our team of therapists provide trauma informed therapy to children of every age and the family as a whole. The clinical staff is specially trained in several evidence-based/informed treatment approaches such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment (SMART), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Problematic Sexual Behavior - Phase Based Treatment (PSB-PBT).

We also offer multiple support groups to kids, teens, and parents throughout the year. This year we added the treatment approach Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI). CFTSI is a short-term, early intervention that reduces traumatic stress reactions by increasing communication and family support, which leads to lessening the potential onset of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

2,144 COUNSELING SERVICES PROVIDED

“After meeting with my therapist I realized how important it was to have a place to talk about the things that I have experienced. She let me know what I was going through and how I was coping were normal responses. She helped me figure out ways to show my feelings and cope with them. She believed and supported my experience and that was so important in my healing.”

COUNSELING

PROBLEMATIC SEXUAL BEHAVIOR SCREENINGS

Sexualized behaviors can be a normal part of child development, however there are situations when these become problematic and professional support is beneficial. Problematic Sexual Behavior (PSB) screenings explore what behaviors are occurring, identify their origin, and classify them as developmentally appropriate or problematic. Caregivers are empowered with information on how to support their child in reducing or eliminating the behaviors. If more intensive intervention is needed, the CAC also offers specialized counseling for children displaying problematic sexual behaviors.

“I had no idea this resource was in our community and I am so grateful! I was so concerned about the behaviors my child was displaying and had no idea what to do. I was able to share all my concerns and get answers to all my questions. I feel so much better now that I know how to handle these behaviors.”

— CAC Client

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PROBLEMATIC SEXUAL BEHAVIOR SCREENINGS

PREVENTION

Child Abuse Prevention: Kids Have Rights (KHR) accomplishes its mission by partnering and working collaboratively with area elementary schools to present body safety lessons during the school day that are engaging, child-centered, and age-appropriate. The program’s goal is for children to learn that they have the right to feel safe from harm and the right to tell and be believed when talking about unsafe touches. Children also identify safe adults who they could go to for help and support. The KHR curriculum is based on the latest research and informed by the expertise of the program educators, CAC’s therapists, forensic interviewers, law enforcement, and others.

17,616 1,390

STUDENTS HEARD PREVENTION MESSAGE IN SCHOOLS

ADULTS RECEIVED PREVENTION EDUCATION

“We help kids understand who the “safe adults” are and when it’s important to talk to them. Many kids are scared they will get in trouble if they disclose abuse, or don’t even realize something they are experiencing is not safe. Our program gives them vocabulary that is very age appropriate and empowers them to stand up for themselves.”

— Julie Leeson, Prevention & School Outreach Specialist

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

The Children’s Advocacy Center is striving to make our services known and available to all in the community. We offer four different training options for adults in the community to learn how they can easily take simple steps to creating safer spaces for all children and families by recognizing signs of abuse, understanding how to respond appropriately if they have a concern, and how to prevent unsafe situations from occurring to begin with.

“Child sexual abuse

is something that most people do not

want to consider

is happening

in their community. But if we talk about it, we can prevent it. At the CAC, we want to equip not only children and families with the knowledge and skills to prevent child sexual abuse, but businesses, churches, and other organizations so that by working together we can create a community free from abuse. And if you or your child is a survivor, we want you to know we believe you and we can help. It’s never too late to report.”

— Cara Mazure Community Outreach Coordinator

YOUTH ADVOCACY TEAM

The Youth Advocacy Team (YAT) is comprised of high school students across Ottawa County, Michigan, who are passionate about the work we do at the CAC. The YAT’s purpose is to provide insight regarding impacts on the lives of Ottawa County youth, as well as how the Children’s Advocacy Center can better serve the community.

Youth develop leadership and teamwork skills while making a lasting impact on the Ottawa County community and on the lives of children affected by sexual/physical abuse. We believe that centering youth voice in decision-making, program planning, etc. is essential to the work of CACs and aligns with the diversity, inclusion, and equity work already embedded in our programming.

Students commit to one year on the team, including monthly meetings and a service project of their choosing.

ONE-YEAR COMMITMENT MONTHLY MEETINGS SERVICE PROJECTS

CORA’S CARE CLOSET

Cora Visscher was the founder of the CAC. A champion for child welfare, she identified a need in the community for children to have a safe place to talk about abuse. As the CAC developed, Cora also recognized the reality that disclosing sexual abuse can devastate the stability of a family and many times creates a significant financial loss.

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FAMILIES RECEIVED ASSISTANCE FROM CORA’S CARE CLOSET T

She advocated for children and their caregivers to have tangible support available at the center in an effort to support them in navigating life post-disclosure. Cora’s Care Closet provides immediate access to personal care products, cleaning supplies, household items, baby gear, school supplies, coats, boots, and more. The Closet is stocked through donations from our community. Cora passed away in September of 2023, however she will always be honored as an integral piece of the CAC’s foundation and legacy.

To honor Cora, we commissioned this piece from Joel Schoon-Tanis. It hangs outside of the Care Closet.

HOW WE DO IT

Every investment you make to support our mission is an investment in the children of Ottawa County and the future of our community. We are committed to thoughtfully stewarding your donations to prevent child sexual abuse and to intervene when it has happened.

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FUNDRAISING EVENTS

We had a blast celebrating our 25th anniversary all year long. This year we set a record for funds raised at the Bids & Bites Gala with donations totaling over $300,000!

$485,278

TOTAL FUNDS RAISED FROM EVENTS IN 2023

FROM ADVOCATES IN ACTION LUNCHEON, CHILD ABUSE BENEFIT GOLF OUTING, AND THE BIDS & BITES GALA

FRIDAY MAY 3, 2024

Advocates in Action Luncheon featuring Adrianne Simeone, Mama Bear Effect at the Pinnacle Center, Hudsonville

MONDAY JUNE 3, 2024

Child Abuse Benefit Golf Outing

Dedicated to Cora Visscher at Macatawa Golf Club, Holland

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Bids & Bites Annual Gala at Pigeon Creek Event Center, West Olive

SAVE THE DATE

WHO MAKES IT POSSIBLE

One of the core values of the CAC is collaboration.

In order to provide hope and healing to those impacted by child sexual abuse in our community, it requires all of us working together and giving of our unique talents and resources.

The CAC exists because of the collaboration of our board members, staff, multi-disciplinary team, volunteers, corporate partners, and individual donors. We are shifting the trajectories of lives and ultimately changing the course of our community, but it would not be possible without the involvement and investment of the following people.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Gary Rosema, Chair

Retired Sheriff, Ottawa County

Mindy Linebaugh, Treasurer Vice President, Huntington Bank

Melissa Groothuis, Secretary

PMO Service Manager, Miller Knoll

Michelle Anthes Attorney, McShane & Bowie, P.L.C.

Lee Fisher

Prosecuting Attorney, Ottawa County

Ron Frantz

Retired Prosecuting Attorney, Community Representative

Nancy Hanenburg

Founding Board Chair

Brittney Heatherington

HMPS Manager, Dealer Focused, Miller Knoll

Hon. Susan Jonas

Retired Judge, Ottawa County

Steve Kempker

Sherriff, Ottawa County

Matt Messer

Chief of Public Safety Services, City of Holland

Amanda Price Community Representative

Sandra Rayzel Community Representative

Sally Reinink

VP of Customer Solutions, Big Dutchman

Alompradith (Ole’) Sphabmixay

Assistant VP & Branch Manager, Flagstar Bank

Kendra Spanjer

Director, Ottawa County DHHS

Lisa Stefanovsky Community Representative

CAC STAFF

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Rachael DeWitt Executive Director & Therapist

Shyra Williams — Program Director

Janelle Tithof — Business Director

Amy Dalman — Director of Prevention and Community Outreach

PREVENTION & COMMUNITY OUTREACH TEAM

Cara Mazure — Community Outreach Coordinator

Julie Leeson — Prevention & School Outreach Specialist

Dawn Vos — Prevention Trainer

Jan Malek — Prevention Trainer

CLINICAL TEAM

Adrienne Bailey — Clinical Services Manager

Charlie Martinez — Family Advocacy Manager

Emily Friberg — Forensic Interviewer

Heather Pedersen — Intake Coordinator

MacKenzie Willeke — Crisis Counselor

Mariah Adamy — Therapist

Olga Mathis — Forensic Interview Manager

Taylor Stratton — Crisis Counselor

Darcy Fluharty Retired Executive Director

Darcy retired in 2023 after 25 years of service as Executive Director of the Children’s Advocacy Center. Darcy made a profound difference in the lives of children and families in Ottawa County. She exhibited passion, vision, and drive during her tenure which made the Center into the state-of-the-art agency it is today. Thank you, Darcy!

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM

Ottawa County Prosecutor’s Office

Jacob Jenison

Meredith Beidler

Shawna Baum

Ashlie Boerma

Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office

Allison Anderson

Tyler Van Doeselaar

Jake Mucha

Roger Willard

Jacob Sparks

Jeremy Baum

Bridget Shickinger

Dave Bytwerk

Adam Hill

Tyler Kempema

David Dewitt

Pat Gedeon

Jonathan Cieslinski

Ann Koster

Holland Police Department

Megan Rohn

Kris Haglund

Larry Matzen

Jason Valenzuela

Kyle Reinink

Zeeland Police Department

Tim Jungle

Brian Breuker

Tom Michmerhuizen

CAC Staff

Olga Mathis

Adrienne Bailey

Shyra Williams

Mariah Adamy

Rachael DeWitt

Emily Friberg

Charlie Martinez

Grand Haven Department of Public Safety

Justin Canan

Eric Rasch

Ottawa County Child Protective Services

Roslyn Boone

Andrea Millspaugh

Julianne Weick

Jennifer Toland

Tara Butkus

Sara Winter

Jill Cuperus

Chris Coy

Sarah Treadway

Gregory Turner

Cassandra Waller

David Wade

Danielle Yost

Morgan Simons

Kim Wolf

Jeremy Hertz

Kendall Mose

Vania Macias

Jack Sutherby

Brooke Baker

Amy Lamer

Jennifer Hnilica

Samantha Sicard

Jen Ramadhani

Emilee Steel

Emma DeBoer

Kristin Reed

Shaina Brinks

Val Haley

Christine Westbrook

Elizabeth Muyskens

Rachel Teunis

Katrice Brown

Ottawa County Juvenile Court

Nicole Bierema

Center for Child Protection, Corewell Health

Dr. Debra Simms

Dr. Cory Schmidt

Kylie Buist

Stacey VanderBent

Heather Gurnee

CAC INTERNS

Jennifer Armstrong, MSW Western Michigan University

Hanna Bloemendaal, BA — Grand Valley State University

Nhi Hoang, BA — Hope College

Carley Hornett, MSW — Indiana Wesleyan University

Julia Osterman, MSW — Grand Valley State University

Katelynn Parker, BA — Grand Valley State University

Eva Rivera, BSW — Grand Valley State University

Bethany Teague, BSW — Hope College

Natalie Trout, MSW — Western Michigan University

Meg Vos, MSW — Grand Valley State University

Lauren Zago, BA — Hope College

VOLUNTEERS

Jim Allen

Grace Baker

Christine Carter-Janetzke

Rachel Grimes

Skylar Hogan

Larissa Hollander

Chase Howell

Rachael Klabunde

Sue Kortering

Anne Leeson

Kathy Masselink

Ally Monan

Carol Schrotenboer

Kim Stuk

Pam Tounge

Ashley Trainor

Jacob Wyskochil

THANK YOU, DONORS!

INDIVIDUAL DONORS

Aaron Stuk

Aaron, Rachael, Penny, Everley & Sienna DeWitt

Adam & Keri Hill

Adam & Kim Magoon

Adrienne & Jason Bailey

Alan & Alyson Slenk

Alex & Aubrey Slager

Alex Thompson

Alexandra Stam

Allen & Barbara Dannenberg

Alpha & Marcia Mansaray

Alyssa Jester

Amber Schuster

Amelia Pratt

Amy Carlisle

Amy Clark

Amy K. Miller

Andrea Crossman

Andrea Wigger

Andrew & Lindsay Blair

Andrew Smith

Andy Yamaoka

Angela Zamudio-Ramos

Angie Rogers

Ann Somero

Annette Goris

Annie Bouwens

Anthony & Monica Verplank

Anthony & Stephanie Scheerhorn

Arlyn & Marcia Lanting

Ashlie Boerma

Audra Gritters

Audrey Bloemendaal

Autumn Sheridan

Barb Welke

Barbara Eriks

Barbara Ludy

Barry & Connie Immink

Barry & Denise Walburg

Barry & Patrice Slinkman

Bart & Jennifer Sak

Becky Lawrence

Ben & Amy Robbins

Ben & Colleen Perdock

Ben & Lindsey Wells

Beth Eckhardt

Bill & Darcy Fluharty

Bill & Julie Sikkel

Bill & Rhonda Cobb

Bill & Stacie VenHuizen

Bill Hoefer

Binnie Chrysler

BJ Visscher

Bob & Adriana Thompson

Bob & Amanda Raven

Bob & Jan Jacobs

Bob & Kelly Aylsworth

Brad Loomans

Brad Wagner

Brenda White

Brian & Alex VanBeveren

Brian & Jill Strick

Brian & Mary Hansen

Brian Dobrinski

Brian White

Brittney Heatherington

Bruce & Jane Patterson

Bryan & Cathy Bouws

Bryan & Janelle Tithof

Bryan & Kendra Spanjer

Bryan Veldheer

Burt & Brenda Wachter

C. Lynn & Mary Vincent

Calvin & Lisa Nyeboer

Calvin & Nancy Matthysse

Cara Mazure

Cara Wilkinson

Carey MacDonald

Carlton & Rachael Kollen

Carmen Davis

Carol Cousineau

Carol Wilbur

Carolina Rayzel

Caroline von Glahn

Carrie Smith

Catharine D. Bradford

Cathy Armstrong

Cecilia Ramos

Chad Bush

Charles & Melanie DeKryger

Charles & Viki Johnson

Charlie Martinez

Cheryl Nail

Chet Grochoski

Chip & Susan Sloop

Chris & Anita Caird

Chris & Emily Berry

Chris & Keri Kalish

Chris & Shyra Williams

Chris VanSchoick

Chris Whitfield

Christine Trinh

Christopher & Michelle

Visscher

Chuck & Cindy Hadden

Cindy Beckman

Cindy Cutler-Awrey

Clovis & Sandra Rayzel

Cody & Lauren Commons

Cody Hagen

Cody Zoerhof

Cora Visscher

Craig & Karen Hall

Craig & Kelly Jenison

Craig & Wendy Spoelhof

Cris Holstrom

Curt & Chris Looman

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David & Deedre Vriesman

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Dawn Slater

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Del & Helen Komejan

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Family Fund

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Kevin & Alli Watson

Kevin & Kristi Welling

Kevin & Wendy Rebhan

Kim Bos

Kim Olthof

Kody Taylor

Kristi Conde

Kristine Bettisworth

Kristine Hunter

Kurt & Kris Wassink

Kyle & Grace Reinink

Kyle Schuberg

L. J. Verplank

Lacey Schaut

Larry & Anne McLaughlin

Larry & Becky Gezon

Larry & Karen Mulder

Larry & Linda Denuyl

Laura Maginnis

Lauren Benes

Lauren DeRoo

Lauren Ortiz

Lavern & Carol Edewaard

LaVonda Schutt

Lawrence & Barbara Lutzke

Lee & Deb Fisher

Lee & Linda DeVisser

Leon & Kathy Mazurek

Leon & Kristina Span

Leon & Zinnie Stille

Linda Boeskool

Linda Dalman

Linda McGeorge

Linda Olthoff

Linda Visscher

Lisa DeJonge

Lisa Shirey

Liz DeLaLuz

Lizzy Gillette

Logan & Andrea Healey

Lois Nagel

Louann Werksma

Louis & Diane Long

Lynn Mast

Lynn Ward

MacKenzie Willeke

Mallory Jewell

Marc & Michele Staal

Marcie VerBeek

Marcy Abrams

Mariah Adamy

Mariah Shelden

Mark & Debra Feyen

Mark & Penny Garlock

Mark Boersma

Mark Dishnow

Mark Heckman

Martha Erickson

Marvin & Jodi Syens

Mary & Brian Hansen

Mary Jane Goodin

Mary Vanopstall

Mary Westhoff

Matt & Emily Friberg

Matt Dirkse

Matthew & Jennifer Kenny

Matthew & Wendy Morrow

Maureen Kruger

Meg Vos

Meghan Hurley

Meghan Hurley

Melissa Groothuis

Melissa Johnson

Merle & Sheri DeWitt

Michael & Ellen Sepeshy

Michael & Erica Phelps

Michael & Kim Mulder

Michael & Linda Mooney

Michael & Sharon VandenHeuvel

Michael & Wendy Cheek

Michelle VanderSloot

Mick & Sharon VandenHeuvel

Mike & Betsy Sleva

Mike & Colleen Hill

Mike & Pegger Owens

Mike & Tarin Devoursney

Mike & Tracy Steffler

Mike Miron

Mike Podein

Mindy Linebaugh

Mitchell Neubert

Molly Leyden

Monica Fillwock

Montgomery & Lucy Welch

Nancy Clark

Nancy Grevel

Nancy Jo Honor

Nancy Lowe

Natalie Martinez

Nate & Christine Gilbertson

Nelson & Jill Walters

Nicholas & Virginia Tatarchuk

Nicole Baumgartner

Nicole Collins

Nicole DeKlyen

Nicole DeSchaaf

Noah & Taylor Stratton

Olga Mathis

P. Haans & Anita Mulder

Patricia Baer

Patricia Eldean

Patricia Kupris

Patrick & Amanda Sorrelle

Patrick & Elyse Cisler

Patrick & Kandice Sloop

Patrick & Shirley McCleer

Patrick McMahon

Patti Wilkinson

Patty Cole

Paul & Jane Lindemuth

Paula Thomas

Penny Schaard

Peter Bennett

Peter Hanson

Phil & Kirsten Poel

Phyllis Carpenter

Priscilla Atkins

Rachel Whiting

Raechel Kamphuis

Randy & Sue Kortering

Rebecca Collins

Ricardo & Kathy Turchetti

Rich & Laura Buitenhuis

Richard & Ethie Haworth

Richard & Marcia Lievense

Richard Bereza

Rick & Dar Buckley

Rick & Elly Devries

Rick & Trisha Zeerip

Rob & Amy Anderson

Rob & Jill Garrison

Robert & Janet Jacobs

Robert & Janet Manglitz

Robert & Jenna Terhorst

Robert & Jill Garrison

Robert & Kristen Sanger

Robert Huizenga

Roberta Dardi

Robyn Afrik

Rodger & Amanda Price

Rodney & Renee Wilson

Roger & Alyse Whitman

Roger & Kathleen Fries

Roger & Paula Susterich

Roger & Susan Jonas

Roger Bergman

Roger Willard

Ron & Patrice Frantz

Ronald & Jeanne Gerow

Ronald & Linda Lukasik

Ronald & Mary Jane Mass

Roni McKnight

Rosalie Anderson

Ross & Cassie Ryzenga

Ross Johnson

Ruel Lirio

Ryan & Amy Dalman

Ryan & Summer Osborn

Ryan Boufford

Ryan Fluharty

Ryan Fry

Ryan Tanis

Sally Groenheide

Sally Reinink

Sam & Jean Martin

Sam & Mollie Galioto

Sander deHaan

Sandra Lake

Sanjeev & Ritu Mathur

Sara Tucker

Sarah Arenas

Sarah Groenheide

Scott & Amanda Brooks

Scott & Elyse Bradford

Scott & Jan Spoelhof

Scott & Lisa Anair

Scott & Renee Sprick

Shannon Behm

Shannon LeMasters

Sharie Phillips

Sharon Bedford

Sherry Parisi

Sherry Tedaldi

Spencer & Kara Hines

Stephen & Emily Blampied

Steve & Barb Naber

Steve & Lauri Sisson

Steve & Nancy Kempker

Steve & Sharon Pembleton

Steve & Wendy Edewaard

Steve Baar

Steve Redmond

Steven & Sherri Bushong

Sue Fuller

Sue Meekhof

Susan Deters

Susan Keen

Susan Maat

Susie Weick

Tara Leonard

Teresa Brolick

Terry & Marcia Carlson

Terry & Ruth Hofmeyer

Terry & Su-Ann Blanchard

Terry & Victoria Eddy

Thalia Centeno

The Brooks Family

Thelma Leenhouts

Thomas & Barbara Jackoboice

Thomas & Gail Adams

Thomas & Sallie Prins

Thomas Gibbons

Tim & Amy Bublitz

Tim & Jenny Jongsma

Tim & Karen Sale

Tim & Kelly Obbink

Tim & Lori Johnston

Tim Kruse

Tim Smit

Timothy & Nancy Bosma

Timothy Cook

Todd & Katie Bowen

Todd & Michelle Anthes

Todd & Nancy Amberger

Todd Jacobs

Tom & Colleen Ball

Tom & Jennifer Williams

Tom & Joan Genzink

Tom & Laura Phares

Tom Austin

Tom Osika

Tommy & Sarahbeth Bradford

Toni Berry

Tony & Ann Worthington

Tony Gage

Tracy Plummer

Troy & Kimberly Dozema

Troy & Lynn Stone

Troy Tooker

Tyler & Ashley Spaulding

Tyler & Sasha VanDoeselaar

Tyler Griffiths

Tyler Mikulenas

Tyler Zoerhof

Vern & Carol Edewaard

Vern & Janet Hostetler

Vicki Eichstaedt

Wally & Melissa Martyniek

Wayne & Sharon Wellman

Family Foundation

Wesley & Andrea Burton

William & Janet Haines

William & Susan Arnold

Woori & Bobby Songhausen

We would like to recognize donors that gave a year end donation of $2,500 or more in honor of our 25 year anniversary.

Jud & Kirby Bradford

DeKock Family Foundation

Merle & Sheri DeWitt

David & Lisa Ezinga

Ed & Nancy Hanenburg

Jim & Sheryl Jurries

Jack H. Miller

Bruce & Jane Patterson

Bill & Julie Sikkel

The Snyder Family

Jayne Venlet

Verplank Donor Advised Fund of the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation

Wayne & Sharon Wellman Family Foundation

ORGANIZATIONS & FOUNDATIONS

Abbit Management Corp.

Ace Hardware

Acrisure Benefits Group

Active Manufacturing

Alegria Boutique

Alignwell Chiropractic

Allegria LLC

Altron Automation

Amy Anderson|Five Star Real Estate

Anna’s House

Antiques on Seventh

Apothecary Gift Shop

Applebees Bar & Grill

Arboreal Inn

Arturo’s Tacos

Back Alley Pizza

Baird Foundation, Inc.

Baja Grill

BAM!

Barber Ford

Bekins Auto Service, Inc.

Better Bags, Inc.

Between the Covers Bookshop

Big Weenie Brand

Blandford Nature Center

Bloom Beautiful

Blueberry Haven

BlueWest Properties, LLC

Boar’s Head Provisions Co. Inc.

Boar’s Head Provisions Corp

Bob’s Butcher Block

Bonobo Winery

Boomers Cleaners

Borr’s Shoes & Accessories

Boyne Mountain

Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holland

Bradford Company

Branch & Vine Co.

Brann’s

Bright Funds

Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery

BuhlerPrince, Inc.

Calico Cat

Carlyn & Company

Chateau Chantal

Cherry Republic

Chicago Title of Michigan

Clint Melcher Plumbing LLC

Clover Bar

Coach Road Capital

Color Haus Salon

Community Action House

Crazy Horse Steakhouse and Saloon

Critter Barn

Culver’s Grand Haven

Dairy Queen

DeKock Family Foundation

Disher

Domino’s Pizza

Don Luis

Down to Earth Retail Inc.

Earth’s Edge

Edible Art Catering

Essence Restaurant Group

EV Construction

Family Investment & Resource Mgmt LLC

Fellowship Reformed ChurchHolland

Fenn Valley Winery

Finn’s Chophouse

First Presbyterian Church

Fortino’s

Frances Jaye

Friendly Holding Company

Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse

Fuzion Systems LLC

Garrison Dental Solutions LLC

Gentex Corporation

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum

Glik’s

Global Concepts Enterprise, Inc.

Good Earth

Grand Haven Area Community Foundation

Grand Haven Area Public Schools

Grand Haven Custom Molding

Grand Haven Room Escape

Grand Haven Schools Foundation

Grand Rapids Ballet Company

Grand Rapids Griffins

Grand Rapids Symphony

Grand Valley Police Department

Grande Finale

Great Lakes Appraisal Co.

Greater Ottawa County United Way

Guitar Haven LLC

Gypsy Girl Social Wagon

Harbor House Inn

Harborwear

Haworth Helps

Heart of West Michigan United Way

Holland Bowl Mill

Holland Junior Welfare League

Holland Peanut Store

Homes Of Hunter’s Woods Condominiums

Hometown Auto Repair LLC

Hope Packages

Hops at 84 East

HR Solutions Group of West Michigan

Huizenga, Gamache & Associates

Huntington National Bank

HYP Fund of the Community Foundation of Holland/ Zeeland Area

Imaginative Innovations, Inc. i’move

Integrity Business Solutions

Integrity Business Solutions LLC

Island House Hotel

J. Morgan LTD

Jamie May Photography

JB and Me

Jean Marie’s

Jeannette Brownson Communities Fund

Jeffers Teachers Social Fund

Jefferson Elementary School

Jimmy John’s

John & Judy Spoelhof Foundation

JR Automation Community Care Fund

JR Automation Technologies, LLC

Kenowa Industries

Kilwins Grand Haven

Krissy’s Kandies & Goodies LLC

Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club

Lakeshore Orthodontics

Landscape Design Services Inc.

Lee & Birch Grand Haven LLC

Lepco Holdings LLC

Lewis Adventure Farms & Zoo

Light Corp.

Little River Casino Resort

Logan’s Roadhouse

Long Road Distillers

LSC Communications LLC

Lugers Family Foundation

Macatawa Landscaping & Lawn Care

MACkite

Magna Mirrors Of America

Mama’s Thai Cafe

Mancino’s Pizza

Marco’s Pizza

McShane & Bowie P.L.C.

Meijer #217

Metal Flow Corporation

Michigan Rag Co.

Midwest Construction Group Inc.

MillerKnoll

Morning Star Cafe

MSalt

Must Love Dogs

Nelis Dutch Village

New Groningen Family Association

Nichols

Northland Farms

Oakes Agency Inc.

ODL, Inc.

Ottawa County

Ottawa County Clerk/Register of Deeds Office

Ottawa County Family Court

Ottawa County Patriots

Ottawa County Prosecutor’s Office

Ottawa County Sheriff’s Dept

Our Lady of the Lake Parish

Papa Murphy’s

Paradigm Wellness

Parkhurst Chiropractic & Lakeshore Wellness Center

Patricia’s Chocolate LLC

Patton Wings Inc.

Peerless Auto Glass

Preferred Auto

Presbyterian Women of Grand Haven

Quality Car Wash

Quikserve Mechanical, LLC

Ray’s Drive In

Reader’s World

Rebounderz

Reckitt Mead Johnson

Red Robin

Redeemer Christian School

Request Foods, Inc.

Resilience

Richard H. Brown Foundation

Ridgeview Industries

River City Improv

Robert DeNooyer Chevrolet Inc.

Robert DeNooyer Chevrolet, Inc.

S.A. Morman

Salon Cheveux

Salt & Pepper Savory Grill & Pub

Scholten Fant

Shape Corp.

Sheldon Pines School

Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry

Skin by Carol Lynn

Snug Harbor

Soul Soup Foundation

Spark

Spectators Sports Bar & Grill

Spring Lake Presbyterian Church

Spring Sweet

St. John’s Episcopal Church

Stanco Metal Products, Inc.

StanZ Cafe

State Farm Insurance

Stay Alert Safety Services

Sweet Temptations Ice Cream

Parlor and Candy Shoppe

TAZ Open

TCC Verizon

Teriyaki Madness

The Beach House

The Biscuit

The Bookman LLC

The Bridge

The Dairy Treat

The Fortune Cookie

The Intersection

The Lilley Mansion Bed & Breakfast

The Paper Place

The Stable Inn

Third Reformed Church

Tip A Few Tavern

Tlaquepaque Garden Art

Trans-Matic Manufacturing, Inc.

Tri-Cities Kiwanis Foundation

Trinity Health Grand Haven Medical Staff

Tru Fit Comfort Shoe Store

Turks Tavern

Twelve Corners Vineyards LLC

Uncommon Coffee Roasters

United Methodist Women

United Way of Southern Maine

University Park Golf Course

Urban Air

Urban Bluebird Hair Studio

VCA Animal Hospital in Allendale

Verplank Donor Advised Fund of the GHACF

Village Inn

Vitale’s of Zeeland

Vork Brothers Painting LLC

Wawashkamo Golf Club

Wayne & Sharon Wellman Family Foundation

Wellness Co

West Michigan Academy of Arts & Academics

West Michigan Community Bank

Whitecaps Community Foundation

Witness Inspection, Inc.

Woman’s Literary Club

Zanies Comedy Nite Club

Zeeland Ace Hardware

Zeeland Public Schools

Zeigler Auto Group

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

A special thank you to families for designating the CAC as the recipient of memorial contributions and thank you to the donors that gave in their honor!

Cindy Arenas | Carol Wilbur | Cora Visscher

If your name was inadvertently omitted or misspelled, please accept our sincere apologies. Please call 616-393-6123 to report any changes or corrections.

WHERE WE ARE HEADED

We invite you to join our circle!

We are looking for donors to encircle us with monthly giving and provide hope and healing all year round.

MEDICAL SUITE RENOVATION

We are currently in the process of renovating our medical exam suite to be as child-friendly, warm, and inviting as possible. In careful consideration of the experience of the child and family, some of the proposed updates include softer overhead lighting, ambient heat directly over the exam table, adding caregiver seating, visually appealing and soothing artwork, and cabinetry specially designed to conceal the medical equipment.

We would be grateful for the opportunity to partner with you on implementing our vision and enhancing the medical exam experience for those we serve. We anticipate the entire project costing about $70,000 and we are working to raise money through a variety of community partners. We would welcome any amount of financial support you would be willing to offer with this one-time opportunity.

For more information, please contact Rachael at rdewitt@cac-ottawa.org

There

many ways to continue your support for the

Advocacy Center. To learn more, make a donation, or partner with us, please contact us at rdewitt@cac-ottawa.org.

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