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A Major Win for Young Victims: Our Waitlist is Eliminated!

On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, we were excited to announce at our 27th annual…

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Laura Cook: 25 Years at Child Witness Centre

On March 6, 2000, a young lady fresh out of university started as the…

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2025 Pancake Lunch: A Wonderful Success

It was awesome to welcome over 375 supporters at St. George Banquet Hall on…

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A Major Win for Young Victims: Our Waitlist is Eliminated!

On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, we were excited to announce at our 27th annual…

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Give Local Kids a Brighter Future

We supported 1,011 children and youth, and their families, in Waterloo Region, Guelph, and Wellington County this past year alone.

With over 100 young people on our waitlist, there has never been a more urgent time to donate. Every young victim and witness of abuse and crime deserves our support.

What is it like for the children we support? Laura Cook sheds some light in this video.

“The support of Child Witness Centre for me was… lifesaving.” - Past client

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The vision of the Child Witness Centre is a community where children and youth are safe, valued and heard, empowering them towards strong futures.

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Did you know nearly twice every week, a child or youth becomes a victim or witness of crime in #guelph and #wellington County? Adverse childhood experiences (#ACEs) are now known to have a negative long-term impact on a person's mental and physical health, well into adulthood. But the good news is timely and trauma-informed services for young victims can significantly reduce the harm, and help break the cycle of abuse.That is why w#grateful #grateful for the $13,200 we receUnited Way Guelph Wellington Dufferinn Dufferin this past fiscal year. As we support more kids through the justice system, we're helping them become all they can be! ... See MoreSee Less

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Did you know Canadian #racialized youth are overrepresented in the criminal justice system and underrepresented in receiving many supports to succeed?Every day, many people in our communities experience #discrimination. It's found in their lack of finding quality healthcare, educational opportunities, and secure housing. They are more likely to experience poverty and to feel unsafe. At Child Witness Centre, we know vulnerable children and youth are especially susceptible to experiencing the harm of these inequalities. Together, we can bui#strongeronger society where everyone feels safe, valued, and included. ... See MoreSee Less

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A big #ThankYou to Big Bliss Hot Yoga and Cyclone Spin Studio for hosting their "Ride, Flow, Support" fundraising event on February 2nd! Through a #cycling and #yoga challenge at their downtown #Kitchener locations, $553 was raised to support local young victims of crime towards brighter futures! Pictured are Jade from Big Bliss (on left) and Bre from Cyclone Spin (on right).💛 We would love to help you run a fundraiser too! Every dollar makes a difference for kids and families on difficult journeys. Contact Ryan (seen in photo) to learn more today: ryan.dufton@childwitness.com ... See MoreSee Less

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Creating a community where children and youth are safe, valued, and heard. Serving Waterloo Region, Guelph, and Wellington County. Celebrating 40 Years!

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We were proud to attend the @ChildWitnessCtr 1,000 Challenge celebratory event in Kitchener last night.

More than $25,000 was raised to support 25 child and youth victims in @RegionWaterloo.

In 2023, @ChildWitnessCtr supported over 1,000 local victims.

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