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Bringing together survivors and allies to create real and lasting change for kids.

2026 Pancake Lunch: An Awesome Success!

It was amazing coming together with over 360 supporters on Tuesday, February 17!

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Did you know 27% of Canadians report experiencing physical or sexual abuse before the age of 15?

This past year alone, we supported 1,088 child and youth victims of abuse and crime, and 827 caregivers, in Waterloo Region, Guelph, and Wellington County.

When we walk with young survivors and their families through the justice system, their trauma is reduced, healing begins, and futures become much brighter.

Video sponsored and produced by the Aubrey & Marla Dan Foundation (AMDF).
Sensitive content: Video includes themes of abuse and violence. Please watch with care.

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

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Child Witness Centre

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

At least two young people from #guelph and #wellingtoncounty enter our supports for the first time every week on average! They come our way as children and youth who've experienced or witnessed abuse or crime – things nobody should have to face. 💔As our trauma-informed frontline workers walk closely with them throughout the court process,#GoodNewsdNews is the damaging effects of their adverse childhood experiences can be mitigated and the cycle of harm can be broken. This makes our entire community healthier and stronger. ❤️‍🩹That's why we're so grateful for the $13,200 weUnited Way Guelph Wellington Dufferinington Dufferin this past fiscal year. When kids receive critical help when needed most, they can heal and grow in resiliency to become all t#thankyoue#BetterIsPossibleetterIsPossible See MoreSee Less
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A big #thankyou to Kelly DeRidder MP Kitchener Centre's team for visiting our spaces last year! It takes a village, including our community leaders, to support local child victims through the justice system – towards healing, wellbeing, and strong futures. 🩵 See MoreSee Less
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It was amazing for our team to welcome over 360 guests at our #PancakeLunch on Tuesday, February 17! Over $54,500 was raised to support local child victims and their families! ✨👏 We’re so grateful for everyone who made the 28th annual edition of our signature #fundraising event successful! Together, we’re helping kids experience healing and wellbeing for brighter futures. ❤️‍🩹🎥 Special #thanks to our wonderful media sponsor, SagePath Consulting Ltd., for this awesome highlights’ video! Check them out at: sagepathconsulting.com___________Waterloo Regional Police Service Aislinn Clancy St. George Banquet Hall See MoreSee Less
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RT @WRPSToday: Members of the Waterloo Regional Police Service attended the @ChildWitnessCtr 2026 Pancake Lunch this afternoon, joining com…

It was an honour to attend the 28th Annual Pancake Lunch in support of the @ChildWitnessCtr.

With more than 360 community members coming together and over $52,000 raised, the impact for local child victims and their families will be meaningful and lasting. The work they do

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