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Children’s Place Strengthening Families Program equips local families for success in Aiken, Barnwell counties
So far in 2021, 20 Aiken and Barnwell families have graduated from the Strengthening Families Program at Children’s Place, a nonprofit child and family development center in Aiken.
SRR raises over $8,000 for Children’s Place
Savannah River Remediation has raised $8,958 for Children’s Place through an onsite version of the agency’s Celebrity Waiter Night event.
SRNS raises over $30,000 for Children’s Place with car hop event
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions recently raised over $30,000 in support of the Children’s Place Inc. Since 1994, Celebrity Waiter Night has been the largest fundraiser for Children’s Place, Inc. Annually, SRNS shows support for this non-profit through a private event for employees and their family members.
Celebrity Waiter Night: Tips and donations help Children’s Place in Aiken
Children’s Place Inc. held its annual fundraiser Celebrity Waiter Night at eateries around Aiken on Monday, May 17. All participating restaurants were manned by local celebrities and volunteers who assisted the normal waiters at the various restaurants.
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Proceeds from Celebrity Waiter Night, returning this May in Aiken, help young children flourish
For over 25 years, Celebrity Waiter Night has been an Aiken tradition and signature annual fundraiser for Children’s Place Inc., a therapeutic child and family development center whose mission is to protect, heal and strengthen children and families from the impact of trauma, abuse, neglect and other adverse experiences.
Aiken residents encouraged to become a ‘Guardian Angel’ for Children’s Place
Children’s Place Inc. is searching for guardian angels to become a shining light of hope for children in need this holiday season.
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Bank of America donates masks to area nonprofits
AUGUSTA — Bank of America is partnering with more than 70 local organizations, leveraging an ongoing partnership with United Way of the Central Savannah River Area and United Way of Aiken County, to provide personal protective equipment, including 100,000 masks, to area residents. In Augusta and Aiken, which has experienced an increase in the number of coronavirus cases, Bank of America has been working to provide resources to vulnerable and underserved communities hit hardest by the coronavirus.
SRNS donates $10,000 for new Children’s Place bus
Children’s Place Inc. now has a new bus for its daily bus routes, thanks in part to a $10,000 contribution from Savannah River Nuclear Solutions.
Celebrity Waiter Night 2020
On Monday, Aug. 31, Children’s Place Inc. held its annual fundraising event, Celebrity Waiter Night, in downtown Aiken and at several other locations.
Funds are generated through corporate sponsorships, tips from diners, and raffle ticket sales for a pair of diamond earrings donated by Floyd and Green Jewelers. While the 10 participating restaurants earn profits from all dining options, Children’s Place takes in all tips and donations from diners, which goes back into the Therapeutic Childcare Program.
