Since 1981, The Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida has provided free, life-changing services including abuse determination, counseling and prevention programs. In 2023 over 2,000 children and families received services. CAC believes that every child deserves a safe, happy, and healthy future. Through the “Season of Giving” initiative, they bring holiday cheer to families in need by providing gifts.
Beginning in 2018, Grandezza resident Paula Noice, with significant assistance from Tom Wyand, has spearheaded an annual holiday toy drive. Donations begin arriving at the Noice’s home in late November and quickly bury Dennis’s pool table. This year’s drive generated over $8,700 in toys, clothing and check donations. Andrea Wagner, Judy Cox, Mary Jo Sorrento, Dennis and Paula Noice were on hand to load the CAC van for delivery to Santa’s Workshop at the Center.
This brings the total to date to over $68,000!
“Wow. Grandezza is so generous”, said Kaleigh Lawrence, CAC Chief Development Officer, “These gifts are going to make lots of children smile. CAC is so grateful to your amazing community.”
