SRNS donates $20,000 to Child Enrichment Inc.

Workforce Services and Talent Management Francine Burroughs (center) presents a $20,000 check to Child Enrichment Inc. Board President Nan Easler (left) and Child Enrichment Inc. Executive Director Kari Viola-Brooke (right). Photo courtesy of SRNS.

Date: September 15, 2024

Recently, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) presented Child Enrichment Inc. with a $20,000 contribution to sponsor its “Cookin’ for Kids Oyster Roast” at the Columbia County Fair Grounds in Grovetown.

Child Enrichment Inc. supports local children who are victims of abuse, neglect and exploitation in the Augusta Judicial Circuit, for Richmond and Burke County, the Columbia County Judicial Circuit and six additional counties in Georgia.

“Child Enrichment is dedicated to providing a voice and a path forward to children and families in our community that experienced abuse, neglect or child sex trafficking,” said Executive Director of Child Enrichment Inc. Kari Voila-Brooke.

Through its three programs, the Child Advocacy Center, Court Appointed Special Program and Precent Child Abuse Greater Augusta, the organization has found safe permanent homes and provided counseling, forensic interviewing and court advocacy for over 1,100 child abuse victims.

“We are proud to support an organization whose mission is to support children and families in our community who have experienced abuse,” said SRNS Senior Vice President, Workforce Services and Talent Management Francine Burroughs. 

The Child Enhancement Inc. “Cookin’ for Kids Oyster Roast” featured a live auction, with all proceeds going towards helping child victims of abuse and neglect. Photo courtesy of SRNS.

Since 2019, SRNS has collectively contributed $115,000 to support the organization’s mission. This year, they were the largest donor of the event, according to a press release from SRNS, earning them the title of Premier Signature Sponsor.

“It’s our way of giving back and ensuring these families have the resources and support they need to heal and thrive,” said Burroughs.

Brooke said the generous support from SRNS allows Child Enrichment Inc. to continue providing advocacy and therapy services, at no cost, to over 1,100 children each year.

“With [the SRNS] partnership, we are able to ensure that no child has to go through this journey alone, that every child has an advocate, and that every child has the chance to heal and thrive,” said Brooke.

To find out more about SRNS, visit: https://www.savannahrivernuclearsolutions.com/

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