April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. To help spread awareness, Orange County Social Services is inviting businesses, churches, schools, families, and individuals to purchase and “plant” a pinwheel garden. Order a Pinwheel Garden in Support of Child Abuse Prevention Month By: Orange County Social Services Department Pinwheels were chosen to help serve as a visual reminder of this effort. Prevent Child Abuse America, the national organization which spearheads this effort, says this is because “people respond positively to pinwheels, which represent childlike whimsy and lightheartedness and our vision for a world where all children grow up happy, healthy, and prepared to succeed in supportive families and communities.” Those interested in participating by purchasing a pinwheel garden should complete the order form available on the Orange County website at orangecountyva.gov/1124/Pinwheels-for-Prevention , and return it by mail or in person to the Social Services office. The cost of purchasing a garden is $25, which includes 25 pinwheels for the participant to display and an informational sign which will be picked up by Social Services at the end of April. Payment should be made by cash or check. Checks should be made out to “Orange County Department of Social Services.”
Mailed forms should be addressed to: Attn: Tabatha Rhoades Orange County Department of Social Services 146 Madison Road, Suite 201 Orange, VA 22960
Orders are due by March 21, and will be delivered by April 1. Those with questions should call Tabatha Rhoades at (540) 672- 6166, ext. 8135, or by email to tabatha.rhoades@dss.virginia.gov.
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