Summerville, SC – Dorchester Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC) will host a joint Ribbon Cutting and Chamber After Hours Event at their Summerville location, 303 E. Richardson Avenue, on Thursday, March 23rd beginning at 5pm.

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Special guests in attendance include Senator Sean M. Bennett, Representative Robby Robbins; members of the Dorchester County Council including Todd Friddle and Rita May Ranck; Summerville Mayor, Ricky Waring; and members of the Summerville Town Council including Kima Garten-Schmidt and Terry Jenkins.

In order to better serve the community and ensure accreditation standards were being met, the DCAC Board of Directors approved a renovation project at their Summerville location that began in August of 2022, and wrapped up in March of 2023. Renovations include installing ADA compliant restrooms, expanding and updating therapy offices and group spaces, and creating child-friendly art and technology areas in the lobby.

DCAC Executive Director, Kay Phillips says, “We would like to thank the HDR Foundation and Silent Tears Foundation for providing grants that paid for the bathroom renovations, and new furnishings. We would also like to thank the Summerville Rotary Club, the Summerville Evening Rotary Club, the Carolina Panthers Foundation, and the State Farm Good Neighbor Grant Program for their generous donations that helped to make this renovation a reality.”

Register for the event here: https://business.greatersummerville.org/events/details/business-after-hours-ribbon-cutting-25691?calendarMonth=2023-03-01

Dorchester Children’s Advocacy Center provides a coordinated, evidence-based response to child abuse that reduces trauma and provides treatment for children and families in a safe, child-focused environment. Their vision is to create communities in which children and families live free from abuse and are free to reach their full potential. Learn more at dorchesterchildren.org.