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BARRIE POLICE SERVICE
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The Barrie Police Service is excited to announce the Inaugural Chief’s Gala in support of the Child Advocacy Centre of Simcoe/Muskoka.
The Chief’s Gala is an opportunity to join members of the community, the Barrie Police Service and the Child Advocacy Centre in an evening of delicious food and great entertainment, all while supporting an important community organization.
“The Child Advocacy Centre is an amazing organization, providing essential support to children when they have experienced traumatic events,” said Chief Greenwood. “I’m honoured to host the Chief’s Gala to support and bring awareness to the important work that they do, and the significant role they have in helping children heal.”
“Through the leadership of Chief Greenwood and the Barrie Police Service, children and youth in our community who have experienced abuse are now supported by an internationally recognized, best practice model of care,” said Tracey Carter, Executive Director of the Child Advocacy Centre Simcoe/Muskoka.
“It is a pleasure to collaborate with the Barrie Police Service; our deepest gratitude to Chief Greenwood for her unfaltering support and commitment to children, youth and families.”
The Chief’s Gala will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Liberty North Banquet Hall in Barrie. Tickets are available for $150, and are available at www.ChiefsGalaBarrie.ca.
More information on the Inaugural Chief’s Gala is available on our website, including auction items such as a Tactical Support Unit Experience Day and sponsorship details.
The Chief’s Gala is in support of the Child Advocacy Centre of Simcoe/Muskoka. The Child Advocacy Centre Simcoe/Muskoka’s (CACSM’s) multidisciplinary, child-friendly approach is improving the community’s response to child abuse and neglect; minimizing trauma to children, youth and their families; and promoting and delivering excellence in child abuse response, investigation and prevention through service, education and leadership.
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