Circle of Giving

Safety. Connection. Hope.

Our Circle of Giving was created as a part of Melissa Haley's vision to make lasting change in the lives of children and families impacted by adverse childhood experiences and trauma. We’re forming a circle of love, protection, and healing around our community’s children.

Our Circle of Giving members lead community engagement to advance children’s mental health and safety in these critical categories:
Giving
Engaging Philanthropy to Increase Mission Impact.
Training

Creating Trauma-Informed Communities.
Economics

Investing in a Public Health Approach to Prevent ACEs.
Policy

Empowering Awareness into Political Action.

 

Be the HOPE in a Child’s Story

 

Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences, or HOPE, is at the foundation of Center for Child Counseling's work. Promoting HOPE means building healthy relationships through Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) - the antidote to ACEs and trauma.

Now in its second year, our Circle of Giving is powered by passionate leaders—each contributing time, expertise, and resources to transform the lives of children and families. As we grow, we’re seeking diverse, purpose-driven changemakers who are ready to stand with us and help drive real, lasting impact for future generations.

“This Circle truly is different, offering so many new opportunities for all of us to learn more and do more to help Center for Child Counseling achieve its goals."

Melissa Haley, Founder and Member of Circle of Giving 

 

Join the Circle Today

EVERY child deserves a safe, healthy, and hopeful start in life. By joining our Circle of Giving, you become a critical part of the solution—supporting our work year-round to help children and families heal, thrive, and break the cycle of trauma and adversity.

Your annual gift of at least $1,000 supports the Center for Child Counseling's life-changing work. Our Circle works together to identify funding priorities, like CFCC's Emergency Care Fund, so children get immediate trauma treatment after abuse.

Our Members

In year one, the founding Circle of Giving members:

  • Raised almost $50,000 for an Emergency Care Fund, providing urgent mental health support to children and families in crisis.
  • Helped CFCC train hundreds of people who live and work with children to respond with empathy, skill, and trauma-informed care.
  • Promoted community awareness on the impact of ACEs and trauma, shining a brighter light on the urgent need to protect children from abuse.

Why the Circle of Giving Matters

Mental health challenges can begin early—but with the right support, children can overcome even the deepest wounds. Your commitment as a Circle of Giving member ensures we can be there, every day, for the most vulnerable in our community:

  • A toddler learning to regulate emotions in childcare.
  • A young child healing from trauma through play therapy.
  • A teen receiving support to cope with anxiety and depression.
  • A family building stronger, healthier relationships.

When you join the Circle of Giving, you are part of a compassionate community that believes in protecting childhood and investing in brighter futures. As a member, you will:

  • Receive exclusive impact stories and insider updates.
  • Be recognized in our annual reports and events.
  • Receive invitations to special Circle of Giving events and briefings.
  • Know that your annual gift provides consistent, reliable support to vulnerable children.

One of the priorities identified by the founding members of the Circle of Giving is an emergency fund so no child has to wait for trauma treatment. CLICK HERE to learn about more ways to give, including supporting the emergency fund.

Every child deserves to grow up protected, safe, and loved. You make it possible.

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