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Associated Credit Union Foundation Donates $10,000 to Child Enrichment, Inc.

AUGUSTA, GA (August 29, 2013) –– The Associated Credit Union Foundation donated $10,000 to Child Enrichment, Inc.

Since its start in 1977, Child Enrichment, Inc. has helped over 17,000 local, abused, abandoned and neglected children overcome their experiences and rebuild their lives.

“Child abuse and child sexual abuse are insidious and often hidden aspects of our society. It’s difficult for most people to acknowledge or understand child abuse, yet with 39 million adult survivors of child sexual abuse, we are experiencing an epidemic,” says Executive Director of Child Enrichment, Inc. Dan Hillman. “Financial support from donors like the Associated Credit Union Foundation is critical for the provision of cognitive behavioral therapy to be provided to child victims of abuse and sexual abuse.”

Located in Augusta and started by a group of physicians, nurses and social workers, Child Enrichment, Inc. provides forensic interviewing of children suspected of having been abused, expert court testimony and court advocacy for the victim, as well as counseling for the victims and their families.

“On behalf of the Associated Credit Union Foundation we are honored to support Child Enrichment’s service to the children of our community,” said CSRA CU’s Division President Leah Eldridge.

The Associated Credit Union Foundation, which began in 2009, is a 501(c)3 organization  that strives to promote the social and economic well-being for the community and the employees of companies served by Associated Credit Union.

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