PCECN announces 2024 Champions for Children Awardees and Annual Celebration Event

TACOMA, Wash. - Oct. 9, 2024 - PRLog -- This year's Champions for Children Annual Celebration event will take place at STAR Center from 4 – 6 PM on October 11th, 2024, and will bring together community leaders, partners, and advocates for an inspiring evening dedicated to honoring these remarkable Champions for Children. The event will feature recognition of nominees, networking opportunities, and a special performance from Hearts for Kids dance troupe.

These Champions have demonstrated exceptional leadership, advocacy, and service in supporting the well-being of our youngest residents, their caregivers, and families:

• Michelle Perry Family Resource Center Family Advocate, Amara
• Carol Mitchell Founder & Director of Advocacy, Institute for Black Justice
• Rachel Lettieri Director of Care Coordination, Pediatrics Northwest
• Nelson Rascon Executive Director, DadsMOVE

Join us in recognizing these community leaders and learn how you can get involved in shaping a better future for our children. Tickets and event details can be found at https://pcecn.org/champions-for-children (http://pcecn.org/champions-for-children) and will be livestreamed on Facebook. The Champions for Children award aligns with PCECN's broader mission to build a brighter, healthier future for Pierce County's children by addressing key areas like education, health, and family support.

About PCECN - PCECN is a cross-sector network of over 300 partner organizations who have a shared commitment to supporting children and families in Pierce County. Through partnerships, advocacy, and support programs, PCECN works to improve the wellbeing of children and families in Pierce County. Pierce County Early Childhood Network is an initiative of First 5 FUNdamentals, a charity recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS under Section 501 (C) (3), Federal I.D. No 80-0209462.

For more information about PCECN please visit: http://pcecn.org.