Wichita Falls and surrounding counties will join Patsy’s House in taking a stand against child abuse at 1411 10th St with the first-ever Save Jane event. Beginning at 12 PM on April 1st, for 6 hours straight, volunteers from around Wichita Falls will read the names and ages of almost 3,000 children who were reported as abused in Wichita and surrounding counties in 2020. Because these children are minors and their identities must be protected, “Jane Doe” and “John Doe” will be used in place of their names. The Save Jane event launched in Dallas 2 years ago. Last year’s inaugural event here was cancelled due to Covid, so this is the first year for Patsy’s House to join in this particular awareness effort. “Patsy’s House hopes that through Save Jane, Wichita Falls and our surrounding counties will recognize the absolute magnitude and prevalence of child abuse in our area - it is everywhere you look,” said Denise Roberts, Patsy’s House Executive Director....

April is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. Pinwheels will be placed on the lawn at Patsy's House representing children abused in the counties we serve. In 2020, there were 2,882 child abuse cases investigated in Wichita and surrounding counties. You can help symbolically wipe out child abuse by pulling one pinwheel for every $20 donation. Proceeds provide essential services to child abuse victims and their non-offending family members in our area. Donations can be made during normal business hours at 1411 Tenth St., calling (940) 322-8890, or visiting our website.

Thank you so much to everyone who donated during our Bingo, Bags & Badges campaign, and congratulations to our winners!A special thank you to the following sponsors: North Texas Surgical Group, Allison Gray, Wichita Falls Concierge with Soaring Realty, Bishop Realtor Group, Brett & Jackie May, Randy & Anne Aaron, Donald W. Shierry CPA, PC, Axis Construction, The Roy & Greta Hogan Foundation, First Capital Bank, Patterson Family of Dealerships.Thank you all again for helping us continue to give children a voice!