Help Protect Children in Bay County

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Local Flavor - Lasting Impact

Welcome a new season with autumn-inspired dishes brought to you by some of your favorite local restaurants. Cozy up with Michigan wine, craft beer, and cider to help raise critical funds for CAN Council's child abuse prevention, intervention, and advocacy services in Bay County.

Oct. 9th 5:30-9pm | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bay City-Riverfront | Craft Beer, Wine, Cider Tasting | Local Food

Silent (Closes at 8:30) & Live Auctions | Raffles | Bottle Toss

$75.00 Event Tickets 

*Includes 10 drink tasting tickets + all you can eat food from your favorite local restaurants

Online auction will open on October 5th and close on October 9th. No cost to register as an online bidder.    

        

 


About CAN Council

Founded in 1979, the Child Abuse and Neglect Council is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect through education, awareness, intervention, and advocacy. 


Our Children's Advocacy Center provides expert forensic interviews in a safe, supportive environment for children who have been physically or sexually abused or have witnessed a violent act, our Court Appointed Special Advocates program provides advocates for children in the court system due to abuse or neglect as well as children in the juvenile justice system and our Child Abuse Prevention Education program offers school-based, community and professional development programs that prevent child abuse through education. 


We are building communities where children are free from abuse and neglect. 


Support Fund A Need: Prevention Programming in Bay County


Your gift to Fund A Need helps protect children in Bay County by supporting the CAN Council’s proven prevention programs. These programs educate, empower, and build safer communities.


In 2024, our Prevention Team reached nearly 600 people through 57 presentations and events in Bay County alone. From teaching children how to recognize unsafe situations through MBF Child Safety Matters® and Teen Safety Matters®, to guiding parents with tools like Parent Cafés and Safe Baby, our programs are designed to stop abuse before it starts.


We also train local educators, caregivers, and community members through Mandated Reporter Workshops and Stewards of Children®, ensuring that more adults are prepared to recognize and respond to the signs of abuse.


Every dollar you give brings these vital lessons to more classrooms, more homes, and more hearts across Bay County. Together, we can ensure every child grows up safe, strong, and supported.


Donate a Silent Auction Item!

Have something special to give? Your donated item helps make our silent auction a success and supports CAN Council’s work to protect children in Bay County. Every contribution, big or small, helps raise critical funds for prevention, intervention, and advocacy services. Thank you for giving with purpose.

Dine & Unwind Presenting Sponsor