My name is Evie Smith. As a child, I suffered abuse from a trusted adult, and like many victims of
abuse, I first kept silent out of shame and fear. It was only when I found the courage to share
my story that my path to healing began. It is now my passion to speak out for those who feel
they have no voice and to share my story of redemption and hope. I formed the nonprofit,
A.C.T. Advocating for Children of Trauma to do just that!
Child abuse is a difficult subject to discuss or acknowledge, but it is a silent epidemic in the
nation. It occurs in every socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic background. According to the
National Children’s Alliance more than 500,000 children in the US are abused or neglected each
year*, and the numbers are increasing annually. Statistically one in seven girls and one in eight
boys have suffered abuse or neglect. Without proper help, these children may experience
lifelong effects of trauma, and some may perpetuate the cycle as adults. However, with proper
help, these children can be healed!
So, I refuse to remain silent any longer. Though it is not easy sharing my story, I use my voice to
speak for the ones who feel they cannot! It is my goal to spread the message that a child’s past
does not define who they are, nor should it dictate their future! Like me, they can emerge a
VICTOR over their circumstances, and NOT a victim of them!
So, join your voice with mine. Let’s bring this dark secret into the healing light. Together, we
can stand up, speak out, and END childhood trauma! Let us A.C.T!
MEET EVIE
ADVOCATE. CONTRIBUTE. TRAIN.
Buy 1 Give 1 Jaggy Campaign
As a frightened child at the Child Advocacy Center, I received a plush snow leopard I named "Jaggy." He became my healing companion and still sits on my bed today as a reminder of how far I have come. Stuffed animals aren't just comfort items; they're therapeutic tools for traumatized children. Snow leopards symbolize courage and resilience overcoming harsh environments just as these children overcome abuse.
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When you purchase a Jaggy, we'll donate one to a child at the CAC. Or you can purchase and donate both! Will you help give a child their own Jaggy to love?
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Jaggy and I thank you! Jeremiah 1:9 - Be Strong and Courageous.....
