CONGRATULATIONS to the 2019 DeSoto MDT Members of the Year, Brittany Edwards and Tyler White. Your dedication and partnership among our team to protect and serve child victims of abuse and their families is admired and appreciated. Brittany is with DeSoto County Child Protection Services and was noted as always going above and beyond to make sure each child she works with receives services needed and has the opportunity to come to Healing Hearts CAC to tell their story. Tyler is a detective with the Southaven Police Department and was recognized as truly compassionate about each case he works, ensuring justice for victims and their families. Both have been members of the DeSoto MDT for over a year and are true assets to our team. Pictured Center is Shawn Willoughby, DeSoto County MDT Coordinator.

Thank you Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi and all our supporters. We are elated to be honored as the 2019 Nonprofit of the Year!

We can't say THANK YOU enough to all of our generous friends in the community who helped provide Christmas for over 200 Foster Care children in DeSoto and Tate Counties, and an additional 20 plus in Tippah County this year. All of you who had giving trees at your organization or business, all of you who sponsored a child, all of you who gave without hesitation, we thank you!

Thank you for your amazing support on #GIVINGTUESDAY Your generous contribution provides comfort and care that a child who is a victim of abuse may have never felt before - YOU provide hope. Your donation and support of Healing Hearts and the children we serve is empowering and graciously appreciated. #THANKYOUWEDNESDAY

TODAY IS THE DAY...to make a difference! Show your support of Healing Hearts Child Advocacy Center - your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps. Today, Facebook will match a total of $7 million in donations first come, first serve. Thank you for your support and helping us give a voice to the bravest children we know! #givingtuesday

Every child is courageous...we simply help them find their voice! Before the abuse, Rylie was a cheerful child. She loved to play dress up and play with her baby dolls. After months of sexual abuse by a relative, Rylie lost interest in almost everything. The secret he told her to keep weighed heavy on this 7-year old. One day after school, Rylie told her parents that her uncle hurt her. That took courage! After a report was made to authorities, Rylie and her parents came to Healing Hearts Child Advocacy Center. In that welcoming and safe place, Rylie's own courage started her journey of hope. She found her voice, she found her safety - and today Rylie, who was once frightened and alone, is now a happy and safe 2nd grader. We invite you to give generously on Giving Tuesday because every child deserves to be safe from abuse!