Pictured: Andria Fuesting, Newton Federal (left); Lindsey Bettis, A Child's Voice Forensic Interview Specialist (right)


This month, Newton Federal Bank employees selected A Child's Voice Child Advocacy Center, Inc. to be the recipient of their monthly donation that comes directly from their generous employees. We are so thankful for community support! Thanks Newton Federal!

In an effort to be the most environmentally sustainable we can, A Child's Voice is in the process of working with The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta and Grants to Green to reduce water and electricity usage in our building. Not only does this allow us to be more green, it also allows us to re-allocate funds that would be used to pay for utilities into direct services. This means we can see more children for forensic interviews and forensic medical examinations. For more information on Grants to Green, visit their website here.

We went through an assessment process to determine ways to reduce our energy output. Some things we are aiming to achieve based on this assessment include:

• installing LED lighting that utilizes motion sensors to dim and/or turn off when rooms are empty 
• removing loose insulation in the attic and replacing it with foam insulation with a thermal barrier
• repairing a window, installing solar film to reduce glare, and weather stripping exterior doors to prevent air leakage
• purchasing a new, Energy Star certified refrigerator and removing the water fountain to reduce plug loads
• utilizing web-based smart thermostats

We are excited for this opportunity and can't wait to be more environmentally sustainable with help from Grants to Green!