Greer Hosts Resource Fair for Child Abuse Prevention Month

Event aims to connect families with support services to reduce common stressors that can increase abuse risk.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 1:40pm

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Greer Relief is partnering with the Greer Farmers Market to host Neighborhood Connections, a resource and volunteer fair set for Sunday, April 19, at Greer City Park. The event is designed to help families in the Greer, South Carolina area reduce common stressors that can increase the risk of child abuse or neglect, featuring over a dozen nonprofits and community resources offering guidance and support.

Why it matters

Child abuse and neglect remain serious issues in South Carolina, with over 67,000 cases reported statewide in the last fiscal year. This event aims to provide families in the Greer area with access to the support services and resources they need to prevent abuse and strengthen family well-being.

The details

Neighborhood Connections will feature more than a dozen nonprofits and other community resources offering guidance for families who may need support. The Greer Farmers Market will also be on site, allowing families to purchase fresh produce using SNAP benefits. Activities for children are also planned, and the first 20 children who register will receive free t-shirts.

  • Neighborhood Connections is set for Sunday, April 19, 2026.
  • The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The players

Greer Relief

A local nonprofit organization partnering with the Greer Farmers Market to host the Neighborhood Connections resource fair.

Caroline Robertson

The executive director of Greer Relief.

South Carolina Department of Social Services

The state agency that reported over 67,000 child abuse or neglect cases in the last fiscal year, with hundreds of active investigations in the Greer area.

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What they’re saying

“'Children are a top priority'”

— Caroline Robertson, Executive Director, Greer Relief

The takeaway

This resource fair demonstrates the community's commitment to supporting families and preventing child abuse during a critical time. By connecting local families with essential services and support, Greer is taking proactive steps to address the root causes of abuse and neglect and foster a safer, more nurturing environment for children.