Newberry Fountain Gathering to Mark Child Abuse Prevention Month

Local community event planned for Monday, April 6 to raise awareness.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 11:34pm

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The city of Newberry, South Carolina will host a gathering around the Newberry Street Fountain on Monday, April 6 at 1 p.m. to proclaim April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and raise awareness about this important issue in the local community.

Why it matters

Child abuse and neglect are serious problems that can have long-lasting negative impacts on victims. This event aims to bring the community together to show support for prevention efforts and highlight resources available to help protect children.

The details

The gathering at the Newberry Street Fountain will feature speakers, informational booths, and a call to action for residents to get involved in child abuse prevention initiatives in the local area.

  • The event will take place on Monday, April 6, 2026 at 1 p.m.

The players

Newberry, South Carolina

The city hosting the Child Abuse Prevention Month event at the Newberry Street Fountain.

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What’s next

Following the event, local officials plan to continue raising awareness about child abuse prevention resources and ways for community members to get involved throughout the month of April.

The takeaway

This gathering is an important step in bringing the Newberry community together to stand up against child abuse and support prevention efforts that can make a real difference in protecting vulnerable young people.