Children’s Advocacy Center of Butler County

10/21/2026

🎃 TRUNK OR TREAT IS ALMOST HERE! 👻🍬

We're excited for a SPOOKTACULAR evening of Halloween fun! Whether you're decorating a trunk or bringing the kids out for treats, here are a few important details to help make the event a success!

Thursday, October 22
5:00–7:00 PM
Clearview Mall – Parking lot at the front mall entrance for Boscov's, beside Dragon Restaurant.

🚗 FOR OUR TRUNK PARTICIPANTS:

🎃 Please plan to arrive around 4:00 PM, and no later than 4:45 PM. For everyone's safety, we'd like all trunks set up and ready before the event begins.

🎃 Signs and directional arrows will guide you to the designated Trunk or Treat area. If you arrive late, a volunteer will be available to assist you.

🎃 Be prepared for a potentially BIG turnout of up to 1,000 children! Please plan your candy and treats accordingly, and remember to keep all decorations and themes family-friendly.

👻 FOR FAMILIES ATTENDING:

🍬 The fun officially begins at 5:00 PM!

🍬 Please follow event signage and look for our friendly volunteers wearing bright green shirts. They'll be available to help direct you and answer questions.

🍬 We're expecting a great turnout, so there may be a line. Our volunteers will do their best to keep things moving, and we appreciate your patience!

🍬 Please use extra caution when driving through the parking lots, as families may begin arriving early.

🧡 THANK YOU to everyone participating, volunteering, and helping make this a fun and safe community event!

We can't wait to see all the creative trunks, costumes, and smiling faces! 🎃👻

10/19/2026

While some time has passed since our 3rd Annual Golf Outing on July 14, we didn't want to miss the opportunity to recognize and thank everyone who made the day possible!

💙 To our sponsors, golfers, volunteers, and everyone who supported the event, thank you for showing up for the Children's Advocacy Center of Butler County and, more importantly, for the children and families we serve.

Since 2014, our organization has served more than 4,000 children and caregivers. Behind that number are children and families who have used our services during difficult times, seeking support, compassion, and a safe place to begin healing.

Your generosity helps make that possible. From forensic interviews and advocacy to court preparation, comfort items, and a healing-centered space, your support helps ensure children and families have access to the care and resources they need when they need them most.

We're incredibly grateful for a community that continues to stand behind our mission.

Thank you for making our 3rd Annual Golf Outing a success and for helping us make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families throughout Butler County.

butlercountycac.org

10/15/2026

🎃 Can you help us get ready for Monster Mash?

We're looking for a little community support as we prepare for our 5th Annual Monster Mash Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 22!

We're hoping to find approximately 30 straw bales (which we can return after the event) or other temporary barriers to help section off the trunk area and create a safe, organized space for the children and families attending.

If you or your business, farm, or organization might be able to help, please send us a message! We'd also appreciate you sharing this post to help us spread the word.

Thank you for helping us make this a fun and memorable evening for more than 900 children!

10/13/2026

🎃 Calling All Trunk Participants!

Help us make this year's Monster Mash Trunk or Treat a fun and memorable evening for local children and families!

We're looking for businesses, organizations, community groups, and individuals to decorate their trunks, hand out candy, and join us for an evening of community fun!

👻 Thursday, October 22, 2026
📍 Clearview Mall Parking Lot
⏰ 5:00 – 7:00 PM

It's a great opportunity to get creative, connect with our community, and help create a welcoming event for families throughout Butler County.

Ready to join the fun? Sign up to host a trunk!

https://loom.ly/ZjN8H38

Thank you to Bethany Christian Services, Butler County Humane Society, and The Lighthouse Foundation of PA for partnering with us.

10/02/2026

Our Trunk or Treat is almost here, and we’re looking for some awesome volunteers to help us make it a great night for nearly 1,000 kids and families! 🧡

🎃 Thursday, October 22 | 5–7 PM ( or earlier for set-up)
🎃 Clearview Mall

Help with set-up, welcome families, lend a hand during the event, or help us wrap things up afterward.

Grab a friend and come volunteer with us!

👉 Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E44A8AE2FA5FC1-66262170-trunk

It is such a fun evening! 🎃

Questions?
Reach out to Danielle @ [email protected] or 724-431-3689

Please review the available volunteer slots below and click on the button to sign up, make sure to add your tshirt size in the comments. Volunteer assignments are subject to change. Thank you!

09/29/2026

🎧🎃 UPDATE — WE FOUND A DJ! 🎃🎧

WOW! Thank you so much to all of the DJs who reached out, offered to help, tagged someone, and shared our post! We had such a great response, and we are so appreciative. 🧡

We are excited to say that we have officially found our DJ for Trunk or Treat! 👻🎶

Thank you for helping us make this a fun night for our community!

🎶 DJ WANTED for TRUNK OR TREAT! 🎶

We’re looking for a DJ who knows how to bring the fun to our upcoming Trunk or Treat!

With a BIG crowd of kids and families, we’re hoping to find someone who can keep the event lively with spooky, fun, family-friendly music. Think Halloween favorites, dance songs, and plenty of Monster Mash!

* Thursday, October 22, 5:00-7:00 PM, set up by 4:15 PM
* Clearview Mall
* Large community Trunk or Treat event

If you’re a DJ or know someone who would be perfect, please reach out to Danielle Schmidt at [email protected] or 724-431-3689

We’d love someone who wants to help us make this a really fun night for our community! 🧡👻

Please share and help us find our DJ! 🎧🎃

On behalf of the Trunk or Treat partners:
Children’s Advocacy Center of Butler County • The Lighthouse Foundation • Butler County Humane Society • Bethany Christian Services • First United Methodist Church

09/25/2026

One of my Favorite days of the year!! Thank you, CrossFit Recreate!

💪 STRENGTH FOR KIDS IS BACK! 💚💙

Join us Saturday, November 7th for our annual Strength for Kids weightlifting event, hosted by CrossFit Recreate!

Choose your challenge: compete in the CrossFit Total, Olympic Weightlifting, or do BOTH! Then rally your family, friends, coworkers, and community to pledge donations based on your lifts. Every pound you lift is an opportunity to raise more money, and 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center of Butler County, supporting their work with local children and families.

Whether you're an experienced lifter or just want to challenge yourself for a great cause, come lift with us and make every rep count!

🏋️‍♀️ Lift for a cause.
💚 Support local kids.
🤝 Build a stronger community.
⛰️ Every rep makes a difference.

Get signed up now! Registration link is in our bio.

09/18/2026

🎃👻 Calling all little monsters, superheroes, princesses, and families!

Join us for our 5th Annual Monster Mash Trunk or Treat! A FREE evening filled with decorated trunks, candy, costumes, community partners, and fun for the whole family!

* Thursday, October 22
* 5:00–7:00 PM
* Clearview Mall Parking Lot

Come dressed in your Halloween best, bring your candy bucket, and get ready for a spooktacular night! All ages are welcome. Please share and invite your family and friends!

09/14/2026

🎃 We need TRUNKS! 🚗🍬

Our 5th Annual Monster Mash Trunk or Treat is coming up, and we’re looking for agencies, businesses, organizations, community groups, and anyone else who wants to join the fun to decorate a trunk and help make this another amazing night for Butler County families!

Last year, we welcomed more than 900 children, and we’re expecting another great turnout this year. The more trunks we have, the more fun we can create for the kids! 💜

📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Clearview Mall Parking Lot

Participating is easy: decorate your trunk, bring plenty of candy, and come ready to have some Halloween fun! 👻🍭

This event is made possible through the partnership and support of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Butler County, Bethany Christian Services, Butler County Humane Society, First Church, VOICE, and The Lighthouse Foundation.

📲 Want to bring a trunk? Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up!

Please share this post and help us spread the word. We would love to fill the parking lot with trunks and make our 5th year the biggest one yet! 🎃💜👻

08/19/2026

Pennsylvania is well represented at the National Children's Advocacy Center for the Forensic Interviewer training!

We’ve got amazing people from Butler, Centre, Clearfield, Juniata, and Blair Counties learning the invaluable skill of forensic interviewing. This will ensure kids and teens in PA get the best response to child abuse.

Limiting the traumatic experience of a child abuse investigation starts with the child centered, non-duplicative approach CACs provide!

Thanks Rikki for sending this picture!