Children's Advocacy & Protection Center of Catawba County

10/28/2026

Congratulations to Catawba County Children’s Advocacy Center Executive Director Adrienne Opdyke on 20 years of fighting child abuse and making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families in our community.

Her commitment to this work is a powerful reminder of what it means to stand up for children and ensure their voices are heard. We are grateful for the leadership, passion, and heart she brings to this mission every day!

Read the full story from the Hickory Daily Record | hickoryrecord.com

"I just can't imagine myself doing anything else," said Catawba County Children's Advocacy Center executive director Adrienne Opdyke. ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.

10/28/2026

If you think Halloween is scary, imagine being a child who doesn’t know what to do when something doesn’t feel right.

Halloween is the perfect opportunity to talk with your children about personal safety. Make a plan, stay with trusted people, and remind them they can always come to you if they feel uncomfortable or unsafe. Child safety starts with everyday conversations.

10/20/2026

A huge thank you to the Hickory Museum of Art for joining us at Hope Class and leading a creative art activity for our kiddos! 🎨 We loved seeing their creativity shine!

While non-offending parents and caregivers participate in the CAPC’s six-week Hope Class, their children enjoy a safe, supportive space where they can play, create, and just be kids.

We are so grateful for the volunteers who make these evenings possible by providing meals, childcare, and meaningful activities for these amazing kids. Every act of kindness helps create a space where families feel supported and hope can grow, and we couldn’t do it without our amazing volunteers.

Thank you, Hickory Museum of Art, for sharing your time and talents with us and investing in these sweet kiddos!

10/03/2026

As we get ready to celebrate Denim & Diamonds tomorrow, we’re taking a moment to say something that means more than “thank you.”

Because behind every child we serve is a story. A child who deserves to feel safe. A family who needs someone in their corner. A future that can look different because someone chose to care.

And our sponsors chose to care.

Their generosity makes it possible for the Children’s Advocacy & Protection Center to stand beside children and families in some of their hardest moments, and to work every day toward a community where every child can grow up safe, supported and protected.

To every business, family and individual who invested in Denim & Diamonds this year: you didn’t simply sponsor an event. You invested in children. You invested in hope. You helped make healing possible.

We are deeply grateful for every dollar, every donation, every partnership and every “yes.”

Please join us in giving a heartfelt thank you to the incredible sponsors who make this work possible. We could not do it without you.

Tomorrow, we’ll put on our denim, add a little sparkle, and celebrate what happens when a community comes together for its children. ✨

10/01/2026

Denim, diamonds & a whole lot of fun are just two days away and sold out!

Grab your favorite western hat, denim, and a little sparkle, because we can’t wait to see you this Saturday at Denim & Diamonds!

Missed out on tickets? You can still join the excitement from home! Our online auction is OPEN, with NEW items still being added!

Bid now at https://capc2026.ggo.bid/ and score something amazing while supporting the Children’s Advocacy & Protection Center!

09/28/2026

THE DENIM & DIAMONDS AUCTION IS NOW OPEN!
The wait is over! Our Denim & Diamonds online auction is officially LIVE! Whether you’re joining us at Denim & Diamonds on October 3rd or bidding from home, there are some incredible items up for grabs, and you don’t want to miss them!

Start bidding NOW: https://denimanddiamondscapc.com/online-auction

Every bid helps support the Children’s Advocacy & Protection Center of Catawba County and our mission to protect children and strengthen families.

Happy bidding!

09/27/2026

Four-time Emmy-winning journalist Molly Grantham will serve as emcee for the Children’s Advocacy and Protection Center of Catawba County’s 19th annual Denim & Diamonds: An Evening of Hope & Healing on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Moretz Mills in Hickory.

The event, scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m., raises funds to support CAPC’s efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect and provide support to children and families affected by abuse.
Grantham spent 25 years in television news, including her time as an anchor and reporter at WBTV in Charlotte. She left the station in 2024 and has since focused on new opportunities centered on purpose, encouragement, and inspiring others.

Guests at Denim & Diamonds will hear from Grantham throughout the evening and enjoy live music by the Emmit Otter Band, a BBQ dinner by Cranford Brothers, live and silent auctions, and raffles.

“Denim & Diamonds is a great event for everyone who shares the mission of protecting children,” said Paula Sigmon, event chair. “It is an opportunity for our community to come together, enjoy a wonderful evening, and help support CAPC’s work on behalf of children and families.”

Proceeds from Denim & Diamonds help fund community training, a coordinated response for children and families in crisis, and services designed to reduce trauma for victims of child abuse and neglect.

Tickets and online auction information are available at denimanddiamondscapc.com.

The Children’s Advocacy and Protection Center of Catawba County exists to build a community dedicated to preventing and responding to child abuse and neglect. CAPC’s mission is to protect the children of Catawba County by empowering individuals through training and education, coordinating a comprehensive team response to abuse and neglect, and reducing trauma for victims.
For more information, contact CAPC at (828) 465-9296.

09/26/2026

Don’t win the Pappy? It’s okay… second place never felt so good!

This is ONE of THREE incredible bourbon raffle packages up for grabs at Denim & Diamonds, and this one is a pretty amazing consolation prize.

Grab your tickets to Denim & Diamonds and take your shot at bringing home the bourbon haul of your dreams! Must be present to win. https://denimanddiamondscapc.com/tickets

09/23/2026

A little sparkle is coming…

We’ll have not one, not two, but THREE amazing pieces featured in our diamond raffle at Denim & Diamonds! And here’s the important part: you must be in person to win!

Only a few tickets are left, so don’t wait! grab yours today and you could be going home with a little extra sparkle. Denimanddiamondscapc.com/tickets

09/15/2026

We’re getting close, and tickets are limited. If you’ve been planning to join us, now is the time to grab your tickets before we reach capacity! Saturday, October 3 | Moretz Mills | 6–10 p.m.
We’d love to see you there for an evening of hope, healing, and supporting children in our community. Get your tickets while they’re still available: https://denimanddiamondscapc.com/tickets