Cramer Children's Center

10/09/2026

Check out our friends Long-Lewis Shoals paying it forward and fueling up at the purple pump! Thank you for spreading the word and being and advocate for Cramer kids!

If you know anything about Long-Lewis, then you know that giving back to our community is more than just something we do...it's part of who we are. 💜

We're challenging all of you to join us in supporting the Cramer Children's Center by using "The Giving Pump" at any Shell gas station in our area! ⛽ The CCAC is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for children who have experienced abuse.

Through the Giving Pump initiative, a portion of fuel purchases made at the specially designed purple pump goes toward supporting the CCAC and other local charities. 💜

The next time you need gas, make an extra effort to stop at a participating Shell station and look for the PURPLE GIVING PUMP! ⛽ It's such a simple way to make a big difference in our community!

If you visit The Giving Pump, be sure to take a picture and post it in the comments below! 📸

10/05/2026

💜 Please join us in welcoming Chelsey Elkins, MSW, to the Cramer team!

Chelsey joins us as a Victim Advocate & Forensic Interviewer at Andrea’s Arbor, where she’ll serve children and families in Franklin and Lawrence Counties.

Chelsey began her career in child welfare with the Department of Human Resources in 2021 after graduating from the University of North Alabama. During her time with DHR, she worked in both Lauderdale and Lawrence Counties, gaining valuable experience supporting children and families navigating the child welfare system.

That experience makes her a wonderful addition to our team. At Cramer CAC, Chelsey will work alongside law enforcement, child welfare professionals, and other community partners while helping children feel safe, heard, and supported.

We’re so glad to have you on the team, Chelsey! Welcome to Cramer! 💜

10/02/2026

We’re wishing Baylee all the best as she begins a new chapter in her career! 💜

Baylee Richardson has been a wonderful part of the Cramer team, and we’re so grateful for the dedication, compassion, and support she has given to the children and families we serve. The work she’s done to help Cramer Kids feel safe, heard, and supported has made a difference, and we’re thankful for the time she’s spent with us.

We’ll certainly miss having her on our team, but we’re excited to see what’s ahead for her in her career. Join us in wishing Baylee the very best of luck in her new role! 💜

10/02/2026

A new year, a new CYAC leadership team! We’re excited to announce the 2026–27 executive officers for Cramer’s Young Advisory Circle (CYAC):

💜 President: Matthew Vest
💜 Vice President: Amy Lovelace
💜 Secretary: Kayla Patterson
💜 Membership Chair: Baylee Little
💜 Immediate Past President: Katie Smith

This team is stepping into leadership after a BIG year for CYAC. In 2025–26, our members raised more than $43,000 for Cramer Kids while growing their involvement, supporting Cramer events, and finding new ways to bring young professionals together to support kids in our community.

Also, a huge thank you to our outgoing executive team member Rachel Carver for an incredible year as our Membership Chair.

Here’s to another year of good people, big ideas, and making an impact for Cramer Kids!

10/01/2026

Who cares for the people who spend their days caring for others? This month, we're talking about vicarious trauma, staff wellness, and why supporting the helpers matter. Read our latest blog: Vicarious Trauma: What Child Advocacy Workers Need to Know 👇

Vicarious trauma is the emotional impact that can result from repeatedly hearing about or witnessing other people's traumatic experiences. For child advocacy workers, therapists, victim advocates, law enforcement officers, medical professionals, and others who work with children affected by abuse, v...

09/29/2026

🏆 And we have our winners! 🏆

Congratulations to the individual players and teams who took home the top spots at the 3rd Annual Cramer Kids Golf Classic! There was some serious competition on the course, and these golfers definitely brought their A-game.

🥇 1st Place: Archie Brown, Andrew Moody, Josh Moody, Don Robinson
🥈 2nd Place: Matt Fox, Andrew Springer, Bentley Stidham, Will Young
🥉 3rd Place: Zach Lightsey, Tyler Hickman, Taylor Sims, Kyle Butler
🏌️ Longest Drive: Andy Brown
🎯 Closest to the Pin: Judson Carlton

While we love celebrating our winners, the real victory was what happened because everyone showed up. Every team, sponsor, donation, and swing helped raise support for kids right here in Northwest Alabama. Thank you for showing up for these kiddos! See you all next year!

09/29/2026

We’ve been catching some familiar faces at the purple pump! 💜⛽️

These four stopped by Quik Mart, filled up, and chose the purple pump to support Cramer kids!

CYAC Board Member Peyton Gillott, Kyle Lovelace, Samuel Moon, and Briea James — thank you for helping turn an ordinary gas stop into something that makes a difference!

The Quik Mart Purple Pump Campaign runs through the end of October, so there’s still plenty of time to fill up, choose purple, and support kids at Cramer.

We’re loving all the purple we’ve been seeing around town. Keep ’em coming! 💜

09/28/2026

We couldn’t have asked for a better day for the 3rd Annual Cramer Kids Classic. Beautiful weather, a beautiful course, plenty of laughs, and a whole lot of fun on the course. We’re already looking forward to doing it all again next year!

A huge THANK YOU to every sponsor, team, volunteer, and supporter who helped make this tournament such a success:

Silver Child Advocate Sponsors:
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Northwest Shoals Community College
Southwire
Thomas Desnoyers LLC

Breakfast Sponsor: Long-Lewis Foundation

Lunch Sponsor: Quik Mart Convenience Stores

Bronze Child Advocate Sponsor: First Metro Bank

Hole-in-One Sponsor: Your Insurance Solution

Longest Drive: Douglas Tinkham Law LLC

Closest to the Pin: Kiwanis Club of Florence, Al

Scorecard Sponsor: Drew Sockwell, Attorney at Law

Beverage Cart Sponsor: Listerhill Credit Union

Prize Sponsors: Sew Krazy Boutique, Renaissance Shoals Resort & Spa, Swampers Bar & Grille, 360 Grille, Slim Chickens, YUMM Thai Sushi and Beyond, Doris Day Spa, Tee'd Up Golf Florence, RTJ at the Shoals

Hole Sponsors: The Haven Firm, Alexander Land Surveying, Assurance Financial, AGC Alabama, CB&S Bank, View360 Marketing, FloBama

Special thanks also to LMT Quaina Hamilton for providing free neck and shoulder massages for our players after a fun day out on the course!

And, of course, congratulations to our tournament winners! 🏆

🥇 1st Place Team: Archie Brown, Andrew Moody, Josh Moody, Don Robinson
🥈 2nd Place Team: Matt Fox, Andrew Springer, Bentley Stidham, Will Young
🥉 3rd Place Team: Zach Lightsey, Tyler Hickman, Taylor Sims, Kyle Butler
Longest Drive: Andy Brown
Closest to the Pin: Judson Carlton

We’re so grateful to everyone who came out, played a little golf, had a lot of fun, and helped us make a difference for local kids. 💜

And now… enjoy some of our favorite moments from the day!

09/28/2026