Jessie's Place--Citrus County Children's Advocacy Center

10/31/2026

🎃 Happy Halloween from Jessie’s Place! 👻🧡

We hope everyone has a fun and SPOOK-tacular Halloween! As families head out for trick-or-treating and Halloween festivities, we want to remind everyone to celebrate safely.

A few Halloween safety tips:
🍬 Make sure children are accompanied by a trusted adult or stay with a group.
🔦 Carry a flashlight or use reflective items so you’re easy to see.
🚗 Drivers, slow down and stay extra alert in neighborhoods.
🚶 Use sidewalks and cross streets at designated crosswalks whenever possible.
🍭 Check your child’s candy before they enjoy their treats.
📱 Make sure older children have a charged phone and a plan for checking in.
🏠 Only approach homes that are well-lit and welcoming trick-or-treaters.

From all of us at Jessie’s Place, have a happy, fun, and safe Halloween! 🎃🧡👻

10/28/2026

💜 Domestic Violence Awareness Month |

Domestic violence isn’t always physical.

It can look like controlling who you talk to, monitoring your phone, limiting access to money, constant criticism, threats, intimidation, isolation, or making you feel afraid in your own home.

Abuse can take many forms, and every person deserves to feel safe, respected, heard, and valued.

This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we’re encouraging our community to learn the signs, start conversations, and support those who may be experiencing abuse.

💜 Awareness can lead to understanding.
💜 Understanding can lead to action.
💜 And action can help someone find safety.

If you know someone who needs help, call CASA 24-hour hotline at 352-344-8111.

10/27/2026

A Heartfelt Thank You!

Jessie’s Place is incredibly grateful to the U.S. Family Foundation for their generous donation of $22,000!

Support like this allows us to continue providing advocacy, resources, and a safe, supportive space for children and families in our community. We are truly thankful for organizations that believe in our mission and choose to invest in the work we do. 💙

A very special thank you to Johnny Cash and Gerry Mulligan for being there to support us on this special occasion. We appreciate you both and are grateful to have such wonderful community support!

Thank you, U.S. Family Foundation, for making a difference alongside us. Your generosity means more than you know. 💙

10/26/2026

💜 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

This month, we stand with survivors, honor those whose lives have been impacted by domestic violence, and remind our community that everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and supported.

Domestic violence can affect individuals and families from every background, and its impact can extend far beyond what others may see. Awareness matters. Education matters. Support matters.

At Jessie’s Place, we remain committed to supporting children and families in our community and helping create a future where every child can grow up feeling safe and protected.

💜 Believe survivors.
💜 Support families.
💜 Speak up.
💜 Help break the cycle.

Together, we can continue building a safer community.

10/23/2026

💙 Jessie’s Place Needs Your Help! 💙

We are currently in specific need of girls’ clothing in size 6/7, along with boys’ clothing, undergarments, hygiene products, and other essentials for the children and families we serve.

While size 6/7 for girls is our greatest need right now, we are gratefully accepting clothing in ALL sizes. Every donation is appreciated and helps us have essential items ready when a child needs them. 💛

🛍️ Use the link below to donate and view even more items on our current needs list.

https://giftdrive.org/drive/1188

Thank you for continuing to support Jessie’s Place and the children in our community. Every item truly makes a difference! 💙💚

10/22/2026

PLEASE SHARE!

💙 Jessie’s Place Needs Your Help! 💙

We are currently in specific need of girls’ clothing in size 6/7, along with boys’ clothing, undergarments, hygiene products, and other essentials for the children and families we serve.

While size 6/7 for girls is our greatest need right now, we are gratefully accepting clothing in ALL sizes. Every donation is appreciated and helps us have essential items ready when a child needs them. 💛

🛍️ Use the link below to donate and view even more items on our current needs list.

https://giftdrive.org/drive/1188

Thank you for continuing to support Jessie’s Place and the children in our community. Every item truly makes a difference! 💙💚

10/21/2026

We had such an AMAZING time with Mindful Moments! 💛✨

Crystal and Anna created a space where our Jessie’s Place team could let our guards down, laugh, connect, and simply enjoy the moment. Sometimes those who spend their days helping others need a little time to recharge, too!

Thank you, Crystal Medley and Anna Racicot for your commitment to keeping those who care for others healthy and supported. Jessie’s Place truly enjoyed being part of your Wellness Day! 🌿💚

If you’re looking for a fun and meaningful way to help your staff unwind, reconnect, and recharge, you have to connect with these ladies!

10/20/2026

🎃 It’s that time of year again at Jessie’s Place! 👻

Our staff brought the Halloween spirit and transformed their doors with some seriously creative, spooky, and fun designs.

Now we need YOUR help! Take a look at this year’s Halloween doors and tell us which one is your favorite in the comments! 👇

A big THANK YOU to all of our staff who participated and put their creativity to work. We love seeing everyone come together for a little Halloween fun! 🧡🖤

🎃 Which door gets your vote?

10/15/2026

A huge THANK YOU to The Home Depot of Inverness for your incredibly generous $5,000 donation to Jessie’s Place! 🧡

Your continued support of our mission and the children and families we serve means so much to us. We are truly grateful to have community partners who believe in the work we do.

A special thank you to Representative JJ and Jennifer Grow for being there to celebrate with us and show your support. Your presence made this moment even more special! 🧡

Thank you, Inverness Home Depot, for investing in our community and helping us continue making a difference! 🏡🧡