Hammond, Ind. (May 1, 2019) – The annual ‘Chair’ish the Children reception will be hosted at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond on May 2. From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. visitors can view more than 84 decorated child-sized chairs and bid during the silent auction. All monies raised benefit the Prevent Child Abuse Lake County (PCALC). 

This year’s exhibit includes categories for middle school students, high school students and adult organizations that work with children. During the reception, a panel of local artists and teachers will judge the chairs and award the Middle School and High School. A People’s Choice will also be honored.

The one-of-a-kind chairs will be auctioned during the reception and proceeds will be used to assist with future child abuse prevention programming. Thousands of dollars have been raised since the event auction began in 2011. Light refreshments will be served and a suggested donation of $5 will be accepted at the door; the event is open to the public.

For more information about the event, or about PCALC, visit www.pcalc.org or email the organization at pcalc@hotmail.com. The Indiana Welcome Center is located at 7770 Corinne Drive in Hammond.

ABOUT PCALC
PCALC is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect through education, increased awareness, and advocacy.  PCALC is affiliated with Prevent Child Abuse Indiana and provides education to schools and organizations on Shaken Infant Syndrome, along with distributing hospital packets to new mothers in local hospitals.