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As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Kimberly’s Center relies on the support of community partners, donors, grants, and annual events to sustain our work.

Art & Soul | Annual Fall Event

Each fall, Kimberly’s Center for Child Protection hosts an annual fundraising event titled Art & Soul. This is the charity’s largest fundraiser of the year and hopes to bring in donations and sponsorships to sustain the Centers programs. This annual dinner features a limited live auction of children’s healing artwork. The art pieces are highly sought after and the evening’s winning bids can produce large numbers. These rare and small treasures will make their way into some very lucky locations in Marion County, including homes and businesses. There are opportunities to sponsor this event or host a table.
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100 Strong | Annual Event

100 Strong is a campaign to raise awareness of the abuse and neglect of children in our own community. Each year, the campaign features ten teams of ten individuals who will stand beside the mission of Kimberly’s Center to raise funds, promote the organization and show those affected by child abuse that they are not alone. This event promises to reach many new and old friends of the mission creating more hope for the healing of the children we serve.
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5K Race Against Child Abuse | Annual Spring Event

Kimberly’s Center 5K Race Against Child Abuse is an annual fundraiser that takes place in the beautiful historical district of Ocala. All runners and walkers who register for this race are joining in the fight against child abuse. There are sponsorship opportunities available that enable corporations to gain exposure while helping restore childhoods for local abused and neglected children. This event encourages large group and company team participation. Kimberly’s Center has professional help in designing new race medals and runners shirts each year to attract more participants.
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Give4Marion

Join the Fight Against Online Exploitation

Kimberly’s Center for Child Protection, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and Ocala Police Department (OPD) have established an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) local partnership to take proactive steps to combat and respond to the skyrocketing number of internet crimes against Marion County children and teens.

This collaborative effort works to protect Marion County youth by expanding education and training for law enforcement, parents, educators, and youth, while also supporting investigations and victim services.

Funds raised during Kimberly’s Center’s Give4Marion campaign will directly support the ICAC partnership through:

  • Training and support for law enforcement, DCF, and caregivers
  • Community education and awareness
  • Victim services, including trauma counseling, advocacy and safety planning
  • Technology upgrades to strengthen investigations in technology-facilitated abuse cases
  • Together, we can help keep Marion County children safe—both in the real world and online
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Art & Soul | Annual Fall Event

Each fall, Kimberly’s Center for Child Protection hosts its signature fundraising event, Art & Soul, an evening dedicated to sustaining the programs that protect and support children across Marion County.

As the organization’s largest annual fundraiser, Art & Soul brings together generous donors, sponsors, and community leaders who share a commitment to ensuring every child has access to a safe, trauma-informed path toward healing.

This event features a limited live auction of children’s healing artwork, a reflection of hope that make their way into homes and businesses.

Art & Soul also offers opportunities for individuals and organizations to become more deeply involved through event sponsorships or by hosting a table which helps strengthen Kimberly’s Center’s ability to provide critical services at no cost to the children and families who need them most.

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100 Strong | Annual Event

100 Strong is a dedicated group of community leaders and advocates who are committed to standing firmly behind the mission of Kimberly’s Center. Through shared purpose, members of 100 Strong help ensure that children in Marion County have access to the protection, advocacy, and healing services they need, when they need them most.

This initiative reflects the strength of community leadership and the power of coming together to make a lasting impact. Being part of 100 Strong is more than a contribution, it is a commitment to protecting childhood and strengthening the future of our community.

Together, these leaders form a powerful network of support, ensuring that Kimberly’s Center remains a steadfast and compassionate presence for generations to come.

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5K Race Against Child Abuse | Annual Spring Event

For over 14 years, the annual Kimberly’s Center 5K Race/Walk Against Child Abuse event has raised critical funds to help children begin their path to healing in a safe, child-friendly environment, where participants join the fight against child abuse while supporting children in Marion County who have experienced trauma.

All participants receive special rewards: the first 500 runners get a guaranteed T-shirt or tank, and the first 800 finishers earn a challenge medal. There’s also an award for the largest group of registered participants, whether you run or walk.

Thanks to the incredible community support, this event provides resources and hope for the over 1,300 children Kimberly’s Center serves each year.

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Help fuel critical services for children:

  • $25 – Provides One Individual Child Safety Planning Session
  • $50 – Contributes to Community Awareness Activities
  • $250 – Contributes to Child Victim Advocacy and Therapy Sessions

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