Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana (PCA Louisiana) is one of those clients. This non-profit organization makes a difference every day, tirelessly fighting to prevent the abuse and neglect of Louisiana’s children. Over the past two years, Zehnder’s public relations team has been honored to amplify PCA Louisiana’s message by promoting programs and initiatives that raise awareness and crucial funding.

 “Last year, 12,000 Louisiana children were abused. That is unacceptable,” said Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana Executive Director Amanda Brunson. “Child abuse surrounds every one of us, and we all need to be part of the solution. It comes down to two choices. We can either ignore the problem or speak up.”

On Monday, Zehnder attended a press conference with Governor John Bel Edwards at the Louisiana state capitol to recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The event was one of several promoted by Zehnder as a part of the April campaign. Edwards, alongside child abuse prevention advocates, encouraged Louisiana communities to raise awareness of this cause by planting community pinwheel gardens.

Zehnder’s Susan Polowczuk said, “Pinwheels are the national symbol of happy, healthy children. Launched originally as a grassroots campaign, the Pinwheels for Prevention initiative has spread to communities across the country. Blue pinwheel gardens planted in our state and beyond now serve as symbols of child abuse prevention.”

In support of our client and this honorable cause, Zehnder’s staff planted pinwheel gardens outside each of our three offices located in Baton Rouge, Nashville, and New Orleans. This opportunity allowed our team to reflect on the importance of happy, healthy childhoods and give back to our communities, in a small but impactful way.

 Brunson said, “When businesses like Zehnder take part in pinwheel plantings, they help make a difference with raising awareness for child abuse prevention. Thank you to all of the folks at Zehnder who support our cause!”

Awareness and funding for the prevention of child abuse continues to grow, as does Zehnder’s partnership with PCA Louisiana. With support of local leaders and officials, Zehnder will help PCA Louisiana plant community pinwheel gardens across the state. We encourage all of our clients, partners, and friends to learn more about this cause and take steps to raise awareness in your communities.

Get Involved

Donate! Of every dollar raised, 89 cents supports programs and services provided by PCA Louisiana.

To get involved with your local chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America, visit preventchildabuse.org. For free parenting support call 1-800-CHILDREN.

About Pinwheels for Prevention

The pinwheel is a reminder of childlike notions and symbolizes the healthy, happy, carefree childhood that all children deserve. Pinwheels for Prevention began as a grassroots campaign and was adopted nationally in 2008 as the symbol for child abuse and neglect prevention. During the month of April, National Child Abuse Prevention Month, local affiliates of Prevent Child Abuse America plant blue pinwheel gardens to raise awareness of the role every community plays in supporting families and children.