On Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, The Child Advocacy Center will host its annual Fall Gala, “Turning Awareness Into Action,” at Crown Coliseum from 6:00p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The night will feature live music by Rivermist, live and silent auctions and an opportunity for the Fayetteville community to directly support the children and families the CAC serves.
Child abuse is more common than most people realize. In 2024, Children’s Advocacy Centers across North Carolina investigated more than 11,000 new cases and completed over 9,700 forensic interviews. Those numbers represent real children in real communities — including this one. The Child Advocacy Center is the only nonprofit in the Fayetteville region that conducts forensic interviews for children who have alleged abuse…