AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) – In the aftermath of Javeayah’s death, the community has responded with a growing memorial outside her home, candlelight vigils on both sides of the river and an outpouring of social media support — along with a surge in cash donations and wishlist items to a local child advocacy organization.
The Child Advocacy Center in Aiken has seen a huge increase in help and donations, benefiting the hundreds of children they serve.
Community response sustains beyond initial grief
Erin Milam, executive director of the organization, said the response has been unlike anything she has seen before.
“I haven’t seen the response that I’m seeing from this community,” Milam said…