Press Releases

Join Honorary Chairman, News Anchor Curt Fonger- WPEC News 12 - at the prestigious PGA Golf Club on Saturday, December 5th at the PGA Wanamaker Course

CASTLE and the PGA Golf Club are delighted to welcome News Anchor Curt Fonger as the Honorary Chair of their golf tournament. His support is greatly appreciated. Asked what motivated him to support this charity event, Curt responded as follows:
"CBS12 and I are pleased to be a part of the Santa Open Golf Tournament. It is especially appropriate during this time of year to be thinking about our children. If you are like me, you have Christmas memories that include "visions of sugar plums" dancing in our heads. Unfortunately, that isn't true for far too many children today. They will endure a holiday season like any other season, a season of need, a season of abuse, a season of fear, another season of stolen joy. All of us can help during this season of giving. And why not spread a little joy amongst ourselves along the way? The Santa Open Golf Tournament is a day for fun and relaxation during what can be a stressful time. Frankly, isn't it worth it to be playing golf while someone else is hanging Christmas decorations and doing the shopping?"

VERO BEACH, FL - CASTLE is pleased to announce that the organization was named “Charity of the Night” for Christmas in Downtown to be hosted on Friday, November 27 in historic downtown Vero Beach. The popular annual event, which runs from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., will feature a variety of booths including crafts, foods, children’s activities and fun for the entire family.

FORT PIERCE, FL: CASTLE, the premier organization for the prevention of child abuse on the Treasure Coast and in Okeechobee County, had its Strong Fathers/Strong Families program selected as a "promising practice" by the Department of Health and Human Services, in Washington D.C., based on the program's ability to demonstrate a positive impact on families.

QVC and SLC Clerk of the Court Excited About Supporting 2010 Event

FORT PIERCE, FL: Loyal supporters of CASTLE have already begun the countdown to the next STOMP OUT CHILD ABUSE race and walk scheduled for May 1, 2010. The two top fundraising teams from this year’s event, who together raised 70% of all revenue, are determined to maintain their leadership role. The QVC team, who raised in excess of $16,000, has a strong hold on the leadership position and is gearing up for even greater success for the upcoming event. The SLC Clerk of the Court team claimed second place with a total of $7,853 raised.

For Immediate Release - 13 August 2009

Fort Pierce, FL – Carrabba's is dedicating Opening Night of their new restaurant location at 1900 SW Fountainview Blvd. in Port St Lucie to the cause of child abuse prevention. Under the motto "A Special Night. A Special Cause", CASTLE, the premier agency for the prevention of child abuse was named as the beneficiary for Opening Night. Ralph’s new "Learning Express" Toy Store will officially open on August 12 at the 2347 SE Federal Highway location in Stuart.

 Charity Event Scheduled for 13 August in Stuart

For Immediate Release - 27 July 2009

Stuart, FL – “Children have always been my passion”, says Ralph Ferraro, local owner of the new Learning Express franchise. “It’s only natural that I would choose a child centered organization like CASTLE as the beneficiary of our opening festivities.” 

For Immediate Release – 17 July 2009

Vero Beach / Ft. Pierce / Stuart, FL – CASTLE has been conducting Open Houses, or tours, which successfully provide members of our communities with the opportunity to observe the inside story behind CASTLE’s programs and services. Many have joined us to date and many have been deeply moved to learn how lives are changed as a direct result of CASTLE’s parenting programs. CASTLE continues to encourage members of the community to join the organization’s efforts for the prevention of child abuse.

For Immediate Release – 26 May 2009

FORT PIERCE, FL - CASTLE is pleased to announce that the recent STOMP OUT CHILD ABUSE event raised $34,000 for the prevention of child abuse. In its 5th year with this event, CASTLE exceeded expectations by having over 600 walkers and runners on the streets of Fort Pierce raising awareness to the CASTLE mission. Again this year, the Memory Field, which stood as a memorial to the children who paid the ultimate price of child abuse, inspired many in the community to feel encouraged about their support of CASTLE. Guests listened to the sound of the local Lincoln Park Jazz Band and the Brad Brock band from Orlando, while Hamp Elliott from “The Breeze” officiated as Emcee.

 CASTLE and Seacoast National Bank to dedicate Memory Field in Port St. Lucie to remember and honor the children who have died at the hands of abusers, raise awareness of child abuse

CASTLE and Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers to dedicate Memory Field in Vero Beach to remember and honor the children who have died at the hands of abusers, raise awareness of child abuse

For Immediate Release - February 25, 2009

VERO BEACH, FL: The Memory Field is a field of 163 white flags, each representing a child in Florida who died in one year as a result of child abuse. The field has been traveling through locations in Okeechobee and Port St. Lucie, and the third stop in the rotation will begin on Friday, February 27 in Vero Beach. The dedication ceremony will take place at the Press Journal facility located on US 1 in Vero Beach. The public is invited.