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Child Protection Center Invites Young Professionals to Join the Monarch Society

A young professionals group providing opportunities to network, volunteer, and support the fight against child abuse.

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Monarch Society members Sinead Runyan (Director of Business Development at Express Employment Professionals Sarasota) and Elizabeth K. Topp (Capital Campaign Manager of the Child Protection Center) at the 2026 Blue Ties & Butterflies gala. (Harry Sayer | Harry Sayer Media)

The Child Protection Center (CPC) is inviting young professionals across the gulf coast region to take an active role in protecting children and strengthening families by joining the Monarch Society. The Monarch Society is a dynamic community of emerging leaders dedicated to advancing CPC’s mission of the prevention, intervention, and treatment of child abuse.

Designed for young professionals who are dedicated to community impact, the Monarch Society provides opportunities to network, volunteer, and support the fight against child abuse through meaningful engagement with CPC’s work. Members serve as ambassadors for the organization, helping to raise awareness, promote fundraising activities and philanthropic support, and volunteer their time to support children and families in need.

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Through initiatives like the Monarch Society, CPC aims to empower the next generation of community leaders to become advocates for child safety while building connections with like-minded peers who share a passion for making a difference. “Protecting children is a responsibility shared by the entire community,” says Elizabeth K. Topp, CPC’s Capital Campaign Manager. “The Monarch Society gives young professionals a meaningful way to engage with our mission, expand their networks, and contribute to a future where every child can grow up safe and free to thrive.”

Members of the Monarch Society will have opportunities to:

To learn more or join the Monarch Society, visit: https://cpcsarasota.org/get-involved/monarch-society/ or contact Elizabeth K. Topp at ElizabethT@CPCSarasota.org.

The Child Protection Center’s (CPC) mission is the prevention, intervention, and treatment of child abuse, as the organization envisions a community where children are safe from abuse and free to thrive. For over 45 years, CPC has been serving Sarasota and DeSoto Counties in the State of Florida and is accredited by the National Children’s Alliance. For more information on CPC or to inquire about ways to get involved, please visit them at www.cpcsarasota.org or call 941-365-1277.

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