Pinwheels For Prevention Garden In Orange Will Return For 2025

ORANGES, NJ — The Bozor Brilliance Community Foundation will host its second annual “Pinwheels for Prevention Garden” in Orange in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month.

The public is welcome to attend this year’s event, which will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 27 at 371 Central Avenue in Orange. For more information, contact Bozorbrilliancecfc@gmail.com.

Here’s what to expect, according to a news release from organizers:

“In solidarity with Child Abuse Prevention Month, Dr. Gloria Bozor, founder of the Bozor Brilliance Community Foundation, joins hands with the Township of Orange, NJ, and the Orange City Hall Recreation Department to plant a vibrant garden of blue pinwheels at the entrance of Central Park in Orange.

“Symbolizing the innocence and joy of childhood, each pinwheel serves as a poignant reminder of the fundamental right every child deserves: a safe and nurturing environment to grow and thrive. The initiative, known as Pinwheels for Prevention, is part of a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness and fostering a collective commitment to prevent child abuse and neglect.

“Recent statistics underscore the urgency of this cause: over 600,000 children fall victim to abuse in the United States each year, with the youngest among them being the most vulnerable. Shockingly, infants in their first year of life account for 15% of all victims, while more than a quarter of child maltreatment victims are no older than 2 years old (NCA, 2024).

“While child abuse knows no boundaries, it disproportionately affects certain communities. African American children, for instance, experience the second-highest rate of abuse at 13.1 per 1,000 children of the same race or ethnicity. Tragically, child abuse can have fatal consequences, with boys facing a higher child fatality rate than girls, particularly among African American children (NCA, 2024).

“The planting of the pinwheel garden in Orange, NJ, signifies a collective commitment to education, awareness, and action in the fight against child abuse. By coming together as a community, we affirm our belief in the power of families and neighborhoods to safeguard our children and create a brighter, safer future for all.”

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