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Wednesday, April 20, 2011  On the heels of another arrest in the death of 19-month-old Janaysia Stevenson, local leaders gather at the Lily Pad to mark Child Abuse Awareness Month.

Thursday, April 07, 2011  A community forum was held today at the United Way to discuss potential cuts to the Community Development block Grant program.

Friday, April 01, 2011  The Family Protection Unit is hosting Community Awareness Day in conjunction with the Lily Pad Sexual Assault Center and Liberty House.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011  The violent death of Janaysia Stevenson is raising questions about the kind of person that could brutally murder a helpless infant and the nature of child abuse itself.

Thursday, January 20, 2011  Stalking is a crime that affects 3.4 million people each year - some of them in Southwest Georgia. One in four Americans will be the victim of a stalker in their lifetime.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011  Albany’s Lily Pad Center announced a $3,000 donation contribution from the National Association of women in Construction. Mars Chocolate North America presented the center’s Executive Director Karen Kemp with a $1,000 check.

Monday, November 15, 2010  Buffalo Rock Pepsi presented a $2,000 check to Lily Pad Center today. The donation is part of the Pepsi Refresh Project.

Friday, November 12, 2010  Each year, golfers with the Southwest Georgia Sherriff’s and Police Intelligent Unit hit the links to raise money for a worthy cause. This year’s worthy cause is Lily Pad Center.