Palmetto Citizens Against Sexual Assault - CAC

10/11/2026

09/17/2026

THANK YOU SO MUCH!! Lancaster Rotary Club gives so much to our community!!! We appreciate them for helping support our children!!!

09/14/2026

Lancaster County, we want to hear from you!🗣️

The Lancaster Mental Health Task Force is working to better understand the specific mental health needs in our community, and we need your input.

Please take 2 minutes to complete our Mental Health Needs Assessment Survey. Your feedback will help us identify needs, gaps, and opportunities to better support mental health and well-being throughout Lancaster County.

📱 Scan the QR code or take the survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0kVN0wZAjVmmU2pLpRkZPHSfOYIGJ9KG6sH3_B96jweRIeQ/viewform?usp=send_form

Please SHARE this post, too! The more people we hear from across Lancaster County, the better we can understand what our community truly needs.

Two minutes can help make a difference. 💚

09/08/2026

Thank you South Carolina Network of Children's Advocacy Centers for the Spotlight on Kemesha!!! It is so deserving!!!

CAC Employee Spotlight - Kemesha Lowery
For 25 years, Kemesha Lowery has been a dedicated and invaluable member of Palmetto Citizens Against Sexual Assault (PCASA), serving in numerous roles while making a lasting impact on countless children and families. As the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) Director and Lead Forensic Interviewer, she oversees daily operations, conducts forensic interviews with children who have experienced abuse, and leads multidisciplinary efforts to ensure victims receive compassionate, coordinated, and trauma-informed care.

Throughout her career, Kemesha has demonstrated exceptional leadership, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to child advocacy. Her expertise, compassion, and ability to build strong partnerships with law enforcement, healthcare providers, prosecutors, and community agencies have strengthened services for children across Lancaster, Chester, and Fairfield counties.

Her influence extends far beyond her job title. Through her knowledge, mentorship, and steadfast commitment to excellence, Kemesha has helped shape PCASA into the organization it is today.

Executive Director Faynette Waldrop shared, "We are truly honored and grateful to have had Kemesha as part of the PCASA family for 25 years. Her service, leadership, and passion for helping others have left an immeasurable mark on our organization and community, making her exceptionally deserving of recognition and celebration."

08/31/2026

Mark your calendars! We’re getting ready for another great day of basketball, fun, and community at Chief Roper’s 4th Annual Hoops for Hope!

📅 September 19, 2026
📍 Gay Street Basketball Courts
⏰ 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Come out and enjoy:

🏀 Free Throw Contest
🏀 Dunking Contest
🏀 Three-Point Shootout
🏀 High School Students vs. Lancaster Police Department — the main event!
🍧 Free hotdogs, drinks & shaved ice
🤝 Community resource booths
🏆 Prizes for contest winners

Registration begins at 10:00 AM, with the main event tipping off at 1:00 PM.

Want to participate in one of the contests? Register in advance by emailing [email protected].

Bring the family, bring your friends, and come spend the day with us!

🏀 Let’s build a stronger community together. 💙

08/26/2026

🚔 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔!

One of our favorite traditions each year is partnering with the Lancaster Police Department to celebrate National Night Out.

This event is a great reminder that when law enforcement and the community come together, we build stronger relationships, safer neighborhoods, and a better Lancaster County.

Join us on 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟒:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 – 𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 at the corner of Catawba Street & Dunlap Street for an evening of fun, food, and community!

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:
🚔 Meet your local law enforcement officers
🎉 Family-friendly activities
🍔 Food & treats
🎶 Music & entertainment
🤝 Connect with community partners

🐾 Be sure to stop by the Lancaster County Animal Shelter, where several adoptable pets will be waiting to meet you.

You never know... you just might find your furever friend!

Remember, this event is 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 and open to the public, so bring your family, invite your neighbors, and come spend the evening with us. We look forward to standing alongside the Lancaster Police Department once again as we celebrate the partnerships that help make our community stronger.

We'll see you on October 6!

08/25/2026

🏎🏆It's FULL SPEED AHEAD for the United Way Bed Race. Join us this year for the 20th running of the Bed Race. More info coming soon! Get your teams ready! And this year, you can make your own bed to race! Contact us for more information!

07/28/2026

A Columbia, SC Mosque leader and school administrator was recently arrested after multiple women reported being sexually assaulted over a period spanning more than a decade, using his leadership position to exert power over the victims during the assaults.

Often perpetrators of sexual violence are people in a position of power or trust – a faith leader, a boss, teacher, landlord, or coach – asserting their authority over victims. Survivors may feel confused, afraid, embarrassed, or unsure if anyone will believe them.

If you have experienced sexual violence, know that you are not alone. Visit our website for an interactive map of SCCADVASA member organizations providing free, confidential support to survivors 24/7: sccadvasa.org/get-help

07/18/2026