Several restaurants in Chilton County are participating in a “Giveback” campaign throughout April to help raise money for Butterfly Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center.

“April is Child Abuse Awareness month and during the month we encourage community members and businesses to do small things that can make a big difference year-round,” said Jana Zuelzke, executive director/child forensic interview specialist with Butterfly Bridge. “The community can help through small acts that help protect children, strengthen families, promote traits that help protect families, and ultimately help promote awareness that abuse and neglect of children is occurring in our community. The funds raised through these partnerships will help Butterfly Bridge continue to provide services to child victims of abuse in our county throughout the remainder of the year. It also gives individual community members a way to give back while enjoying a meal with their family, friends, and co-workers when they eat at the restaurants on the designated days.”

The campaign invites members of the community to visit participating restaurants who will give back a portion of their sales at the restaurant to Butterfly Bridge.

Below is a list of the restaurants participating in the “Giveback” campaign:

•April 7: Kountry Kitchen

•April 9: Big Daddy Burgers

•April 11: Neighborhood Grill

•April 16: Maplesville Bake Shoppe

•April 17: Lake Mitchell Marina

•April 18: Clara’s Country Café

•April 22: Peaches and Brew

•April 24-25: Main Street Cafe

•TBA:Red Zone Grill in Jemison

•TBA:Zaxby’s in Clanton

•Pies by Mike will donate 20 percent of the price of each pie purchased during April back to Butterfly Bridge. You can order by sending an email to mike@piesbymike.com or calling (755-7854). Mention the code, “Butterfly Bridge” when arranging payment for your purchase to be included in the promotion.

Each restaurant will differ with the amount of discounts offered, but Zuelzke said individuals can be certain that a portion of their money is going straight to helping child abuse victims in Chilton County.

Zuelzke said it is not too late for restaurants to participate in the campaign. Any restaurants wishing to participate can call, (205) 755-4205.

Other events happening in April for Child Abuse Awareness month include:

•Wear Blue Day which will be held on April 10. This event is where everyone in the community is encouraged to wear blue and help raise awareness about child abuse and neglect. Butterfly Bridge is asking individuals to take a selfie or a picture at the office, with classmates, friends, civic groups, etc. wearing blue and post it to Facebook or other social networking sites with the caption “Wearing blue for Child Abuse Awareness.” Participants can also send the pictures to Butterfly Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center’s Facebook page, and the organization will share them.

•Raise A Glass to Awareness will be held April 23 at Hidden Meadow Vineyard and Winery from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The event is hosted by the Chrysalis Junior Board and will feature complimentary wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres and live music by Rick Carter (member of Rollin’ in the Hay and Telluride as well as the Alabama Music Hall of Fame) and Holley Malone (Muscle Shoals Songstress). Wine will be available for purchase by the glass or bottle. Each attendee is asked to bring a needed supply for Butterfly Bridge. Donations will be accepted. For a list of the supplies, check the Butterfly Bridge Facebook page.