Bryan Specht is the president of Olson Engage, a public relations firm located in Chicago. In addition to his work at Olson Engage, Bryan Specht has spent time in board positions with numerous philanthropic organizations, including the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago and the Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center, a group committed to protecting children from physical abuse, sexual abuse, and other mistreatment. The Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center (ChicagoCAC) hosts a number of fundraisers and special events over the course of the year, including the recurring Back to School Backpack Drive. Recent drives have collected approximately 600 new backpacks for local school children, each filled with various school supplies designed to prepare students for a successful year of learning. The annual drive, held in August before the start of the school year, also serves as a community gathering event, with more than 40 volunteers showing up to aid ChicagoCAC efforts in 2018. Local companies and agencies that supported the most recent Back to School Backpack Drive included Bluegrace Logistics, Austin Childcare Providers’ Network, Uber, and the Great American Insurance Company. To learn more about upcoming ChicagoCAC events or to make a contribution to the organization, please visit www.chicagocac.org.
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Bryan Specht currently serves as the president of public relations agency Olson Engage. A Chicago-area resident, Bryan Specht is also an outspoken proponent of child abuse prevention. One of the charities he has supported is the Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center (ChicagoCAC). A nonprofit organization accredited by the National Children’s Alliance (NCA), ChicagoCAC has helped over 30,000 children since the center’s opening in 2001. Unlike other foundations, ChicagoCAC synthesizes the experience and skills of doctors, mental health experts, law enforcement officials, and child protection staff to effectively prevent and respond to child abuse throughout the city. Some of the organization’s services include therapy and counseling, crisis intervention, interviews, and arranged visits. ChicagoCAC is funded through a combination of private donations and government sources. In 2015, ChicagoCAC received approximately 60% of its income from the government and 40% from private sources, which include individual donors, fundraising events, and grants. For additional information on how to get involved with ChicagoCAC, visit www.ChicagoCAC.org The president of the PR firm Olson Engage, Bryan Specht draws on extensive experience in executive leadership for communication companies, such as Weber Shandwick and Dig Communications. Bryan Specht has actively led political campaigns and continues to serve on the national board of directors for Prevent Child Abuse America. To raise money for its cause, Prevent Child Abuse America has launched its Pinwheels for Prevention campaign. Those who visit the group’s website, www.preventchildabuse.org, will find a link to the pinwheel store, which offers items such as 12-inch-tall pinwheels made of recyclable materials, and sturdy reusable tote bags. The proceeds support the organization’s programs, such as Healthy Families America. In addition to supporting Pinwheels for Prevention by purchasing pinwheel products or making a direct donation, interested persons can create their own pinwheel displays to showcase the campaign and raise awareness of child abuse. The website includes links to instructions to make a pinwheel, along with a pinwheel coloring sheet. |
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