Our second-year scholarship program fuels prevention initiatives and strengthens community-led efforts to end child sexual abuse.
Darkness to Light, a leading national nonprofit dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse, today announced the launch of the 2025 Stewards of Children® Advocacy Awards, expanding its nationwide effort to empower prevention leaders through scholarship funding.
Now in its second year, the Advocacy Collaborative, Darkness to Light’s external advisory group, continues to advance child sexual abuse prevention across the country—fueling community advocates with the tools and training needed to protect children.
In 2024, the inaugural program awarded $6,000 in scholarships to seven organizations nationwide, enabling local leaders to train more adults, strengthen prevention programs, and expand their community impact.
“Every day, advocates across the country are creating safer environments for kids, but too often, resources limit their reach,” said Rhonda Newton, CEO of Darkness to Light. “These scholarships remove barriers and empower prevention leaders to expand their impact where it’s needed most.”
The 2025 Stewards of Children® Advocacy Awards continue this mission by offering financial support for Authorized Facilitator certification and training resources for Darkness to Light’s flagship Stewards of Children® prevention program.
Applications are open through October 31, 2025, via Darkness to Light’s new online application system.
