RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center Fundraiser

media release: Come to Lakeside St. Coffee House to have a “Community Cup” – pay what you want for a cup of coffee or tea with ALL proceeds going directly to support RCC! If your cup is $5 or more, you can also get a complimentary commemorative Java Jive mug (while supplies last!)

more on Sexual Assault Awareness Month:

Dane County’s Rape Crisis Center has officially re-branded as RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center in an effort to better reflect the needs and scopes of services provided to survivors and their loved ones, as well as to promote a more inclusive understanding of the many forms of sexual violence.

Established in 1973 as a grassroots volunteer collective-turned-nonprofit, RCC is celebrating their 50^th anniversary this year. As one of the first Rape Crisis Centers in the nation, they have acted as a key figure in the anti-sexual violence movement, advancing survivor-centered care, legal protections, medical best practices, and social attitudes towards sexual violence. They have provided free, lifesaving crisis intervention services as well as violence prevention education & programming to thousands of youth and community members. Their service and program offerings continue to grow.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), an international campaign to raise awareness of the prevalence of sexual violence and to mobilize individuals and community in prevention through events and educational outreach. Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway has issued an official proclamation that Dane County observes this month of awareness & prevention, elevating the need to support survivors and their loved ones and work together to prevent sexual violence.

Throughout the month, RCC will be hosting several events and fundraisers, including a 50^th Anniversary themed Art Show on April 14^th and 50^th Anniversary Rally-Celebration at the State Capitol April 30^th. For a full list of events and details, visit: http://thercc.org/50th.  RCC is grateful to the many businesses, organizations & community partners who have collaborated to make these important events possible.