{"id":22080,"date":"2025-04-09T18:02:31","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T23:02:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pillarscommunityhealth.org\/?p=22080"},"modified":"2025-04-09T18:06:42","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T23:06:42","slug":"get-involved-in-sexual-assault-awareness-month-with-events-and-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pillarscommunityhealth.org\/es\/get-involved-in-sexual-assault-awareness-month-with-events-and-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Involved in Sexual Assault Awareness Month with Events and Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"

Support. Awareness. Action.<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Join Us for Sexual Assault Awareness Month This April<\/strong><\/h3>\n

At Pillars Community Health, our Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (DVSA) Outreach and Prevention Team has created a month-long lineup of meaningful events and activities designed to foster healing, spark dialogue, and build solidarity across our communities.<\/p>\n

Whether you’re showing up in teal, joining a hands-on event, or exploring new resources, there are countless ways to get involved. Together, we can be part of the solution.<\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s Talk TEAL<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Teal is the official color of SAAM, symbolizing support for survivors and a stand against sexual violence.<\/p>\n

Wear it proudly\u2014on your nails, your clothing, or as a ribbon. Every time someone asks about your teal, it\u2019s a chance to spark conversation and spread awareness.<\/p>\n

Share your teal-inspired photos using
#IBelieveYou #SAAM25 #PCHCares<\/strong>
and help amplify the message of survivor support and community action.<\/p>\n

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Community Events You Can Join<\/strong><\/h2>\n

April 1 | The Clothesline Project<\/strong>
10 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m. | Hickory Hills<\/a>
Create a t-shirt honoring survivors as part of this national movement. These powerful visual statements of pain, resilience, and hope will be displayed to raise awareness.
Open to staff and clients.<\/em><\/p>\n

April 3 | Brave with a Bandana<\/strong>
10 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m. | Hickory Hills<\/a>
Join us to decorate bandanas with affirmations and artwork in solidarity with survivors of sexual harassment and workplace abuse. Inspired by The Bandana Project.
Open to staff and clients.<\/em><\/p>\n

April 10 | Planting Seeds of Strength<\/strong>
4 \u2013 6 p.m. | Hickory Hills<\/a>
Decorate planters and plant seeds to symbolize healing, growth, and resilience alongside fellow survivors and allies.
Open to staff and clients.<\/em><\/p>\n

April 23 | Fight Back: Self-Defense Demonstration<\/strong>
2 \u2013 4 p.m. | Hickory Hills<\/a>
Learn self-defense basics from professional MMA fighter Danny \u201cThe Machine\u201d Morales Jr. in a session inspired by the Girls Fight Back movement.
Open to staff and clients.<\/em><\/p>\n

April 26 | Resource Table at Summit Library<\/a><\/strong>
10 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m. | Summit Public Library<\/a>
Stop by for information on our services, prevention strategies, and how to access support.
Open to the public.<\/em><\/p>\n

April 30 | Denim Day<\/a><\/strong>
Wear jeans to work to take a stand against victim blaming. This international movement began after a court ruling overturned a rape conviction based on the survivor\u2019s clothing. Let\u2019s turn denim into a statement of solidarity.<\/p>\n

Share your Denim Day photos using
#IBelieveYou #SAAM25 #PCHCares<\/strong><\/p>\n

April 30 | Sing Out Loud: Karaoke Night for Survivors<\/a><\/strong>
7 \u2013 9 p.m. | Fergie & Foz, 7245 W Archer Ave, Summit<\/a>
Raise your voice at this empowering evening of karaoke and connection. The DVSA team will host a resource table with materials and information.
Open to staff and the public.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Downloadable Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n