Women's Center of Jacksonville
Improving the Lives of Women
Join us on April 24th for an amazing art exhibit that solely showcases the effects of sexual violence, artists have the ability to share the journey of healing through their medium of choice.
6-9pm on 04/24/2020 at Bab’s Lab!
If you have any question OR would like to provide art for the exhibit please contact Lori at: (904) 716-5390 or email.
You can also learn more on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/840493186373234/
The Women’s Center of Jacksonville would like to invite you to “kickoff” Sexual Assault Awareness Month by participating in the 6th Annual SAAM Kickball Tournament! The tournament is April 4, 2020 and is a great opportunity for the community to come together and show their support for survivors of sexual violence.
There are a few highly sought after prizes as well! A short award ceremony after the tournament will allow the winning team to receive their trophy along with bragging rights. We will also present a trophy to the team that wins “Fan Favorite”! Fans can vote for their favorite team, through donations, and the team that raises the most money will be the winner.
Teams are co-ed and are open to employees as well as friends/family members of the respected groups competing in the tournament. Each team must have at least 12 people on their roster and when playing defense, there must be at least 4 women on the field. The entry fee is $20 per person, which includes a commemorative game day shirt in your team’s color. Your fans can also buy a team shirt for $10 to wear as they cheer you on! If your organization is able to commit, please confirm no later than February 10, 2020. Once you confirm we will let you know how to sign up, get you a copy of the official rules, and answer any questions you may have.
All proceeds from this event will go towards supporting those affected by sexual violence. Please help us get the word out about this fun event that can make a difference in the lives of survivors!
Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.
You can ask questions or confirm your spot in the tournament by reaching out to Mallory Warner via email or 904.722.3000 x207
Events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month coming soon. Some of this year’s events include:
The Women’s Center of Jacksonville’s Rape Recovery Team invites you to join us in raising our voices against sexual violence on Wednesday, April 29th, 2020. On this day, individuals worldwide will participate in an international “Denim Day”, choosing to wear jeans in support of survivors of sexual assault.
This campaign began following an Italian Supreme Court decision to overturn a rape conviction because the victim was wearing tight jeans at the time of her assault. On the day following this ruling, women in
the Italian Parliament wore jeans to work in solidarity. The Italian ruling has since been overturned, but Denim Day has continued to serve as a representation of this solidarity, providing an opportunity for others to speak out against the destructive attitudes that surround sexual assault. To learn more about this global movement, visit https://www.denimdayinfo.org/.
We are inviting local businesses to join us in this global movement by encouraging their employees to wear jeans on April 29th for a donation of $3 to the Women’s Center of Jacksonville’s Rape Recovery Team. We will provide materials to participating organizations, such as flyers and stickers, to help promote this event to employees. All participating organizations will also have their logo featured on our website and social media pages to highlight their support.
Donations from this event will go directly towards providing services for those affected by sexual violence.
Organizations that would like to participate can register here: https://forms.gle/i9tfpNWr1PdDBMcf9.
Donations can be made online through the following link: https://give.womenscenterofjax.org/denim-day-2020 or we can arrange a time to pick up cash/check donations.
Please contact Jeni Kolb for any questions or concerns: Email or 904-722-3000 x227.
Come join advocates and communities across the country in taking action to prevent sexual violence. Sexual Assault Awareness Month calls attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread and impacts every person in this community. The goal of SAAM is to raise public awareness about sexual violence and educate communities on how to prevent it.
