April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)!
SAAM is an international annual campaign to raise awareness about sexual violence and to educate and mobilize individuals & communities to prevent it and to support survivors.
Scroll down for info on each of the events we’ll be hosting, as well as events happening in the community, or visit our events calendar!
Upcoming events:
FEVER: A Sizzling Burlesque Affair & Fundraiser for the RCC!
KB BURLESQUE PRESENTS
FEVER: A SIZZLING BURLESQUE AFFAIR
WITH DJ FEMME NOIR
Including donations and 50/50 raffle benefiting the RCC!
KB Burlesque is proud to announce their debut of FEVER! A Sizzling Burlesque Affair! Get a taste of what burlesque has to offer with some of the hottest burlesque performers from the Midwest!
Hosted by none-other-than Mama NoShits and music by DJ Femme Noir!
Spend your Saturday night feeling scorched with sensuality and entranced by their experTEASE!
Headlining this heated event is some of Chicago’s absolute powerhouse performers: Ammunition and Ms. B LaRose
And the temperature is only going up with these fiery featured performers from the Twin Cities and Sioux Falls… Tre Da Marc, Mona Montague, Viola Velvet
But it doesn’t end there, we couldn’t call it the hottest of the midwest without some of our red-hot locals…
Belle Folle, Amethyst Von Trollenberg, ZZ Topz, Juniper Fox, Hot Dammes
Safer Bar Fundraisers Last Day!
Last day of Safer Bar members month-long drink special fundraisers!
Celebrate the RCC’s Birthday with the Madison Mallards Nonprofit Spotlight!
Join the Mallards in supporting the RCC with a ticket & hat for only $13!
Java Jive 2024
Save the date: September 21st, 2024!
Details TBD, but we will once again be at the BRASSWORKS BUILDING of the Goodman Community Center (click here for map). Please make sure to go to the building labeled “Brassworks”, at 206 Waubesa Street. No RCC events will be at the other Goodman Community Center location, “Ironworks”, on the other side of the street.
If you would like to sponsor or donate for our silent auction, please contact us at development@thercc.org .
Lakeside Coffee 'Community Cup' Fundraiser
Come to Lakeside St. Coffee House for the second annual “Community Cup” – pay what you want for a cup of coffee or tea with ALL proceeds going directly to support RCC! It’s part of Madison’s community-wide observation of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).
Coffee & Consent Chats w/ RCC & UHS
Enjoy free coffee, giveaways and conversation to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month! First ten participants receive an RCC tumbler!
Denim Day: Collective ARTivism Project
Be part of creating a collaborative art piece to highlight the ongoing impact of sexual assault across our campus community and the fact that no survivor is alone. The art piece will live on in the UHS Survivor Services space, in solidarity with survivors on our campus. Drop in at any time during the event to participate.
Safer Bar @ Delta Beer Lab Fundraiser
Open to all community members and patrons who are interested in creating safer nightlife spaces! Proceeds from beer sales will be donated to RCC.
Chimera Self-Defense Course 2/2
Chimera (ky-MEER-ah) is an inclusive, trauma-informed Empowerment Self-Defense program. You’ll learn to navigate your life and safety the way that YOU want through simple, easy-to-remember techniques. No previous experience necessary! You will learn how to recognize violence before it begins, non-violent defenses & grab escapes, assertive communication, and more!
For more information, call or text (608) 960-9036 or email Natalie, our Chimera Coordinator, at chimera@thercc.org
Trauma-Informed Yoga
Free, trauma-informed yoga facilitated by Nikki Cook, MS, C-IAYT from Insight Counseling. This space is inclusive of all bodies, abilities, and genders. Bring your own mat (limited quantities available). Registration not required!
Chimera Self-Defense Course 1/2
Chimera (ky-MEER-ah) is an inclusive, trauma-informed Empowerment Self-Defense program. You’ll learn to navigate your life and safety the way that YOU want through simple, easy-to-remember techniques. No previous experience necessary! You will learn how to recognize violence before it begins, non-violent defenses & grab escapes, assertive communication, and more!
For more information, call or text (608) 960-9036 or email Natalie, our Chimera Coordinator, at chimera@thercc.org
GameChangers Art Exhibit & Open Mic
“Resistance & Resilience” Art Exhibit & Open Mic will feature local youth and community voices!
Safer Bar UW Community Session
Safer Bar will host an open community session training with PAVE on UW Campus! Help us create safer nightlife spaces and come learn assertive communication, bystander intervention, ways to identify predatory behavior, and more!
Free to attend and open to all students (you do not have to be in the service industry to attend!).
LBGTQ Chimera Empowerment Self-Defense
Join us for another Chimera Empowerment Self-Defense workshop with the UW Gender & Sexuality Campus Center (UWGSCC) centering LGBTQ+ voices & experiences! Learn valuable tools and skills in community to feel safer in your life. Spots limited! Register here: go.wisc.edu/QSelfDefense
Accommodations or questions? Contact lgbtq@studentaffairs.wisc.edu or 608-265-3344.
** You do not have to be or identify as a survivor to attend - workshop is open to all!
Coffee & Consent Chats w/ RCC & UHS
Enjoy free coffee, giveaways and conversation to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month! First ten participants receive an RCC tumbler!
Embodied Resilience: A Survivor-Centered Dance/Movement Therapy Workshop
Dance/movemet therapy workshop with UHS Survivor Services! Info here.
ALL MONTH: Pure Nails Fundraiser
Pure Nails will donate the proceeds of all RCC nail art the entire month of April!
During the month of April, which is SA Awareness Month, Pure Nails will offer specialty nail art—the RCC teal ribbon. Not only that — throughout 2024, whenever someone leaves Pure Nails a positive Google review, they will donate $10.00 on their behalf to the RCC!
ALL MONTH: Drink Specials @ Safer Bars
Safer Bar members will be running drink specials all month long (April 1-30) to fundraise for RCC and the Safer Bar program. Eat, drink and support a great cause! Participating members include:
Settle Down Tavern, Oz by Oz, Maduro, Lucille, Merchant, Amara, Todofresco, Lola’s Hi/Lo Lounge, Ian’s Pizza and more!
Famous Dave’s RCC Fundraiser!
Come to Famous Dave’s and let them know you’re supporting the RCC with your order!
Madison Mallards Nonprofit Spotlight!
Join the Mallards in supporting the RCC with a ticket & hat for only $13!
50th Anniversary Rally & Celebration
Join us for a rally/celebration to cap off Sexual Assault Awareness Month and celebrate RCC’s 50th anniversary! More details to come.
Lakeside Coffee 'Community Cup' Fundraiser
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!)
UW Safer Bar Open Session
Safer Bar trainers Bri & Ayden will be hosting an open session training for UW students with current, past or aspiring service industry experience!
Empowered Rhythms - Argentine Tango
Argentine Tango is the theme of this week’s installment of Empowered Rhythm: Consent & Communication through Movement” series! Dance Life Studio will teach the sensual and elegant movements of Argentinian Tango with all proceeds benefitting RCC.
Learn how dance is rooted in consent, respect, and communication!
Come enjoy a night of movement and community, and help us make a difference in the lives of survivors of sexual violence.
Burlesque Brunch RCC Fundraiser!
The wonderful people at Bur Oak Madison and Bumday Productions are teaming up to support the RCC during Sexual Assault Awareness Month! Join us for drink specials, a 50/50 raffle, and more burlesque fun — get tickets here!
Bubble Time Car Wash Fundraiser!
The amazing folks at Bubble Time are helping support the RCC during Sexual Assault Awareness Month!
Every “Big Cheese” car wash package ($20) purchased on April 22 will be matched with a donation of $10 to the RCC!
Hours are 8am-6pm
Empowered Rhythms - Blues Dance
Blues is the theme of this week’s “Empowered Rhythm: Consent & Communication through Movement” series! Join us at Dance Life Studio for an exciting night of Blues Dance with all proceeds benefitting RCC.
You will learn how dance is rooted in consent, respect, and communication!
Come enjoy a night of movement and community, and help us make a difference in the lives of survivors of sexual violence.
Noodles & Co. RCC Fundraiser
On April 18th from 4-8pm, you can enjoy a delicious Noodles & Co. meal AND support RCC at the same time! On this night, 25% of all qualifying online and in-restaurant sales will be directly donated to RCC!
For online and Noodles Rewards app orders, guests can apply the coupon code, “GIVING25” in the Coupon Code line at checkout. Please make sure you are signed into your rewards account to use this code, if you are not already a member, please sign up! This is a great option for guests who prefer to dine at home or on-the-go but still want to support RCC.
When ordering in-restaurant guests must mention RCC or present the official flyer upon placing their order prior to paying.
City BBQ Fundraiser!
Eat to Support the RCC!
Please read the instructions below so that City Barbeque knows you are with the GroupRaise Meal for RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center, and your group will get 20% of your meal’s price donated back! Phone Call Call 6082345937 and mention that you are with RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center before placing your order. This does not include 3rd-party delivery apps. Restaurant Website Visit City Barbeque's online order website. Use the promo code of "FundA" and 20% of your meal’s price will be donated back to RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center. This does not include 3rd-party delivery apps. Storefront Walk-in Visit the location at 7015 Sligo Drive, Building D, Madison 53717 and they will take your order from their storefront for take-out. Mention that you are with RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center before placing your order.
Be Well Brunch
Merchant and Spirited Women female bartenders collective are hosting a Be Well Brunch to benefit RCC! Come for delicious food and drink specials, community, raffle, and music spun by DJ Glynny (AKA DJ Kitty Spit).
SAAM Chimera Workshop
Come learn self-defense basics in a safe and supportive environment! Chimera classes are trauma-informed and inclusive—we cover everything from awareness and assertiveness to violent and non-violent physical protection skills. No previous experience or coursework necessary!
Please pre-register! (Class will be canceled if enrollment is low). For more info & to register visit our Chimera Page
Be Real Dance Party
Merchant and Spirited Women Collective host dance party to benefit RCC & Safer Bar! Featuring specialty drinks and music by your fave’s fave DJ Kitty Spit. Come through for a night of dancing, fun and supporting safer nightlife spaces!
GameChangers 50th Anniversary Art Show
Join us for a collaboration art show between RCC GameChangers and We Step Into the Light Survivor Art Exhibit!
Donate to support RCC’s important work in our community!
For more information, head to our Fundraising Page or contact our Development Director Gray Miller . If you wish to donate directly from here, click the below button!
Share Your Story!
Do you have a story to share about the impact of the RCC on your life? Have you or a loved one ever received our services, worked for us or with us, volunteered, or simply have something to say about why you support our work?
Click on the submission form to share your story!
We are collecting stories, memories & testimonials from our community as a way to chronicle and share the positive impact that RCC has had since the 1970s, why our services are still as needed and crucial as ever, and the importance of political and social action towards building a future free from rape culture and all oppression. Please consider helping us to construct a tapestry of testimonial and support for the work that we do.
*All stories will be shared anonymously unless advised otherwise.