Keep in Mind:

RVA's 35th Anniversary Gala is a success!  - Thank you for joining us in celebrating 35 years of helping victims become survivors.  If you weren't able to attend, but would still like to support our work, particularly in light of the state budget crisis, please make a donation today.  Please check back soon to view photos from the event and read all about the evening's festivities.  Until then, RVA would like to thank all of our sponsors, donors and guests who helped make our 35th Anniversary Gala an incredible event. 

Take Action on the Illinois State Budget FY10 - On May 31st, the Illinois General Assembly presented a budget that will have a devastating impact on rape victims and other children and families. If new revenue sources are not identified by July 1st, major cuts in human services programs will go into effect.  56,000 sexual assault and domestic violence victims in Illinois will go without essential and often life-saving services this year if the current state budget goes forward. Contact the governor's office and your legislators today and every day! Demand that they do the right thing by passing a fair budget.  Click here for a guide on speaking with your legislator.

If you're already registered for the Rock 'n" Roll Half-Marathon or the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, you can still join Team RVA and Run Against Rape! Register for the Rock 'n' Roll Half-Marathon Today - More information on the team.  The application to join the team is here. 

Next Volunteer Training - Our next 56-hour volunteer training and mandatory orientation will be announced in Fall 2009.  All volunteers who complete our training will be certified as Rape Crisis Counselors, in accordance with the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault.  If you're interested in volunteering, please review the responsibilities and fax your completed application to 312-443-9602 or mail it to the above address. 

• An overview of volunteer responsibilities for medical advocates is here.  You may also want to consider our summer-only volunteer opportunities. 
• Download our volunteer application here.
• To review the 12 hospitals where RVA provides 24-hour crisis intervention, please click here. 
• More information >>> 

Survivor Activism Group - More information >>>

Counseling Groups Forming - Incest Survivors Support Group and Adult Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group

RVA's counseling services are free and confidential. Survivors are eligible to receive our services immediately following or years after experiencing sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, or incest. Support groups for survivors are held several times a year at the Central office (located downtown) and at other locations. Please contact our director of counseling at 312.443.9603, extension 30 to receive information about our upcoming groups.


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