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An important update regarding VOCA Fund Cuts

We would like to share a significant funding update that will impact the state of Illinois in FY24. Beginning July 1, 2023, the funding available to Illinois Rape Crisis Centers through the Victims of Crime Act Fund (VOCA) will be cut by 49%. VOCA uses non-taxpayer...

Interview with Carolina Sanchez

We’re proud to celebrate the people who serve and connect our incredible community. Each month, we interview a different member of Resilience to hear more about the work they’re doing to empower survivors and end sexual violence. This month, we’re shining a spotlight...

Interview with Michael Happ

We're proud to celebrate the people who connect our incredible community and bring us together in this work. This month, we're shining a spotlight on Michael Happ, a monthly donor and former President of Resilience's Board of Directors. Read our interview to hear from...

Interview with Gaby Molden-Carlwell

It is important now more than ever to embrace and celebrate what connects us: our resilience. This month, we’re shining a spotlight on Gaby Molden-Carlwell, MSW LSW, Resilience Austin Trauma Therapist.   Read our interview with Gaby below.   What inspired or...

Interview with Courtney O’Connor

It is important now more than ever to embrace and celebrate what connects us: our resilience. This month, we’re shining a spotlight on Courtney O'Connor, Social Media Manager of Revival Recordings, a partner of Our Music My Body. Read our interview to hear from...

Interview with Bobby Mannis

It is important now more than ever to embrace and celebrate what connects us: our resilience. This month, we're shining a spotlight on Bobby Manis, Resilience Associate Board member and Evening of Impact Host Committee member. Read our interview to hear from Bobby...

Interview with Alexa Diego

It is important now more than ever to embrace and celebrate what connects us: our resilience. This month, we're shining a spotlight on Meet Alexa Diego, MA, LPC, NCC, Resilience Trauma Intervention Specialist and member of Resilience's Spanish Speaking Committee. Read...

Gaby Molden quoted in the Washington Post

Resilience trauma therapist Gaby Molden was quoted in a Washington Post article describing how Black female support groups are dealing with the end of Roe v. Wade.  Please click here to read the article.  Kudos to Gaby and the Trauma Therapy team for the amazing work...

Open Art Studio Limited Series

Bring your creative ideas, share your progress on an ongoing art piece, start a new project, or take a pause. Open Art Studio Limited Series Virtual Meeting Mondays from 5pm-7pm August 1st - 15th Open to survivors 18+ All genders welcome Optional prompts will be...

Message from Board President Lauren Pesa

Dear survivors, I write to you today in solidarity and sadness over the recent overturning of Roe V. Wade. As so many members of our community have expressed in a multitude of ways, this news is deeply disappointing and profoundly harmful. Our community knows that...

Interview with Kat Stabler

It is important now more than ever to embrace and celebrate what connects us: our resilience. This month, we're shining a spotlight on Katherine Stabler, Resilience supporter and member of the Evening of Impact Host Committee. Read our interview with Kat below.  ...

Art Therapy Support Group

Connect with other survivors of sexual violence in weekly group sessions while using art expression as a coping strategy and contemplative practice to deepen meaning and understanding of difficult experiences, healing processes, and transitions. There is no...

Interview with Erin Hamilton

It is important now more than ever to embrace and celebrate what connects us: our resilience. This month, we're shining a spotlight on Erin Hamilton, Director of Advocacy Services at Resilience. Read our interview with Erin below.   You are the Director of...