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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...
SAAM is right around the corner!
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Resilience, along with participating organizations, will be hosting virtual events and a fundraising campaign to raise awareness of sexual violence and support community efforts to prevent it. Resilience has a number of...
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...
Ending Forced Arbitration and protecting employees with Congresswoman Cheri Bustos & Tanuja Gupta
Erin Walton, Executive Director of Resilience was honored to host and participate in this very special conversation with Congresswoman Cheri Bustos and Tanuja Gupta, two women making a real difference for survivors of sexual violence and sexual harassment. View the...
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...
Virtual 40-Hour Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Training
This training provides an in-depth examination of how sexual violence impacts individuals, communities and broader society. Participants will leave with foundational knowledge on sexual violence. SCHEDULE July 11, 12, 14, 18, 19, 21 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Held virtually...
Welcome to our new Board of Directors members!
Resilience is pleased to welcome our four newest Board of Directors members. As Senior Managing Director of Finance — Chief Accounting Officer at Core Spaces, Lucero Castellanos is responsible for direct oversight of the accounting and finance functions, including...
Group for Black Women Sexual Violence Survivors
This is a psychoeducational support group for African American women, trans women, and nonbinary survivors of sexual violence, ages 18 and up. It will focus on developing coping skills, forming a new sense of sisterhood, and achieving self-empowerment. SCHEDULE...