The staff at CMSAC wish you a safe, happy holiday weekend. Our office will be closed on Monday, January 2nd. If you need us, we are available 24/7 by calling (320) 251-4357.
Pictured below is our Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program Manager looking through applications to find the next SANE Nurse to join our team in collecting evidence after a sexual assault occurs at the St. Cloud Hospital.
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a SANE Nurse, we are currently accepting applications. For more info or to apply, click here: https://cmsac.org/employment-internship-opportunities/ or visit our “Get Involved” tab.
On Tuesday, January 24th from 5pm to 9pm, CMSAC will be hosting a fundraising opportunity at the 5th Ave. Chipotle. Either show this event page or simply tell the cashier that you’re supporting CMSAC so that 50% of the proceeds go to helping survivors of sexual violence.
You can also use our event hashtag for your chance to win a CMSAC goodie bag! Feel free to check-in, share your favorite Chipotle dish, or take a selfie at the event and post to either Facebook or Twitter with the hashtag #CMSACEatsForChange.
We’re so excited to see you on January 24th!
-The CMSAC team
The community notification meeting for a level 3 sex offender moving into the St. Cloud area will be held tonight at 6:00 pm at the St. Cloud Police Department’s training room, on the main level. The address for the St. Cloud Police Department is 101 11th Avenue North in St.Cloud.
A staff member from CMSAC will be present at the community notification meeting to answer any questions individuals may have and/or help process concerns.
“Our January #FirstFridaysAtShear event is coming up! We are very excited to be featuring the photography of high school student, Katie Campbell. Her prints will be available here January 6th, but prints can be ordered in any size at any time. She’s created some amazing cards and captured some incredible images. Deb Hess Jewelry Art will also be a vendor at the event selling jewelry. Come check out these great vendors and their work!
Remember, a portion of the proceeds go to support the services provided by the Central MN Sexual Assault Center. And don’t forget that you will receive a FREE Ultimate Conditioning Treatment with any hair service that day. Call 320.251.5009 to make your appointment”(sheardynamicssalon.biz)!
Please consider donating diapers to Operation Baby New Year. The diapers go to several amazing organizations, including the families we serve at CMSAC.
(Photo Credit: WJON.com)
Why donate to Operation Baby New Year?
They are expensive! Today 1 in 3 families struggle to provide diapers for their children.
Low-income families often cannot afford the high cost of diapers because diapers cannot be purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds (Food Stamps).
Low-income families often cannot afford the high cost of diapers because diapers cannot be purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds (Food Stamps).
Lack of access to diapers and supplies can cause children to get sick, and force families to skip work in order to care for their infant or toddler.
Unable to afford diapers, they are forced to choose between a range of undesirable alternatives such as cutting back on basics such as food, utilities or child care in order to purchase diapers for their children.
That is why we started Operation Baby New Year, to make sure no parent or guardian has to make those difficult choices in times of need. Last year between our winter and summer diaper drive, our community partners helped raise over 170,000 diapers for families across central Minnesota, an estimated 35,000$ of diaper assistance (operationbabynewyear.com, 2016).
With your support, we can continue to provide diapers the many local organizations in our area offering programs and shelter to those living in crisis.
The drive runs until January 1st. To find a drop off site near you, please click here: http://www.operationbabynewyear.com/
Are you a parent/guardian or partner of someone that experienced sexual violence and want to learn more on how to support them?
Join us tonight at 5:00 pm for the next session of our Concerned Person’s support group. New group members welcome.
If visiting Santa is a part of your family’s holiday festivities, please remember that sitting on Santa’s lap can make children feel uncomfortable. This is the perfect time to teach children about consent and allow them to practice it. Telling children that their body belongs to them and that they can decide how they interact with Santa is essential for allowing children to practice consent.
Photo Credit: Safe Kids Thriving Families
Looking for gifts this holiday season? Catholic Charities’ Toys for Tots program is in full swing.
Pre-registration is required and ends December 12th. For more information, click on the link here: http://ccstcloud.org/services/emergency/holiday-toys/
Central MN Sexual Assault Center 