The ABILITY event will be held this Friday, October 30th from 10 am to 2 pm in the Atwood Ballroom on the campus of St. Cloud State University. The ABILITY event works to raise awareness of persons with disabilities and what individuals with a disability may experience on a daily basis. Simulation experiences, a working lunch, and a community panel will follow. We hope to see you there! For more information and to register for the event, please follow this link…http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-ability-event-tickets-18861880392
In August 2015, CMSAC began our Women of Worth program. W.O.W. is an empowering, gender-responsive, and trauma-informed psycho-educational program that covers various topics relevant to women who have been involved in the sex industry in some form. CMSAC is currently looking for monetary donations to help purchase a gift for the women graduating from this program. If you are interested, please contact the center at (320) 251-4357 and ask for Rebecca K. or via email at rkotz@cmsac.org. For more information about our W.O.W. program please visit the “W.O.W Program” tab located on our website.
CMSAC’s Support Group for Women Survivors of Sexual Violence begins next week! To sign up, please fill out our support group intake packet located here on our website under the tab, titled “Support Groups.” For any additional questions or information you can also contact the center at (320)-251-4357.
The staff at CMSAC would like to thank Catholic Charities and the St. Cloud Children’s Home for honoring the Central Minnesota Sexual Assault Center through it’s 2015 Distinguished Community Service Award! Thank you!
We are looking to hire someone to fill a part-time position here at the center! *Spanish speaking candidates strongly encouraged to apply* To apply follow this link….
Participate in our 40 hour sexual assault advocacy training and become a volunteer advocate! Training begins on Monday October 5, 2015! Call (320)251-4357 for training dates and more information.
AND DON’T FORGET………
You can also show your support for survivors of sexual violence by attending Central Minnesota’s annual Take Back the Night event held TOMORROW! Social hour begins at 5:00 pm at Lake George on 425 Lake Boulevard St. Cloud. Just in case, the rain location for the event will be in SCSU’s Halenbeck Hall Main Gym on 1000 4th Avenue South in St. Cloud.
The CMSAC website is currently undergoing a makeover! As CMSAC staff we feel it is important for our website to keep up with modern appeal and functionality. We are currently playing with new looks and navigation of our site. Please be patient with us as we make these adjustments. If you have suggestions for how we can improve our website please let us know in the ‘Contact Us’ tab or by email at cmsac@cmsac.org.
Thank you for your patience!
Please join us to raise awareness about sexual assault and domestic violence at Central MN Take Back the Night on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Eastman Park/Lake George, 425 Lake Blvd. St. Cloud, MN.
The event starts with displays, music, and informational tables at 5:00 pm, speakers start at 6:00 pm and the march through downtown St. Cloud starts at 8:00 pm. This year’s guest speaker will be Rebecca K., Rebecca will be speaking on the nexus of domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking. ASL, Somali, and Spanish interpretation services will be provided at the event. Rain site location will be at the Halenbeck Hall Main Gym located on the campus of SCSU at 1000 4th Avenue S. St. Cloud, MN.
If you are interested in volunteering at Take Back the Night, please contact Rebecca H. at rhall@cmsac.org or call the center at (320) 251-4357 and speak to Rebecca H.
Volunteer Advocate Training Coming Soon!
Want to make a difference in your community? Want to learn more about sexual violence? Then become a Volunteer Sexual Assault Advocate! CMSAC will be offering it’s next 40 hour training starting on October 5, 2015. For more information on how you can get involved , contact Renae at 320-251-4357 or rlockerby@cmsac.org.
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