SAAM 2024 Calendar of Events

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

The following is a list of events taking place in Northeast Ohio during Sexual Assault Awareness Month to raise awareness about rape and sexual abuse in our community.

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2024 Calendar of Events

Monday, April 1

• Melt Monday (Lakewood, Mentor and Akron Locations) – Dine to Donate: 20% of proceeds from every order showing the Melt Mondays flyer will be donated to CRCC.
• Ambassador Training, Part 1

Tuesday, April 2

• SAAM Day of Action: Friends, volunteers, and community partners are encouraged to wear the color teal on April 2 in support of survivors.

Wednesday, April 3

• Start by Believing Day – Every first Wednesday in April, Start By Believing Day gives communities the opportunity to “end the silence and change the way we respond to sexual assault.”
• Masthead Brewery Taproom, 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. – Drink to Donate: A portion of proceeds from every order will be donated to CRCC.

Thursday, April 4

• Rowley Inn – Dine to Donate: 10% of proceeds from every meal will be donated to CRCC. No flyer needed.

Friday, April 5

• Bibibop (Crocker Park) – 20% of proceeds from orders showing the Bibibop Crocker Park flyer will be donated to CRCC. Ordering Online? Use code BIBIFUNDRAISER.
• DiBella’s Subs (Mentor) – April 5-12 Dine to Donate: 20% of proceeds from every order showing the DiBella’s Subs flyer, mentioning CRCC, or using code CRCC20 online will be donated to CRCC.

Monday, April 8

• Melt Monday (Lakewood, Mentor and Akron Locations) – Dine to Donate: 20% of proceeds from every order showing the Melt Mondays flyer will be donated to CRCC.

Tuesday, April 9

• Ambassador Training, Part 2
• Choolaah (Ohio City) – Dine to Donate: 30% of proceeds from every order showing the flyer, or using online code CRCC at checkout, will be donated to CRCC. 
• Chipotle (Lakewood) – 4-8PM. Show this flyer at check-out or use the online order code FHFZT77
• An Army of Women Screening at Cleveland International Film Festival, 2:20 p.m. Use discount code CRCC to receive $1 off your ticket purchases.

Wednesday, April 10

• Mellow Mushroom (Rocky River) – Dine to Donate: A percentage of proceeds from every meal will be donated to CRCC. Must mention CRCC.
• Five Below (Ridge Park Square) – April 10-17 10% of proceeds from every purchase with the Five Below flyer will be donated to CRCC.

Thursday, April 11

• Rusty Bucket (Easton Town Center Location Only) – Scan the QR code on the Rusty Bucket flyer, upload your receipt, and 15% of your bill will be donated to CRCC. Or, use code CRCC11 when ordering online.

Friday, April 12

• RnR Yoga – 6 p.m. at PJ McIntyre’s

Saturday, April 13

• RnR Yoga – 6:30 p.m. at Little Birdie Wine Nest.

Sunday, April 14

• RnR Yoga – 10 a.m. at Bascule Brewery

Monday, April 15

• Melt Monday (Lakewood, Mentor and Akron Locations) Dine to Donate: 20% of proceeds from every order showing the Melt Mondays flyer will be donated to CRCC.

Wednesday, April 17

• Ambassador Training, Part 1

Thursday, April 18

• Sexual Assault Awareness Month Discussion – 1:00 p.m. at Lakeland Community College

Friday, April 19

• RnR Yoga – 6 p.m. at Yoga Revolution CLE

Saturday, April 20

• RnR Yoga – 6:30 p.m. at Little Birdie Wine Nest 
• RnR Yoga – 11 a.m. at Bookhouse Brewery

Sunday, April 21

• RnR Yoga – 11AM at The Elliot

Monday, April 22

• Melt Monday (Lakewood, Mentor and Akron Locations) Dine to Donate: 20% of proceeds from every order showing the Melt Mondays flyer will be donated to CRCC.
• Red Robin (Rocky River & Willoughby locations) Dine to Donate all day: A percentage of proceeds from every meal will be donated to CRCC. Must mention CRCC.

Tuesday, April 23

• Bibibop (University Circle) 20% of proceeds from orders showing the Bibibop University Circle flyer will be donated to CRCC. Ordering Online? Use code BIBIFUNDRAISER.

Wednesday, April 24

• Denim Day: Friends, volunteers, and community partners are encouraged to wear denim to raise awareness and speak out against misconceptions about sexual violence.
• Yoga Strong, 7:15-8:15 p.m. Register today for a restorative donation-based yoga class. $20 minimum, all proceeds to CRCC.
• Ambassador Training, Part 2

Thursday, April 25

• Cilantro Taqueria (Shaker Heights) Dine to Donate all day: A percentage of proceeds from every meal will be donated to CRCC. Online orders must use this link and in store orders must mention CRCC.

Monday, April 29

• Melt Monday (Lakewood, Mentor and Akron Locations) Dine to Donate: 20% of proceeds from every order showing the Melt Mondays flyer will be donated to CRCC.
• Applebee’s (Ashtabula) Dine to Donate 11:00 a.m. – close: 15% of proceeds from visitors with the Applebee’s flyer will be donated to CRCC. (Must show flyer.) Or order to-go on the Applebee’s website or app (Select the Ashtabula location and enter code DOINGOOD at checkout.)

Tuesday, April 30

• OAESV Advocacy Day

Month-Long Events

• Always Indie – 10% of sales in April will be donated to CRCC.
• Bookhouse Brewing – Round up or make a donation of your choice to CRCC when you check out.
• Dahlia Coffee – $1 from every Drink of the Month will be donated to CRCC, and guests can choose to round up for CRCC at checkout.
• Kernels by Chrissie – Use code SAAM when checking out and a donation will be given to CRCC.
• Lekko Coffee – $1 of every order of the Honey Lavender Cappuccino will be donated to CRCC.
• Little Ceasars – Purchase a Pizza Kit online to be mailed to your door.
• Melt Mondays at Melt Bar & Grilled (Lakewood, Mentor and Akron Locations) – Dine to Donate: 20% of proceeds from every order on Melt Mondays showing the Melt Mondays flyer will be donated to CRCC.
• OneHope – 10% of proceeds from wine purchased online at this OneHope link will be donated to CRCC. (Online only.)
• Savers FunDrive – Bring your new and gently used clothing and household items to our Shaker Square Office. We will deliver them to Savers, where we will receive a monetary donation based on the total weight of our donated items.

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month

This January, you can show your support for survivors and help Cleveland Rape Crisis Center spread awareness about the issue of human trafficking. 

Start with these five action steps:

1. Wear Blue on January 11. By wearing blue on Human Trafficking Awareness Day, you can help start conversations about the reality of human trafficking in our community. Post a selfie online along with something you’ve learned about sex trafficking and labor trafficking.

2. Donate much-needed supplies for the Drop-in Center. Purchase from our Amazon Wishlist to help us keep up with the need for basic care items for Human Trafficking Drop-in Center visitors.

3. Be informed. Take some time to learn about human trafficking and sex trafficking in our community. Read 10 Things to Know about Sex Trafficking (En Español: 10 cosas que hay que saber sobre el tráfico sexual) and follow Cleveland Rape Crisis Center Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to learn more.

4. Spread the word about life-saving services. Did you know Cleveland Rape Crisis Center offers a 24-hour hotline (855-431-7827) for survivors of human trafficking and others in the community seeking information and support? Post the link to our services or the Drop-in Center to social media to help survivors know they are not alone.

5. Support survivors of human trafficking by making a donation online today.

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center provides specialized advocacy, counseling, case management, professional training, and a 24-hour hotline to survivors of human trafficking in Northeast Ohio.

Request for Proposal for Video Production Project to Improve Responses to Human Trafficking of Youth

Project Description / Scope of Work

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center (CRCC) in conjunction with project partners and the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services is soliciting requests for proposals for the purpose of developing an educational video series.

The educational video series will train and educate organizations around targeted human trafficking curriculum with a focus on LGBTQ+ youth. Using CRCC staff and/or CRCC partnership spokespeople, video content will be delivered through on-camera spokesperson(s) and textual elements.

Target audience will include system providers through which LGBTQ+ minors come into contact. Videos will need to be short in length and engaging – to be utilized as an educational resource.

Project Timeline

• October – Meetings / Concept/ Scripting
• November – Meeting / Concept / Scripting
• December – Filming / Editing
• January – Deliverables

Submission Requirements / Deadlines

Submissions should be submitted electronically to Donisha Greene at donishag@clevelandrcc.org no later than November 18th.

Announcing Jessica Martin, Chief Client Services Officer and Megan Williams, Chief Prevention & Education Officer

As part of on-going efforts to advance Cleveland Rape Crisis Center’s mission and vision, we are excited to announce Jessica Martin as the new Chief Client Services Officer. Jessica will lead and oversee all client service efforts including case management, therapy, advocacy, regional services, and anti-human trafficking. We are also proud to announce Megan Williams as the new Chief Prevention & Education Officer who will lead, oversee and grow all prevention, education, and training services to the community.

Jessica Martin previously served as CRCC’s Director of Clinical Services in 2020, and was promoted to Senior Director of Programs and Behavioral Health in 2021. Jessica’s prior experience includes Chief Clinical Officer, Assistant Program Director, Child and Adult Trauma Therapist, Domestic Violence Advocate, and Residential Care Specialist at The Green House domestic violence shelter. Since entering the field Jessica has founded the Northeast Ohio Domestic Violence Task Force, co-created the first transitional living program for survivors in Lake County, created the award-winning Empowered Parent program in Geauga County, lead the CRCC clinical team in increasing symptom reduction from 84% to 91%, and implemented a Harm Reduction initiative that provides training and equipment to staff and survivors.

Megan Williams joined CRCC as the Director of Education & Outreach quickly making a tremendous impact in the community. Prior to joining, Megan worked with the Neighborhood Leadership Institute as the Program Manager for True2U, a career mentoring and personal development mentorship program that served 8^th grade students in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, the second largest school district in Ohio. Megan has spent most of her career in human resources management and organizational development in the fields of corporate manufacturing, healthcare, higher education, and professional services, with expertise in program management, curriculum development, facilitation and training.

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center stands with those who have been hurt by Deshaun Watson.    

While traditional avenues of criminal justice may have failed his accusers, today’s NFL and NFLPA settlement of increased punishment is a step towards validating their experiences. Healing comes to survivors in many forms.

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center believes and supports survivors. Continued headlines are triggering for many. Our staff is available 24/7/365 online or by calling/texting (216) 619-6192.

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center is proud to be named a 2022 Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio by The Plain Dealer. Top Workplaces are named based on employee feedback gathered by anonymous survey.

Every day, CRCC staff members go above and beyond to provide the level of excellent services that survivors of rape and sexual abuse in our community deserve. The 2022 list includes 220 companies and organizations in three categories: Small business, medium business and large business, based on the number of employees.

We are proud to receive this recognition as 2022 Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio. 

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time nationally and locally dedicated to raising public awareness about sexual violence and educating communities on how to prevent it. This year, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center (CRCC) is honoring the campaign with the theme, Let’s Talk!

Let’s Talk, will explore the many ways individuals can make a difference by supporting survivors of sexual abuse and human trafficking. All month long, CRCC is highlighting activities such as, attending a film festival, concert, panel discussion and even an art exhibit.

“Everyone has a role to play in ending sexual assault, harassment, and abuse”, said Sondra Miller, Cleveland Rape Crisis CEO & President.  “That’s why we’re spotlighting the many opportunities for people to get involved. From the working professional, the student or community member, there’s something for everyone. Let’s get talking and create meaningful threads of conversation that show support to survivors through a trauma informed lens.”

What can you do to support SAAM?

• Wear Teal on Tuesday, April 5^th in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Terminal Tower will be lit up in all teal to help bring attention to this important issue which impacts survivors across our area.

• Take a Selfie – Help bring awareness to this issue. Take a photo of yourself wearing teal and post to your social media account using hashtag #SAAM2022. Tag Cleveland Rape Crisis Center on Facebook @ClevelandRCC, Instagram @clevelandrcc and Twitter @clevelandrcc.

• Learn more – Visit Cleveland Rape Crisis Center for a complete list of activities to participate in all month long.
• Raise awareness on these critical services for survivors: Our trained professionals are available to talk with the media and share information about how Cleveland Rape Crisis Center can help survivors. We can also coordinate with survivors to talk to the media about their experiences with Cleveland Rape Crisis Center.

About Cleveland Rape Crisis Center

The mission of Cleveland Rape Crisis Center is to support survivors of rape and sexual abuse, promote healing and prevention, and advocate for social change. In 2020, the Center provided counseling, advocacy and crisis intervention services to 10,000 rape and sexual abuse survivors and reached thousands more through its prevention, education and training programs in Cuyahoga, Ashtabula, Geauga and Lake counties.  For more information, visit clevelandrapecrisis.org or call 216-619-6194. The Center’s 24-hour Crisis & Support Hotline is 216-619-6192 (call/text) or clevelandrapecrisis.org/chat.

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center seeks strategic, programmatic focused candidates to apply for the open Chief Program Officer position.

The Chief Program Officer (CPO) reports to the President & CEO and is a critical member of Cleveland Rape Crisis Center’s (CRCC) Executive Team and responsible for leading and overseeing a comprehensive array of services and programs. The CPO supervises senior program directors and oversees services delivered across several CRCC offices, partner-based offices, community-based sites and four counties (Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga Ashtabula). On an ongoing basis, the CPO evaluates services offered by CRCC and develops new programs as needs emerge. The CPO is responsible for ensuring that CRCC’s services are in compliance with CARF, OHMAS, licensing requirements, and programmatic grant deliverables.

The CPO partners with positional peers (Chief External Affairs Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief People & Culture Officer) while overseeing all program planning, organizing, operating, and staffing. The CPO provides expert matter support, consultation and training to CRCC staff and the community at large.

Read the full Chief Program Officer job description here.

How to Apply

If you are an exceptional leader with the qualifications, attributes, drive and determination required to be extraordinary, we are very interested in speaking with you.

Please submit your interest in confidence to:

Karen Nichols 
Sr. Consultant, Executive Search                                             
Ratliff & Taylor, Inc.
knichols@rtcpi.com                                                                    
412-638-0880 cell                                                                        

Stacy Urbanic
Sr. Consultant, Executive Search
Ratliff & Taylor, Inc.
surbanic@rtcpi.com
440-829-6185 cell