April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Cleveland Rape Crisis Center’s theme for SAAM 2025 is Awareness Ignites Action.

1. Wear Teal on April 1 and post a photo on social media. (Tag @clevelandrcc!)

2. Take our brief, confidential survey to help improve services for survivors in Northeast Ohio.

3. Attend an event:

April 2, 6 – 8 PM. Eastern Cuyahoga County Resources Fair with Connecting for Kids. (Highland Hills)
April 3, 10 AM – 1 PM. Minority Health Month Celebration at NEON Southeast Health Clinic. (Cleveland)
April 4, 2:40 PM: Gülizar at CIFF. $18. Use code CRCC for $1 off. (Cleveland)
April 5, 10 AM. How To Advocate For Excellence In Healthcare For African American Families with CLE Pearls. (Cleveland)
April 7 & 14: Ambassador Trainings (Virtual)
April 11, 6 PM: Rage Yoga – sunaya studios. $15 donation. (Rocky River)
April 12, 11 AM: Rage Yoga – Bookhouse Brewing. $15 donation. (Cleveland)
April 16, 3-6 PM: Jeni’s Ice Cream Fundraiser. A portion of proceeds donated to CRCC. (Chagrin Falls)
April 17, all day: Dine to Donate at Rowley Inn. Proceeds donated to CRCC. (Cleveland)
April 23 & 30: Ambassador Trainings (Virtual)
April 24, 6 PM: Therapist Career Open House at CRCC. (Cleveland)
April 25, 6 PM: Rage Yoga – P.J. McIntyre’s. $15 donation. (Cleveland)
April 26, 11 AM-4 PM: Great Lakes Regional Family Fun Day. Free. (Mentor)
April 26, 12-3 PM: Día del Niño/Children’s Day. (Cleveland)
April 27, 10 AM: Rage Yoga at Bascule Brewery. $15 donation. (Lorain)

Month-Long Events & Promotions:

Lekko Coffee: $1 from every SAAM drink special donated to CRCC, plus an option to donate at checkout. (Cleveland)
Dahlia Coffee: A SAAM Drink of the Month plus an option to donate at checkout. (Cleveland)
T-Shirt Fundraiser: Use code ‘SAAM’ for 10% off black “My Body Belongs To Me” throwback t-shirts. (Please note: 10% discount applies ONLY to the black t-shirts. Light blue, grey, and yellow shirts do not qualify for the discount.)

Print and hang a SAAM 2025 poster in your classroom or office.
Businesses: Raise funds during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Request an education program for your school, place of worship, or organization.
Use a SAAM background in virtual meetings. (Background 1, Background 2, & instructions)
Learn about Cleveland Rape Crisis Center’s services so you can share with a survivor in your life.

Need to talk? We’re here to listen. Text or call (216) 619-6192 or (440) 423-2020 or chat on our website.