Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2026 Events

March 20, 2026

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The following is a list of events taking place in Northeast Ohio during SAAM. Join Cleveland Rape Crisis Center and our community partners as we raise awareness and support for survivors of rape and sexual abuse.

 

Month-Long Events

• The Bascule Lift Bridge (Ashtabula) will light Teal in honor of SAAM.
• Change for Change at the LGBT Center of Greater Cleveland.

 

Week 1

• Wednesday, April 1: Start By Believing Day
• Friday, April 3: Ashtabula Area Child Advocacy Center Open House

 

Week 2

• Monday, April 6: Virtual Ambassador Workshop Part 1, 3 – 4:30 PM
• Tuesday, April 7: Wear Teal for SAAM Day of Action!
• Tuesday, April 7: Trauma Informed Yoga Class for Survivors 5:30-6:45 PM
• Wednesday, April 8: Wear Blue Day for Child Abuse Prevention
• Wednesday, April 8: Lakeland Community College’s Health & Wellness Fair 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM
• Thursday, April 9: The Terminal Tower (Downtown Cleveland) will light Teal in honor of SAAM.
• Friday, April 10: Living Legacy: Minority Health Fair, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Murtis Taylor Human Services System Family and Wellness Center, 13411 Union Ave Cleveland OH.

 

Week 3

• Monday, April 13: Virtual Ambassador Workshop Part 2, 3 – 4:30 PM
• Tuesday, April 14: Trauma Informed Yoga Class for Survivors 5:30-6:45 PM
• Thursday, April 16: Jeni’s Ice Cream Fundraiser: From 4:00-7:00 PM, 25% of proceeds will be donated to CRCC | 67 N Main St, Chagrin Falls, OH
• Saturday, April 18: Every Body Cycle Benefit Ride – Details coming soon!

 

Week 4

• Sunday, April 19: Bellefaire SAY (Social Advocates for Youth) Program Volunteer Fair 1–4 PM
• Tuesday, April 21: Tri-C Western Campus Wellness Fest, 10AM – 2PM
• Tuesday, April 21: Trauma Informed Yoga Class for Survivors, 5:30-6:45 PM
• Wednesday, April 22: Tri-C Western Campus Wellness Fest, 10AM – 2PM
• Wednesday, April 22: Virtual Ambassador Workshop Part 1, 10 – 11:30 AM
• Thursday, April 23: Rowley Inn Fundraiser: 10% of proceeds will be donated to CRCC | 1104 Rowley Ave, Cleveland, OH

 

Week 5

• Tuesday, April 28: Stewards of Children | 4:30-7:00 PM Free Child Abuse Prevention training for parents, guardians, teachers, and youth-serving professionals.
• Tuesday, April 28: Trauma Informed Yoga Class for Survivors 5:30-6:45 PM
• Wednesday, April 29: Virtual Ambassador Workshop Part 2, 10 – 11:30 AM
• Wednesday, April 29: Denim Day
• Thursday, April 30: Rule 11 & The Sanctions Benefit Concert for CRCC, 7:00-9:00 PM