April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Cleveland Rape Crisis Center’s theme for SAAM 2026 is Breaking Barriers, Building Safety.

1. Wear Teal on April 7 and post a photo on social media. (Tag @clevelandrcc!)

2. Help raise awareness using resources in our SAAM 2026 Toolkit.

3. Attend an event:

April 3, 10 AM – 12 PM: Ashtabula Area Child Advocacy Center Open House
April 6 & 13: Ambassador Trainings (Virtual)
April 16, 4-7 PM: Jeni’s Ice Cream Fundraiser. A portion of proceeds donated to CRCC. (Chagrin Falls)
April 18: Everybody Cycle Benefit Ride – 100% of proceeds will be donated to CRCC (Lakewood)
April 21, 5:30-6:30 PM: Creating a Culture of Care Training for Community Members (Cleveland)
April 22 & 29: Ambassador Trainings (Virtual)
April 23: Rowley Inn Fundraiser. 10% of proceeds will be donated to CRCC. (Cleveland)
April 28, 4:30 – 7 PM: Stewards of Children Prevention Training. (Cleveland)
April 30, 9 AM – 12 PM: Sexual Assault Awareness Month Training. (Kirtland)

Month-Long Events & Promotions:

The Bascule Lift Bridge (Ashtabula) will light Teal in honor of SAAM.
Change for Change at the LGBT Center of Greater Cleveland.
The Tea Lab Collaboration: $3 from every purchase of the “I Believe You” blend donated to CRCC

Print and hang a SAAM 2026 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.