by Bethny Barrett | Aug 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Roanoke County School Board seeks to pass model guidance (as issued by the Virginia Department of Education) on the treatment of transgender, nonbinary, agender, and any other non-cisgender students within their school district. The proposed policies enforce the...
by Laura Guilliams | Mar 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
SARA Roanoke COVID-19 Operational Update(6/23/2020) As Virginia continues to reopen and navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, SARA will slowly and carefully begin to re-implement in-person response for survivors of sexual violence as well as their loved ones. And while many...
by Laura Guilliams | Oct 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
BOCO Fit Rage Raises $2,000 for SARA Roanoke! We are tremendously grateful to BOCO Fit Rage for raising $2,000 for survivors of sexual violence during the month of October! For every $1 raised, the coaches agreed to do a burpee to raise both money and awareness...
by Laura Guilliams | Jul 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
Why Tosha Volunteers! Volunteering for SARA has proven to be more than I expected, both in time invested and mental dedication. The experience has not only provided me with an opportunity to help others, but to help myself grow. I started with SARA because I wanted to...
by Laura Guilliams | Jun 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
What’s in a Name? By Laura B. Guilliams, MA, RYT You may have already noticed a change in how we refer to the trained volunteers and staff who answer our hotline and respond in person to survivors. When you call the 24-Hour Crisis Hotline, you are connected to a...
by Laura Guilliams | Apr 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
#SAAM Week 3 Events On Tuesday, April 18th we filled the day with self-care activities. We are lucky to have Laura Guilliams on our staff as Director of Crisis Services. Another exciting expertise Laura brings to the table is that of a Certified Yoga Teacher. She led...
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