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Why Tosha Volunteers

Why Tosha Volunteers

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...
#SAAM, Week 3 Wrap-Up

#SAAM, Week 3 Wrap-Up

#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...
#SAAM, Week 2 Wrap-Up

#SAAM, Week 2 Wrap-Up

#SAAM Week 2 Events This week we had a great time at community events and reaching out to new people! Jefferson College of Health Sciences hosted Take Back the Night on Tuesday, April 11th. This event has a long tradition at the college and many students and community...
#SAAM, Week 1 Wrap-Up

#SAAM, Week 1 Wrap-Up

#SAAM Week 1 On Tuesday, April 4th we kicked off our first community-wide Sexual Assault Awareness Month with a Press Conference featuring City of Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea, Nick Kline, Chair of the Family Violence Coordinating Council, and Brian Caswell, survivor....
#TakeActionTuesday – 03.14.2017

#TakeActionTuesday – 03.14.2017

What is Victim Blaming, Exactly?     To be a good advocate, you have to be an educated advocate. Take a few minutes today to brush up on the idea of “victim blaming”. What is Victim Blaming? When the victim of a crime or any wrongful act is held...