PAVSA

11/18/2025

As we honor the last 5 decades of service to our community, we recognize that there is still much work to be done. As challenges mount, our commitment remains unwavering: every survivor deserves to thrive and we are here whenever they are ready.

This Day, we invite you to help us continue this important work. With your support, we can build a community where every survivor finds the strength, safety, and support they deserve. 💙

Give to the Max: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Pavsaduluth

11/12/2025

Nothing to see here, just some of PAVSA’s staff very casually reading while coincidentally wearing matching Duluth Public Library shirts 📚
The public library is such an invaluable resource for our community and we are so proud to show our support for the upcoming Books & Buzzers Bash - as they raise funds to refresh their children’s section ✨

11/03/2025

Each year we celebrate our team of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) for their expertise and dedication to supporting survivors in our community. PAVSA's SANEs are on-call at all hours of the day - waiting and ready to respond when a patient presents for post-assault care.

Having access to a high-quality medical forensic exam can jumpstart the healing process and allow for survivors to get medical care on their terms. Our SANEs provide skillful, trauma-informed care - and empower patients to heal. 💜

We are grateful for their commitment to this work and proud to have such an exceptional team!
Happy Forensic Nurses Week! ✨

10/31/2025

Thank you Park State Bank!!!! 💙

We recently had the honor of attending PAVSA’s 50th Annual Golden Anniversary event. 💫 We are grateful for the advocacy and support PAVSA provides in our communities.

10/30/2025

Since 2020, The Rambler MN has parked outside of our doors, served their wonderful totchos, and supported survivors with every plate during our annual BBQ and cupcake sale. 🧁
As they retire their food truck, we’re sending a HUGE thank-you for their generosity, partnership, and incredible food. We’ll always miss The Rambler! 🧡

10/22/2025

The PAVSA office will be closed Friday, October 24th.
We will be open again on Monday, October 27th.
Advocates are available 24/7 on our helpline: 218-726-1931

10/13/2025

PAVSA is launching a weekly writing group, the Writing to Heal Circle, Tuesdays from 3-4pm, October 28th through December 2nd. 📖

This is a free and confidential closed group.
Supplies provided and no writing experience needed.
18+ are welcome.
32 E 1st Street Duluth, MN 55802.

Register here: https://shorturl.at/hmbhc
Questions? Contact the PAVSA office at 218-726-1442.

10/10/2025

The countdown is ON! ⏳

Our 45th annual PAVSA Autumn Event, presented by Park State Bank, is just 2 weeks away!
At this year's event, we invite you to celebrate our 50th anniversary by wearing or accessorizing in gold. ✨

🍂 Thursday, October 23rd from 5:30-8:30pm
🍂 Malting Building (2907 Helm Street Duluth, MN)
🍂 Auction, fund-a-need, cash prize raffle
🍂 Award winners are recognized during program
🍂 Choose your dinner when you purchase your ticket

Tickets available: www.bidpal.net/pavsa

10/08/2025

Today we congratulate Joy Beitzel, PAVSA’s Attorney, for being recognized as one of Standpoint’s 2025 Journey of Hope Award Winners! 🎉

This award is dedicated to those who work to bring safety and justice to domestic and sexual violence victim/survivors.
We value Joy’s passion and dedication in serving survivors of sexual violence. Thank you Standpoint for recognizing Joy for her work in our community! ✨

10/06/2025

Our cash prize raffle is BACK! 🔥

🍂 Tickets are only $10
🍂 Winners are pulled at PAVSA's Autumn Event on October 23rd
🍂 Need not to be present to win
🍂 One $1000 winner and five $100 winners

Will one of them be you?!

There are only 700 tickets available. Call our office during business hours (M-F 8:30-4:30) with a debit card to get yours today!

09/29/2025

Our 50th Anniversary merch is here! ✨

We have two designs: one throw-back and one to show that you’re a proud supporter of PAVSA.🧡
Shop tees, totes & stickers - 20% of the proceeds support our free and confidential services.

Thank you Duluth Screen Printing Co. for working with us on this project!

Grab yours here: https://dspondemand.com/collections/pavsa-anniversary

09/25/2025

Thank you to everyone who came to support our 50th anniversary ribbon cutting yesterday! It was so exciting to invite so many wonderful community members into our space and to share our new logo refresh. ✨
Since 1975, PAVSA continues to offer free and confidential services to survivors of sexual assault and has consistently sought to improve how systems respond to survivors, their partners, friends, and family. We are so thankful for the support of our community as
we work to eliminate sexual assault in Southern St. Louis County!

Thank you Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce for making this event so special!