R. A. C. E. S.

03/28/2026

SAAM is right around the corner, and we have a whole line up of events for you to participate in!

How can you be a part of change this month?

💡 Attend an event!
💡 Post your Teal Tuesday photo (and tag us for a share!)
💡 Share this flyer to spread the word!
💡 Post your Denim Day photo (and tag us for a share!)
💡 Be a part of our Six for SAAM drive and donate!
💡 Save this post so you can come back to it!

From storytelling, to advocacy , to skill building, you won't want to miss this. Partners this year include the The Immigration Project, City of Champaign - Municipal Government, Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, Urbana-Champaign Reproductive Justice, Cunningham Township Supervisor’s Office, Champaign County Health Care Consumers and more.

03/27/2026

Are YOU in the know?

We just rolled out our new and improved quarterly newsletter: The RACES Recap!
Didn't get it? Don't worry.... just sign up at the link in our bio.

What can you expect from the Recap?

🌠 Fresh updates and organizational news
🌠 Events and volunteer opportunities
🌠 Educational content, resources, and articles
🌠 A place to see how YOUR support helps US to create positive change

We know that creating a world without sexual assault and stalking requires each of us, so we hope this space will provide you with an inside look into our work, and how you can be a part of creating change.

Get on our list so you don't miss the next one!

03/23/2026

At a time when healthcare feels inaccessible for many, we want to ensure you know a few key things about our counseling services...

✨ Services are FREE: Always. For all survivors.
✨ Services are CONFIDENTIAL: What you say here, stays here.
✨ Services are BROAD: We don't just serve , we serve 4 counties!

Tag a community resource that can help us get the word out!

And don't forget our 24/7 free Crisis Hotline is available at 217-384-4444.
(Language assistance available.)

Thank you as always to the Community Foundation of East Central Illinois, the Champaign Mental Health Board, and all of our other funders for making this work possible!

03/22/2026

Mark your calendars!

We're teaming up with The Refugee Center, Avicenna Community Health Center, and Urbana-Champaign Reproductive Justice to make sure YOU know YOUR rights.

If you think repro rights are worth protecting, click the share button!

03/21/2026

One truth told makes room for another.⁠
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This week, we’ve seen survivors continue to speak out — across headlines, across platforms, across communities.⁠
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Each story creates space.⁠
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Each voice makes it easier for someone else to be heard.⁠
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This is how silence is disrupted.⁠
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This is how healing begins.⁠
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If you or someone you know needs support, you don’t have to navigate it alone.⁠
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Access healing resources through our Survivors’ Sanctuary: sanctuary.metoomvmt.org

03/20/2026

Save the Date!
**CORRECTION: TBTN will be on April 18**

Sexual Assault Awareness Month is around the corner and we are thrilled to announce our first event for April: Take Back the Narrative.

Scan the QR code to get involved or reserve your seat.
Or you can visit: https://linktr.ee/TakeBacktheNarrativeEvent

We hope to see you there, and keep an eye out for additional SAAM events!

03/19/2026

03/17/2026

Did you know that during the 2023-2024 school year, RACES staff provided programming to over 5,000 students in Champaign County?

We were able to reach this many students thanks in part to the support from a Round Up for Good Grant, courtesy of our partners at the Common Ground Food Co-op, and we're thrilled to share we were selected as their recipient for March 2026!

That means that for the entire month of March, you can round up your purchase to go toward creating a safer CU community. Why not cross grocery shopping AND doing local good off at the same time?!

03/16/2026

Myth-busting Mondays are baaaaaaaaack!
(*Independence Day throwback for our Gen X/Millennials 😉*)

At RACES, we want to make sure your information is accurate, timely, and relevant. For the next few weeks, we are breaking down misunderstandings about counseling, our services, and what to expect when working with us.

➡ Save for a loved one who may need it down the line.
➡ Share to help us myth bust across our community!

Don't forget our 24/7 free Crisis Hotline is available at 217-384-4444 to connect you, or someone you love, with help.

03/13/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

Our annual In Community fundraiser in back in action, and we can't wait to see you at Riggs Beer Company.

From delicious bites, to amazing auction items, and a room full of people dedicated to supporting survivors, we look forward to this event every year.

Drop a 🎉 if you plan to join us!

03/06/2026

Shout out to a community that cares...

We were honored to join CU Trauma & Resilience Initiative Champaign County CASA City of Champaign - Municipal Government and local students last week for "Breaking the Cycle", a space dedicated to discussing teen dating violence, and how we can co-create safer and healthier communities.

Special thanks to Courage Connection and Champaign Community Coalition - Walk As One for hosting this event!