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This April, your gift goes twice as far. To honor Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), Victoria and a group of generous donors are matching the first $10,000 raised. When Victoria reached out to the Sexual Assault Center, she was met with immediate guidance, a dedicated victim advocate, and specialized trauma therapy. Because of supporters like you, she didn't have to worry about the financial burden of her healing. Today, she can finally say: "I feel safe again."
Our Goal: Raise $100,000 this month to fund a critical therapy session for the 400 survivors we serve on average every single month.
$50 ($100 Matched): Provides two post-assault meetings with a legal advocate.
$150 ($300 Matched): Covers two critical crisis therapy sessions through our First Response Program.
$250 ($500 Matched): Funds the first trauma therapy sessions for two survivors beginning their journey.
$750 ($1,500 Matched): Sustains four months of regular, specialized therapy.
Healing happens when our whole community stands together. This month, we invite you to move from awareness to action.
Visit our SAAM Landing Page to:
Save the 2026 SAAM Calendar and find events like Behind the Mission.
Learn about Day on the Hill and how to advocate for survivor-centered legislation.
Find resources on how to participate in Wear Teal Day (April 10) and Denim Day (April 29).
By supporting Sexual Assault Center, you fuel stories of resilience and transformation. Your generosity makes an immediate impact by showing survivors they are not alone and empowering them to reshape their lives. Join us in providing hope, healing, and renewed strength for all.
Why it matters:
Start Your Peer to Peer Campaign to Support Survivors
“Hey everyone! So I have a really exciting story to share. As most know, I work with our PREA clients which are folks that are incarcerated and assaulted. Since the first week I started at SAC I’ve had a client named Micheal.
His childhood sexual trauma is the worst I’ve personally ever heard, and his trauma within the prison system is heartbreaking as well. I’ve worked closely with him for 3 1/2 years and yesterday, he got released after an almost 23 year sentence. He has been incarcerated on robbery charges since he was 14 and in an adult facility since the age of 16.
He’s that one client for me that has changed my life! It’s been an honor to work alongside of him. He’s going to an amazing program in Knoxville that will help him reintegrate back into society slowly, and help with any need he may have! Eventually he will be receiving services at Knoxville SAC. Yesterday, at the age of 36, he finally gets to begin his life. He wanted to take a video to thank everyone at SAC who has helped him and made an impact in his life.”
-- SAC Victim Advocate
Cost of 3.5 years of advocacy care for Michael: $2,400.00
Cost Michael Paid: $0
While Annie’s journey with SAC began over 20 years ago, her story of healing and impact is just beginning. Her service at the Center includes being a Medical Accompaniment Program (MAP) Volunteer, event volunteer, and lending her story to the SEEN Survivors project by photographer Dan Heller.
“I want to give those survivors the best chance of moving forward in a healthy way -- maybe give them a little more of a head start than I had. before coming to SAC”
- SAC Volunteer, Former Client
Cost of 14 years of therapy for Annie: $30,600.00
Cost Annie Paid: $0
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The detectives worked hard to find her. When they finally did, they learned that a storm the previous night had washed away most of her belongings. They bought her a hot breakfast and informed me of the situation. I went through my closet and gathered clothes I thought she might like.
Believing she would feel better if she could freshen up before testifying, I reached out to Kelly Peters, Advocacy Director at SAC, and asked if Charlotte could use the SAFE Clinic’s shower and get fresh clothes. Charlotte had been there months earlier for her Medical Legal Exam (rape kit), so it was a familiar place—the only one I could think of that could help.
Detectives brought Charlotte to the SAFE Clinic, where she showered and got ready for court. When she arrived at the courthouse, I gave her the clothes, and you could see the difference; it was clear she felt more confident and calmer, having had a safe and supportive place to prepare for the long day ahead.
Being able to call Kelly that morning and have Charlotte cared for within an hour was amazing. It is so nice to have this kind of community support available for survivors.
Charlotte testified and did wonderful. His bond was not lowered, and he remains in jail.”
-- Kate Melby, Chief Prosecutor, Sexual Violence and Human Trafficking
Cost of SAFE Clinic services for Charlotte: $1,809.70
Cost Survivor Paid: $0
*Name changed to protect confidentiality
Checks made payable to Sexual Assault Center can be mailed to 101 French Landing Dr, Nashville, TN 37228. SAC’s EIN: 62-1043294.
All stock donations go through our partners at Alliance Bernstein. Please contact Catherine Barkley at cbarkley@sacenter.org or 615-259-4325 to learn more.
One of the most popular and easiest types of gifts in an estate plan is a bequest. You can designate the Sexual Assault Center to receive a specific dollar amount, a specific asset, or a percentage of the total value of your estate.
If you have an existing will, a codicil (an amendment to a will) can easily be added to include SAC as a beneficiary. Specific instructions on how to prepare a will or codicil can be provided by your lawyer, accountant or estate planner
