Upcoming Events
The Great Human Race ~ March 2010
The Great Human Race is a fundraiser for all Triangle area nonprofits. Hosted by the Volunteer Center of Durham, the race is in two parts: a 5K competitive run/walk and a 5K non-competitive walk for nonprofits and their supporters.
The Center is a partner agency in the Great Human Race running to stop sexual violence. Visit our webpage at http://www.active.com/donate/ghr2010/rapecrisis and support our cause. You can also run and fundraise on behalf of the Center. Contact Shamecca Bryant, Development Director for more details at shamecca@ocrcc.org.
Event Details:
- Saturday, March 27, 2010 (Rain or shine)
- Registration begins: 7:00am
- Run starts: 8:30am
- Walk starts: Immediately following runners
Location:
- Durham Bulls Athletic Park
- 309 Blackwell St - Downtown Durham
- Run/Walk course: newly renovated Downtown Durham Streetscape
Sexual Assault Awareness Month ~ April 2010
April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and we are using the whole month to speak out about sexual violence in our community. We are hosting different events all month long including a kick-off concert and a movement workshop. We are proud to present our annual Shout Out! on April 26th and the Spanish language "Speaking the Forbidden" Conference on April 10th at United Church of Chapel Hill. This year we are also pairing with local businesses to raise awareness through a Paint the Town Teal campaign and the Clothesline Project.
If you want to get involved, we are always looking for volunteers to take the lead on projects or to help out with events. If you are interested please contact Rachel@ocrcc.org or attend our interest meeting on January 21st from 4 to 5 at Caribou Coffee (the one on the corner of Estes and Franklin).
Keep checking this site for more information as we get closer to SAAM.
Speaking the Forbidden: A Conference about Sexual Health, Mental Health and Human Rights
A full day conference in Spanish brought to you by the North Carolina Reproductive Justice Coalition, Orange County Rape Crisis Center, El Pueblo, Inc., Orange County Office of Human Rights and Relations, NC Healthy Start Foundation, Exchange Club's Family Center of Durham, Ipas, LATCH, Naral Pro-Choice NC, Orange County Health Department, HOGAR and other organizations.
Where: United Church of Chapel Hill (1321 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.)
When: Saturday, April 10, 8:30am - 4:00pm
Cost: FREE
Pre-registration is requested.
To register for the conference or for more information please contact Carolina Alzuru at carolina@ocrcc.org or 919-968-4647.
8th Annual SHOUT OUT Against Sexual Violence
When: Monday, April 26th ~ 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Where: To be determined
Speak Out! It's your chance to be heard and to witness! Poetry, personal narratives, creative writings, spoken word, performance art, visual art, etc...
The Orange County Rape Crisis Center will host the 8th Annual Shout Out Against Sexual Violence on Monday, April 26th. This event, annually hosted during Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April, is an evening of expression including personal thoughts, opinions, and experiences surrounding the issues of rape and sexual assault. Survivors of sexual violence and those who care about them will have the opportunity to read works and perform pieces related to the impact of sexual violence. There will be a period for open mic following the submitted program pieces as time allows.
If you would like to submit a piece to the Shout Out, please email Krista Park Berry at krista@ocrcc.org or call 919-968-4647 for more information. Please indicate whether you will present this piece at the Shout Out or if you would like a staff member or volunteer to present it as an anonymous submission. Submission deadline: Monday, April 19th.
Recent Events
Orange County Rape Crisis Center
22nd Annual Holiday Auction
Presented by SPORTS ENDEAVORS
The 22nd Annual Holiday Auction was a big success for the Center, bringing in over $65,000 to help fund Center services. The auction brought out the Center's most dedicated supporters; the Center's founder, Miriam Slifkin was present as well as Gerrie Nunn, the founder of our Holiday Auction. We would like to thank everyone who attended, volunteered, staffed, sponsored and donated to the Holiday Auction. We would especially like to give a special thank you to Sports Endeavors for being a Leadership Sponsor for the event. The communities continued support allows us to provide necessary crisis intervention and educational programming throughout Orange County. The event boasted almost 300 items to choose from donated by 170 local businesses and individuals and over 200 guests. During the evening the Center highlighted our Latina/o services program and after a moving presentation of the importance of culturally competent services attendees donated $2,000 to help continue our very successful efforts of outreach and crisis response services for the Spanish-speaking population. The Center is appreciative of everyone who continues to make this event successful and we look forward to seeing you all next year.
WCHL Presented the center with a Village Pride Award for its work on the auction and in the community. Listen to a new interview with Lucy McMillan and Shamecca Bryant:
Thank you to our top event sponsors:
A Foodie's Midsummer Dream
Mushroom panzanella with truffle scallion oil and bamboo shoots and bison kefta kebabs with mint yogurt and cilantro chutney were just two of the many delectable dishes that were served on July 18th at "A Foodie's Midsummer Dream," an evening of tasting and fellowship benefitting the Orange County Rape Crisis Center. Organized by Board of Directors members Valarie Schwartz, Lucy McMillan and Richard Kwok and hosted by Esteban and Dana McMahan, the evening raised over $2,000 for the Rape Crisis Center. Many of the dishes featured local ingredients donated by farmers from local farmers markets. A wonderful time was had by the many friends of the Rape Crisis Center as they enjoyed the culinary skills of Chef Jonathon Schwartz, the talented son of board member Valarie Schwartz. Thanks to everyone involved for such a lovely evening.
Want to host a barbecue, party or small event benefitting the Rape Crisis Center? Contact Shamecca Bryant, development director at Shamecca@ocrcc.org or (919) 968-4647.
5% Day at Whole Foods
Thank you for supporting the Rape Crisis Center on Tuesday, June 2 by shopping and dining at the Chapel Hill Whole Foods Market. The Center received 5% of the net sales from this day totaling over $4,000 to fund our program and services.
Le Tour de Carrboro
The Center is a 2009 non-profit partner with Cardinal Track Club and will receive a portion of the proceeds from this year's Le Tour de Carrboro races simply by supplying volunteers. The Center is also forming a team to run in the 10K race on October 3. If you are interested in joining the team please let us know.
Needed: Volunteers and Runners
Duties: Course monitor, cheer squad, prepare bagels/drinks, set-up/ clean-up, direct runners
Contact: Shamecca Bryant, Development Director at Shamecca@ocrcc.org with questions and to sign up for this volunteer opportunity.
