Still Coming Up:

CYCo Karma Connection

Sunday, May 26. 2 - 3:30pm. Carrboro Yoga Company, Carrboro.

Durham Bulls Tickets

All summer!

Come on out to see the Bulls play! It only costs $9, and the Orange County Rape Crisis Center receives half of all proceeds! Order your vouchers here. Your voucher must be redeemed at the Durham Bulls Box Office for one admission ticket to ANY Sunday through Thursday game during the 2013 regular season, based on availability.

So come on out for some peanuts, cracker jack, and a good cause! Your tickets will be mailed to you at the address you provide during payment. Please allow up to a week for delivery. Alternatively, you may pick up your tickets at the Center during business hours. Contact info@ocrcc.org or 919-968-4647 for more information.

What You Can Do

• Check out the resources from the National Sexual Violence Resource Center.
• Support the Center by donating and coming to our events.
• Volunteer at the Center.
• Host a fundraiser for the Center.
• Be a supportive listener to those affected by sexual assault.
• Talk to your friends about healthy relationships.
• Replace victim-blaming statements with statements of support.
• Educate yourself.
• Talk to your children about safe touches and preventing violence. Request our Community Educators to present a program to your kids’ daycare, youth group, or sports team.
• Request our Community Educators to present a program for adults to your PTA, book club, social club, church group, or office.
• Challenge rape myths and stereotypes.
• Speak up when you hear sexist language or someone downplaying the severity of sexual assault.

Past Events

CYCo Karma Connection: Donation Yoga

Sunday, March 31. 2-3:30pm. Carrboro Yoga Co., Carrboro.

Karma on Third – 10% Day

Thursday, April 4. All day. Karma on Third, Mebane.

Head over to Karma on Third, where “doing good rebounds!!” This cafe, coffee house, and gift shop in Mebane hosts 10% days each week, and we are honored to be their featured charity on the first Thursday of April. With sandwiches, coffee, wine, and beer, Karma on Third is a great place to go anytime of the day. 10% of sales on April 4 will be donated to the Center.

I’m a Survivor Benefit Concert

Friday, April 5. 10:00pm. He’s Not Here, Chapel Hill.

Kick off SAAM with a party at He’s Not Here! Local bands Harmonyx, Clockwork Kids, Moneybox, and Morning Brigade will perform music by Destiny’s Child and Beyonce. Free food and door prizes! Get advance tickets in the Pit at UNC for $4. Tickets at the door are $4 for 21 and up, or $6 for under 21. All proceeds will benefit the Center! Hosted by Project Dinah, Thrill City, ConvergeNC, Carolina Creates, Resound Magazine, and the UNC SAAM Committee.

Great Human Race

Saturday, April 6. 8:30am. Northgate Mall, Durham.

Join us at the Great Human Race! Our team will be participating in the community walk and fundraising for the Center. Create your own fundraising page, and come on out!

CYCo Karma Connection: Eat Like a Yogi with Emily Geizer

Saturday, April 6. 1 – 2pm. Carrboro Yoga Company, Carrboro.

A balanced, calm mind is much easier to sustain if you commit yourself to nourishing your body properly. Join Emily Geizer to discover how to use food to gain mental clarity, double your energy and eliminate sluggishness, understand your body’s wisdom, ground yoga philosophy in your everyday actions, and improving your body, mind, and spirit. As a certified health coach and longtime student of yoga, Emily Geizer is passionate about conscious living and empowering you to change the way you think about food forever. Read more about her work at emilygeizer.com. No need to preregister—just bring yourself, your questions, and a donation for the Center.

Antonia’s – 10% Day

Tuesday, April 9. All day. Antonia’s Restaurant, Hillsborough.

Enjoy authentic regional Italian cuisine prepared with fresh and local ingredients at Antonia’s! With live jazz from 7 to 9pm and 1/2 price selected bottles of wine, supporting the Center at Antonia’s makes for a fun night out. Check their website for weekly and daily specials!

Gratitude Gala

Thursday, April 11. 6-8pm. Vimala’s, Chapel Hill.

It’s both Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Volunteer Appreciation Month, so what better time than to recognize our many wonderful volunteers? Please join us in appreciation and celebration of our volunteers and community supporters! We will recognize significant contributions to anti-violence work in our community at 6pm with our annual agency awards for community service and advocacy. A light reception with a cash bar will follow.

Margaret’s Cantina – 5% Day

Monday, April 15. All day. Margaret’s Cantina, Chapel Hill.

Enjoy delicious Southwestern lunch and dinner at Margaret’s Cantina! In celebration of SAAM, 5% of the day’s sales will benefit the Center.

Shout Out! Against Sexual Violence

Tuesday, April 16. 6:30-8:30pm. Seymour Senior Center.

Shout Out! It’s your chance to be heard! The Center will host the 11th Annual Shout Out Against Sexual Violence on April 16, 2013. This event is an evening of expression including personal thoughts 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 including stories, poetry, spoken word, performance art, visual art, and more. There will be a period for open mic following the submitted program pieces, as time allows.

If you have any questions or concerns about the Shout Out, please email Crisis Response Coordinator Joey Honeycutt at joey@ocrcc.org or call 919-968-4647 for more information.

Orange County Social Club - 10% Day

Thursday, April 18. All day. Orange County Social Club, Carrboro.

Enjoy a night out at OCSC! 10% of the day’s sales will benefit the Center.

Coming Home to the Body: Healing Trauma with Yoga

Sunday, April 21. 2-4pm. Carrboro Yoga Company, Carrboro.

Survivors of sexual violence are often challenged to feel good in their bodies. Often the memories of sexual violence can be intrusive and disruptive and can make it difficult to remain in the present moment. In this yoga workshop, led by Michelle Johnson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Yoga Teacher, we will explore through asana, meditation, visualization, and breath work how to come home to the body in a safe way. We will start with a grounding meditation, move into a warm-up flowing with the breath, and end with restorative poses to reground and center. You will leave this workshop with skills that you can use on and off of the mat. This workshop is open and inclusive and is for all levels. If you would like to contact Michelle prior to the workshop, please email her directly at michelle.socialworker@gmail.com. This class costs $25; only $20 if you register before 4/15.

Denim Day

Wednesday, April 24

Wear denim today to show you stand against sexual violence! (Why jeans? Find out here.)

In honor of SAAM, add a fundraising component to benefit the Center. Ideas:

• Ask your boss to allow the office to wear jeans in exchange for a $10 donation to the Center.
• Encourage your coworkers and classmates to bring their lunch. Donate what you would have spent on lunch out to the Center.
• Hold a Penny War to benefit the Center.
• Host a bake sale, doughnut sale, or coffee and hot chocolate sale.

Donation Zumba

Thursday, April 25. 8pm. Women’s Only Workout.

Zumba combines Latin dance music with a fun and effective workout. Cash or check donations in any amount will benefit the Center! No online registration is needed, just come join us.

Faith Leaders Breakfast

Friday, April 26. 9-11:30am. The Siena Hotel, Chapel Hill.

Join us for a morning of fellowship and learning about the role that faith leaders can play in preventing child sexual abuse. The Center will provide an overview of community resources for accessing help with supporting survivors. We will also discuss consciously putting structures in place to prevent sexual abuse in the faith community. A panel of local faith leaders will share insights and lessons learned from the front lines of big change. Learn strategies and best practices for prevention policy and education.

This event requires pre-registration. For more information, please contact Development & Marketing Director Alyson Culin at 919-968-4647 or alyson@ocrcc.org.

Moshi Moshi

All month!

Moshi Moshi will donate 20% of proceeds from all facials and skin care products throughout the month of April! Practice self-care, relax, and pamper yourself — all for a good cause.

Soup’s On!

All month!

Our Soup Sale is back! Our volunteer chefs have planned another round of delicious soups for sale. All proceeds of the sale support the Center’s programs and services. Choose from Mexican Corn Soup (last year’s big hit!), Black Bean with Sausage, and Egg Drop. Advance orders are currently being accepted, but please check back for information on how, when, and where to pick up your order in May.