April is Sexual Assault Awareness Awareness Month!

During SAAM 2023, SCCADVASA will be focusing on the importance of prevention and the need for our youth to become responsible sexual citizens with the theme “Talk About It.” Find more information, a toolkit, images + other ways to get involved below.

We will also amplify NSVRC’s theme “Drawing Connections: Prevention Demands Equity”. More resources here.

Denim Day takes place on the last Wednesday of April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This day of action and awareness is an event in which people are encouraged to wear denim to combat victim blaming and educate others about sexual violence.

April 23 – 29 is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

The 2023 NCVRW theme is Survivor Voices: Elevate. Engage. Effect Change. This year’s theme calls upon communities to amplify the voices of survivors and create environments where survivors have the confidence that they will be heard, believed, and supported.

Dear Customers,
We regret to inform you that the Project R.E.S.T. Thrift Store will permanently close this year!
Effective Monday, April 3, 2023, we will only be open on Thursdays and Fridays from 10 am – 4 pm until further notice.
We will no longer accept donations and ask you not to leave any donations at our door or on the dock.

We thank all of you who, over the last 30 years, have supported our store and its mission, and we hope you will continue to shop with us while supplies last.

Thank you,
Project R.E.S.T. Board & Staff

Project R.E.S.T.’s Standing Silent with Sexual Assault Survivors Saturday, April 15th at 12:30-1:30PM

This event is a replication of Resilience Chicago’s yearly SAAM Awareness Event. We will meet on the Spring Street Greenspace (across from the “love where you live” mural) at 12:15PM.

We are excited about this event and believe it will be a powerful statement to Spartanburg that the community stands with victims of sexual assault, even if their story has been silenced.