The Many Ways to Learn Black History
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) January 14, 2022 ~ JL Heinze Black people are often overburdened with the expectation to teach others about the importance of Black history, why it matters, and its connection with current dynamics of racial inequity in the...
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1VOICE Hub City ~ Art for Change Event
Join SAFE Homes-Rape Crisis Coalition and our Sponsors for a fun filled informative event on Thursday, October 21, 2021 from 5:30pm – 8:30pm. Most performances will be done between 5:30 and 6:30pm. Art for Change is part of 1Voicehubcity...
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Celebrating Mary Black Foundation’s History: 2008
Mary Black Foundation Becomes a Private Foundation 2021 marks the 25th anniversary of the Mary Black Foundation’s role as a private foundation in Spartanburg. However, the Mary Black Foundation has a legacy that extends beyond the last 25 years. In fact, the...
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1VOICE Hub City ~ Art for Change Entry Now Open
Sign up for our all new 1VOICE Hub City ~ Art for Change 2021 Event October 21, 2021 5:30pm – 8:30pm RJ Rockers Brewing Company Sign up to let your VOICE be heard: www.1voicehubcity.com How can I add my...
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Sexual Assault and the LGBTQ Community
Human Rights Campaign ~ Resources Sexual violence affects every demographic and every community – including LGBTQ people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), lesbian, gay and bisexual people experience sexual violence at similar or higher rates...
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Gender Based Violence in Asian and Pacific Islander communities
The United Nations defines gender-based violence as any act that “results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivations of liberty, whether occurring in...
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ESPERANZA in the Burg
Mary Black Foundation ~ Weekly Blog Update 349 E. Main Street Spartanburg, SC 29302 (864) 573-9500 By Guest Blogger on May 4, 2021 ESPERANZA in the Burg This week’s blog is written by Gianella Quinones, LAMFT, BIPOC and Latinx Outreach Program...
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How to Spot a Signal for Help, and How to Respond Learn smart responses to help someone while ensuring their safety
domesticshelters.org – Oct 28, 2020 – By Allison Thomas Help is available for survivors of abuse, but it isn’t always easy (or even possible) to reach out when they need it the most. For example, calling a hotline...
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Surviving Tough Times by Building Resilience
Whether you’re facing a global or personal crisis—or a mix of both—building resilience can help you cope with stress, overcome adversity, and enjoy the better days to come. Experiencing hardship and adversity Lately, the world seems to be lurching...
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM)
This month we come together to raise awareness and work with others across the nation in an effort to end domestic violence, and today the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) officially launch the “Peace by Piece” campaign, utilizing the image of...
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