"Ch-ch-ch-changes!" Some things have changed at OAESV, so we would like to re-introduce you to our staff! We've had several title & role changes with our staff; members, please note these changes for your training and technical assistance needs. And this, along with our recent expansion, has opened up several positions within our organization. We're so excited to share these openings with you - please help us find the right teammates by sharing with your networks.

Join our team as an intern! We have several, newly created internship positions open: Data Management & Resources; Membership & Administrative; Legal Assistance for Victims; Executive Administrative; Internal Operations; Programs; Prevention & Public Health; Communications & Engagement; Social Change & Outreach; & Public Policy.

Over the past month, we have welcomed new board members, and have thanked some of our board members as they've ended their terms. This includes Tricia Sprankle, as well as our exiting Board President, Emily Resnik, who served our organization for over five years. Thank you to all who've taken their time, energy, expertise, and passion to serve on our board of directors. We're grateful for you all and are especially excited to welcome new board members, and to have another year with many.

On behalf of the Women of Color Caucus of Ohio:

Join us for our 2021 WOCC Leadership Summit -- "Rest as a Radical Movement," being held on Friday, August 13th from 9:00am to 3:00pm.

Although we aren't able to be in community this year, we will still have dynamic speakers, celebrations, and self-care specific to our needs. We will also be sending out goodie bags to the first 100 registrants so please be sure to include your home address in the personal information field via online registration.

Register in advance for the Summit below. After registering, you'll receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

9:00am to 11:00am

Known in many communities as “Sumayya Fire”, she uses her social justice ministry platform to shine light on injustice and policy issues and magnify marginalized voices in African American communities.

During the afternoon session, you will have an opportunity to enjoy one of the workshops listed below:

We look forward to seeing all of our sisters in the movement there!

Here's what's going on in August at OAESV:

Like our 2020 event, this year’s fundraiser has two parts – the first is a silent auction, opening 9/10 at 10:00am and closing at 12:15pm on 9/18. And the second is a virtual community call-to-action to raise awareness of sexual violence, highlight the work being done across the state, and generate support for OAESV.

The live virtual event will also feature keynote speaker Tony Porter, who brings a perspective of engaging men and boys in the anti-sexual violence movement, as survivors and as those who can help end sexual violence in our communities. Will you join us to drive change in our communities? We ask you to purchase a ticket to the event, bid on auction items, and/or tell your friends and family about why you think they should support our fundraiser.

Remember that rape is a public health epidemic in Ohio with approximately 743,000 adult women survivors in our state. About one in five children will be sexually abused before they turn 18 years old, and rape continues to be the most under-reported crime in the state of Ohio.

Thank you for considering! Sponsor and get your tickets at www.oaesv.org/STLTickets, and bid on items at www.oaesv.org/STLAuction. As a supporter of this event, your contribution builds upon the helpful yet restrictive grant funding we receive throughout the year. Your ticket and auction purchases help us provide even more services to Ohio’s advocates, survivors, and communities.