Sanctuary, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual assault, is proud to announce events for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM).
Throughout the month of April, Sanctuary will host a variety of initiatives with a focus on empowering survivors, educating the public and promoting healing.
To educate on the prevalence of sexual assault, Sanctuary has partnered with Pennyrile Rural Electric and Hopkinsville Electric System for its Turn the Town Teal campaign. By distributing teal-colored lightbulbs to community members, Sanctuary strives to raise awareness about sexual assault and show solidarity with survivors. According to RAINN, the nation’s largest anti-violence organization, 1 out of 6 women and 1 out of 10 men have experienced sexual violence.
The teal lightbulbs serve as a visible symbol of support, signaling a commitment to ending sexual violence and creating a safer, more compassionate community for all. Teal has become the signature color for sexual assault awareness and symbolizes trust, devotion and healing.
Throughout the month of April, the free light bulbs will be distributed to PRECC customers in Hopkinsville, Cadiz and Elkton while supplies last.
HES customers can receive a free lightbulb at its drive-thru window on East Ninth Street in Hopkinsville while supplies last in April.
Additionally, Sanctuary is hosting a Decorate Your Denim campaign to recognize the 25th anniversary of Denim Day.
Sanctuary, Inc. staff, community partners and survivors are invited to decorate denim, graciously donated by Flynn Enterprise. Denim will display themes relating to hope and healing. Each pair will be on display at businesses throughout the nine counties of the Pennyrile where Sanctuary serves. Decorate Your Denim will culminate with an art exhibit at Hopkinsville Community College during the last week of April.
“HCC is proud to partner with Sanctuary, Inc. by providing the organization space to display their Denim Days art exhibit to help raise awareness and show support for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month,” says Dr. Alissa Young, president of HCC. “Sanctuary provides services that are so important to individuals and families in our community. We want to help the organization be visible to those who may need their assistance.”
For more information on Sanctuary or its Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month events, contact Zirconia Vansauwa at zirconia@thesanctuaryinc.com.