Sexual Assault Awareness Month is a heavy topic. Many of us have survived sexual assault or know someone who has. Before we get to the grim facts about why it was so important for us to make this donation, let’s celebrate the fact that the CAM4 community has banded together to raise $4,800 for The Cupcake Girls!
What does $4,800 mean?
Our donation can provide six months of rent for our Resource Center, where we provide pro-bono or discounted services, such as one-on-one therapy sessions, peer support groups, financial advising, educational support, career services, and referrals to medical, dental, legal, and drug & alcohol treatment resources. Here’s the full list of services provided for free by The Cupcake Girls:
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Career Coaching
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Crisis & Emergency Care
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Dental Care
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Domestic Violence & Safe House Support
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Educational Assistance & GED
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Government Assistance & Welfare
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LGBTQ
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Medical Care
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Mental Health Care (Counselors & Therapists)
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Mentorship & Advocacy
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Substance Abuse & Rehab
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Suicide Awareness & Screening
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Tax Assistance
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Trauma Support
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Tutoring & GED
Thank you to everyone who sent Sexual Assault Awareness Month gifts on CAM4, you have all helped get resources to the people who need it the most.
Why Sexual Assault Awareness Month?
Nikki Night plays a game called “Okay or No Way” in coaching, a practise to help cam performers determine what they’re OK with doing on CAM4 and what they’re not OK with. CAM4 exists quite simply, because we believe in the right to say yes or no and be respected no matter what your answer is. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case for many people.
If you are in need of any support, please contact The Cupcake Girls for confidential and professional support. But also please follow @cupcakegirlsorg on Twitter or bookmark their website and share this with anyone on CAM4 who needs support in the future.