Spring 2011

 Volume 1, Issue 3
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Connections
News that is making connections. . . changing lives
Greetings!
Every 2 minutes, someone in the United States is sexually assaulted.  That means it is very likely you know a sexual assault survivor.  Last year, Pillars served more than 350 sexual assault survivors.  Click here to read the story of one courageous young woman and her mother. 

 

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  Read on to learn more about this important topic -- your knowledge may help someone in the future.

 

Thank you for everything that you do to support our work! 

 

Heather Higgins Alderman

Vice President for Advancement

 

P.S. We would love to hear from you.  Ask questions or share ideas by e-mail at halderman@pillarscommunity.org or call 708-995-3508.

 

Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  Our sexual assault staff has planned numerous events to raise awareness about sexual assault and its effect on communities. The above photo is of The Clothesline Project at Moraine Valley Community College, through which Pillars and the College honored women who have been subjected to sexual assault.  To see more photos, click here. 

 

Pillars' Sexual Violence Program has provided comprehensive services to adult and child survivors of sexual abuse or sexual assault since 1982.  Read more about Pillars' Sexual Violence Services and our efforts to commemorate Sexual Assault Awareness Month by clicking here. 

 

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault and needs help, the Sexual Violence Hotline number is 708-482-9600.   

Yvette's Story

Yvette

What keeps us from speaking out against the people who hurt us? Many survivors of rape and other types of sexual assault often don't report the crime because they fear retaliation, humiliation, or stigma. To find the courage to speak out about an abusive situation is incredibly difficult. Nora's daughter was sexually assaulted. She found the courage to get help. Now, she is speaking out to encourage others to gather their courage and seek help. Read more...
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Party for Pillars

Party for PillarsPillars is pleased to announce our newest fundraising event -- Party for Pillars!

 

In a break from our traditional House Tour, Party for Pillars will be a three day event -- Friday June 24th, Saturday June 25th and Sunday June 26th.
 

Throughout the weekend, friends of Pillars will open their hearts and their homes to help raise funds for the vital services Pillars provides. 

 

We are grateful to First National Bank of LaGrange, our presenting sponsor, and Smothers Realty and MacNeal Hospital, our lead sponsors!  We are also grateful that Joan Smothers has agreed to be our event Chairman!

 

Homeowners and businesses from across our shared communities will host fundraising luncheons, cocktail parties, cook outs and dinner parties.  Parties will include everything from a straightforward cocktail party, to an India themed party, to a teen dance party. First National Bank of LaGrange will host the "West End Cook Out", while Courtright's will be hosting a "Summer Entertaining" event and Salon Hype will host a "Blow Out to Go Out" on Friday afternoon. 

 

We look forward to you joining the party!!! Tickets will be available at www.pillarscommunity.org on May 22nd.

  

Would you or a group of people you know consider hosting a party?  If so, click here for a party information packet.   Or if you or someone you know like to become an event sponsor, click here for a sponsorship packet. 

  

If you have any questions, please contact Colleen Mallon at cmallon@pillarscommunity.org or at 708.995.3512.
Mission:  Pillars aspires to build healthier communities by making connections and changing lives.  Philosophy:  We build healthier communities by providing quality mental health services, social services and education for people of all ages.