April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time to support survivors, raise awareness about sexual violence, and take action to prevent harm in our communities. It’s a special time for us at Clove Alliance, and we hope you’ll take our invitation to get involved. Whether you attend local events, share information, or support from afar, your involvement helps create a safer, more compassionate community.

Why SAAM Matters

Sexual violence is more common than many people realize. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than half of women and nearly one in three men experience sexual violence involving physical contact during their lifetime. Despite how widespread it is, many survivors never report their experiences due to fear, stigma, or lack of support.

SAAM is an opportunity to change that. It’s a time to listen, learn, and show survivors that they are not alone—and that support is available right here in our community. You can learn more about our work and impact on our website.

Get Involved This SAAM

There are many ways to make a difference this April:

• Attend an event: Show your support through the many events listed below
• Share information: Help spread awareness on social media and within your community—follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn 
• Donate: Support our work here with a one-time or recurring gift—every dollar makes a difference
• Volunteer: Learn more about getting involved by giving some of your time and talents

Join Us for SAAM 2026 Events

Grow Aware Take & Make 

📍 Pick Up at Partner Locations
🗓️ Throughout April

Grab a take-home activity designed to spark conversations about body safety and awareness in a way that’s accessible for families. It’s a simple but meaningful way to engage children in learning about boundaries and safety. Kits are available for free from our partners, listed here, while supplies last.

Brave, Bold, and Believed Art Show – Opening Night & Exhibition Run

🗓️ Opening Night: April 2 | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM (Awards at 5:30 PM)
🗓️ Exhibition: April 2 – May 2
📍 Kankakee County Museum

Celebrate the opening of our 6th Annual Brave, Bold, and Believed Art Show. This powerful exhibit highlights survivor resilience and raises awareness through creative expression. Join us for opening night to connect with the community and experience these impactful works along with live music, a children’s art project, and refreshments. The awards ceremony will begin at 5:30 PM. Admission is free.

The exhibition will run through May 2 and can be viewed during Kankakee County Museum hours. 

Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser

🗓️ April 6 – April 10
📍 Anywhere!

Support Clove Alliance while enjoying delicious gourmet popcorn! It’s so simple to order on the Double Good app, and 50% of every purchase goes directly toward our services for survivors and prevention education in our community. Get the details here.

Monical’s Pizza Fundraiser

🗓️ April 15 | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
📍 Bourbonnais and Kankakee Locations

Bring your friends, family, and appetite—every bite makes a difference! Monical’s Pizza in Kankakee and Bourbonnais will donate 20% of your purchase to support our mission when you show our flyer (available here). You just have to decide if you’re dipping in creamy ranch or red sweet and tart dressing.

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (Virtual)

🗓️ April 15 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 Virtually on Zoom

Get practical information on recognizing, preventing, and responding to sexual harassment. This training is ideal for workplaces that want to create safer environments. It also meets the Illinois requirement for annual training on the topic.

Can’t make it in April? We host a virtual training every other month, which you can find listed in our events. In-person training can be scheduled to suit your workplace throughout the year, too. Learn more here.

Texas Roadhouse Dine to Donate

🗓️ April 20 | 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Bradley Location

Bootscoot over to Texas Roadhouse for a delicious meal and give back while you dine! Show our flyer, and 10% of your purchase will support our mission to help survivors and prevent sexual violence. Yeehaw!

Compassionate Response to Disclosure and Mandated Reporter Training (Virtual)

🗓️ April 21 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Virtually on Zoom

This virtual training is all about acting with care and confidence in a challenging situation. Learn how to respond supportively when someone shares an experience of sexual violence, and your responsibilities as a mandated reporter.

Registration is required, and CEU’s are available for free.

Denim Day

🗓️ April 29
📍 Anywhere!

Wear denim as a visible way to stand in solidarity with survivors and challenge harmful myths about sexual violence. This international day of action is a powerful reminder that clothing never equals consent.

Culver’s Fundraiser

🗓️ April 29 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Bourbonnais Location

Dine-in or drive-thru and show our flyer so a portion of your purchase can be donated to help sustain our free, confidential services for survivors in our community. It’s a concrete way to show you care!

Working Against Sexual Violence Together

By showing up, learning, and supporting survivors, you can help create a community where everyone feels safe, respected, and heard. Join us this April—and beyond—as we work together toward a future free from sexual violence.

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We’re Here for You

If you or someone you know needs support, Clove Alliance is here to help.

We provide free, confidential services for survivors of sexual violence of all ages, as well as their loved ones, in Kankakee, Iroquois, and Ford counties. Our services include counseling, advocacy, and legal services, and a 24-hour crisis hotline at 815.932.3322. We also work to prevent sexual harm through education and training.