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Volunteer Spotlight
Kevin Kopplinger (Bear) This past year has been one of recognition for Bear. He was recognized by his employer, Nationwide Insurance, for being an outstanding volunteer. He also received the President’s Volunteer Service Award and the Volunteer of the Year Award from...
Reducing the Rape Kit Backlog
State Representative Victoria Neave Announces Launch of “Crowdfunding” Legislation to Help Fund the Backlog of Untested Rape Kits DALLAS- State Representative Victoria Neave (HD 107) announces the full implementation of House Bills 1729 and 4102, which create a...
New Beginnings
It's a new year at The RCC, and we couldn't be happier to kick off 2018! We welcome fresh energy to our staff and a new bunch of volunteers who will help us deepen our service to survivors and our community. We're excited for the changes ahead and look forward to...
In Memory
The Rape Crisis Center would like to send our heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of a past volunteer, Patsy Frew. Patsy was a volunteer for The Rape Crisis Center for many years, and she will be missed. You can see her full obituary HERE. In lieu of...
New educational group underway at The Rape Crisis Center
Public Education Coordinator Kimberly Berry is leading an educational group for parents and guardians of youth who have been or are at risk of being sex trafficked and are currently residing at Krier Correctional Facility. This group meets on Tuesday mornings for six...
Volunteer Spotlight: Ryan Bird
Volunteer Spotlight This month, we would like to spotlight one of our amazing volunteers, Ryan Bird. Ryan has been volunteering with us since January 2016, and has given this agency a total of 275.75 volunteer hours! Ryan has primarily volunteered as a hospital...
¡Adelante! – Staff member wins grant to reach underserved population
We are extremely proud to announce that one of our own, Ethel Magaña-Lopez has been awarded a community-based project grant through the City of San Antonio (COSA) Grant Challenge at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). Ethel has served as a Crisis...
PRESS CONFERENCE – Mayor Taylor reads Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month Proclamation
Press Conference to be held on April 17, 2016 at 10:30 AM outside on steps of San Antonio City Hall Each year during the month of April, government agencies, community-based organizations, rape crisis centers, universities and individuals participate in Sexual Assault...
Sponsor Q&A: Gaylord & Karen Reaves
We are at our new address (4606 Centerview Ste. 200, San Antonio, TX 78228) and settling in nicely. There are still boxes to be unpacked and projects to be done, but each individual room is starting to look and feel like home. One of our special rooms is...
Proposal: Eliminate rape kit backlog through crowdfunding
SAN ANTONIO – A state lawmaker wants to use crowdfunding to help end the rape kit backlog. But instead of using a site like GoFundMe, Texans would have the option to donate during the driver licensing process. “Rape Crisis Center hotline,” says an operator answering...
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