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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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 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...
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...
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...
