Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. (rainn.org) This alarming frequency underscores the critical need for immediate action. By supporting The 1st 28 Foundation's urgent campaigns, you can help provide essential resources and support to survivors, making a tangible difference in their lives. Together, we can work towards a safer future for all.
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Journals for Healing
Putting Recovery in Their Hands
For many survivors, the first steps toward healing are the hardest. A simple journal can be a powerful tool, offering a safe space to process emotions, reflect on experiences, and begin to rebuild. Through our Journals for Healing campaign, we aim to distribute journals to survivors in crisis centers, advocacy organizations, and other critical touch-points to provide immediate and impactful support.
Why This Campaign Matters
Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted (RAINN), and too many survivors face the aftermath feeling isolated and unsupported. Professionals often recommend journaling as a therapeutic tool, but many survivors lack access to this simple resource. Journals provide a tangible way for survivors to process their emotions, regain control, and take the first steps toward recovery. The Journals for Healing campaign bridges this gap, ensuring that survivors have access to an immediate and empowering tool for healing.
How It Will Help Survivors
Emotional Processing: Journals allow survivors to release pent-up emotions and articulate their thoughts in a safe, private space.
Empowerment: Writing helps survivors reclaim their narrative and take control of their healing journey.
Stress Relief: Journaling has been shown to reduce anxiety and improve emotional well-being.
Guided Support: Each journal includes prompts and exercises designed to encourage healing and self-discovery.
Accessibility: By providing these journals free of charge at critical locations like hospitals and advocacy centers, we ensure survivors have access to this invaluable resource when they need it most.
Your support can make a life-changing difference. By contributing to the Journals for Healing campaign, you’re giving survivors a tool to begin their recovery journey. Help us reach our goal of distributing journals to those who need them most—every donation brings us closer to making an impact.
Partner With Us
Are you an organization that works directly with survivors? We’d love to partner with you to provide journals for your community. Reach out to us to learn more about how we can support your efforts and make journals available to those you serve.
Outreach Initiative
Extending a Lifeline to Survivors
Survivors can’t always come to us—so we’re going to them. Through our Outreach Initiative, The 1st 28 Foundation works to connect with survivors where they need us most. By partnering with hospitals, police crisis centers, advocacy organizations, and community groups, we ensure that survivors have access to the resources and support they need to begin their healing journey.
Why This Campaign Matters
Each year, thousands of survivors face the challenges of healing without access to the tools and support that could make a difference. Many don’t know where to turn, and others face barriers to seeking help. The Outreach Initiative bridges this gap by bringing our programs, services, and resources directly to the organizations and facilities that serve survivors. From journals to workshops, we’re committed to making sure no survivor feels forgotten or alone.
How It Will Help Survivors
Increased Accessibility: By partnering with hospitals, police crisis centers, and advocacy groups, we bring essential resources directly to survivors in need.
Immediate Support: Survivors receive tools like journals and information about workshops during critical moments of their recovery.
Building Awareness: Our outreach efforts raise awareness about trauma recovery and the unique challenges survivors face.
Fostering Connections: We create a network of supportive organizations to ensure survivors have access to ongoing care and community.
Customized Solutions: Partnerships allow us to tailor resources to the specific needs of the facilities and survivors we serve.
Help us reach more survivors by supporting the Outreach Initiative. Every donation fuels our efforts to connect with new organizations, expand our partnerships, and provide life-changing resources where they’re needed most. Together, we can make sure no survivor is left behind.
Are you part of an organization that serves survivors? Let’s work together to expand access to critical resources and support. Reach out today to learn how The 1st 28 Foundation can partner with you to make a difference.
Workshops for Empowerment
We Are Restoring Confidence and Resilience
Healing is more than recovery—it’s about rediscovering your strength and building the life you deserve. Through our Workshops for Empowerment campaign, The 1st 28 Foundation offers survivors a safe space to learn, grow, and thrive. These workshops provide practical tools, emotional support, and community connection to help survivors take meaningful steps toward a brighter future.
Why This Campaign Matters
For many survivors, the journey to healing can feel overwhelming and isolating. Workshops offer a unique opportunity to gain skills, connect with others, and rebuild self-confidence in a supportive environment. Survivors learn how to manage stress, set achievable goals, and explore personal and professional growth. The Workshops for Empowerment campaign ensures that survivors are equipped with the resources and encouragement they need to navigate their next chapter with confidence and purpose.
How It Will Help Survivors
Skill-Building: Workshops focus on essential life skills such as stress management, goal-setting, and effective communication.
Career Development: Sessions include practical resources like resume building, interview preparation, and job search strategies to help survivors regain professional independence.
Emotional Resilience: Survivors learn tools for coping with anxiety, managing emotions, and fostering a positive mindset.
Community Connection: Workshops provide a space for survivors to connect, share experiences, and support one another.
Accessible and Inclusive: Workshops are available both online and in-person, ensuring survivors can participate regardless of their location.
Every workshop is an opportunity to change a life. Your contribution helps fund these transformative sessions, ensuring survivors have access to the tools and resources they need to thrive. Together, we can create a community where empowerment leads to lasting change.
Empowering Survivors Through Career Services
Survivors deserve more than recovery—they deserve the chance to rebuild their lives with confidence and purpose. The Next Chapter Campaign offers free career services to help trauma survivors navigate the next phase of their journey. From resume building to interview preparation, we’re giving survivors the tools they need to write a new story filled with possibility.
The Next Chapter
Why This Campaign Matters
For many survivors, trauma can disrupt their career paths, leaving them feeling uncertain about their futures. Financial independence is a key part of healing, but navigating the job market after trauma can be overwhelming. The Next Chapter Campaign provides survivors with personalized support to regain their confidence, develop new skills, and achieve professional success. By removing barriers to career development, we’re helping survivors reclaim control of their futures.
How It Will Help Survivors
Resume Building: Survivors receive guidance to create resumes that showcase their strengths and experiences.
Interview Preparation: Personalized coaching helps survivors build confidence and practice for interviews.
Job Search Strategies: Survivors learn how to navigate job boards, apply effectively, and connect with opportunities.
Professional Skill Development: Workshops and resources focus on skills like communication, time management, and adaptability.
Financial Empowerment: Gaining employment helps survivors achieve independence and stability.
Ongoing Support: Survivors can access continued guidance and encouragement as they move forward in their careers.
By supporting The Next Chapter Campaign, you’re helping trauma survivors step into their next chapter with strength and resilience. Every donation funds critical services that empower survivors to achieve their professional goals and regain independence. Together, we can open the door to new opportunities.
