Rape Victim Advocates Soirée in the City 2015
We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming event, Soirée in the City, on Thursday, June 18th at Revel Downtown. Through your generosity, over 300 guests will raise funds to continue the work of supporting sexual assault survivors on their healing journey and also working to eliminate sexual violence.
Highlights include:
Delectable hors d’oeuvres, scrumptious desserts and refreshing drinks from Lagunitas Brewing Company and SOCIAL Enjoyments
Powerful and moving program featuring the presentation of the Dr. Natalie A. Stephens Visionary Award
Silent auction featuring a wide array of experiences and wonderful packages
Knowing that you've helped make essential rape crisis services available at no cost to survivors of sexual violence!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Becoming a sponsor of Soirée in the City helps RVA continue our commitment to provide these important and much needed services. For more information about sponsorships or about the event, please contact Alexa Markoff, Director of Development, at [email protected] or 312.443.9603 x21. Sponsorships are also available through this Ticketleap site.
Dr. Natalie A. Stephens Visionary Award Recipient Dr. Beth E. Richie
During this year’s Soirée in the City, we will be honoring Dr. Beth E. Richie with the Dr. Natalie A. Stephens Visionary Award, which recognizes the work of far-sighted leaders who have made a powerful and lasting impact on the issue of sexual violence in Chicago and beyond. Dr. Richie is a University of Illinois at Chicago professor with an expert background in African-American studies, criminology, law and justice and gender and women’s studies and Director of the Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy at the university. She was recently appointed as a senior advisor to the National Football League’s (NFL) new policy group that focuses on domestic violence and sexual assault.
About RVA
Rape Victim Advocates is a 501(c)(3) organization and has been providing comprehensive services to sexual assault survivors for over 40 years. All proceeds from this event support our crisis, advocacy and counseling services, which we provide at no charge to survivors and their loved ones. Your support also allows us to continue our work of giving sexual violence prevention programs at schools, colleges and universities and to professionals including teachers, medical and legal personnel. For more information on our services visit rapevictimadvocates.org or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
