📅 Key SAAM Events
💙 April 1 – Wear Teal Day (SAAM Kickoff!)
Wear teal to show your support for survivors and raise awareness about sexual violence prevention.
📚 April 3 – Understanding Sexual Assault
Learn key terminology and the importance of consent in preventing sexual violence.
🔍 April 8 – The Meaning Behind Our Theme
Explore how Together We Act, United We Change fosters collective action and lasting impact.
📊 April 11 – The Reality of Sexual Assault
Shocking statistics highlight the urgent need for awareness and prevention efforts.
☕ April 5, 12, & 15 – Coffee Cup Campaign (Donation Days!)
Support survivors by participating in our coffee shop fundraiser. Look for participating locations and grab a cup for a cause!
🛑 April 15 – How to Support Survivors
Learn how to be an ally, listen with empathy, and connect survivors with vital resources.
April 17- Men’s Breakfast
Location: Delta Hotels by Marriott Kalamazoo Conference Center
Time: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Speakers: Ted Bunch & RaKim RahK Lash
Join us for an impactful morning of conversation, connection, and action as we engage men in promoting healthy manhood, gender equity, and violence prevention. This event, in partnership with A Call to Men, brings together community leaders to discuss positive masculinity and the role men play in ending gender-based violence. Register Now
🏠 April 18 – YWCA Survivor Support Services
Find out how YWCA Kalamazoo offers emergency response, therapy, legal services, and shelter to survivors.
👖 April 30 – Denim Day
Wear denim to take a stand against victim-blaming and show solidarity with survivors worldwide.
🙌 April 22 – Appreciation for YWCA Staff & Volunteers
A heartfelt thank-you to the incredible advocates working year-round to prevent sexual violence and support survivors.
📞 April 24 – How to Reach Out for Help
Need support? Call our crisis line at 269.385.3587 or visit our support services page.
Grab your coffee, support survivors, and spread awareness!
From April 1 – April 30, participating coffee shops will be raising awareness for SAAM by displaying YWCA Kalamazoo’s educational materials and distributing stickers to customers.
Coffee Donation Day – April 15
On this special day, your daily coffee run can make a real difference—select coffee shops are generously donating a portion of their sales to YWCA Kalamazoo’s violence prevention and survivor support programs.
☕ 20% of sales donated:
📍 Water Street Coffee (All 7 locations)
📍 Biggby Coffee (West Main, in front of Meijer)
☕ 10% of sales donated:
📍 Fiddle Leaf Café
☕ Participating Coffee Shops Raising Awareness (No Donations):
📍 Factory Coffee (3 locations)
📍 WMU Café (8 locations)
📍 K College Bookstore
📍 Walnut & Park Café
📢 How You Can Help:
✔ Mark your calendar for April 15 – Grab coffee at a donating location.
✔ Share on social media – Post a photo of your cup using #CoffeeCupCampaign & #SAAM2025.
✔ Start a conversation – Talk about the importance of sexual violence prevention.
✔ Bring a friend – More cups = More impact!
✔ Wear Teal on April 1 – Start conversations & raise awareness.
✔ Attend an Event – Participate in discussions, workshops, and fundraisers.
✔ Mark your calendar for April 15 – Grab coffee at a donating location.
✔ Share on Social Media – Use #TogetherWeAct #SAAM2025 to spread the message.
✔ Donate to YWCA Kalamazoo – Your contributions help provide essential services to survivors.
✔ Volunteer – Be a part of the movement toward a safer, more just community.
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