Ending sexual violence in our lives

Sexual violence affects everyone in our communities and everyone has a role in helping to create communities based on consent and respect.

Supporting someone you know

Most survivors never tell a helping professional about the abuse. As friends and family members, we can have a massive impact on survivors feeling supported and validated.

Don’t hesitate to call SACHA’s 24 Hour Support Line — 905.525.4162! As an ally to survivors, you deserve a confidential space where you can brainstorm ideas and get support for yourself too.

If someone tells you there were sexually assaulted:

Believe them
Let them know that they are not alone
Let them know that they get to decide what to do next
Empower them to make their own decisions
Ask how you can help. Really listen to their answer.

Volunteering

From answering our 24 Hour Support Line, sitting on centre committees and volunteering at events, last year volunteers contributed over 11 000 hours to the centre.

Women and non-binary volunteers answer SACHA’s support line twenty-four hours a day from their homes. A sixteen week training is provided for all interested volunteers.

For more information on becoming a support line volunteer check out this pdf or contact Miriam - clvol@sacha.ca or 905.525.4573 x222. Screening starts July and August. Next training is September 8th to December 19th.

Fundraising Committee

Help to raise money so that SACHA can continue to provide our amazing services. Volunteers on the Fundraising Committee help to organize our annual fundraiser Chocolate Fest.

If you are interested in joining the Fundraising Committee, please contact us.

Management Committee

Help SACHA to make decisions on how the centre is run and how we engage in our work.

If you are interested in volunteering on Management Committee please contact Rachel - SACHA's Management Committee Chair.

Click here to download the SACHA Managemente Committe Call for Applications.
Click here to download the Management Committee Application Package.

Take Back the Night

Take Back the Night is a powerful opportunity for all woman-identified individuals to build connections, reclaim our right to safety, and courageously stand up against violence in our community.

Buy Take Back the Night t-shirts at our Threadless shop - https://sacha.threadless.com/

Hamilton Feminist Zine Fair

The Hamilton Feminist Zine Fair, organized by SACHA, celebrates and creates spaces for marginalized groups to have discussions about feminism through do-it-yourself publishing.

Chocolate Fest

Chocolate Fest is SACHA's biggest and chocolatey-est fundraiser. If you are interested in volunteering at Chocolate Fest, reach out through our contact form.