The challenge
For the past 41 years, our center has provided zero-cost services to adult survivors of sexual assault in Northwest Arkansas. Now, more than ever, we need the community's help.
Due to federal funding cuts, we were braced to accept the loss of grants
that have been foundational to the success of the center. To prepare for this loss, we knew that we needed to secure $420,000 to continue operations in 2024.
We were fortunate to receive the news that we were granted the greatly-needed federal funding in September. After recalculating our operating budget, we determined that the new amount we must raise is $260,000.
While this news is a deep sigh of relief, the work is not over to guarantee that survivors in Northwest Arkansas have access to our life-changing services.
Our plan:
Over the next two years, we intend to raise $260,000 to secure our services and position our program for the future.
We need your help.
Will you help us raise $260,000?
The Stand with Survivors project ensures that ALL adult survivors of sexual violence in Northwest Arkansas will continue receiving the critical intervention and advocacy resources they need. By helping us raise $260,000 over the next two years, you can help safeguard the full suite of services our program offers.
Survivors need our services
We provided 1,599 total services in 2023.
768
Crisis hotline calls
136
SANE exams & rape kits
695
Counseling sessions
Based on historical trends and our current records, we anticipate a growing need to provide nearly 4,700 services between 2023 and the end of 2024.
Facts & stats
- Arkansas has the second highest rape rate in the country at 73.5 reported rapes per 100,000 people
- The national average is 38.4
- We are the only organization in NWA dedicated solely to adult survivors of rape and sexual assault
- We offer 24/7 support—at no cost to our clients
Our services
*All services are zero-cost to our clients
Sexual assault kits & exams
We partner with licensed Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) to perform exams and collect sexual assault kits in a non-hospital setting. Our service counties include: Benton, Madison, & Washington.
Therapeutic counseling
Our exceptional team of counselors work with primary and secondary survivors through individual, couples, family, and group therapy, offering in-person or teletherapy (virtual) options.
24-hour crisis hotline
We provide crisis intervention, referral information, and emotional support to all adults struggling with the aftermath of rape or sexual assault.
For help, call our 24/7 hotline:
1-800-794-4175.
Individual advocacy
Assistance with reporting, exam accompaniment, support through the justice process, or just listening—our advocates do everything in their power to help survivors feel supported.
Support groups
Our support groups give sexual assault survivors a safe place to find strength and healing with other survivors. Support groups meet every Wednesday at 5:30pm at the center.
Outreach projects
Our team advocates for all communities in NWA. Dedicated projects include:
- Estamos Contigo Hispanic/Latinx
- GRACE for Survivors Faith-based
- Kinke Kwojjab Make Iam Marshallese
- Let's Talk Black/African American
- Project ARCH
LGBTQIA+
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For any questions or assistance in coordinating a gift, please contact julie@nwasexualassault.org.
Northwest Arkansas Rape Crisis Inc (d/b/a NWA Center for Sexual Assault) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas (EIN: 71-0567897).
All one-time and recurring contributions are tax-deductible per IRS guidelines.
If you would like to donate by check, please mail your gift to:
NWA Center for Sexual Assault
Attention: Julie Kinder
1670 W Sunset Ave, Suite B
Springdale, AR 72762
