AWARE, Inc.

05/29/2026

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05/01/2026

A HUGE thank you to Clarina Howard Nichols Center for hosting the Take Back The Night event! It was truly incredible to be part of. ✊👖🩵

To begin folks made posters against s*xual violence, loaded up with pins and papers with the chant. People of various ages, genders, backgrounds and races joined together. Sexual violence has no "type," it affects all demographics. We gathered together and began walking up the street chanting, and we were certainly seen and heard. Cars and pedestrians stopped what they were doing to see what all the commotion was about, and then came the thumbs ups and encouraging honking!

The group protested s*xual violence all the way up to the gazebo, where folks spoke about the importance of the night and shared their hopes for a safer future! We heard about how needed this movement is, and how big it is that we were doing this. Our very own Tonda even read a poem she had written, which was very powerful.

After hearing people speak, it was time to check out the shirts made by survivors. The shirts are representing that clothing never equals consent, and this issue affects our community as a whole.

"However we dress, wherever we go: yes means yes and no means no"

04/30/2026

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. 🩵 Many abusers choose to use some form of s*xual abuse in order to hurt or control a partner, but it’s often the least discussed form of abuse — especially if a victim is made to feel embarrassed or ashamed, or if they were taught that what they’re experiencing is “normal.”

Sexual abuse can be committed with outright physical force or violence, and it can also be committed with pressure, threats, and coercion. Being able to safely and freely consent to s*x (and to anything else!) is an essential part of any healthy relationship.

Learn more about these and other examples of abuse: https://buff.ly/MVAyiGI



[Image description: Against a wavy blue background, text reads: "Examples of s*xual abuse. Physically forcing you to have s*x, or making you feel like you can’t say “no.” Forcing you to participate in demeaning or degrading s*xual acts without your consent. Forcing you to have s*x with other partners. Tampering with or refusing to use contraception. Taking or sharing intimate photos or videos of you without consent." NNEDV logo in bottom right. The NNEDV logo consists of 66 small house shapes arranged in a large house shape, and text reading: "NNEDV."]

04/29/2026

Join Us!

Please join us in standing up and speaking out against s*xual assault.

04/24/2026

☀️🌅👖🧍‍♀️🩵Today is Denim Day, a global movement where wearing denim becomes a statement against s*xual violence and victim‑blaming. The campaign began after a survivor’s case was dismissed because her jeans were considered “too tight,” implying consent. That ruling sparked outrage — and a tradition of solidarity that continues today.

By wearing denim, we’re saying loud and clear: Clothing is never an invitation. Survivors deserve to be believed, supported, and protected.

Let’s use today to raise awareness, challenge harmful myths, and stand with survivors everywhere. ❤️‍🩹🌻🫶👖🩵

04/24/2026

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04/22/2026

Ever wonder why some people don't speak up about things that happend to them? Or why they finally spoke about it many years later, instead of right after it happened? This is a quick read explaining the main reasons some people stay quiet.

04/10/2026

🤔💭Test your knowledge: Do you know the facts from the myths when it comes to s*xual assault?!

*xualviolence *xualviolenceawareness

04/09/2026

We’re getting ready for our Nobody’s Girl book discussion, and we’d love to have you join us.

Hardwick – Jeudevine Memorial Library
Tuesdays: April 14, April 21, April 28
5:30–7:00 PM
Register by emailing: [email protected]

The first 10 people to register will receive a FREE copy of the book.
This book offering is made possible in part through support from a Vermont Humanities grant.

You may also purchase Nobody’s Girl locally:
• Galaxy Bookshop (Hardwick) – 20% of proceeds support AWARE
• Bear Pond Books (Stowe) – 20% of proceeds support Clarina Howard Nichols Center

Come join the conversation as our community explores this powerful story of survival, accountability, and justice.

12/01/2025

✨ AWARE Holiday Sponsorship – Community Help Needed ✨

We are gathering holiday gifts for several families we’re supporting this season.

If you’d like to sponsor an item, please comment, message us, or call (472-6463) / text (472-1075) the office so we can mark it as claimed.

🎁 Gifts Needed for children ages 9–17:

• Roblox gift cards (x3)
• Fortnite/V-Bucks gift cards (x3)
• Amazon gift cards – up to 6 needed ($50 amounts)
• Visa gift cards – up to 6 needed ($50 amounts)
• Women’s NIKE basketball sneakers – size 9
• Teen girls’ tops – size medium
• Teen girls’ sweatsuit – size large
• Teen girls’ sweatshirt – size x-large
• Teen boys’ clothing – men’s large hoodie or similar
• Makeup items (mascara/basic set)
• General toy/gift for a school-age child (Boy, age 9)
• Teen gift items (general – we can provide suggestions)

You can drop items at the AWARE office, arrange a pickup, or donate toward a gift and we’ll take care of the shopping.
If you prefer to donate online, you can do so at awarevt.org (please let us know so we can direct it toward this project).

Please consider sharing this post so it reaches more community members who may want to help. Thank you for supporting families right here in our community. 💛✨