Jessica from The YWCA of The Sauk Valley
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Jessica Spohn from the YWCA of the Sauk Valley joins the Regional Media Podcast Network to discuss the organization's ongoing work during Sexual Assault Awareness Month and highlight key upcoming events. She shares insights into the YWCA’s comprehensive services, including 24/7 hotlines, medical advocacy, counseling, safety planning, and prevention education in local schools. The conversation centers on Denim Day, a symbolic protest against victim-blaming attitudes, and the upcoming Cinco de Mayo Wellness Festival on May 8th in Sterling, which will feature food, music, kids’ activities, and community booths. Jessica emphasizes the importance of donations—especially gently used spring and summer clothing, toys, and strollers—and encourages community support through volunteering, donations, and attending events. The episode underscores the YWCA’s mission to empower survivors and provide critical support across all demographics, regardless of age, gender, or background.
Denim Day on April 29th is a powerful symbol of solidarity with sexual assault survivors and a protest against victim-blaming myths.
The YWCA offers 24/7 hotlines (815-626-7277 and 815-288-1011) and medical advocacy services, including hospital support during forensic exams.
The Cinco de Mayo Wellness Festival on May 8th is a free, family-friendly event in Sterling with food, music, activities, and community booths.
The YWCA accepts gently used spring/summer clothing, toys, and strollers—call ahead to confirm needs.
The YWCA serves all survivors regardless of age, gender, or background and emphasizes that sexual assault is never the victim’s fault.
Welcome & Women of Achievement Luncheon Recap
Jessica Spohn joins the podcast to kick off the conversation, reflecting on the successful Women of Achievement luncheon held at the Dixon Elks Lodge, which drew around 400 attendees and featured awards, inspiring stories, and the popular Dessert Dash.
YWCA Services & Hotlines
Jessica outlines the YWCA’s 24/7 hotlines and core services, including prevention education in schools, case management, safety planning, financial assistance, and advocacy in court systems.
Denim Day & Sexual Assault Awareness
“It's not okay. Sexual assault is just never okay. So we like to raise awareness with that.”
Medical Advocacy & Inclusive Support
“We'll sit there with them throughout the whole process, so that's a nice service that we provide that people don't really know about.”
Cinco de Mayo Wellness Festival & Community Engagement
“It's always a fun time. I haven't quite swayed Rebecca yet into getting an adult pinata, but I just keep chipping away at it.”
“It's not okay. Sexual assault is just never okay. So we like to raise awareness with that.”
“We give the power back to the survivors since something has been taken away from them.”
“You know, we're standing with solidarity with survivors and that it shouldn't matter about what you're wearing, where you were at, what you were doing.”
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Jessica Spohn
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YWCA of the Sauk Valley
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Cinco de Mayo Wellness Festival
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Denim Day
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Women of Achievement Luncheon
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Bo and Brenda Bears
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CGH
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United Way
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Dixon Elks Lodge
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Lee County
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Janna from Sterling Main Street
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