SHARE assists survivors in acquiring services through referral and by accompanying survivors to appointments. We view the healing process as multifaceted involving practical services such as medical and legal aid and counseling services, as well as personalized recovery through creative expression and other methods of empowerment.

SHARE works in the community to educate groups, agencies, and companies on the issue of sexual violence, addressing cultural attitudes and stigma and how to support survivors and counter the affects of negative response upon disclosure. SHARE strives to EMPOWER the community to take a stand against sexual violence and take collective responsibility in healing survivors and our community.

SHARE also advocates for deaf and hard of hearing survivors to bridge cultural and communicative gaps, and address barriers to services that deaf survivors face. We are currently developing a workshop for providers to highlight culturally-specific needs of the Deaf community and ways of addressing additional barriers  to service access.

SHARE will be hosting healing writing workshops, promoting creative expression as a tool in trauma recovery. SHARE also has plans to devote time to youth outreach focusing on shifting social dialogues and providing safe spaces for youth to disclose and receive support services.

If you are a licensed counseling professional or represent an agency working with survivors and the community, and you are interested in collaborating with SHARE, contact Maggie at share.nw.pdx@gmail.com.

Annual Community Forum and Fundraiser 

To support our mission, each year during Sexual Assault Awareness Month SHARE hosts a community forum. The SHARE Community Forum and Fundraiser is a collaborative effort aimed at bringing our community together as a cohesive voice. Our goal is to speak out against sexual violence, breaking stigma and silence. For our voice to be heard we need help from our community.

We are currently seeking volunteers for this year's annual event. Join the cause by:
 
 
 
Donating:

  • Your time, volunteering at the event or helping us spread the word!
  • Goods to the silent auction
  • Tax-deductible monetary contributions to the cause
  • Your services at the event: food, entertainment, etc.

Sharing:
  • Your story at the event
  • A poetic tribute
  • Your voice, taking a stance or offering support
  • Your personalized creative expression related to violence, or themes of resiliency and strength.
For more information on how you can support the cause, or to donate to the event, contact the event coordinator through this site.

If you would like to share or speak at the event you may contact Maggie at her secure email: share.nw.pdx@gmail.com

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Maggie Vitello ~ SHARE Founder/Event Coordinator
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