Center for Women and Community (CWC)

At the Center for Women and Community (CWC), we believe in a world where survivors of sexual violence receive the support and care they need to heal. Your donation ensures that no one has to navigate this journey alone.

Your Gift Makes an Impact

Every contribution helps sustain CWC’s Sexual Assault Support and Advocacy Services (SASA), providing:
✔ 24/7 crisis support through our SASA Hotline and in-person walk-in services
✔ Medical and legal advocacy, including accompaniment through forensic exams, police procedures, and court proceedings
✔ Campus advocacy to guide survivors through the Title IX process
✔ Ongoing counseling in-person, phone and zoom sessions available
✔ Safety planning to assess risks and develop personalized strategies for protection
✔ Support groups that provide a healing community for survivors 

Why Your Support Matters

With your generosity, we can:
✨ Ensure uninterrupted access to our 24-hour SASA Services
✨ Encourage active bystandership by contributing to our annual $1,000 YIS Bystander Scholarship awarded to a student who stepped in to make UMass a safe community
✨ Build the future of survivor support by strengthening the CWC Endowment, ensuring long-term sustainability

Together, we can create a safer, more compassionate world. Donate today and be a part of the change. A monthly recurring gift is the best way to make the largest impact.

Please give online today or to make your gift by mail follow the instructions below: 

Make your check payable to the UMass Amherst Foundation, write your designation "Center for Women & Community" in the memo line, and send to:

UMass Amherst Foundation
 Records and Gift Processing
 134 Hicks Way
 Amherst, MA 01003-9270

To see a complete list of ways to give, please visit our ways to give page.