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Don't miss the Opening Night of the 20th annual International Q***r Women of Color Film Festival on Friday, June 14, 7pm! Reserve your free tickets now.

Join us for the Opening Night Screening of the 20th annual International Q***r Women of Color Film Festival on Friday, June 14, 7pm!

Dive into a diverse lineup of films celebrating + folks and their stories.

Featured Films:

PAINTED ONES by Julia Husain Nacario

DRUMBEAT OF OUR HEARTS by Cynthia Gutierrez

A PLACE TO CALL HOME: AN INSIDE LOOK AT LA PEÑA'S ROTATING MURAL PROGRAM by Clara Pérez Medina

THE MAKING OF HANA MAKGEOLLI by Esther Chan

MY HAIR IS THE VIEW by Safae & Sanae Lahgazi-Alaou

GRANDMOTHER'S EYES by victoria 程

HOA by Tram Anh Nguyen

SNACK by Lauren To'omalatai

E LE MALEMO SE I'A: A FISH DOES NOT DROWN: PASIFIKA COMMUNITIES DURING PROP 8 by Sauliloa Niumeitolu

KA ʻĀ ʻUME ʻUME: NAVIGATING HOME by M. Kaleipumehana Cabral

Get your FREE tickets today!: qwocff.org/tickets

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Join SF Women Against R**e (SFWAR) for a self-defense class with instructor, Janet Gee! Participants will learn and practice skills in physical and psychological aspects of self-defense. Such as, centering and grounding techniques, areas of vulnerability on the body, violence prevention strategies in public settings, and defensive physical skills.
Space is limited, all are welcome, registration is required. This class is FREE.

SFWAR is a proud community partner! Just 2 weeks away!
Join us this June 14-16 for the 20th annual International Q***r Women of Color Film Festival at the Presidio Theatre in San Francisco! Dive into a celebration of film that explores the dynamic tides of love, self-fulfillment, and home. Secure your free seats now and be part of this landmark event: qwocff.org!

💛Survivors Demand Urgent Funding for Crime Victim Services:💛
A response to the upcoming 45% funding cut for violence survivors in California

The following is a statement written by a San Francisco Women Against R**e (SFWAR) staff member who used SFWAR services prior to joining our staff. It was written Friday, May 24, 2024.

It's with a mix of trepidation and courage that I'm writing to you today. My words carry the weight of experiences that have shaped me in profound ways, and I hope you'll receive them with empathy and understanding.

I am a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Those words alone are heavy, laden with the weight of trauma and pain, but they also speak volumes about resilience, strength, and the enduring human spirit. For too long, I carried this burden in silence, suffocating under the weight of shame and fear. The road to healing has been arduous, marked by countless setbacks and moments of despair. There were times when I doubted whether I would ever find my way back to myself, whether the scars etched into my soul would ever fade. But through the darkness, I discovered a reservoir of strength within me, a resilience that refused to be extinguished.

I chose to break that silence, to reclaim my voice and my story. In 2010 I decided it was time to seek healing I searched and searched and came across San Francisco Women Against R**e. I was surprised that an organization like this existed in the community. I reached out to them to get counseling services. I could not afford therapy and was struggling to make ends meet. The support they gave was priceless, they supported me when institutions who are supposed to provide help were dismissive of me. Their services are free, not everyone can afford to pay 300 for counseling and if it wasn't for SFWAR I would not be standing here today. They gave me a voice that I continue to use today.

I've learned that healing is not a linear journey. It's messy and nonlinear, marked by highs and lows, breakthroughs and setbacks. There are days when the memories come crashing back with such force that it feels like I'm drowning all over again. And yet, amidst the chaos, there are moments of lightness, of hope, of quiet triumph.

SFWAR made a difference in my life as a survivor and for that I am so grateful that they are here because I know that they care about the community they serve and support.

I've also come to realize that healing is not a solitary endeavor. It requires the unwavering support of loved ones, the guidance of compassionate people, and the solidarity of fellow survivors. Each person who has lent me their strength, their kindness, their empathy has played a crucial role in my journey towards healing. And for that, I am endlessly grateful.

But even as I navigate my own path towards healing, I am acutely aware of the countless others who continue to suffer in silence. The stigma surrounding sexual abuse remains pervasive, shrouding survivors in shame and isolation. It's a stigma that must be dismantled, replaced by a culture of empathy, understanding, and support.

It is important that places like SFWAR are supported so that they can continue the work of supporting survivors.

So, to my fellow survivors, I want you to know that you are not alone. Your pain is valid, your voice matters, and your story deserves to be heard. Together, we can shatter the silence, break the chains of shame, and reclaim our power. Agencies like SFWAR help us find our voice in a world where we are silenced.

And to those who have not experienced sexual abuse, I urge you to educate yourselves, to listen with an open heart, and to stand in solidarity with survivors, to support organizations who work with survivors because without them survivors will have nowhere to turn for help. Organizations such as these have a profound impact on survivors and the community. The VOCA funding cuts of nearly 50% will have devastating consequences for survivors like me, exacerbating an already challenging journey towards healing and recovery. These cuts reduce access to essential support services such as counseling, advocacy and crisis hotlines, leaving survivors feeling isolated and unserved. Without adequate funding, organizations dedicated to supporting survivors may close and/or greatly reduce services. It's imperative that we recognize the importance of sustained funding for these vital services and advocate for policies that prioritize the well-being and empowerment of survivors

Thank you for taking the time to hear my words, to bear witness to my truth. May we all find the courage to speak out against injustice, to extend a hand of compassion to those in need, and to walk together towards a future free from violence and fear.

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OFFICIAL DROP! 🌟The wildly-popular FRESH MEAT FESTIVAL of Trans & Q***r Performance is back with edgy, exquisite, extraordinary dance, theater and live music … and is brimming with world premieres! ⁠
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See you June 21st – June 23rd at Z Space, SF! Grab your tickets while they last!🎟️ www.freshmeatproductions.org⁠
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The 23rd annual FRESH MEAT FESTIVAL is thrilled to premiere new works commissioned especially for the festival by our 2024 FRESH WORKS! Commissioned artists: LBXX, Christopher Smith, Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi and Mark Travis Rivera. ⁠
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✨SFWAR's 50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA | ACCESSIBILITY DETAILS✨

🧡 Tomorrow is our big day! We look forward to celebrating with you in person.

🧡Full price and sliding scale tickets still available! Purchase tickets at www.SFWAR.org.

ACCESSIBILITY DETAILS:
👉🏽Wheelchair Accessible Venue
👉🏽ASL Interpretation Provided During the Event Program
👉🏽Event Live Streaming Available via SFWAR.org
👉🏽Complimentary Valet Parking
👉🏽This is a Fragrance Free Event
👉🏽Keep Each Other Safe! Wear a Face Mask and Be Updated on Vaccines

✨✨✨THIS FRIDAY! SFWAR’S 50th Anniversary Gala✨✨✨✨✨
Rooted in Social Justice, Striving for Collective Liberation

🧡PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS OR MAKE A DONATION 🧡
👉🏽Click link in bio or visit www.sfwar.org
Friday, April 26th, 2024 | 7pm-11pm
Grand Hall, 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA

ACCESSIBILITY
*Venue is Wheelchair Accessible
*Complimentary Valet Parking
*ASL Interpretation Provided
*Event Live Streaming via SFWAR.org
*This is a Fragrance-Free Event
*Keep each other safe! Wear a Face Mask & Be Updated on Vaccines

PROGRAM LINE UP:
*Emcee: Micia Mosely Ph.D
*Music by DJ Ryan
*Musical Performances by Toshi Reagon & BIG Lovely
*A short film celebrating our Kitchen Table conversation with movement leaders Barbara Smith, & Jamie Lee Evans followed by a live Q&A
*Catering by



IMAGE DESCRIPTION | An orange and pink watercolor background features the following txt in the foreground: Join us for SFWAR’S 50th Anniversary Gala | Rooted in Social Justice, Striving for Collective Liberation EVENT DETAILS | This Friday! April 26th, 2024 | 7pm-11pm | Grand Hall, One Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA | ACCESSIBILITY *Venue is Wheelchair Accessible *Complimentary Valet Parking *ASL Interpretation Provided * Event Live Streaming via SFWAR.org *This is a Fragrance-Free Event *Keep each other safe! Wear a Face Mask & Be Updated on Vaccines | PROGRAM LINE UP: Emcee: Micia Mosely Ph.D. | Music by DJ Ryan | A short film celebrating our Kitchen Table conversation with movement leaders Barbara Smith, Loretta Ross & Jamie Lee Evans followed by Q&A | Community Awards Presentation | Musical Performances by Toshi Reagon & BIG Lovely | Catering by The Vegan Hood Chefs | Purchase tickets at www.sfwar.org

✨✨MEET OUR HONORARY HOST COMMITTEE✨✨

🧡Alicia Garza: Former SFWAR volunteer; Co-Founder of Black Lives Matter; Principal Black Future Labs
🧡Barbara Smith: Co-Founder Combahee River Collective; Co-Founder KitchenTable: Women of Color Press; Editor of “Home Girls: A Black Feminist Anthology”
🧡 Belma Gonzalez: First woman of color to join the SFWAR Board; Former Executive Director of the SF-based Women's Needs Center; Founder of B Coaching & Consulting
🧡 Estelle Freedman Stanford University Emerita Professor of History & Author of Redefining R**e: Sexual Violence in the Era of Suffrage & Segregation
🧡 Janetta Johnson: Executive Director of the Transgender Gender-Variant Intersex Justice Project
🧡 Jewelle Gomez: Poet, Playwright, & Author of The Gilda Stories
🧡 Patty Berne: Former SFWAR Board Chair for over a decade & Co-Founder of Sins Invalid
🧡 Rebecca Rolfe: SFWAR's 1st Executive Director; Executive Director the San Francisco LGBT Center
🧡 Teresa Mejia: Former Executive Director of The Women's Building in San Francisco

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Join us for SFWAR’S 50th Anniversary Gala | Rooted in Social Justice, Striving for
Collective Liberation

🧡TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW 🧡
Click link in bio or visit www.sfwar.org to purchase
Friday, April 26th, 2024 | 7pm-11pm
Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA

ACCESSIBILITY
*Wheelchair Accessible
*ASL Interpretation Provided
*This is a Fragrance-Free Event
*Keep each other safe! Wear a Face Mask & Be Updated on Vaccines

PROGRAM LINE UP:
*Musical Performances by Toshi Reagon and BIG Lovely
*A short film celebrating our Kitchen Table conversation with movement leaders Barbara Smith, Loretta Ross & Jamie Lee Evans followed by a live Q&A
*Catering by The Vegan Hood Chefs

✨TODAY IS A BIG DAY✨

👉🏽👉🏽WE ARE LIVE! Stream our Kitchen Table Conversation by visiting www.SFWAR.org!

🧡 Movement leaders Barbara Smith, Loretta Ross & Jamie Lee Evans reflect on the history and state of the anti-r**e movement, women of color as agents in this movement, and the importance of linking anti-r**e movement work to other critical social justice movements.

🧡 A full length feature has been released via Vimeo as of today and a highlight video will be viewed during our gala celebration on April 26th. Moderated by Janelle L White, PhD & Executive Director of SFWAR, this FREE conversation is part of our 50th Anniversary Celebration.

🧡 As such, please consider making a donation! All proceeds go towards our services supporting survivors of sexual violence.

👉🏽👉🏽LISTEN NOW! KALW Radio 91.7 FM | 10-11am

🧡 Rose Aguilar hosts SFWAR's Executive Director Dr. Janelle White and our Director of Community Initiatives Alicia Maldonado.



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Slide 2 Txt: LISTEN NOW | KALW Radio 91.7 FM | 10-11am | Rose Aguilar hosts SFWAR's Executive Director Dr. Janelle White and our Director of Community Initiatives Alicia Maldonado |

✨MARK YOUR CALENDARS!✨

🧡KPFA Radio Interview | Sunday, April 7th | 10am-11am PT🧡
Kate Raphael of KPFA’s The Morning Show will be interviewing SFWAR’s current executive director Dr. Janelle White, and Kebo Drew- a former volunteer and member of the Women of African Descent Task, and Diana Block- a founding member of San Francisco Women Against R**e.
👉🏽Listen Live: www.kpfa.org/listen-live

🧡MSNBC Film | Sunday, April 7th | 6pm PT🧡
Loretta Ross- academic, feminist, reproductive justice activist and guest in SFWAR’s upcoming Kitchen Table conversation- is being featured in an upcoming documentary series from Executive Producer Trevor Noah. The film examines the social phenomenon through incidents that made headlines and offers expert commentary about navigating this cultural moment.
👉🏽Watch “XCLD: The Story of Cancel Culture” Sunday, April 7th at 6pm PT/9pm ET on MSNBC

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Join us for SFWAR’S 50th Anniversary Gala | Rooted in Social Justice, Striving for Collective Liberation TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW > https://sfwar.org/50years/

Friday, April 26th, 2024 | 7pm-11pm
Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA
*Wheelchair Accessible
*ASL Interpretation Provided
*This is a Fragrance-Free Event
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First Slide Image Txt: Mark your calendars! KPFA Radio | Sunday, April 7th | 10am-11am PT| MSNBC Film | Sunday, April 7th | 6pm PT

Second Slide Image Txt: KPFA Radio | Sunday, April 7th | 10am-11am PT } Kate Raphael of KPFA’s The Morning Show will be interviewing SFWAR’s current executive director Janelle L. White, PhD and Kebo Drew- former volunteer & member of SFWAR’s Women of African Descent Task Force, and Diana Block- a founding member of SFWAR. Listen Live: www.kpfa.org/listen-live

Third Slide Image Txt: MSNBC Film | Sunday, April 7th | 6pm PT | Loretta Ross- Academic, feminist, reproductive justice activist and guest in SFWAR’s upcoming kitchen table conversation- is being featured in a documentary series from Executive Producer Trevor Noah. The film examines the social phenomenon through incidents that made headlines and offers expert commentary about navigating this cultural moment. Watch “XCLD: The Story of Cancel Culture” Sunday, April 7th at 6pm PT/9pm ET on MSNBC

✨FREE Virtual Event! Kitchen Table Conversation✨

🧡 Movement leaders Barbara Smith, Loretta Ross & Jamie Lee Evans will reflect on the history and state of the anti-r**e movement, women of color as agents in this movement, and the importance of linking anti-r**e movement work to other critical social justice movements.

🧡 A full length feature will be released via Vimeo on April 16th and a highlight video will be viewed during our gala celebration on April 26th. Moderated by Janelle L White, PhD & Executive Director of SFWAR, this FREE conversation is part of our 50th Anniversary Celebration.

🧡 As such, please consider making a donation! All proceeds go towards our services supporting survivors of sexual violence.



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Image Text: 50 Years | San Francisco Women Against R**e | Rooted in Social Justice, Striving for Collective Liberation | Barbara Smith | Loretta Ross | Jamie Lee Evans | A Benefit for San Francisco Women Against R**e | April 16th, 2024 | Kitchen table conversation moderated by Janelle L PhD | This is a virtual event that will be pre-recorded and screened on Vimeo. More details to follow. | The original Clary Sage line drawing was created by Marie Brennan (mariebrennanart.com) as part of a series for SFWAR’s 50th Anniversary. Clary Sage symbolizes Wisdom. | Co-Sponsored by San Francisco State University’s Women and Gender Studies Program and San Francisco State University’s The Safe Place. |

✨JOIN US IN PERSON FOR WHAT WILL BE A BEAUTIFUL & POWERFUL EVENING ✨

We offer a variety of ticket levels:
💛 SFWARRIOR Ticket: $100 (includes 2 drink ticket for beer/wine)
💛 COMMUNITY Ticket: $75 (includes 1 drink ticket for beer/wine)
💛 SLIDING SCALE Tickets: $25-$50 We have limited tickets offered on a sliding scale for community members that need them. Please email [email protected] if you wish to purchase a sliding scale ticket or with questions. Each ticket includes 1 drink ticket for beer/wine.

Visit www.sfwar.org to purchase tickets and learn more about the event!



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SFWAR staff invites you to join us in celebrating 50 years of critical work supporting survivors and the work to end r**e!

Join us for SFWAR’S 50th Anniversary Gala | Rooted in Social Justice, Striving for Collective Liberation

🧡 TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW 🧡
Friday, April 26th 2024
7pm-11pm | Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA
*Wheelchair Accessible
*ASL Interpretation Provided
*This is a Fragrance Free Event

🧡 CHECK OUT OUR STUNNING PROGRAM! 🧡
✨Musical Performances by Toshi Reagon and BIG Lovely
✨A short film celebrating our Kitchen Table conversation with movement leaders Barbara Smith, & Jamie Lee Evans followed by a live Q&A
✨Catering by

🧡 Big gratitude to for the incredible botanical illustrations you will see across all our event materials. The morning glory (featured in this poster) symbolizes love and hope.

✨Visit sfwar.org (or click link in bio) to learn more & purchase tickets! ✨

✨Save the Date!✨

We are excited to celebrate with you!

Please join us on Friday April 26th at the Ferry Building for SFWAR’s 50th Anniversary! More information coming soon 💜 For
questions please email [email protected]

Please join SFWAR in celebrating the 26th Annual San Francisco Trans Film Festival

Please join SFWAR in celebrating our AMAZING community partner Sean Dorsey Dance

Now 3 days away! We will sell out so please secure your tickets🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️ The return of is in SF for 3 shows only, as part of a 10-city international tour!

✨With an all q***r/trans/non-binary cast, it invites us to reconnect with longing, embrace expansive imagination, connect with joy and pleasure, and propel ourselves toward loving Futures.

🎟️Get your tickets MEOW at seandorseydance.com🎟️

✨Wheelchair accessible
✨KN95 masks required
✨ASL interpretation provided October 1

IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Sean Dorsey in a beautiful ballgown on stage illuminated in light. text reads: 3 days left The Lost Art of Dreaming. Z Space, San Francisco. Sept 29-Oct 1st

Support our community partners at the 22nd Annual Fresh Meat Festival ❤️❤️ Get your tickets today!

✨ECSTATIC that Sean Dorsey Dance will be performing at the iconic FRESH MEAT FESTIVAL of trans and q***r performance! ✨

Featuring 18 LGBTQ+ artists, ensembles, and world premieres from Bomba and Vogue to opera, Afro-Latin dance, aerial dance, stand-up comedy, live music and much more!

Throughout the venue, artists perform on balconies, in the lobby, in quirky nooks and crannies, and on the mainstage. This format means that tickets will be limited to allow for smaller audiences to enjoy this ‘up-close and personal’ showcase of sensational LGBTQ+ talent.

🎟️Get your tickets at🎟️ www.freshmeatproductions.org

The festival runs June 14-18 at Z Space SF! We are performing on 6/16 and 6/17 Z Space

World premieres commissioned especially for the festival by 6 FRESH WORKS! commissioned artists: Andrea Horne, Charles Peoples III, Elena Rose, LOTUS BOY, NEVE, and Peekaboo!

Can't wait to see you there!😍

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Sean Dorsey Fresh Meat Productions

Our amazing community partners at Fresh Meat Festival ♥️🖤 Join us!!

✨ECSTATIC that Sean Dorsey Dance will be performing at the iconic FRESH MEAT FESTIVAL of trans and q***r performance! ✨

Featuring 18 LGBTQ+ artists, ensembles, and world premieres from Bomba and Vogue to opera, Afro-Latin dance, aerial dance, stand-up comedy, live music and much more!

Throughout the venue, artists perform on balconies, in the lobby, in quirky nooks and crannies, and on the mainstage. This format means that tickets will be limited to allow for smaller audiences to enjoy this ‘up-close and personal’ showcase of sensational LGBTQ+ talent.

🎟️Get your tickets at🎟️ www.freshmeatproductions.org

The festival runs June 14-18 at Z Space SF! We are performing on 6/16 and 6/17 Z Space

World premieres commissioned especially for the festival by 6 FRESH WORKS! commissioned artists: Andrea Horne, Charles Peoples III, Elena Rose, LOTUS BOY, NEVE, and Peekaboo!

Can't wait to see you there!😍

IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A photo of five Sean Dorsey Dance dancers in energetic poses on stage. Bold, white text surrounds the image and says "22nd annual Fresh Meat Festival of trans and q***r performance. June 14-18 Z Space, SF. Fresh Meat Productions.org." There are three icons at the bottom left of KN95 masks, ASL symbol and wheelchair access symbol.

Sean Dorsey Fresh Meat Productions

The QWOCMAP Film Festival is only 1 week away! Register today for this amazing line up of films! SFWAR is a community partner for the opening night screening Friday June 9th.

SFWAR is a proud community partner for the opening night of the annual QWOCMAP film festival. Check out the screenings taking place Friday June 9th-11th!

Femme Rage by Sarah Taborga & Aïma Paule
A collective rally cry from QTBIPOC Femmes to release their burgeoning rage.

Content Warnings: Emotional pain

Hashtags:

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✨ FREE SELF DEFENSE CLASSES with Janet Gee ✨

Beloved community,
Janet Gee’s free self defensecourse will be returning in-person at CCSF this coming Spring!

This course will run at the OCEAN CAMPUS in WELLNESS 205.

Enrollment is ongoing while class is in session:

✨ Course Enrollment + Dates:

CRN 40860:
Jan 17th - March 19th (no class Feb 18th)

CRN 41031:
March 20th - May 24th (no class March 25th)

✨ By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

A. Demonstrate centering and grounding techniques.
B. Identify areas of vulnerability on assailant's body and areas of strength on own body.
C. Demonstrate strong, assertive verbal skills.
D. Demonstrate defensive physical skills.
E. Identify violence prevention strategies in public settings.
F. Identify violence prevention strategies in personal relationships.
G. Summarize psychological and physical self-defense skills and primary self-defense principles.

✨ For additional information on enrollment and registration, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckg60DE_A8sSsDbArA-LSTNzZ7JSdj9gT6DCWeAD6hmYo7tw/viewform?formkey=dGJ5V09qSUc5elVwNVNBeGE1amNLenc6MQ

✨ Check out this incredible opportunity to participate in this virtual pasta making class hosted and led by Maddy Mazz🌻]]] with 100% OF PROCEEDS BENEFITTING SFWAR! ✨ 🌹

✨ Thank you Maddy Mazz🌻]]]! We are so grateful for your fierce dedication and commitment to supporting survivors and the work we do here at SFWAR!

✨ There are still spots available, folks! Click the link in Maddy Mazz🌻]]]’ bio to sign up and/or make a donation to SFWAR! ♥️

Repost Maddy Mazz🌻]]]:

“I am hosting a virtual pasta making (gluten free options available!) webinar Sunday December 18th at 4:00pm PST, where I will teach all attendees how to make homemade rose raviolis and a weekday red sauce! To receive the link, all that is required is a $25 donation and completed form (link in my bio). 100% of donations will go to SFWAR (San Francisco Women Against R*pe).

SFWAR is truly a life saving non-profit organization that “provides resources, support, advocacy, and education services to strengthen the work of all individuals, and communities in San Francisco that are responding to, healing from, and struggling to end sexual violence.” They also run a 24 hour r*pe crisis hotline (415) 647-7273 for survivors. SFWAR is women of color founded and lead, and has been serving the San Francisco area for over 48 years. 💛

🎀🎀Link in bio to sign up and/or donate🎀🎀”

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