Monthly News & Updates

January 27, 2023

You helped us raise $138,000 during year-end fundraising!

A record-breaking $138,000 was raised in our final campaign of 2022! Huge thanks to everyone who donated and helped us bring in more than ever between Giving Tuesday and December 31.

And a special shout out to MOCSA's Giving Circle Members! While we didn't meet our goal of 50 new donors, we are excited about the 54% increase in monthly giving. This consistent and unrestricted income of nearly $1,500 every month makes a huge difference. That covers the cost of 15 counseling sessions for survivors on their path to healing.

Giving Circle Members

Erik Bergrud and Kimberlee Ried

Zach Bickel

Eileen Boster

Eryn Campbell

Jennifer Day

Chris Dove

Sarah Duggan

Sunny Foutes

Darren Fox

Debbie Frederiksen

Melanie Glassman

Ann Hakan

Joy Howard

Rose Ialapi

Jenn Kabler

Max Kahn

Mary Larkin-Baker

Lisa Lyddon

Zachary Mallory

Madeleine McDonough

Don McEwen

Karen Miyawaki

Michele Neylon

Sarah Noble

Aaron Osborne

Amanda Owens

Brett Parker

Joseph Ruddy

Hattie Saltzman

Joan Saltzman

Kassie Sands

Kate Schwaller

Melvin Sims

Nicole Stuke

Kerri Thurston

David Travis

James Vranicar

Sandra Williams

Liz Wolfe

Welcome, New MOCSA Board Members

MOCSA is pleased to welcome our new board members:

Patty Becker, Consultant
Kalinda Calkins, BOK Financial
Adam Hawley, BMG Advisors
Karen L. Schroeder, Vertex Inc.
Jasmine Thompson, Café Sofrito
Michael L Weaver, MD, Mission Vision Project KC

Thinking about volunteering?

MOCSA has opportunities for individuals of all genders and backgrounds, survivors and non-survivors.

The next training is scheduled for Feb. 25-26. Visit our website to learn more and apply.

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Local lawmakers, advocates, childhood sex abuse survivors call for change in Kansas statute of limitations

State legislators, survivors of childhood sexual misconduct, and MOCSA representatives gathered in front of the Johnson County Courthouse Friday, January 20 calling for the removal of the statute of limitations in Kansas on criminal and civil cases involving sexual abuse against children.

"We can't stick with arbitrary timelines when it comes to healing from sexual assault and abuse," Julie Donelon, President & CEO of MOCSA.

MOCSA is growing!

Welcome, new staff members!

Sara French, Counseling Intern (UMKC)
Andy Harmon, Counseling Intern (UMKC)
Zaley Hildreth, Advocacy Intern (UCM)
Jayla Howard, Advocacy Intern (Park University)
Jessica Martin-Blasio, Education & Outreach Specialist
River Row, Marketing Specialist

Open Positions

Receptionist
Therapist

Apply Online

January Awareness

National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is recognized each year in January to bring attention and opposition to human trafficking and modern-day slavery.

January is National Stalking Awareness Month, an annual call to action to recognize and respond to the serious crime of stalking.

Save the date!

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 6 PM – 9 PM

Galentine's Day Shopping + Music Bingo benefiting MOCSA

Servaes Brewing Co.

FRIDAY, MAY 5, 11:30 AM – 1 PM

29th Annual Community Luncheon

Downtown Marriott Muehlebach Hotel

Advocacy

Counseling

Prevention & Education