R. A. C. E. S.

R. A. C. E. S. 24-Hour Hotline: 217-384-4444 Serving Champaign, Douglas, Ford, & Piatt Counties

The Women’s Resources Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is hiring an Advocacy and Wellness Coordinat...
06/03/2026

The Women’s Resources Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is hiring an Advocacy and Wellness Coordinator / Assistant Director, Advocacy.

This role supports the coordination and delivery of survivor/victim services and serves as a designated campus Confidential Advisor for students, faculty, and staff impacted by sexual misconduct, including sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, stalking, and dating/domestic violence. The position is embedded within the Women’s Resources Center and cross-placed two days a week at a satellite location to help reduce barriers and strengthen collaboration.

Applications close Thursday, May 21.
Learn more and view the job description at go.illinois.edu/wrcjobs

AI companion chatbots are becoming more common, and they can shape how people experience connection, affirmation, and re...
06/02/2026

AI companion chatbots are becoming more common, and they can shape how people experience connection, affirmation, and relationships.

These tools may feel comforting or easy to turn to, but it’s worth checking in with yourself about how they affect your expectations for closeness, conflict, and real-life support.

A few questions to sit with:
How often am I turning to AI instead of a real person?
Do I feel more connected after using it, or more isolated?
Have these chats changed what I expect from friends, partners, or conflict?

To learn more, visit https://tinyurl.com/APAChatbots

Our office will be closed on Monday, May 25.If you need immediate support, RACES’ 24/7 crisis hotline is always availabl...
05/25/2026

Our office will be closed on Monday, May 25.

If you need immediate support, RACES’ 24/7 crisis hotline is always available at 217-384-4444.

We will return to normal office hours Tuesday, May 26.

For Women’s Health Month, we’re highlighting how sexual violence prevention supports healthier relationships, safer comm...
05/22/2026

For Women’s Health Month, we’re highlighting how sexual violence prevention supports healthier relationships, safer communities, and long-term wellbeing. While this month invites conversation about women’s health, sexual violence affects people of all genders, and prevention benefits all of our communities.

Conversations about consent, boundaries, respect, and safety matter.

We're ramping up for In Community 2026 next week at Riggs Taproom! We couldn't make such a fun evening possible without ...
05/20/2026

We're ramping up for In Community 2026 next week at Riggs Taproom!

We couldn't make such a fun evening possible without the help of our local sponsors like:

💙 Busey Bank
💙 Joel Ward Homes Inc.
💙 U of I Community Credit Union
💙 East-Central Illinois Group - Thrivent

Community happens in many ways, and we are grateful to those who choose to show up for local survivors.

🎟🎟🎟 Have you bought your tickets yet?

🎟🎟🎟 Ticket link here: https://givebutter.com/c/RACESIC26

05/14/2026

Our fabulous auctioneer is returning for another year, and you won't want to miss it! The Auctioneer for this year's In Community live auction will be none other than.....

🎉🎉🎉 Ross Wantland 🎉🎉🎉

A past RACES staff member, and long-time supporter, Ross brings quick wit, energy, and a whole lot of laughs to our auction each year.

Get in on the action with your own personal bidding paddle.
Only a few tickets are left: https://givebutter.com/c/RACESIC26

😍 Where would any of us be without community? 😍We each have a role in creating a future without violence, which is why w...
05/13/2026

😍 Where would any of us be without community? 😍

We each have a role in creating a future without violence, which is why we are so grateful for the generous local sponsors who make our "In Community" event happen!

Please join us in celebrating and thanking the individuals, companies, and organizations that help to make our fabulous fundraiser possible:

💙 Aspen Tap House Champaign
💙 Harrington Law LLC
💙 State Senator Paul Faraci
💙 First Federal Savings Bank of Champaign-Urbana

🎟🎟🎟 And from what we hear....
If you really want to show your support, you should secure your ticket for our May event before they sell out!

🎟🎟🎟 Ticket link here: https://givebutter.com/c/RACESIC26

We've got an incredible lineup for In Community's live and silent auction this year...Here's a sneak peak of just some o...
05/07/2026

We've got an incredible lineup for In Community's live and silent auction this year...

Here's a sneak peak of just some of the items you can take home, all while supporting local survivors:

- Movie Tickets for Savoy 16 + IMAX;
- Auto Detailing from Mr. & Mrs. Auto Detailing Champaign;
- Private Tennis Lessons;
- Tons of Local Favs like , Sun Singer, Jarling's Custard Cup, Casa del Mar, and Baxters American Grille Champaign;
- And so much more!

Thanks to our generous local supporters for making this event possible. Can we count in you to join the list of those showing up for survivors?

Create your bidding account today: https://givebutter.com/c/RACESIC26/auction

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