Laura Palumbo, Author at Respect Together

Respect Together Launches PCAR Bridge Fund with $10,000 Match to Support Pennsylvania Rape Crisis Centers During Budget Crisis

Press Releases, Uncategorized / Laura Palumbo

Emergency fund will provide critical financial support to ensure survivors of sexual assault continue to receive life-saving services HARRISBURG, PA – Respect Together, the parent organization of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR), today announced the launch of the PCAR Bridge Fund, a new emergency fund to help Pennsylvania’s rape crisis centers sustain critical services […]

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PA Rape Crisis Leaders Urge Lawmakers: ‘We Can’t Hold Out Much Longer’

Press Releases / Laura Palumbo

The state budget impasse is putting Pennsylvania’s rape crisis centers at risk, threatening services for survivors statewide. Our board president and colleagues from across the state share why immediate action is critical. Read the full op-ed: READ HERE

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"With the budget impasse, these vital services for survivors of sexual assault are at a breaking point" Pennsylvania's Rape Crisis Centers at Breaking Point Amid Budget Impasse

Pennsylvania’s Rape Crisis Centers at Breaking Point Amid Budget Impasse

Press Releases / Laura Palumbo

Centers are taking on debt, cutting programs, and laying off staff while continuing to serve survivors without pay. HARRISBURG, PA – Pennsylvania’s 48 rape crisis centers continue to serve survivors of sexual assault 24/7—without pay—as the state budget remains unpassed. Respect Together, the parent organization of the Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect (PCAR) is calling

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Special Feature: Ikigai Film Screening + Q&A

Uncategorized / Laura Palumbo

We’re proud to feature Ikigai, a powerful short film that made its world premiere at Lincoln Center in New York City. The story follows sushi master Mr. Gichi as he faces a moral crossroads after his young friend is assaulted—an intimate and moving exploration of accountability, courage, and healing. After the screening, stay for a

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Generations of Impact: 50 Years of Advocacy

Uncategorized / Laura Palumbo

Join us to celebrate the day Respect Together was first incorporated as the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape in 1975. Come on over to Respect Together’s Harrisburg office for cake and refreshments as we celebrate the collective impact of 50 years of advocacy. As part of the event, we’re excited to host a special screening of

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Join Respect Together at Juneteenth HBG June 14-21, 2025

Uncategorized / Laura Palumbo

This Saturday, in honor of Juneteenth, our hometown of Harrisburg is kicking off a week of events coordinated by the Young Professionals of Color – Greater Harrisburg (YPOC). Respect Together is proud to be a sponsor of Juneteenth HBG 2025! If you are local to the Harrisburg area, we invite you to join this week-long

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Respect Together Honors 50 Years of Impact and Charts a New Era for Survivors

Uncategorized / Laura Palumbo

Hershey, Pennsylvania — April 30, 2025 — Respect Together commemorated its 50th Anniversary on Wednesday evening with a powerful event at the Hershey Country Club, bringing together survivors, advocates, community leaders, and public officials, to honor the organization’s history and ignite a bold vision for the future. The event, themed “50 Years Forward. Celebrating Success.

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