Each Sunday, the offering collected during worship is split between the support of First Parish and another organization chosen by the Social Justice Committee. For September, the Sexual Violence Prevention Association (SVPA) will share half the plate.
Sexual Violence Prevention Association (SVPA) is the first and only organization dedicated to preventing sexual violence systemically. As a national nonprofit, we work to prevent sexual violence before it happens by addressing root causes like rape culture and systemic oppression. Our work spans policy advocacy, research, institutional reform, and community education to create lasting, structural change. We partner with schools, workplaces, unions, and government agencies to implement evidence-based prevention strategies.
SVPA is proudly led by marginalized survivors—including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, and disabled people—ensuring that our work is informed by the lived experiences of those most impacted. Through innovative tools, coalition-building, and national campaigns, we are shifting the conversation from simple reaction to the systemic prevention of sexual violence.