"I feel INVINCIBLE when I work with survivors during their most vulnerable time. When I am able to validate their feelings and let them know that it's okay to speak up. I hear them, I believe them; with me, their voice is being heard."

 

-Sonia Rivera, ELAWC Director of sexual assault services.


 


Join us on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Montebello City Park!

 

 For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Alejandra Aguilar-Avelino at [email protected] or via phone at (323)526-5819 ext.216 & 501

 


 

LEARN MORE & CREATE AWARENESS 

Request a Virtual or In-Person Guest Speaker

Our trained facilitators can join your training or workshop and discuss: How to Support Survivors, Sexual Assault 101, The Intersection of HIV and Sexual Assault, Coping with Triggers, Grounding Techniques and Mindfulness, Self Defense Workshops and more!

For more information, please contact: Luis Mendoza [email protected] (323)526-5819 ext.113 & 217


WE ARE HERE FOR YOU 24/7

800.585.6231 

Our trauma informed advocates are ready to listen, support you and guide you on the next steps to healing. 

 


Every year ELAWC partners with local community organizations and college campuses to raise awareness and educate the community on Sexual Assault. 

 

This year we look forward to bring you a number of workshops, Live Conversations on Instagram every Friday, community tabling, and Cumbia at the Park!

Here are some ways you can continue to support and raise awareness:

 

1.) Take Action During SAAM

Join the Red Lips, Hoops On: INVINCIBLE Campaign

  1. Wear red lipstick and hoop earrings
  2. Share a photo or video
  3. Tag @elawc and use #rlhoi #invincible
2.) Challenge Harmful Myths
  • Speak out against victim-blaming
  • Share accurate information
  • Support survivors with compassion
  • Help create accountability

3.) Join our in-person activities, workshops, IG livestreams & other events at ELAWC, East Los Angeles College, and community locations 

 

Cumbia in the Park
Sunday, April 26, 2026
11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Montebello City Park


Take Back the Night (ELAC)
Stand in solidarity with survivors at this powerful evening event featuring a speak-out, campus march, art activities, and community resources.

Take Back the Night will be held on Tuesday, April 28, from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm in F5-201 and the Quad.


Workshops & Presentations

 

Sexual Assault 101 Workshop

Tuesday April 14th 12PM-1:30PM

Location: East Los Angeles College Campus

Open to ELAC students

Facilitators: Daniela Herrera [email protected] & Adrian L. [email protected]

 

UMHP Healthy Relationships Workshop

Wednesday April 15th

Location: LA Legacy 4:30PM-6PM

Facilitator: Christian Chun (open to public)

Contact: [email protected]

 

Engaging Boys and Men to End Sexual Violence | ELAC Event

Thursday April 16th12:15- 1:30PM PM | Via Zoom

Open to students and community

Join Zoom Meeting

 

HIV, STIs, and Sexual Assault. A virtual workshop in Spanish in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)

Friday, April 17, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Via Zoom

Login Details:  Meeting ID: 839 3761 8440 | Passcode: 822818

Presented by the ELAWC Health Collective

Contact: Paola Buenrostro [email protected] 323-526-5819 ext.514

 

Healthy Relationship Loteria

Friday April 17th |10AM-1PM Atlantic Office | | In person at 1431 S. Atlantic Blvd. LA CA 90022

Open to all clients but must RSVP for count

Facilitators: Daniela Herrera [email protected] & Melissa DeLeon [email protected]

 

TRM Support Group

Thursday, April 23 | 12pm-1:30PM | In person at 1431 S. Atlantic Blvd. LA CA 90022

Open to all clients

Facilitator: D. Herrera | [email protected] | 323-526-5819 ext 243

 

Therapeutic Art Group

Friday, April 24th 10AM-12PM | In person at 1431 S. Atlantic Blvd. LA CA 90022

Open to all ELAWC clients 

Facilitator: Melissa DeLeon [email protected]

 

RPE (Rape Prevention and Education) Orientation in Spanish

Tuesday April 28th | Atlantic Office 10am-12pm | In person at 1431 S. Atlantic Blvd. LA CA 90022

Open to the female public

Facilitator: Claudia Hernandez 323 526-5819 ext.132 [email protected]       

  

Los Angeles Trade Tech College Community Resource Fair 

Wednesday April 29th | 10AM-1PM | In front of D3 Building / The Hub

Community Event open to all the public

Contact Person: James Morales | [email protected] 

 

Celebrating the Inner Child 

Thursday April 30th | 10AM-1PM | In person at 1431 S. Atlantic Blvd. LA CA 90022

Open to Clients of ELAWC

Facilitators: D. Herrera [email protected] & M. DeLeon [email protected]


IG Live Chats
Join the conversation every Friday on Instagram

 


Support Survivors

 

  • Donate to our #saam2026 fundraiser
  • Become a sponsor for Cumbia in the Park
  • Start a fundraiser on Instagram or Facebook benefiting ELAWC
  • Join our fundraising committee

 

Your ongoing support makes a difference!

  • There are many other ways to join the cause and stay involved all year long.
  • To create your very own personal fundraising page benefiting ELAWC here, or to join the ELAWC Fundraising committee, please contact [email protected] 

 


WE ARE HERE FOR YOU 24/7

800.585.6231

For questions regarding the East Los Angeles Women's Center sexual assault department, please contact:

Sonia Rivera [email protected] 

Rebeca Melendez [email protected] 


CRISIS HOTLINE
800 . 585 . 6231