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Let’s Chat Over Lunch: Community Forum
2027-12-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2027-11-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2027-10-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2027-09-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2027-08-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2027-07-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2027-06-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2027-05-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) and 7 more dates | Jane Addams Hull House, 800 S Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United States
Fourth Wednesday of each month, 12PM-1PM CT
Join CAASE for our monthly virtual community forum, Let’s Chat Over Lunch. At each gathering, we’ll discuss current cultural events, media, and news headlines related to sexual harm and/or social injustice. Let’s Chat Over Lunch will be held every 4th Wednesday of the month from noon-1pm.
Join the Conversation on Zoom
Topics for each gathering will be updated as current events unfold. This is a drop-in event, no RSVP is required. We hope to see you there!
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81030893716?pwd=[REDACTED]

Surviving the Mic: Virtually Together
2027-12-16 15:00 - 17:00, 2027-11-18 15:00 - 17:00, 2027-10-21 15:00 - 17:00, 2027-09-16 15:00 - 17:00, 2027-08-19 15:00 - 17:00, 2027-07-15 15:00 - 17:00, 2027-06-17 15:00 - 17:00, 2027-05-20 15:00 - 17:00 and 6 more dates | Jane Addams Hull House, 800 S Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United States
Third Thursday of each month, 3-5PM CST
Surviving the Mic: Virtually Together is an online gathering space for survivors of sexual harm and those who support them, either personally or professionally or both.
The virtual gathering happens on the third Thursday of each month, from 3-5pmCST, and is facilitated by Mojdeh Stoakley, with occasional guest facilitators. The gathering begins with a check-in and dialogue on current events, followed by a trauma-informed writing workshop designed for survivors of sexual harm. Attendees are invited to share their writing, if comfortable. This is a drop-in event, no RSVP is required. We hope to see you there!
Join the Gathering on Zoom
Virtually Together is supported by the Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation and is produced and facilitated by Surviving the Mic.
More information about the Surviving the Mic method for holding brave space for those navigating the effects of trauma due to sexual violence is available at survivingthemic.org.
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89465588394?pwd=[REDACTED]

Celebrating Allies 2026
2026-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 | 320 S. Canal St. Chicago, IL 60606, 320 S. Canal St., Chicago, 60606, United States
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. CDT
320 S. Canal St., Chicago, IL 60606
Join us at the Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation’s 2026 annual fundraiser as we bring together supporters, survivors, advocates, and allies who believe survivors deserve better. Together, we’ll celebrate the people and partnerships creating lasting change—from advancing justice for survivors to building safer communities through advocacy and education.
The evening will feature an award ceremony honoring transformational leadership in culture change, alongside recognition of the groundbreaking legal work helping survivors pursue justice and accountability.
Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Dress code: business cocktail attire
The venue is an ADA-compliant space. If you need any accessibility accommodation to attend this event or have questions, please contact Lizzy Springer at lspringer@caase.org.
Tickets
Early bird tickets for Celebrating Allies are available now! Secure your spot and save while the sale is happening. The early bird sale is active until Sunday, September 6, at 11:59pm CDT. Register and save today!
GET TICKETS
If you are unable to attend Celebrating Allies 2026 but would still like to support the event, we would be grateful if you made a donation in honor of the event!
Honorees and Speakers
Jane Doe – Survivor Speaker
Survivor and former CAASE client
Guests will have the privilege of hearing directly from a survivor about the impact of sexual harm and the power of seeking justice with the support of compassionate allies. She is a former client of CAASE’s legal services and we’re honored to welcome her to speak at Celebrating Allies 2026.

More information about our Visionary Award Honorees and other speakers will be available soon!

Donate
Support survivors and back our mission to end sexual harm by giving today. Here are some ways your donation helps us in the fight against sexual harm:

$100 provides a stipend for survivors who share expertise and input on CAASE policies and programs
$350 enables the Prevention team to conduct a one-hour training on sexting or pornography to a classroom of high school students
$500 funds the hosting of one focus or support group for survivors
$1,000 funds the purchase of one computer for a CAASE staffer
$1,800 covers the cost of implementing one 5-session Prevention program to a high school classroom
$5,000 covers the cost of resolving one legal matter for a survivor of sexual harm
$7,500 pays for comprehensive legal services for one survivor for one year
$10,000 resolves two legal matters for survivors

MAKE A DONATION
Generous Sponsors
Sponsoring Celebrating Allies is a wonderful way to support survivors and demonstrate a commitment to ending sexual harm. We welcome you to look over the sponsorship opportunities and contact Kaethe Morris Hoffer to take full advantage of sponsorship benefits. Call 773-244-2230 ext. 202 or email kmh@caase.org.
BECOME A SPONSOR
We are gladly accepting new sponsors up until the event. To be included in printed sponsor materials, we kindly ask you to submit your sponsorship by Tuesday, October 20.
Presenting Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Denise Fogus Gibson
Silver Sponsors
DLA Piper

Bronze Sponsors
Anonymous

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