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Breaking Stigmas And Trusting Instincts During Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Someone is sexually assaulted every 73 seconds. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Project AWAKEN Coordinator at Tennessee Tech Jac Ewasyshyn said the 18 to 24 year-old age range are impacted too often. “Perpetrators may try to get someone purposefully intoxicated, so they can take advantage of them,” Ewasyshyn said. “Perpetrators may take advantage of the fact that folks might ... Read More »

Genesis House Needs Hygiene Donations With Fundraisers Cancelled

The Genesis House of the Upper Cumberland is in desperate need of hygiene and cleaning products since their big fundraisers have been cancelled. Program Manager Denise Dillon said they’ve taken a monetary loss with COVID cancelling events like Handbags for Hope and Wine on The WestSide. Dillon said eight of ten people who come to Genesis House have nothing with ... Read More »