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This year we spent 525,600 minutes supporting survivors and a violence-free community. Thanks to everyone who joined us - here's to the difference we'll make together in 2026.
A Spotify Wrapped themed post, outlining highlights from CWC's year. By the Numbers: 71 Volunteers & Interns; >30 Partnerships; >185 Events, Programs & Trainings; 135 Chilly Challenge Attendees. Highlights: Support Sessions; Period Chronicles; Drop-In Support Group; Innermission. Additional text: “Support is Available 24/7/365.” Footer shows “Supporting Survivors | 413-545-0880” with a small “CWC” logo.
December 10, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Need a quiet space to (re)set your mood? Visit Innermission any time M-F 10-4. @umassamherst.bsky.social #selfcare #umass #hampshirecounty
Text reads: “Keep Growing; Keep Going. CWC INNERMISSION NAH 203 • M-F 10am-4pm.” Background is a dense arrangement of green succulent plants. “INNERMISSION – CWC. Disguised as office cubicles, this ‘self-care speakeasy’ offers a quiet space designed to help you (re)set your energy and mood with self-guided activities, whimsical discoveries and thoughtful engagement. New Africa House 203 • M-F 10am-4pm.” Background shows a close-up of green succulent plants.
November 12, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Just over a week left until the 2025 Chilly Challenge! Join us at Puffer's Pond to eat chili, get chilly, and make a difference in your community. #hampshirecounty #umass

Sign up: www.umass.edu/student-life....

Transportation available for UMass students. @umassamherst.bsky.social
A picture of someone taking a selfie with a group of past chilly plunge participants. The sign says: We support survivors & a violence-free community. CWC Chilly Challenge 2025 Sat. 11/15 | 10:30am | Puffers Pond Sign Up: umass.edu/cwc
November 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Looking for a spring semester internship #umass?

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Paid Internship for UMass students Spring 2026 SASA Daytime Counselor Advocate Support survivors & develop helping and crisis intervention skills by staffing the 24/7 SASA Hotline Priority Deadline 11/3/2025 Mandatory Training 1/12 - 1/16/26 Link in Bio to Apply umass.edu/cwc
October 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Celebrating all the @umassamherst.bsky.social alums this homecoming weekend! #umasspride #umasshomecoming
Graphic with a red background and white illustrations celebrating UMass Homecoming. A yellow banner at the top reads “In honor of UMass Homecoming.” Main text says “SHOUTOUT TO ALL THE ALUMS especially those who have made a difference at CWC.” The background features elements from past and present CWC campaigns, including phrases like “Be the Good” and “CWC Community Challenge,” along with drawings of people, flowers, and symbolic icons representing the Center for Women & Community.
October 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Learn new skills & make a difference - applications now open for January SASA volunteer training! Priority deadline: 10/20/25. Training: 1/12/26-1/16/26.

Learn more & apply: www.umass.edu/student-life...

#hampshirecounty #westernma #amherstma #pioneervalley
September 26, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Drop in to learn skills to support yourself and others at a Building Anchors of Support Session.
“SUPPORTING OTHERS”: Learn how to respond if someone shares an experience of violence. Sessions on 9/30 and 10/20. “GROUNDING”: Strategies to calm body and mind during anxiety. Sessions on 10/6 and 10/28. “SAFETY PLANNING”: Create a personal guide for unexpected moments. Sessions on 10/14 and 11/3. Footer includes “Supporting Survivors | umass.edu/cwc.”
September 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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CWC is here for you, with a free drop in support group for survivors of violence.
Sexual Assault Support & Advocacy at CWC Free • Confidential • In Person Drop In Support Group For Survivors Image: Rocks in a zen garden. Footer: CWC Supporting Survivors | umass.edu/cwc Sexual Assault Support & Advocacy Fall Survivor Support Group Wednesdays 1:30-3:00pm Call 413-545-0883 & press 2 to schedule an intake If you identify as a survivor of sexual violence, know you are not alone. This drop-in support group is a space for you to receive emotional support and learn some grounding strategies to aid in your healing journey. Image: Rocks in a zen garden. Footer: CWC Supporting Survivors | umass.edu/cwc
September 22, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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"Building Anchors of Support" sessions offered all semester - drop in to learn skills you can use to support yourself & others. #umass #umassamherst
How can you plan for the times where you don’t feel safe? Skill Building Sessions @ CWC One Hour Can Make a Difference Safety Planning Monday 9/22, 2:30 - 3:30pm Check in @ New Africa House 213
September 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Take time out of the day for you, at Innermission.
A sports field with the words "take a" and hands doing the timeout signal. Footer reads: Innermission CWC | New Africa House 203, M-F 10am-4pm Disguised as office cubicles, this “self-care speakeasy” offers a quiet space designed to help you (re)set your energy and mood with self-guided activities, whimsical discoveries and thoughtful engagement. Innermission - CWC New Africa House 203 | M-F 10am-4pm
September 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Will you accept the challenge? More info and sign up: www.umass.edu/student-life...
September 15, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Space to (re)set your energy & mood at Innermission
Outer space with the word "take" written in the middle (AKA "Take space.") Footer reads: Innermission - CWC. New Africa House 203 | M-F 10am-4pm. Disguised as office cubicles, this “self-care speakeasy” offers a quiet space designed to help you (re)set your energy and mood with self-guided activities, whimsical discoveries and thoughtful engagement. Innermission - CWC. New Africa House 203 | M-F 10am-4pm.
September 10, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Yoga for Trauma Healing Support Group begins Monday 9/29
Free & Confidential, Yoga for Trauma healing Support Group Series: A six-week series which provides education on ways that trauma impacts us and offers a way to heal the nervous system using breath and mindful yoga movements. Plan to attend the full series of sessions. Co-sponsored by CCPH, CWC & WOCLN Hosted by: Yolanda Ramos, LICSW, RYT-200 On Mondays from 4pm-5:30pm located in Goodell Hall Dates are: 9/29, 10/6, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10 Background is photo of sand zen garden with rocks and orange borders. Mondays 4pm-5:30pm Dates: 9/29, 10/6, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10 To register: Call the CCPH front desk at (413) 545-2337 ext. 5. Ask for a 30-minute screening appointment for the Yoga for Trauma Recovery workshop.
September 8, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Skill Building Sessions @ CWC return on Monday. One hour can make a difference for you and for others.
Learn how to be an Anchor of Support for yourself and others impacted by violence. skill building sessions to feel better and help others. one hour can make a difference. swipe for upcoming sessions Flyer for "Supporting Survivors" events hosted by umass.edu/cwc. It promotes three workshops: Supporting Others – Guidance on responding when someone shares they've experienced violence. Monday, 9/8, 10:30–11:30am Tuesday, 9/30, 10:30–11:30am Grounding – Techniques to calm body and mind during anxiety or overwhelm. Tuesday, 9/16, 2:30–3:30pm Safety Planning – Tools to prepare for unexpected or difficult moments. Monday, 9/22, 2:30–3:30pm To attend a session, check in at New Africa House Room 213. Drop in to 1,2 or all 3 Offered multiple times throughout the year - check back for future sessions.
September 4, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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A blue sky and white clouds background. The clouds above read "find." Dark blue text reads: a "self-care speakeasy" disguised as office cubicles. Innermission – CWC New Africa House 203 | M-F 10am–4pm. A blue sky and white clouds background. The clouds above read "your" Dark blue text reads: Innermission, a quiet space designed to help you (re)set your energy and mood. New Africa House 203 | M-F 10am–4pm. A blue sky and white clouds background. The clouds above read "innermission" Dark blue text reads: self-guided activities, whimsical discoveries and thoughtful engagement. New Africa House 203 | M-F 10am–4pm.
September 2, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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If you identify as a survivor of sexual violence, know you are not alone. This drop-in group is a space for you to receive support and learn grounding strategies to aid in your healing journey. #hampshirecounty #westernmass #massachusetts
Three hand-drawn mountains in shades of teal, with a yellow sun behind. Text reads: Summer '25 Sexual Assault Support & Advocacy (SASA). Drop In Support Group for Survivors. Free, Confidential, In-Person. Mondays 9:30am-11:00am. 6/16 - 8/8. Call 413-545-0883 & press 2 to schedule an intake. Footer reads: CWC | Find Your Center | umass.edu/cwc
June 4, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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For anyone impacted by violence, the SASA Hotline is 24/7 and here whenever you need it. #HampshireCounty #Massachusetts
Image shows birds in a V formation flying across the sky. Text reads: School's out for summer, SASA is still here for you. SASA Hotline: 413-545-0800, 24/7, Free, Confidential, Sexual assault support and advocacy for anyone impacted by violence. Footer reads: CWC, Supporting Survivors, umass.edu/cwc
May 28, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Congrats Class of 2025 🎓
@umassamherst.bsky.social @hampshirecollege.bsky.social #smithcollege #amherstcollege #mountholyoke #classof25
May 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Drop in next week for our final Pop Up of the semester to take a break from finals stress & enjoy a selection of favorite activities from the past year! #umass #umassamherst #finals
A light green background with images of pop up activities including succulents, collaging and more. Text reads: CWC Pop Up Programming - Drop In When It Works For You. Mystery Pop Up Bonanza. Bringing Back Your Favorites* * while supplies last Mon 5/12 - Th 5/15 10am - 4pm NAH Rm. 203
May 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Need a break from the end of semester stress? Drop in to the Replenish Lab for puzzles, creative fidgets, nostalgic play and more.
The Replenish Lab: an easy comfortable space to unwind. Drop In 5/5-5/9 Mon - Fri 10am-4pm NAH Rm. 203 A grid of squares depicting the calming space and activities available - including a crossword puzzle, Lincoln logs, puzzle and more.
May 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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The CWC YIS Scholarship was created to celebrate CWC’s 50th anniversary by honoring students who step up as active bystanders.

We are proud to announce this year's recipient and grateful to everyone who shared their bystander moments.
Maroon background with the YIS scholarship logo. The borders list the YIS strategies: lead, tranform, educate, empower, support. Text reads: CWC YIS Scholarship. Thank you to everyone who applied for the stories you shared and the difference you’ve made. Same maroon background and borders. Text reads: 2025 applicants took initiative to support our umass community by... preventing harassment of friends and strangers, getting help and providing support in a medical emergency, ensuring people’s safety when they’ve had to much to drink, creating caring community spaces, and more. Congratulations to our 2025 recipient Jeliza Jemmott, who used educate, support, and lead to make a difference. Footer reads: CWC | umass.edu/cwc
April 30, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Denim day is in less than a week (4/30)! Will you join millions worldwide & wear your jeans to support survivors & a violence-free community?
Jeans with a note in the pocket. Text reads: Wear your jeans with a purpose. Denim Day 4.30.25. Footer reads: cwc supporting survivors & a violence-free community | umass.edu/cwc Denim background with a yellow rectangle of text reading: Why Denim? An SA conviction was overturned based on the jeans the survivor was wearing. An international movement started in response. Clothing does not Equal Consent We wear denim as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in support of survivors! Footer reads: cwc supporting survivors & a violence-free community | umass.edu/cwc Same layout as previous page. Text reads: Ways to Support Share a denim day picture and tag @cwcumass. Show your support for survivors & a violence-free community! Share resources for people impacted by violence. @cwcumass has posts to share Donate to support free services for survivors. Donating $5 or more during our UMass Gives Power Hour (4/30 2-3pm) could help CWC win extra funds for critical services. Footer reads: cwc supporting survivors & a violence-free community | umass.edu/cwc
April 25, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Pop in to repair & upcycle your clothes, jewelry, shoes and more from 10am-4pm, 4/28 - 5/2.
Yellow background with cartoon person looking into their closet. Text with an orange background reads "Renew & Revive Pop Up at CWC 4/28-5/2". Text with a brown background reads, "eco-fresh your closet:" Text with a yellow background reads, "polish shoes, shine & repair jewelry, replace a button, mend or add patches to clothes, backpacks & more!" Bottom footer with brown background reads: "CWC Pop up-programming- Drop in when it works for you. Mon-fri, 10am-4pm, New africa house room 203. CWC. Umass.edu.cwc"
April 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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On 4/30 we will join millions worldwide to wear denim with a purpose: supporting survivors and a violence-free community. Will you join us?
Three people wearing denim. Text reads: Wear your jeans with a purpose. Denim Day 4.30.25. Footer reads: cwc supporting survivors & a violence-free community | umass.edu/cwc Denim background with a yellow rectangle of text reading: Why Denim? An SA conviction was overturned based on the jeans the survivor was wearing. An international movement started in response. Clothing does not Equal Consent We wear denim as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in support of survivors! Footer reads: cwc supporting survivors & a violence-free community | umass.edu/cwc Same layout as previous page. Text reads: Ways to Support Share a denim day picture and tag @cwcumass. Show your support for survivors & a violence-free community! Share resources for people impacted by violence. @cwcumass has posts to share Donate to support free services for survivors. Donating $5 or more during our UMass Gives Power Hour (4/30 2-3pm) could help CWC win extra funds for critical services. Footer reads: cwc supporting survivors & a violence-free community | umass.edu/cwc
April 18, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Drop in next week to create your own terrarium or tiny potted succulent (while supplies last!) #umass #umassamherst
A small vignette with succulents and little ceramic mushrooms and other decor. Text reads: Plant Parenthood Pop Up at CWC Create a Tiny Plant World Drop In When It Works For You 4/14-4/18 Mon - Fri | 10am - 4pm | NAH Rm. 203
April 11, 2025 at 6:26 PM