Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program

Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program SAOP is an organization dedicated to preventing and responding to relational trauma in Southeast OH.

Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program (SAOP), serving Athens, Gallia, Hocking, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, and Vinton Counties in Southeast Ohio, seeks to create a SAFE community where victims and survivors of sexual assault, dating/ domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and stalking are thoroughly respected and supported. SAOP works to empower the community to deal with these issues through confid

ential advocacy services, education, and resources. SAOP is funded by grants including the Rape Crisis Fund and VOCA funding awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime through the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.

06/23/2026

A participant in SAOP's New Leaf program will soon have all of their children together for four straight weeks of visitation. We're looking for grocery gift card donations to help keep the fridge stocked and ease some of the financial pressure during this important time for their family.

No amount is too small. If you'd like to contribute, please email [email protected] or call (740) 277-8864.

06/21/2026

One of the families participating in SAOP's New Leaf program is looking for an outdoor picnic table to create a welcoming space for family meals, conversations, and time together.

If you have a gently used picnic table that you no longer need and would be willing to donate, we would love to connect with you. Donations like these help families build comfort, stability, and connection as they work toward their goals.

Please email [email protected] or call (740) 277-8864 if you can help.

Last month, the SAOP team participated in the "Be Seen in Green" initiative as part of Mental Health Awareness Month.Whi...
06/19/2026

Last month, the SAOP team participated in the "Be Seen in Green" initiative as part of Mental Health Awareness Month.

While May may be over, the importance of mental health awareness continues year-round. Every day, our staff works alongside survivors, families, youth, and community members who remind us that mental health is not just a monthly conversation. It's part of overall well-being, healing, and recovery.

We're proud to have joined organizations across our region in showing visible support for mental health awareness, reducing stigma, and encouraging people to seek help when they need it.

06/18/2026

A participant in SAOP's New Leaf program is preparing to have all of their children together for an extended four-week visitation this summer. Grocery gift cards would help make sure the family can focus on spending quality time together without the added stress of stretching an already tight budget.

Gift cards to local grocery stores of any amount are greatly appreciated.

If you'd like to help, please email [email protected] or call (740) 277-8864.

Thank you for supporting families in our community!

SAOP is currently collecting personal hygiene items to help support survivors in need throughout our community.Many indi...
05/28/2026

SAOP is currently collecting personal hygiene items to help support survivors in need throughout our community.

Many individuals accessing services may be leaving unsafe situations with very few personal belongings. Having basic hygiene items available can help provide comfort, dignity, and immediate support during difficult moments.

We are especially in need of:
• Toothbrushes
• Toothpaste
• Bar soap & body wash
• Deodorant (men’s & women’s)
• Feminine hygiene products
• Pads (various sizes)
• Tampons
• Panty liners

Donations of any kind are appreciated, including monetary contributions that allow us to purchase urgently needed items as needs arise.

If you would like to donate, please contact SAOP or stop by during business hours. Thank you for helping us care for survivors in our community.

Email [email protected] or call (740) 591-4266 to make your donation today.

05/23/2026

SAOP is currently seeking the donation of an area rug for a family who has recently moved into a new home.

As families transition into safe and stable housing, household items can make a meaningful difference in helping a space feel comfortable and welcoming. We are hoping to help this family create a more functional and cozy environment as they settle into their new home.

If you have a clean, gently used, or new area rug you would be willing to donate, please contact SAOP directly.

Thank you for continuing to support survivors and families in our community.

Email [email protected] or call (740) 277-8864 to make your donation today.

05/20/2026

SAOP is currently seeking Kroger and Walmart gift card donations to help support survivors and families in need.

Right now, we are working with a family experiencing significant food insecurity while navigating specific dietary needs that make traditional food donations difficult. Gift cards allow families the flexibility to purchase the food and essentials that best meet their needs.

If you are able to contribute, gift cards of any amount can make a direct and immediate impact.

Donations can be dropped off at SAOP or coordinated directly with our team. Thank you for helping us support survivors in our community with dignity, care, and compassion.

Email [email protected] or call (740) 277-8864 to make your donation today.

SAOP recently attended the vendor fair at Hocking Valley Community Hospital, where staff had the opportunity to connect ...
05/09/2026

SAOP recently attended the vendor fair at Hocking Valley Community Hospital, where staff had the opportunity to connect with community members, hospital staff, and fellow service providers throughout the day.

Events like this are an important way to increase awareness of SAOP’s services in Hocking County and strengthen relationships with local partners. Staff shared information about advocacy services, answered questions about support available to survivors, and discussed the importance of hospital advocacy and coordinated care for individuals accessing SAFE exams and related services.

SAOP is grateful to Hocking Valley Community Hospital for hosting the event and looks forward to continuing conversations and collaboration to help ensure survivors in our region have access to compassionate, informed support when they need it most.

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Athens, OH
45701

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