Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault

09/01/2026

Just 19 more days until Home to Deal 2026! The best cribbage tournament around - this year, with live music and bingo! Support MECASA's work and spend time with some amazing advocates and allies in our work.

Register here today to play, volunteer, or just hang out: forms.gle/ARRKxnpfcGxACPUr8

08/25/2026

MECASA Prevention Director Lisa and Communications Coordinator Jessica had an incredible time this week at the National Sexual Assault Conference in Washington DC. We had a chance to connect with colleagues from across the country, learn from innovative work being done to support survivors and change culture, and hear from incredible advocates, preventionists, and survivors who are making good change.

So much thanks to the folks at Respect Together for putting on a fantastic week of connection and learning, and to all the friends we got to be in space with this week (and eat yummy Eritrean and Afghani food with!) – sure I’ll miss some of you, but to our friends at Jane Doe Inc., Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence, ValorUS, VT Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence, Day One - Rhode Island's Sexual Assault & Trauma Resource Center, Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs, Inc., New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, and so many more…it was so wonderful to spend time with all of you!

08/17/2026

MECASA staff had our biannual retreat this past week. Having a chance to sit in meaningful conversation about our shared work, where it's going, and how we can best support one another is a huge gift.

We always leave these days full of gratitude and enthusiasm for taking this energy back to everything else we do to support survivors and advocates!

08/12/2026

Board member Katie has been throwing this shindig for 3 years now – and she knows how to put on a party!

Home to Deal is a love letter to community, to cribbage, and to MECASA. All proceeds benefit our work – and you’ll see both staff and Board members doing their best to get to 31.

Register today to play, volunteer, or just hang out: forms.gle/ARRKxnpfcGxACPUr8

The event will include:
♣️ a Round Robin, limited-seat cribbage tournament with two skill levels
♦️ 4 Rounds of Bingo for non-cribbage players with fabulous prizes
♠️ community organizers happy to talk to you about ways to get involved
🎵 live music and plenty of snacks, drinks, & good company
♥️ Family and friends welcome

08/08/2026

Sexual violence affects more than just the person who experienced it directly — and the Helpline is a resource for all of it. Whether you're processing your own experience, trying to figure out how to show up for someone you love, or just looking for information, advocates are available to help you think it through.

You can call 1-800-871-7741 for support, for questions, and for resources.

08/05/2026

07/31/2026

Just a few hours left – don’t miss your chance to see Emily and Amy live at Thompson’s Point. Every $20 donated to MECASA before midnight on July 31st is a chance to win! We’ll draw the winners live next week on August 5th! Get your chance now at www.tinyurl.com/DonateToMECASA

07/31/2026

Only half a day left to enter! Win tickets to the Indigo Girls and support all the work MECASA does to make a world free from sexual violence. What’s not to love?

Enter here: www.tinyurl.com/DonateToMECASA