Cleveland County Abuse Prevention Council

06/04/2026

Calling all backyard chicken keepers! Do your chickens have you swimming in eggs?🐔🥚

We're currently seeking donations of fresh eggs for our shelter kitchen! If your flock is producing more eggs than your family can use, we'd love to put those extras to good use!

To arrange a donation, send us a message or contact 704-487-9325 ext. 129.

Thank you for your continued support of our mission💜🩵

06/04/2026

Sexual violence doesn’t end when the moment does. For many survivors, the impact can show up later as post-traumatic stress.

PTSD isn’t just something that happens after combat. It can affect anyone who experiences trauma, including sexual violence. It may look like flashbacks, trouble sleeping, feeling on edge, or avoiding reminders of what happened.

These responses are not a sign of weakness—they’re how the brain tries to cope with something overwhelming.

Learning this helps us show up with more understanding, less judgment, and real support.



Learn more: https://rainn.org/mental-health-therapy-support-after-sexual-violence/how-sexual-violence-affects-mental-health/

06/02/2026

🍳June shelter wish list is here!🍽️

This month, we're focusing on restocking our shelter kitchen with supplies residents use to cook meals and prep lunches!

For many of the survivors and families staying in the shelter, having access to a kitchen provides comfort, independence, normalcy, and a chance to care for themselves and their children during a difficult time.

If you're looking for a way to support survivors in our community, consider donating an item from our June Wish List. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a direct impact on the survivors we serve.

You can help by:
💜 Donating an item from our wish list
🩵 Hosting a collection drive
💜 Sharing this post to help us reach more community members
🩵 Adopting a night to provide dinner for shelter residents

Have questions about donating? Feel free to DM us on here or call McKayla at 704-481-0180!

05/07/2026

05/01/2026

Check out this opportunity to further support our mission and get some beautiful bouquets and veggie starts!

05/01/2026

May is here🌸 and so is a new opportunity to support survivors in our community!

These items help us meet urgent needs of the clients we serve at the shelter. If you're able to give, we are so grateful. If not, sharing this post makes a real difference too💜

To coordinate a donation drop-off, please DM us on here, or call 704-487-9325 ext. 111. Thank you!

04/30/2026

04/24/2026

The first disclosure rarely happens in a police station or courtroom, it could be in your living room. If someone trusts you with their story, it is critical to .

If you or someone you know is being impacted by sexual assault, we are here to listen.

Reach out to our 24-hour crisis line today: 704-481-0043.

04/17/2026

We all have a role to play in supporting survivors. If a friend or loved one trusts you with their story, meeting them with support, empathy, and active listening can help them on their road to recovery.

04/16/2026

Thank you, Cleveland Community College for showing up and pledging to survivors!

We are so thankful for the opportunity to connect with students and provide education about supporting survivors.