IMPACT Bay Area

10/07/2026

Hi everyone — it’s been a little while since we’ve posted to our FB community, but we wanted to pop in and check in with you all.

It can be hard to know what to do with the heavy emotions that come up after news like the Cornell 7, but finding ways to gather and take collective action can often help. Being in community and solidarity always helps.

If you’re looking for spaces to connect, show up, or participate in local and virtual actions right now, Women’s March has listed several upcoming events:
https://action.womensmarch.com/local?filter[location]=94901&page=1

https://action.womensmarch.com/events/i-am-jane-doe-stop-sexual-violence

Our classes are also an incredible resource for folks feeling like they want to bolster their violence prevention skills. Please check out our classes page and sign up for a class: https://www.impactbayarea.org/public_classes

Take care of yourselves and each other. We're here with you.

Join us in solidarity with survivors to demand accountability, justice, and safety from systemic sexual violence. We will meet at Walnut Park in Petaluma and march down Kentucky St to East Washington and back. Please feel free to bring noisemakers, wear costumes, or WEAR GREEN to maximize the impact...

10/03/2026

🎉🎉 LAST CALL for our October Basics Course starting this SUNDAY in San Francisco! 🎉🎉

Our 3-day Basics Course (Oct 4, 10, & 11) has openings and we'd love to have you - and offered on a sliding scale with limited scholarships available!

Sign-up now:

IMPACT teaches effective boundary setting and empowerment self-defense skills to prevent violence and create safer communities. We tailor our instruction for all classes to meet the needs of people of different ages, genders, and identities. Our popular Teen Programming is specifically geared for te...

07/28/2026

Join us for empowerment and skills that could be life-changing. Class registration link in bio.

07/27/2026

"I used my voice and actions to take care of myself!"
"I feel so much more confident in my ability to defend myself"

Our next 3-day Basics Course is coming up next month - don't miss out on our most comprehensive life-changing Empowerment course:

IMPACT teaches effective boundary setting and empowerment self-defense skills to prevent violence and create safer communities. Our classes are tailored to meet the needs of people of different ages, genders, and identities. Our popular Teen Programming is specifically geared for teens ages 12-16 wh...

07/24/2026

We are thrilled to announce new dates for our FREE 1-Hour Empowerment 101 classes all over the Bay Area for the next four months! From San Jose to Petaluma to Walnut Creek, folks have an opportunity to find their voice and feel safer in the world.

See our Events for more details and/or register today at impactbayarea.org/classes

07/23/2026

Demand for trauma-informed self-defense has never been higher. More people are asking for classes than our current team can teach. Help us, help more of the Bay Area!

07/16/2026

We want to reach more communities! All of us who have taken classes know the value of having tools and practicing strategies for safety. While your financial donations are VERY helpful, we also want to invite you to participate by helping us build our community. We welcome introductions to nonprofits, educational institutions, private businesses, and more! 

Do you know an organization that could benefit from IMPACT courses? Do you know an organization that would be a great partner for us? Fill out the form linked in our bio or just DM us directly!!!

07/02/2026

Friends and supporters! The outside world can feel chaotic and uncertain right now, making local safety and community power more important than ever.

Last winter, our fundraiser focused on resilience and stability. Thank you to our community, our roots are now strong.

Now that we’re stable, it is time to grow. Please make a donation today to help us reach further for our summer fundraiser. Link in bio!!!

05/06/2026

Ready to take a class that’ll change your life? Sign up for BASICS today. You won’t regret this time you invest in yourself. You matter, you’re worth it and you’re worth defending. Sign up today, as spots are limited. Link in bio!!