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Person #1: "Hey! Are you going to the Rape Response auction?"
- Person #2: "Heck yeah! We're gonna RTV! Raise the Voice, baby! Woo woo!"
Person one and two hold arms high over head and make pressing motions.
IT'S TIME! IT'S TIME!
Well, okay. It's almost time for the 6th annual RAISE THE VOICE. Stay tuned for new posts about this year's art and other packages, special guests, musical entertainment, and ways for you to help make a difference. Get ready to RAISE IT!
Be sure to check out our blog section for Press Release, Artist information and more.
Can't wait for RTV 2008!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE 5th ANNUAL RAISE THE VOICE ART AUCTION
A Benefit to Break the Silence of Sexual Violence

RTV was a huge success this year raising $36,000! All funds go to support survivors of sexual violence through the Rape Response and SANE programs of the Crisis Center.
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My Interests

You and your community!
Social Justice!
Stopping Sexual Violence and other violent behaviors before they start
Volunteer Superstars! Know a great person who makes a great contribution? We want to hear about it!
Wounded Heart Exhibit
The Wounded Heart is a survivor art exhibit that offers visual testimony to the impact of sexual violence in our lives. Survivors, friends and family of survivors, and those who work with survivors are invited to use wooden hearts as vehicles of expression and healing. This exhibit invites everyone to bear witness and honor the healing power of the human heart. The exhibit is installed every April in a high traffic area in Birmingham. Otherwise you can see the exhibit year round at the Crisis Center offices, or on myspace!

I'd like to meet:

RIGHT NOW:
-People who care about RTV's cause...
We would love to meet people who are interested in coming to the events that raise awareness about sexual violence and how to END it, artists who would like to donate to the Raise The Voice 2008, and businesses who would like to make a charitable contribution.

AND as always:
-Folks who can open their mouths and spread the word. Stop Sexual Violence! Its hurts everyone!
-Folks who want to make artistic "healing" hearts for our Annual Wounded Heart Exhibit.
-Folks who know how to burn up a pair of skates (RTV hearts Derby girls)
-Folks dedicated to raising our self esteem, body awareness, and respect for other human beings!
-Folks who want to jump on board and volunteer at Rape Response.

All you wonderful ladies and gents modelling your new "not a piece of meat" swag!

Music:

Music designed to nurture compassion toward others, not demolish it.

Movies:

"No!"
"We were the Mulvaneys"

Books:

"Telling,A memoir of Rape and Recovery" By Patricia Weaver Francisco
http://www.tellingofrape.com/

Heroes:

The brave survivors of sexual violence.
People who support social justice.
People who volunteer and make their careers dedicated to helping those in need!

My Blog

RAISE THE VOICE IS TONIGHT!

Hi there! The big day has arrived, and we are estatic. The show of generosity and public support for our event is moving to us, and we feel confident that this is going to be the best RTV y...
Posted by Raise the Voice on Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:26:00 PST

RTV in the Media

*RTV on the Air* "The Edge" with Coyote J - Sunday, Feb 3rd WZRR Rock 99.5 @ 10 p.m. "The Rox Report, with Lisa Roxanne Holifield..." - Wed, Feb 6th Alabama's Big Talker, 1070AM @ 6 a.m.(Pl...
Posted by Raise the Voice on Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:16:00 PST

Raise the Voice 2008 is only one week away!

Hello fellow RTV supporters.Only one week left until the big day. Its an important one, so mark it on your calendar. Without funds raised at this event, the amazing programs at Rape Response might not...
Posted by Raise the Voice on Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:39:00 PST

The most generous artists, businesses, organizations and sponsors!

We are truly excited about all the people who have so thoughtfully donated to make RTV '08 the awesome event it is! Over 100 artists including: Alan Shero Alison Jones Anastasia Cenczyk Andrew Hensle...
Posted by Raise the Voice on Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:05:00 PST

How you can help RTV today

It's easy! Simply add our event to your myspace and any other online calendar. Instant advertisement! WHAT:6th Annual Raise the Voice - a benefit to break the silence of sexual violence WHEN:Thursday ...
Posted by Raise the Voice on Mon, 07 Jan 2008 08:28:00 PST

PRESS RELEASE for Raise the Voice

For Immediate Release What: Raise The Voice: A Benefit to Break the Silence of Sexual Violence The 6th annual art auction fundraiser, Raise the Voice, to benefit victims of sexual violence in the Grea...
Posted by Raise the Voice on Mon, 31 Dec 2007 10:15:00 PST

ARTIST FORMS

Hello all. The "promise" deadline has passed, but if you or someone you know really want to donate a piece (and believe us, we really want you to), then no worries. Just try to make sure y...
Posted by Raise the Voice on Mon, 31 Dec 2007 09:47:00 PST

CALLING ALL ARTISTS RTV 2008 wants you!

Hello! Rape Response had an incredible year thanks to the generosity and support of local artists and businesses to last year's art auction- including you! This year we are hoping to have the best yea...
Posted by Raise the Voice on Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:18:00 PST

THE COUNTDOWN TO 08 HAS BEGUN!

Hey all you wonderful RTV supporters! Just wanted to remind you that we are here and we are excited about the 2008 RTV. That's right. The fabulous staff at Rape Response are back, along with a b...
Posted by Raise the Voice on Sun, 11 Nov 2007 04:42:00 PST

SAAM - Food, or rather, COFFEE, for thought..

Hello RTV supporters! Here's an awareness message from Julie, one of the advocates at Rape Response. "Here's a great excerpt from the book TELLING: A Memoir of Rape and Recovery, by Patricia We...
Posted by Raise the Voice on Thu, 05 Apr 2007 11:51:00 PST