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Ways to Make a Difference

The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) is committed to ending sexual violence through healing and social change. Below are some ways you can take action to help us deliver on that promise. And don’t forget to sign up for our email list to receive updates on the latest BARCC news!

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Support BARCC by Donating
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Spread the Word about BARCC Services
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Join the Survivor Speakers Bureau
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Legislative Action
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Tell the Media
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Host an Event to Benefit BARCC
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Display the Clothesline Project
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Run a Cell Phone Drive

Speak Out to Support Survivors

Sexual violence may be all too common, but it is preventable. Each of us has a role to play, and each of us can be part of the solution. An individual or group of people working together can change the world—one person at a time, one organization at a time, one religious institution at a time, one community at a time, one law at a time.

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BARCC Events

We host a number of events, from in-person workshops to support groups to our signature Walk for Change community fundraising event.

Testimonies

Discover how BARCC can help you.

“Supporting BARCC strengthens our community and empowers individuals.”

Susan M. Paley

The Village Bank

“BARCC provides essential support and trauma-informed care.”

Lisa Lachance

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

“I’m humbled by the integrity and deep-rooted intention of each and every person involved with BARCC and their desire to create a safe space for survivors. The tireless passion for creating change. The ability to sit with, and honor, humans in deep pain. . . . It’s remarkable.” 

Lynn Eikenberry

“You believed me. Without question. That left a lasting impact. In donating, I hope to pass that on to others. I believe you.” 

Emily C

“Barcc has permanently changed my life and life for so many of my loved ones. Gina is my hero! I can’t imagine where I would be without this amazing organization.”

Anne Reed

“Volunteered here for several years as a Medical Advocate. Seeing what an organization like this does on a daily basis and how it impacts the people and community it serves, really puts things in perspective. So lucky to live in an area where these services and compassionate people exist. Keep up the good, important and crucial work barcc! You’ll always have my support!”

Beth Toomey

BARCC Volunteer

“Excellent place for support – They helped change my life. I can’t imagine my life had they not help me. The impact was like no other organization I had been to. I can’t wait to give back! Thank you for the skills and all that you gave.”

Leslie D Meiggs

“Thank you, Boston Area Rape Crisis Center, for your invaluable service.”

Carrie Kourkoumelis

“BARCC offers amazing services! Their counselors are wonderful.”

Nicole Mazzeo

“Se convirtieron en mis ángeles de la guarda ? Siempre estarán en mi corazón 💓 porque me ayudaron a ver lo bello de la vida y a apartar de mi mente todo lo malo que yo e vivido”

Dina Ramos

“I felt really isolated and unsupported. Now that I have BARCC, I’m part of a large, supportive, and empowering community.”

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Cory

“After my assaults, I felt scared, numb, and like my being had been stripped from me. Thanks to BARCC, today I feel a lot stronger. Happy and whole.”

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Sonia

“I decided that if there’s anything I can do for survivors, I’m going to do it.”

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Nina

BARCC Volunteer

Barcc updates

The Latest from the Blog

  • A crowd holds up rainbow flags at an outdoor event, celebrating Walk for Change with BARCC and sponsors, with blurred buildings in the background.
    Jun 12, 2025 | In the News |

    Standing With All Survivors: BARCC Celebrates Pride Month

    At BARCC, we are proud to support and stand with LGBTQ+ individuals, and we remain committed to our mission: to support all survivors of sexual violence—no matter their gender identity, sexual orientation, or background.

  • T-shirts sway gently on the line, each bearing messages about personal experiences related to babysitters, abuse, and family. Reach out to a local rape crisis center in Boston to get help and support for those affected by these profound stories.
    May 22, 2025 | Stories of Impact |

    Bearing Witness, Sparking Change: The Clothesline Project

    This year’s Walk for Change was more than just a walk – it was a living display of community, resilience, and action. Among the powerful visuals at the event was the BARCC Clothesline Project (CLP), a moving tribute featuring 200 hand-decorated shirts created by survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones.

  • A group of people sit close together in a circle, holding hands in a gesture of support and unity at charity events.
    Apr 23, 2025 | In the News |

    Breaking The Silence: Uplifting Survivors this Sexual Assault Awareness Month

    April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising public awareness about sexual violence, supporting survivors, and fostering a culture of consent and prevention.

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