Local Bands & Community Creators Are Coming Together for Survivors

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Benefit Concert for SARC — December 13, 2025 | 7 PM

Past Lives Maker Space · 2808 SE 9th Ave, Portland, OR
$15 at the Door · All Ages

Some of the most meaningful acts of care come straight from the community—people choosing, on their own, to show up for survivors. That’s exactly what’s happening on Saturday, December 13, when a group of incredible Portland musicians and the generous team at Past Lives Maker Space host a full benefit concert in support of the Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC).

This isn’t an event we organized. It’s something our community is creating for us—for survivors—and we’re deeply grateful.

Portland Musicians Leading With Heart

Four amazing local artists are donating their time, talent, and energy to make this night happen:

  • Whisper Hiss

  • Love In Hell

  • The Revisions

  • Emily Daniels

They’re playing this show because they believe in survivor support, in healing, and in strengthening our community. Their generosity is incredible—and their music is going to make this night unforgettable.

Past Lives Maker Space Opening Their Doors

Past Lives Maker Space didn’t hesitate to offer their space at 2808 SE 9th Ave as the home for this benefit. Their commitment to creativity, care, and community makes them the perfect host for an all-ages show dedicated to supporting survivors.

Their willingness to hold space for this event means so much to us—and to the people we serve.

A Community-Led Gift During Give!Guide 2025

Proceeds from this event will go to SARC during Willamette Week’s Give!Guide 2025 Our 2025 goal for Give!Guide is $17,600, and community-led efforts like this bring us that much closer to sustaining the 24-hour crisis support, advocacy, and healing-centered programs survivors rely on.

We’re honored to be uplifted by:

  • Past Lives Maker Space

  • Whisper Hiss

  • Love In Hell

  • The Revisions

  • Emily Daniels

Their kindness and initiative are powerful reminders that compassion is alive and well here in Portland.

Event Details

  • Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025

  • Time: 7 PM

  • Location: Past Lives Maker Space (2808 SE 9th Ave, Portland)

  • Tickets: $15 at the door

  • All Ages: Absolutely

A Night Made Possible Purely by Community Generosity

This concert is a beautiful reminder that survivors are not alone and that our community continues to show up in heartfelt, meaningful ways.

We hope you’ll join us for a night of music, connection, and collective care. Whether you come to support the artists, support survivors, or just be part of something hopeful and fun—your presence helps strengthen the movement.

Bring friends. Bring good energy. Let’s fill the room with compassion and make this event something truly special.

Reclaim Reclama 2025 Live

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Reclaim/Reclama 2025 is SARC’s annual art magazine featuring the works of people across Oregon who have been impacted by sexual violence.

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Joyful Resistance LIVE 2025

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The Sexual Assault Resource Center of Oregon invites you to join us for the second annual Reclaim/Reclama LIVE on Wednesday, April 9th from 5:30-8:00pm at the Jackson Bottom Wetlands Nature Center in Hillsboro, Oregon.

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Reclaim Reclama 2025

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Reclaim Reclama 2023

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Survivors Reclaim // Reclama

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In celebration of this year’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), SARC presents “Reclaim//Reclama”, a publication highlighting the stories and artwork of survivors from all walks of life throughout the state of Oregon.

We have noticed over the years, that there are many voices and experiences that often go unrepresented during local SAAM efforts. This publication is an attempt to create an opportunity for those folks whose experiences go unrecognized to reclaim this space.

We’re honored that these artists chose to collaborate with us on this magazine and we are making it available for sale to help support the artists and SARC.

On Saturday, April 28th, there will be an event at Solace & Fine Espresso, featuring appearances by artists who contributed to this project. Join us, in community, to celebrate the beautiful work that made this project possible. Event details are on our Facebook page.

“Reclaim//Reclama” will be available for purchase at the event. Proceeds will go towards thanking the artists for their participation as well as support of SARC. If you would like to purchase a zine you can do so via the ‘Buy Now’ button below. If you are interested in ordering a larger quantity or would like to help with the sale of this project, please message us directly at info[at]sarcoregon.org. If cost is a barrier but you would still like to support artists and SARC please contact us directly at the same email address.

Reclaim_coverReclaim // Reclama

A collaboration with local artists showcasing visual art and the written word. Survivors supporting survivors through this collection of culturally diverse work. We have kept pieces in the language they were originally written in. We did not want any artists’ messages to get lost in translation. We hope this choice preserves the artists’ intention, culture, and artistic expression.

-24 pages
-printed on glossy presentation paper
-perfect binding
-$2 mailing charge will be added


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40th Ruby Anniversary Fundraiser

40th Ruby Anniversary Fundraiser

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It’s been a couple years since we’ve held a fundraiser and this year we wanted to do something special and impactful as much as possible to raise awareness and funds for SARC. We also wanted to act sooner than later because of the political and social climate we find ourselves in and because we know that SARC is losing funding, we just don’t know the extent yet. With a lot at stake for our vulnerable communities, there has been so much momentum in the social justice movements and awareness raising since election day; we certainly are no exception.

This year’s fundraiser marks SARC’s 40th Anniversary operating as a support agency for survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones first and foremost. Since its inception in 1977, it has expanded to cover anti-trafficking programs and prevention education. We’re highlighting this occasion occurring at the end of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The color for a 40th anniversary is ruby red, and what better theme than to have it be our ‘Ruby Anniversary Fundraiser’? We’re carrying through the red color of solidarity and invite you to wear your red out to the fundraiser.

We’ve been hard at work planning and the event is coming up this week! We wanted to be sure to thank and highlight our sponsors and donors and share the silent auction and raffle item details here. You can track updates on our other social media channels like the Facebook event page, Twitter, and Instagram, please see other posts and information there.

Listen for us to be featured on XRAY.FM’s show, ‘The Non Profit Hour’, Tuesday, airing at 1:00PM, and re-airing the following Monday morning, 6:00AM. A few of us went in to record this interview hosted by Phil Busse of the NPH show. Recording will also be available as a podcast.

Date: April 27, Thursday
Time: 5 – 8:00pm
Venue: Ecotrust
Program Schedule:
5:00 – DJ Mr. Mumu, open mingling, snacks, drinks, networking
5:45 – kick-off intro
6:00 – DJ, open, donation highlights
6:15 – Get to know SARC & Staff
7:00 – Pull a few tix
7:05 – Executive Dir., Erin Ellis
7:30 – Moody Little Sister
7:50 – Pull all tix; wrap; hand-off prizes

The silent auction will go through the end of the evening and we’ll plan on pulling raffle tix at least a couple times. You do not have to be present to win a prize and if you elect not to purchase the auction item you bid on, it goes to the next highest bidder.

moodypicThis year, Moody Little Sister, will perform at the end of the evening for us. Naomi Hooley  and Rob Stroup form a Folk-Rock & Soul Duo out of Portland, Oregon, who have been touring and playing a lot of shows as of late. [insert pic] Community, nature, and the inward journey are the chorus line themes to most of the band’s songs. As a result they have been regarded as “social change agents” and “community creators”. Their debut record “Wild Places” is a soundtrack for anyone on a journey to be more authentically themselves.They’ve just announced an exciting move to New Mexico, so we’re lucky to have them play for us before their next adventure! Photo provided by Moody Little Sister.

DJ-Mr-MumuWe will also have a great local DJ Mr. Mumu, who plays regularly at Tilt and Valentines, to get you in the mood to donate. Lover of all types of music, he’s been working as a DJ for two decades and then some.

“I have played and can play just about every event possible…from swank black tie soirees to dark and dirty rock clubs…sometimes in the same night.”
Get ready to do some dancing while donating, while he spins only vinyl for us!

This is an annual fundraiser that we hope to grow year after year, and we are so thankful for our sponsors and all donors for this year’s event. All of the auction and raffle items have been donated by artists, businesses, friends and family in our community. Please let them know you appreciate their support of SARC the next chance you get. Photo provided by DJ Mr. Mumu.

Sponsors
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Enjoy these donated drinks and food
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We’ll have more drinks, food, and sweets for you, we’d love to see you all there!

Silent Auction and Raffle Items showing their retail value | Items 1 -9 (silent auction)

1 Blazers Print $150
2 Rodinia necklace $200
3 Dawn Kowalewski Photography (14X14) $250
4 Artistic Bliss Portraits – 11×14 $550
5 Artistic Bliss Portraits – 11×14 $550
6 Private Flight Time (2-3 people) $425
7 Beach House (2 nights) $840
8 Women’s Group Self-defense Class $1,500
9 Dunn Carney Legal Services $1,750
10 Wine – Hiram $40
11 Bluestar Donuts $50
12 Bluestar Donuts $50
13 Domaine Drouhin Wine $50
14 Wine $50
15 Wine – Hiram $60
16 Rodinia ‘PDX’ necklace $52
17 City of Portland Golf passes 2×18 holes $90
18 Widmer Brothers Beer Pack $100
19 Yoga Shala – Classes 10-pack $110
20 Laika Studios – Kubo Gift Set $125
21 Ascension Fitness (pkg w/ Dr. Ni’s) $127
22 Cleobella Dress $150
23 Aquarium Pkg $199
24 Cleobella Dress $250
25 Folly Shopping party $250
26 Eastside Distilling Party $250
27 Garden Party for 6 $300
28 Cleobella Bag $400
29 Cleobella Bag $400
30 Mexico Vacation Rental (6 nights) $2,100 *Special raffle
31 Pilates Central PDX (2 sessions) $140
32 Pilates Central PDX (2 sessions) $140
33 Andina Restaurant GC $150
34 The Bite of Oregon tix 2 $150
35 Warrior Flow – Spring Challenge $175