Bridge Event

On April 7th, 2025, CAPSA will be hosting the second annual Bridge Event during Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), to be held at the Riverwoods Conference Center. This event is an opportunity for community leaders, advocates and partners to join together to honor, learn and discuss ways to enhance support for survivors of sexual assault. 

We encourage participation in this event, knowing that together we have the greatest impact on the individuals living in our community.

Date: Monday, April 7th 

Time: 3:30 to 5:00pm 

Location: Riverwoods Conference Center  

What You Can Expect

3:30 PM: Mingling and Learning from Community Partners

4:00 – 4:30 PM: Program & Presentation of Bridge of Hope Awards

4:35 PM: Group Photo

4:45 PM – 5:00 PM: Additional Photo Opportunities and Learning from Community Partners

Participating Partners

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Bridge of Hope Award

This award is presented to three individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to bridging gaps in resources, awareness, or support for survivors of sexual assault. It honors those who actively foster hope, create meaningful change, and build pathways toward healing and empowerment for survivors. The recipients of this award embody compassion, advocacy, and innovation, making a lasting impact on individuals and the community. This award recipient recognizes the value of individuals and finds ways to show every individual that they matter. 

Nominations

Do you know someone who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to bridging gaps in resources, awareness, or support for survivors of sexual assault? At CAPSA, we want to honor those who actively foster hope, create meaningful change, and build pathways toward healing and empowerment for survivors. 

You can nominate as many individual leaders, advocates or partners as you would like. Nominations will be open until February 28th. 

Award recipient winners will be determined by March 18th. The awards will be presented at the Bridge Event on April 7th.