Ways you can make a difference
Beyond online donations, there are several meaningful ways to support PCASA's mission.
Matching gifts
Many employers match employee donations. Contact your HR department to double your impact at no extra cost to you.
Talk to our teamAppreciated Securities
Make a gift of stocks, bonds, or mutual funds. It's a tax-efficient way to make a significant contribution to PCASA.
Talk to our teamWorkplace Giving
Give through payroll deductions and partner with your employer to support survivors across Central Illinois.
Talk to our teamPlanned Giving
Leave a lasting legacy by designating PCASA in your estate plans. Your generosity will support survivors for generations.
Talk to our teamHost a Fundraiser
Have a creative idea to raise funds for survivors? We'd love to hear it. Host a bake sale, run a 5K, or create your own event in support of PCASA.
Talk to our teamDonate by mail
Prefer to give by check or money order? Send your donation directly to our Springfield office and we'll put it straight to work for survivors.
Talk to our teamOur wish list
An easy way to support survivors and their families is to donate items they need most — often in the middle of their hardest moments.
Drop off or ship items
Bring items to our Springfield office, or have them shipped directly — every contribution goes right to survivors who need it.
Gas cards
$10–$20 gifts support counseling and court appointments
Build-A-Bear® cards
Children create their own therapy bear as a talisman for support.
New clothing
Plain clothing & flip-flops, all sizes, for survivors leaving the E.R
Bus tokens & taxi vouchers
Helps survivors reach appointments safely and reliably.
Wellness & grooming cards
Gift cards for massage, haircuts, or yoga — for self-care.
Crisis accommodations
Hotel gift cards for a safe place after an assault.
Inspirational trinkets
Small stones or angels clients can hold while testifying in court.
Frequently
asked questions
Answers to Common Questions About Our Mission and Work and Quick Guide to Our Programs and Processes
Contact UsYes. All services provided by Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault are completely confidential. We will never share your information without your consent. You are in control of your story and your healing.
Anyone can call our 24/7 crisis hotline — survivors, friends, family members, or anyone who needs guidance. You don't have to be in immediate crisis to reach out. Our advocates are here to listen without judgment.
You can support PCASA by donating, volunteering, or spreading awareness about our programs. Every contribution helps us serve survivors and strengthen our community across Central Illinois.
You don't need to have a label for what happened to you to reach out for support. Our advocates are here to listen without judgment and help you understand your options at your own pace.
Together, We Can End Sexual Violence
Your time and compassion help survivors heal and communities grow safer.
Volunteers making a difference
Answering crisis calls and standing with survivors across Central Illinois.
Staffing our 24/7 hotline and standing with survivors every step of the way.
Volunteers making a difference
Answering crisis calls and standing with survivors across Central Illinois.
Staffing our 24/7 hotline and standing with survivors every step of the way.