Turn Our Town Teal
Every April, teal ribbons bloom across downtown Springfield, Jacksonville, and Taylorville. Join businesses, schools, and neighbors in standing visibly with survivors — all month long.
A whole town, the color of hope
Teal is the signature color of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Throughout April, you'll see teal ribbons decorating the downtown areas of Springfield, Jacksonville, and Taylorville — a visible, public stand that survivors are seen, believed, and supported.
When a storefront ties on a ribbon, a school wears teal, or a squad car flies a teal banner, it tells every survivor in our community: you are not alone, and this town has your back.
Six ways to go teal
Anyone can take part — pick what fits you, your business, or your classroom.
Wear teal
Sport teal every day in April — a ribbon, a shirt, a pin. Tag #TurnOurTownTeal to spread the word online.
Denim Day · Apr 29
Encourage staff to donate $5 to wear jeans. The top fundraiser wins a traveling trophy and free prevention training.
#BeTheChange coffee
Grab a SAAM "Be The Change" sticker with your morning coffee at participating cafés—while supplies last.
Display teal ribbons
We'll provide ribbons and window clings for your storefront, lobby, or squad car. Just tell us how many you need.
Light it teal
Landmarks and buildings across Central Illinois glow teal each April. Ask how your venue can join the skyline.
Join our Campaign
Officially join the campaign and we'll deliver everything you need to take part.
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Wearing Jeans with Purpose
In the early 1990s, an Italian court overturned a rape conviction because the survivor wore tight jeans — ruling she must have helped remove them, and therefore consented. The next day, the women of the Italian Parliament wore jeans in protest.
That act sparked Denim Day, established in Los Angeles in 1999 and now recognized every year on the last Wednesday of April. Wearing denim is a visible protest against the myths and victim-blaming that surround sexual violence.
The town that shows up
Turn Our Town Teal is powered by businesses, schools, civic offices, and law enforcement across Central Illinois.
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If you are a local business and would like to be involved in Sexual Assault Awareness Month, please fill out the form below
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Whether you give your time or your resources, every contribution helps us reach more survivors across Central Illinois