Haifa Rape Crisis Center and the Alliance a model for true collaboration

The Haifa Rape Crisis Center (HRCC) provides an array of critical services designed to support survivors of sexual violence and prevent further occurrences of such violence. Their comprehensive assistance services include 24/7 emergency telephone and WhatsApp lines, offering immediate support to victims in distress. HRCC also offers treatment and counseling, assistance in navigating hospitals, police stations, courts, and the National Insurance Institute, with volunteers accompanying victims to these institutions for added support. In addition, HRCC facilitates various support groups for survivors, as well as for their families, including mothers, partners, and spouses.

In their efforts to prevent sexual violence, HRCC delivers educational programs, workshops, and professional training across a variety of settings. They offer workshops in schools, informal youth settings, and for parents, focusing on healthy sexuality and preventing sexual violence. Their professional training programs are extensive, covering areas such as treatment, education, health, and law. HRCC also conducts training to prevent harassment in organizations and communities, and they work directly with survivors to educate thousands of professionals annually through lectures and programs.

Resource Development Coordinator Rachel Valenta had this to say about the relationship between HRCC and the Alliance, “Since 2018, the Haifa Rape Crisis Center (HRCC) has proudly partnered with the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island, our first and longest-standing supporter for our Afula, Gilboa and the Valleys branches. This partnership goes far beyond a yearly grant request, serving as a model for true collaboration: ongoing conversations, mutual involvement in each other’s initiatives, and shared growth. It remains one of our center’s most treasured relationships and has set an example for the type of partnerships we strive to build.”

Every contribution to the Alliance Community Campaign helps support HRCC and other vital partners in their efforts to create safer, more supportive communities. We invite you to become involved in this important work through committee membership or by donating to the Community Campaign.

For more information on how to contribute, visit Jewish Alliance’s donation page or contact Brad Swartz, Fundraising and Partnership Manager, at bswartz@jewishallianceri.org. Together, we can make a meaningful difference.