GEICO recently held an in-house fundraiser for RCASA.  Their goal, to raise awareness and funds to serve survivors of sexual assault and abuse.   In the spirit of the Demin Day Campaign, Geico employees paid $2.00 to wear jeans to work.  Their collective efforts raised $1022 to support survivors of violence and education to end sexually violent crimes. 

Amanda Talbert, a representative from GEICO (in red) presents the check to The Board of Directors.  From the left:  Jack Rowley, Jackie Baker, Rachel Ball, David Vice (in back) Ken Lapin, Carol Olson, Kimberly Elias, and Mark Butterworth. 

RCASA warmly thanks GEICO and their employees for their attention and giving to such an important issue. 

Guardian - $25,000 and above

Partners - up to $24,999 

Benefactors - up to $9,999

Supporters - up to $4,999

Friends - up to $999

Advocates - up to $499

Contributors - up to $199

Donors at these giving levels are recognized in our Annual Report

What non-profits would you miss if they disappeared?  Stop in, volunteer and donate.  Your donations are what keep non-profits and the services they provide going.  If half the population donated $10 a month, it would generate over 20 billion, just think what 3/4th the population's donations could generate.  Non-profits use 100% of donations to serve and support services for victims. 

RCASA needs your support to keep resources for victims of sexual violence and abuse.    

$1,500  ensures counseling for a child for three months.

$500  will fund a month of individual counseling for an adult.

$376  will provide crisis services for one victim.

Donations should be mailed to:

Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault
2601 Princess Anne Street, Suite 102, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
phone: 540.371.5582            Fax: 540.371.9803

You may also send an e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Other Ways to Donate:

GEICO will send donations to RCASA for each quote given.  If you would like to get a quote and secure a donation to RCASA: call 1-800-342-9070 and provide referral code:  072003 

 Whenever you need to search for something, use GoodSearch!  GoodSearch is an organization that helps out non-profits by donating money whenever you search in their name.  RCASA has recently joined the GoodSearch team.  It is the easiest way for you to help out - all you need to do is go to the GoodSearch homepage and before you begin your search, verify that you are searching on behalf of RCASA by typing either Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault or RCASA in the Who Do You Good Search For? section.  When the organization has been verified, contine your search!  Also check out the GoodShop!

Go to these links to search & shop for RCASA:

http://www.goodsearch.com/?charityid=901682

http://www.goodshop.com/?charityid=901682

eBay Giving Works

 eBay Giving Works is a program designed to help nonprofits.  When shopping on eBay, look for the blue and gold ribbon.  Any seller whose site features this ribbon will donate a percentage of their profits to a nonprofit of their choice.  There are two ways to donate to RCASA through the eBay Giving Works Program:  1) go to this link to see which sellers are currently donating profits to RCASA.  When you purchase one of these items, a portion of the profit goes to RCASA.  2) Become a seller that supports RCASA.  Follow the instructions on eBay's website here to become a seller.  Be sure to search for Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault to find our organization. 

 Rerun Shop - 1017 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 - (540) 371-7221

Drop your clothes/accessories off to sell at the Rerun Shop under RCASA's account.  RCASA receives a percentage of the sales to go toward Victim Services.

How will you leave your legacy?

You can make a major impact in helping us to continue and expand our mission. Despite your income level or the size of your estate, your planned gift can make a significant difference to the Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault. The simplest and most common way is to provide for RCASA by making a gift through your will. Gifts by will can be made in the form of specific amounts of cash, property, a percentage of the overall estate, or a portion of the residue of the estate. The following sheet outlines ten things that you can do today to leave a legacy. Please consider making a planned gift today and including the Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault. At such time as you notify us of your intentions your name will be prominently be displayed at the Center as a recognized member of the RCASA Legacy Society.

For further information, please call Carol Olson at 540.371.6771 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

10 Things You Can Do Today to Leave a Legacy

1.  Prepare a will to take care of the persons and organizations you love.

2.  Leave a gift (bequest) in your will to the Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault.

3.  Use the beneficiary designation of your retirement plan, 401k, or IRA to benefit RCASA.

4.  Purchase a life insurance policy naming RCASA as the owner and beneficiary, or name RCASA as the beneficiary of an existing policy.

5.  Endow RCASA and receive lifetime income through the use of a Charitable Gift Annuity or set up a charitable trust.

6.  Consider giving some of your assets such as cash, stocks, bonds, CD’s, real estate, art, and other personal property to RCASA.

7.  Set up a donor advised fund or family foundation naming RCASA as one of the beneficiaries.

8.  Remember loved ones with memorial and honorary gifts to RCASA.

9.  Use professional advisors for maximum tax and legal advantages. Their expertise can help you plan for the future.

10. Encourage others to participate in RCASA and tell them how and why you support it.

$25,000  enables the Center to partially underwrite a counseling position and provide free counseling to those who do not have insurance and cannot pay.

$10,000  will help to fund an education manager to provide educational presentations to the community.

$5,000  provides funding for manning the 24-hour Crisis Line.

$1,500  ensures counseling for a child for three months.

$500  will fund a month of individual counseling for an adult.

$376  will provide crisis services for one victim.

$350  covers the cost of Prevention curriculum for one classroom.  

$155  provides court accompaniment services for once victim seeking prosecution.

$100  will purchase clinical supplies for a therapist.

$50  will provide materials for parent education group series.