Our Campaigns
Bold, community-driven initiatives creating change at every level: individual, community, and systemic.
Bold, community-driven initiatives creating change at every level: individual, community, and systemic.
Running as reclamation. Community as power.
The Denim Runs are a series of community running events where participants wear denim as a symbol of solidarity with survivors. Rooted in Summer's own journey with Project 29, these runs are about more than miles. They are acts of defiance against silence, shame, and victim-blaming. Every stride is a statement: we believe survivors.
The Denim Run is more than just an event; it's a movement. The first-ever national race series for survivors and by survivors, launching in 2026 across Los Angeles, Austin, and New York City, with a virtual option for all. A chance to celebrate community and resilience while sending a powerful message against shame and stigma.
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Because laws must keep up with reality.
Sexual violence thrives when legal systems fail survivors. Our Legislation campaign advocates for policy reform at local, state, and federal levels, fighting for stronger protections, fairer processes, and accountability. We believe bipartisan collaboration is key: protecting survivors is not a political issue, it is a human one.
A historic victory for survivors in Texas. This 2025 legislation closes legal loopholes and provides the first affirmative definition of consent in Texas sexual assault law, ensuring that those who are intoxicated or impaired by any substance are legally protected from sexual violence.
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No survivor should have to search alone.
The Summer Willis Foundation's Resource Map is the first comprehensive national directory connecting survivors of sexual and domestic violence to vetted legal, medical, mental health, and protective services, designed by survivors, for survivors, and grounded in trauma-informed care. By consolidating fragmented resources at both the campus and community level, it eliminates the burden of repeated disclosure and creates a low-stigma, low-effort entry point into care when survivors need it most. Piloting first in Texas, the Resource Map is built to scale nationwide, with the goal of measurably reducing re-traumatization and transforming how survivors across the country find help.
Our model for intimate community engagement.
Inspired by feminist icon and advocate Gloria Steinem, the talking circle has become a foundational element of the Summer Willis Foundation’s approach to community engagement and impact. At its core, this model reflects a simple belief: everyone has something meaningful to contribute to the fight against sexual violence, whether through ideas, resources, or connection. Our talking circles create space for those contributions to be shared, heard, and valued. They foster open dialogue, build trust, and center community as a driving force for change. Today, they are a key part of our work, woven across fundraising efforts, speaking engagements, and ongoing community conversations, both virtually and in person.
We would love to bring a talking circle or community engagement event to your city or school.
Please fill out this interest form, and we will reach out!
Coming Soon!
We're thrilled to announce that Amplify Voices is partnering with the Summer Willis Foundation to launch a special program centered on healing, empowerment, and reclaiming your authentic voice to share your story. To kick things off, we're hosting an open call first session via Zoom where we will share more about the program, our vision, and a few initial tips and practices we love to utilize in our work. This is a no-commitment, come-as-you-are opportunity for anyone who is curious to learn more, ask questions, and get a feel for what these sessions are all about. Whether you've been on this journey for a while or are just starting to explore, this is your invitation to show up and see if it resonates.
Transformative storytelling. Told by survivors, for survivors.
Coming soon... A Letter to My Younger Self film.
