MOCSA

MOCSA has been selected to receive $5,000 from Bon Iver's 2 A Billion campaign which aims to end gender inequality, domestic violence, and sexual abuse. The band donates 5% of their annual song publishing royalties to past 2AB partners. MOCSA was privileged to be a partner in 2022 and are grateful to receive support again. Thank you 2 A Billion and Bon Iver for making a difference for survivors!

Throwback to Team MOCSA at KC Pride 2025 before the rain! We're looking forward to walking in the parade this weekend - fingers crossed for sunshine! 🌈

The 2026 KCIC Brick-by-Brick Awards celebrated the people and projects making a difference in Kansas City's industrial areas and beyond. Nominees in the Central City Economic Development (CCED) category were recognized for their work strengthening neighborhoods and expanding access to critical services. Congratulations to:

🧱 MOCSA – Metropolitan Organization Countering Sexual Assault
Relocating and expanding a 39,000-square-foot crisis center serving thousands of survivors

🧱 AdHoc Center for Healing & Justice
Developing a workforce training center to expand mental health services and support individuals impacted by violence

🧱 Zhou B Arts Center
Renovating a 75,000-square-foot facility providing studios, exhibition space, and community programming

🧱 KD Academy
Providing 24-hour childcare and education services for up to 400 children

Thank you for making our community stronger and more resilient!

Congratulations, Tahir, on this recognition and thank you for making our community a better place.

While volunteering with MOCSA, Tahir led weekly youth discussions on bullying prevention, gender stereotypes, and healthy relationships. “Through his more than six years of service as a volunteer educator and advocate with MOCSA, I have witnessed his leadership and growth,” Julie Donelon MOCSA President & CEO said. https://loom.ly/DDAHzo4

2026 Rising Star Tahir Atwater Tahir Atwater has spent much of his life noticing who has been left out and making sure they are recognized and included. Making space for those on the outside is something he has done for as long as he can remember, going as far back as his days on the playground. “From my earliest memories in gr...

We’re proud to share that Naomi, MOCSA therapist, is a FINALIST for the The Kansas City People’s Choice Awards Best Therapist! Out of more than 1,500 nominations, this recognition speaks to the impact she has on survivors every day. You can support Naomi by voting once daily through the end of June under Fitness & Health 🔗⬇️

"At MOCSA, I get to do really challenging, hard work for a good cause, with great people. None of my days is ever the same, and the challenge is fun. I take pride in supporting all the incredible people on our team, who in turn support survivors." Help us congratulate Josh on his 10-year anniversary! See the full spotlight 🔗⬇️

Want to raise awareness about sexual violence at your event? Invite MOCSA to host a table or give a presentation packed with important resources and information by clicking the link in comments ⬇️

¿Le interesa que MOCSA comparta información útil y recursos sobre agresión sexual? Solicite una presentación o una mesa informativa.

Bar and restaurant teams across Kansas City are stepping up to help prevent sexual harassment and assault! Tag your favorite bar and restaurant in the comments and ask them to get SAFE Trained!

SAFE Training - MOCSA The program focuses on training bar and restaurant staff to recognize potentially harmful situations and give them the tools to intervene effectively to prevent sexual violence and support survivors.