Grassroots Catholic Nonprofit Becomes National Survivor Support and Advocacy Organization
Awake unites abuse survivors, concerned Catholics, and allies to respond to the wounds of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church
After almost five years of operating as a Milwaukee-based organization called “Awake Milwaukee,” this independent Catholic nonprofit organization has changed its name to simply “Awake” to reflect its growing national reach. Awake is the only national organization bringing together abuse survivors and concerned Catholics to address the issue of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.
Awake provides education, advocacy, prayer, and survivor support to people from throughout the United States and beyond, with a mission focused on awakening, transformation, and healing. “We are excited to have a name that reflects the national impact of Awake’s work,” said executive director Sara Larson.
As part of the rebranding process, Awake has updated its logo and visual identity to embody a sense of warmth, welcome, and hope, with a new website – www.awakecommunity.org – providing extensive resources for all who care about sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. Larson commented, “We want every person who connects with Awake, especially victim-survivors of abuse, to experience a message of compassion, courage, and hope.”
“As Awake embraces its identity as a national organization,” said Larson, “we will continue to provide a needed voice in the public conversation about abuse in the Catholic Church and the work that still needs to be done to build a Church that is transparent, accountable, and safe for all.”
About Awake
Awake is an independent Catholic nonprofit organization that supports survivors, educates Catholics, and works for change. Our mission is to awaken the community to the full reality of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, work for transformation, and foster healing for all who have been wounded. More information can be found at www.awakecommunity.org.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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