Since 1999, wearing jeans on Denim Day has become a symbol against destructive attitudes surrounding sexual assault that blame victims for the assaults perpetrated against them. The Denim Day campaign was originally triggered by a ruling in the Italian Supreme Court, where a rape conviction was overturned because the justices felt that since the victim was wearing tight jeans, she must have helped the rapist remove her jeans, thereby implying consent. The following day, women in the Italian Parliament came to work wearing jeans in solidarity with the victim. Denim Day always takes place in April, which is sexual assault awareness month.

This is why it is important to show support for survivors and those who need to be believed. The event celebrates survivivors in a positive and uplifting way.

Walk the denim carpet!     Dance to live music!     Enjoy heavy hors d'ourves and wine and beer!      Find something special at the silent auction, which includes airline tickets from Southwest Airlines!     Win a door prize!    Take pictures at the "step and repeat" with fun denim accessories!

All donors have their names placed on our Facebook page and in our newsletter which has a statewide distribution. Large donors will also have mention in our press releases.