On Saturday, April 13th, 2024 from 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. the Northwest Arkansas Center for Sexual Assault (NWACSA) outreach project Estamos Contigo will hold its annual event “La Piñata SAAM” (Sexual Assault Awareness Month). “La Piñata SAAM” is a family-oriented program focused on serving the Spanish-speaking community through education and awareness; ensuring our organization’s commitment to provide equal access to services to all members of our NWA community. This free event will feature several family-friendly activities including food, music, face painting, prizes and piñatas.

La Piñata SAAM originated by combining the fight against sexual assault and the rich symbolism of the piñata. Culturally the piñata originated as a representation of the evils that consume our everyday world. Children were encouraged to break the piñatas as a way to bring fortune into the community for the new season. With the cultural significance of piñatas, NWACSA brings this event annually to the Spanish-speaking community as a method to break down the negative stigma of rape culture.  

This event is a wonderful opportunity for your organization to connect with the Spanish-speaking community in Northwest Arkansas. Please consider joining us for La Piñata SAAM 2024 to raise awareness, educate, and create a supportive environment for the community of Northwest Arkansas. We will follow up with further details as we approach the event. We look forward to hearing back from you.

Thank you.