Dear Friends,
Thank you for everything you’ve done this year to make public places safer for everyone. You’re making a difference.
With the holiday season upon us, I wanted to share three ways you can continue to fight street harassment…while also taking care of some of your holiday shopping!
And if you’re doing end-of-the-year-giving, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Stop Street Harassment. An anonymous donor will TRIPLE all donations made this month.
Thank you & happy holidays,
Holly Kearl, Stop Street Harassment Founder
1. Donate
Make a tax-deductible donation to Stop Street Harassment in honor of someone you care about, to thank them for speaking out against street harassment or because you want to help create a world where they are not harassed in public spaces.
Your donations can help make my 2013 to-do list possible, including helping me launch a hotline and support group for survivors of street harassment. Added incentive: this month only, an anonymous donor will TRIPLE all donations made to Stop Street Harassment!
2. Buy a Book
Help your loved ones and friends become more informed and empowered on the topic of street harassment and buy them a copy of Stop Street Harassment: Making Public Places Safe and Welcoming for Women. It’s in paperback (finally!) for the affordable price of $15. It’s also available as an e-book.
Additionally, one of my favorite books on the subject is Hey Shorty! A Guide to Combating Sexual Harassment and Violence in Schools and on the Streets, and it’s available in paperback for only $9.
3. Purchase SSH Swag
Changing the social acceptability of street harassment is an important way to help end it. Let your loved ones and friends make a public statement about stopping street harassment and purchase Stop Street Harassment pins, stickers, tote bags, mugs, bumper stickers, and more for them.
Earlier this year, my mother wore a SSH sticker when she was shopping after a rally. A group of men looked like they were going to harass her, but then noticed her sticker and backed off!! No joke.
