RISE is offering a unique opportunity for businesses to be involved in two local community awareness events which will take place in April during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
You’ve heard the expression: “You can’t really understand another person’s experience until you’ve walked a mile in his or her shoes.”
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes is a family-friendly community event which will take place in Paso Robles on April 16th and in San Luis Obispo on April 30th. RISE asks men to literally walk one mile in high-heeled shoes to raise awareness and to get the community talking about the uncomfortable topic of sexual assault. In addition to the walk, each event will feature a resource fair, vendor booths and live entertainment. This will be RISE’s 14th year hosting Walk a Mile in Her Shoes.
RISE has some great sponsorship and other fun opportunities available to businesses who wish to support and participate in Walk a Mile in Her Shoes. The special benefit for sponsors is that they will have an opportunity to promote their businesses at two events for the price of one – sponsorship entitles each business to a presence at BOTH events!
This year, RISE is excited to be partnering with Cal Poly’s graphic design and marketing department to create a complete marketing campaign for the event. Teams of students will compete to create a winning campaign which will include posters, social media, tv, radio and print ads.
RISE is a non-profit organization which provides services to survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence throughout San Luis Obispo County.