Survivor Empowerment Center

09/10/2026

Behind every ticket to Taste of Chocolate is someone standing with survivors. 🤎

For more than 50 years, the Survivor Empowerment Center has been a safe place to turn for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault across southern Illinois... offering free, confidential shelter, counseling, and advocacy, because safety is a right, not a privilege.

On Saturday, October 3, from 5–9 PM at the ThrillHouse Event Center in Marion, we come together to keep those doors open, with a night of chocolate-inspired experiences, live entertainment, and live and silent auctions.

It's a beautiful evening out, and every seat filled becomes something real for survivors: a safe place to sleep, a counselor who cares, or an advocate who walks into the courtroom beside them.

When you buy a ticket, you're telling someone you haven't even met that they matter... and that our community won't let them fall through the cracks.

🎟️ Buy your tickets today: https://tinyurl.com/tasteofchocolate2026

09/09/2026

Thank you to all of our supporters. We look forward to seeing you at Taste of Chocolate!

09/04/2026

The new measures aim to close legal loopholes and expand access to care >>> https://tinyurl.com/4h6trw7h

09/03/2026

Calling all chocolate lovers... the countdown is officially on. 🍫

30 days from now, we'll all be together at Taste of Chocolate 2026 and we can't wait.

Join us Saturday, October 3, from 5–9 PM at the ThrillHouse Event Center in Marion for chocolate-inspired experiences, live entertainment, and both live and silent auctions.

Taste the world, make an impact, empower new beginnings.

Behind every sweet moment is a serious purpose. For more than 50 years, the Survivor Empowerment Center has been a safe place to turn for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault across southern Illinois for free, confidential shelter, counseling, and advocacy, because safety is a right, not a privilege.

Thirty days. One unforgettable night. Be part of it.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now - scan the code on the graphic or grab yours here: https://tinyurl.com/tasteofchocolate2026

09/02/2026

Calling all chocolate lovers, which do you prefer: Strawberry or pretzel in the chocolate fountain? 🍓🥨

Drop your pick below, and if a flowing chocolate fountain sounds like your kind of night, you're going to want to be at Taste of Chocolate 2026.

On Saturday, October 3, from 5–9 PM at the ThrillHouse Event Center in Marion, we're bringing the whole community together for chocolate-inspired experiences, live entertainment, and both live and silent auctions... a beautiful night out you'll be glad you didn't miss.

But it's more than a great evening. For more than 50 years, the Survivor Empowerment Center has been a safe place to turn for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault across southern Illinois, offering free, confidential shelter, counseling, and advocacy, because safety is a right, not a privilege.

So come hungry, dress up, bring the people you love, and be part of a night that truly makes a difference.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now: https://tinyurl.com/tasteofchocolate2026

08/31/2026

We’re pleased to welcome Angela Odom, Executive Director of the Survivor Empowerment Center, as our featured speaker at this week’s meeting this coming Tuesday morning.

Angela will share more about the important work of the Survivor Empowerment Center, the resources and services available, and the organization’s impact throughout Southern Illinois.

Guests are always welcome. We hope you’ll join us for an informative and meaningful conversation!

08/28/2026