Our Mission & Vision
Strength Through Strides
Through our commitment to advocacy, community, and resource provision, Strength Through Strides exists to reframe the narrative around sexual violence, empower survivors to reclaim their stories, and create lasting systemic change that prevents future harm.
Combatting Stigma and Shame
We’re combatting shame and stigma by focusing on resilience, community, and strength. STS understands that community and collective action can be transformative in ending stigma and empowering individuals to be their own change-makers. With this, we build a movement to end sexual violence.
Building Survivor-Led Communities
We foster local, national and global safe spaces where survivors and allies can connect, heal, and create lasting change together, through our Denim Race Series, speaking engagements, upcoming Resource Map and Advocacy Bootcamp projects, and more.
Fighting for Police Reform
We work with legislators across party lines at the highest levels of government, both federally and at the state level, to push for stronger protections and accountability for survivors.
Showing Up
STS in Action
Upcoming Event:
The Denim 5K
The Denim 5K is more than just an event—it’s a movement and an opportunity to stand up to sexual assault once and for all. Launching in five major U.S. cities in 2026, be part of an inspiring and inclusive event to take the shame and stigma out of rape and forge a united community of powerful, resilient and inspirational people.
Legislative Work
The Summer Willis Act is a historic victory for survivors in Texas. This 2025 legislation closes legal loopholes and provides the first affirmative definition of consent in Texas sexual assault law—ensuring that those who are intoxicated or impaired by any substance are legally protected from sexual violence.
Our Impact
Voices of the Movement
Tristan E.
Denim Run Ambassador
"Through Summer's perseverance, I discovered the inner strength to keep healing and to run my own marathon."
Paulina P.
Advisory Board Member
As a parent of a survivor, STS has helped me walk alongside my daughter in her journey. It has also allowed me to use my voice and experience to stand with other parents."
Logan S.
STS Volunteer
"Walking in the April 2025 Denim March filled me with a sense of hope and inspiration. It brought together a community so fiercely dedicated to making this world a better place, and I am immensely proud to stand together in support."
How to Reach Us
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