Voices of Hope Lincoln Hosts Annual Bowl-a-Thon for Sexual Assault Awareness

Voices of Hope Lincoln is hosting its annual Bowl-a-Thon for Sexual Assault Awareness Month this upcoming Saturday, with all proceeds supporting local survivors and prevention programs in Lancaster County.

The event, titled “Strike Out Sexual Assault Bowl-a-Thon,” will take place at a local bowling alley in Lincoln, Nebraska, and is organized by Voices of Hope, a nonprofit agency dedicated to supporting victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking. The fundraiser aims to raise critical funds for counseling, legal advocacy, and emergency shelter services provided by the organization throughout the year.

According to Voices of Hope, the Bowl-a-Thon has become one of its most anticipated annual events, drawing participation from community members, local businesses, and student groups. Teams of bowlers compete in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere while raising awareness about sexual violence and the resources available to survivors in the region.

All funds raised during the event will remain within Lancaster County to support Voices of Hope’s direct services, including 24-hour crisis hotline support, forensic nursing examinations, court accompaniment, and trauma-informed therapy. The organization emphasizes that community-driven fundraisers like the Bowl-a-Thon are essential to sustaining these services, especially as demand for support continues to grow.

Lincoln Police Department officials have previously partnered with Voices of Hope on awareness campaigns and victim support initiatives, though no formal law enforcement role is planned for this year’s Bowl-a-Thon. Authorities continue to encourage reporting of sexual assault and highlight the importance of community-based organizations in providing immediate and long-term care to survivors.

Voices of Hope reports that sexual assault remains a significantly underreported crime, with national statistics indicating that only a fraction of survivors seek formal assistance. Events like the Bowl-a-Thon aim to reduce stigma, educate the public, and reinforce that help is available and confidential.

Registration for the Bowl-a-Thon remains open ahead of Saturday’s event, with options for individual bowlers, corporate teams, and community groups. Participants are encouraged to collect pledges and donations in advance, with prizes awarded for top fundraising teams and highest scores. Voices of Hope invites the public to attend, whether to bowl, volunteer, or simply show support.

For more information about the event, donation options, or Voices of Hope’s services, the public is directed to the organization’s official website or contact line. Confidential support is available 24 hours a day through their crisis hotline.