The Delta Kappa chapter of Beta Theta Pi is taking on an ambitious and meaningful challenge—raising $5,000 in a single day to support the Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee, a vital program of the Helen Ross McNabb Center. This effort reflects a commitment not only to philanthropy, but to standing with survivors and addressing an issue that impacts communities everywhere.

The Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee (SACET) has been serving the region since 1973, originally founded as the Knoxville Rape Crisis Center. Today, it supports individuals across 16 counties, providing comprehensive care for survivors of sexual violence. The center offers a wide range of services, including a 24/7 crisis hotline, access to specially trained sexual assault nurse examiners for forensic care, counseling and therapy, legal advocacy, and educational outreach programs. Its mission is to ensure survivors are supported at every stage—from the immediate aftermath of an assault through the long-term healing process. ([Helen Ross McNabb Foundation][1])

As part of the broader McNabb Center, SACET is connected to an organization that delivers critical mental health, substance use treatment, social services, and victim support throughout East Tennessee. The McNabb Center serves tens of thousands of individuals each year, offering everything from crisis stabilization and housing assistance to therapy and prevention programs for people of all ages. ([The McNabb Center][2])

By attempting to raise $5,000 in just one day, the Delta Kappa chapter is directly contributing to resources that help survivors rebuild their lives—whether that means providing emergency necessities, funding counseling services, or supporting advocacy efforts that protect survivors’ rights. This initiative is more than a fundraiser; it’s a statement of solidarity and a step toward creating a safer, more supportive community in East Tennessee.