Upcoming Events

The Cocoon hosts several events throughout the year to raise awareness about our services and funding to support programs for survivors.

Our fundraising events offer guests an opportunity to learn more about the agency while financially supporting critical programs and services. Sponsorship opportunities are available and include partnership recognition, priority seating, and more. Net proceeds from our fundraising events are put directly back into supporting programs and services that reach more than 800 survivors of domestic and sexual violence, and their children, each year.

Many of the events we host each year are free and family friendly. Mark your calendar for the events below and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for event updates and information throughout the year.

5k and Dog Walk

Community Event

Show your support for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and stay active by participating in the SAAM 5K and Dog Walk! This event is a fundraiser and benefit for the Office of the Dean of Students Survivor Fund and The Cocoon, which provides crisis intervention and emotional support for victims of sexual assault, stalking, sexual harassment and sex trafficking. Register by March 20 to guarantee your t-shirt and dog bandana!

Take Back the Night

Free Community Event

Take Back the Night is an active empowerment and demonstration event for individuals who have experienced intimate partner violence and sexual violence, including sexual assault, sexual abuse, trafficking, stalking, gender harassment, and relationship violence. In addition to local efforts, Take Back the Night is recognized annually across the country.

This event is held to provide a safe, supportive, and uplifting space for individuals to speak out about the violence in their lives, mourn those who have lost their lives due to violence, advocate for those living with violence, and be in community.

The Wood County Clothesline Project

Free Community Event

The on-campus display of The Clothesline Project will feature a large display of shirts made by Wood County survivors or a loved one of a victim of violence. The purpose of the project is to increase awareness of the impact of violence and abuse, to honor a survivor’s strength to continue, and to provide another avenue for them to courageously break the silence that often surrounds their experience.

Grounds for Change

Free Community Event & Fundraiser

Grounds for Thought is hosting a donation drive and awareness campaign on Earth Day for The Cocoon. Bring in-kind or monetary donations and learn more about The Cocoon and the services it provides.

What Were You Wearing? & Clothesline Project

Denim Day - Free Community Event

Join us on Denim Day to view a portion of our “Clothesline Project” and the “What Were You Wearing” exhibit at First Presbyterian Church of BG.

Bystander Intervention Training

Denim Day - Free Community Event

Attend a bystander intervention training from The Cocoon’s Prevention Educator hosted by First Presbyterian of Bowling Green. Join us in their Fellowship Hall, free optional dinner at 5:30 PM, training begins at 6:15 PM. Email a.ark@thecocoon.org if you wish to have dinner (free of charge).