The Grateful Garment Project (TGGP) provides comfort and dignity to many victims of sexual violence by providing an array of resources that enable them to reclaim their dignity and begin the process of healing.

TGGP’s purpose is to ensure that all victims of sexual assault go home with proper clothing and are provided with items they require to reduce further trauma. There is currently no federal or state program tasked with providing resources to victims during Sexual Assault Forensic Exams. As a result, nurses have had to allow victims to leave the exam wearing a disposable hospital gown or a pair of paper scrubs.

Due to the efforts of TGGP, 68 agencies in 29 California Counties now have access to TGGP S.A.R.T. Resource Closets, that are stocked with new clothing, comfort items, and non-perishable food and beverages. EVERY day, resources from TGGP are used by anywhere from 25 to 40 people who have been harmed by sexual violence.

To learn more about the Grateful Garment Program or to get involved, please visit gratefulgarment.org.