History of The Banks
For years, our team served communities across the U.S. and abroad—educating, advocating, and building practical systems for safety and recovery. Along the way, SASS Go reached more than 36,323 people across four continents, partnering with schools, nonprofits, and government agencies. Those partnerships grew to include leaders at the U.S. Department of State and Justice, the UN, CDC, FBI, the U.S. Military, NCIS, and WHO, sharpening our understanding of what survivors and responders truly need.
Our Timeline
From years of frontline work to building a campus for second-stage healing.
Years of Fieldwork
For years, SASS Go worked on the front lines—training, advocacy, and consulting across four continents and serving 36,300+ people. That work with schools, nonprofits, and agencies like the U.S. Department of State and Justice, the UN, CDC, FBI, the U.S. Military, and more revealed both best practices and blind spots. Those lessons shaped a clear, compassionate model for what survivors and communities need next.
The Gap Emerges
Again and again, SASS Go saw the same pattern: crisis response existed, but the “second stage” was missing. After the immediate emergency, survivors and families were left piecing together services scattered across providers and places—often without time, money, or clarity to continue healing. Naming this gap (Crisis → Second Stage → Sustainable Future) made the next step obvious: build the bridge.
The Banks Defined
The Banks is that bridge: a Christ-led, restorative, two-week residential program that centralizes care to reduce retraumatization. Guests will receive integrated services like counseling, advocacy, legal and medical coordination, wellness, and daily living support. Plus restorative activities like art, gardening, recreation, and equine-assisted therapy. Each guest will leave with a customized, pre-approved plan and vetted local providers for sustained progress at home.
Scaling Care
Located in South Carolina’s Midlands, the campus plan includes 14 guest cottages and a multipurpose/conference building—serving about 350 guests annually while training thousands of professionals. The Banks anticipates ~48 qualified team members in the first two years, with a phased build (doors targeted ~2–2.5 years from site identification) and a vision to expand the model to additional U.S. locations.
The Future Of The Banks
Past & Present
Some of Our Clients
Colleges & Universities
• Bowie State University
• Brigham Young University
• Clemson University
• College of Charleston
• Columbia College
• Columbia International University
• East Tennessee State University
• Georgetown University
• Lander University
• Lenoir-Rhyne
• Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)
• Presbyterian College
• Protocol School of Washington
• Salt Lake Community College
• University of Georgia
• University of Idaho
• University of Maryland
• University of South Carolina
• University of South Carolina Aiken
• University of Utah
• Wake Forest University
• Washington State University
• Wofford College
• Brigham Young University
• Clemson University
• College of Charleston
• Columbia College
• Columbia International University
• East Tennessee State University
• Georgetown University
• Lander University
• Lenoir-Rhyne
• Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)
• Presbyterian College
• Protocol School of Washington
• Salt Lake Community College
• University of Georgia
• University of Idaho
• University of Maryland
• University of South Carolina
• University of South Carolina Aiken
• University of Utah
• Wake Forest University
• Washington State University
• Wofford College
Companies & Organizations
• ANDE
• Athleta
• Burn Boot Camp
• Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA)
• CrossFit
• Girl Scouts of America
• Girls Rock
• Hubbard House
• Human Trafficking Legal Network
• Infor
• Junior League
• KPMG
• Lauren McCluskey Foundation
• Lululemon
• National Organization for Victims’ Assistance (NOVA)
• Prisma Health
• Rodan & Fields
• ROI Revolution
• SCCADVASA
• South Carolina Wildlife Federation
• South Carolina Women’s Law Association
• Tractor Supply
• Truist Bank
• US Olympic Ski & Snowboard Teams
• World Health Organization
• XCenda
• YMCA
• Athleta
• Burn Boot Camp
• Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA)
• CrossFit
• Girl Scouts of America
• Girls Rock
• Hubbard House
• Human Trafficking Legal Network
• Infor
• Junior League
• KPMG
• Lauren McCluskey Foundation
• Lululemon
• National Organization for Victims’ Assistance (NOVA)
• Prisma Health
• Rodan & Fields
• ROI Revolution
• SCCADVASA
• South Carolina Wildlife Federation
• South Carolina Women’s Law Association
• Tractor Supply
• Truist Bank
• US Olympic Ski & Snowboard Teams
• World Health Organization
• XCenda
• YMCA
Military & Law Enforcement
• Air and Army National Guard
• US Army Fitness School
• Homeland Security
• FBI
• Naval Criminal Investigative Service
• SLED (State Law Enforcement Division)
• SCAG (South Carolina Attorney General)
• On Cloud
• US Army Fitness School
• Homeland Security
• FBI
• Naval Criminal Investigative Service
• SLED (State Law Enforcement Division)
• SCAG (South Carolina Attorney General)
• On Cloud
Sororities
• Kappa Delta
• Alpha Delta Pi
• Chi Omega
• Alpha Chi Omega
• Tri Delta
• Alpha Xi Delta
• Alpha Kappa Alpha
• Gamma Phi Beta
• Kappa Kappa Gamma
• Phi Mu
• Pi Beta Phi
• Delta Gamma
• Delta Zeta
• Alpha Delta Pi
• Chi Omega
• Alpha Chi Omega
• Tri Delta
• Alpha Xi Delta
• Alpha Kappa Alpha
• Gamma Phi Beta
• Kappa Kappa Gamma
• Phi Mu
• Pi Beta Phi
• Delta Gamma
• Delta Zeta
The Banks Prospectus
We serve adult women survivors, their families, and the professionals who care for them. Alongside on-campus care, our conference center hosts year-round trainings to elevate community response and prevention practices. For a more in-depth look, check out "The Banks Prospectus" below.
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