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On The Banks Gala 2027
The 4th Annual Fundraiser
The Sass Go Mission
BringIng safety, hope, and healing to every woman on the planet.
SASS Go is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing prevention education, self-defense training, crisis response consulting to women and girls globally to end assault, abuse, and trafficking to protect the tribe.
From tactical, real-world training to heart-deep healing, every SASS Go experience equips participants to walk away stronger, more confident, and prepared to protect themselves and others.
Our Work
We exist to help communities prevent, intervene, and respond to physical and sexual abuse against women and girls effectively.
Our Why
Because one in three women experiences sexual assault, relationship violence, or stalking in their lifetime.
Our Impact
Making a big difference across the WOrld
Surviving Assault Standing Strong
SASS GO
Last Updated: September 2025
People Trained
13
Countries
4
Continents
United States
Our Global & Local Projects
Protect • Empower • Transform
Our projects protect, empower, and transform lives—from global partnerships and law enforcement training to self-defense education and survivor support—each advancing our mission to create safer communities.
Self Defense for Women
Our courses cater to participants as young as five years old, featuring specialized curricula for elementary-aged girls, middle school girls, high school and college students, and adults of all ages. Click the button below to view our courses.
Global Partnerships
We partnered with the US Embassy and the State Department to ensure a safer world. That work continues today, safeguarding the lives of women and girls throughout Uzbekistan. See the video detailing this powerful initiative below.
The Green Screen
The Green Screen is a kit available in hospitals and campuses like Clemson University and University of South Carolina to help detect, deter, and end involuntary druggings in South Carolina. To learn more about these important kits, click the button below.
Training for Law Enforcement
The I Will Survive Weekend
The Banks
The Banks is the future of SASS Go: a state-of-the-art campus for survivors, their families, and the professionals who serve them. Click the button below to learn more about The Banks and just how important this legacy project is here.
On The Banks Gala
The 4th Annual Fundraiser
Join us on March 6th, 2027 at the South Carolina State Museum for the next On The Banks Gala. It is the perfect place to celebrate, connect, and welcome guests like you who are ready to make a difference. Your support is what makes our mission to protect and empower women and girls possible, and we would love to have you with us.
Thank you to our donors + others
For Making Sass Go Possible
- The Welch Family
- The Stewart Archer Family Foundation
- Will & Karley Yancey
- Caroline Bradley
- Rainey McBride
- Hattie Chancy
- Garrison Welch
- Windrose Health Investors
- Baptist Healthcare Board of Trustees
- The Parrish Family Foundation
- Bob & Kelly Castellani
- American Land Holdings
- Price Enterprises
- Victor & Sarah Jowers
- Aline Marketing
- Hidden Oaks Custom Homes
- Capital Concrete
- Carolina Handling
- J. Alan Homes
- And more!
Learn more about Sass Go
Courses, Training, & more
Gritty Gear for The Girls
THe Sassgo Collection
Our Sass go Team
Meet our executives & board members, along with our licensed SASS Go Instructors who provide signature self defense courses for women and girls ages five and up.
Meet The Team
Our Courses
Discover and register for upcoming self defense courses, education, and training. Our signature courses for women and girls ages five and up are taught by licensed SASS Go instructors.
Our Resources
Working The
American Nightmare
Critical Protective Skills
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The Green Screen
I will Survive Weekend
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Instructor Training
Instructor Training is a revolutionary experience through an 8-week process with three distinct phases. Click the button below to learn more or apply to be a SASS Go instructor.
Instructor Hub
Are you a SASS Go Instructor? Visit the Instructor Hub to view monthly updates, additional resources and forms, education, and more!
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Together at The Banks
Located in the heart of South Carolina, The Banks will offer wraparound support to 350 survivors and their families annually while also providing training for thousands of professionals who assist them. Every person, path, and plan at The Banks is thoughtfully selected to foster wisdom, confidence, and growth for our guests.
- Still Protecting the Tribe, From Every Side
- Three Events You Can’t Miss
- The 2022 Giant Review
- Way to Go – 2021 End of Year Review
- SASS Go Keeps Going – 2021 Mid-Year Review!
- News You Can Use – Involuntary Druggings
- Good to Go – Quarterly Review!
- TOGETHER WE GO – 2020 Yearly Review!
- Keep Going with SASS Go – 2020 Mid-Year Review!
- Oh the Places SASS Went: 2019
Donate Today
Your donation has the power to
- Support Survivors
- Build The Banks
- Provide Prevention Education
- Empower Communities
- Sponsor I Will Survive Weekends
- Protect Lives from Violence & Abuse
- Train First Responders
- Provide Self Defense Courses
