Facing a severe funding gap due to declining federal VOCA funds, OCRCC has had to lay off 50% of its staff amidst record demand for services. In response, the organization is actively building capacity, forging partnerships, and advocating for sustained federal funding to support survivors of sexual violence.

Facing a severe budget crunch triggered by significant federal funding cuts, the Orange County Rape Crisis Center is set to reduce its staff by 50% and scale back several critical programs, including therapy caseloads, legal advocacy, and outreach services, potentially impacting care for sexual assault survivors.

In May 2023, the leader of the Orange County Rape Crisis Center sent an urgent email to the deputy director of the North Carolina court system warning that without an immediate disbursement of redirected funds, the center would be forced to furlough core services staff. The email highlighted how politically motivated redirection of funds had disrupted vital services for sexual assault and domestic violence survivors, disproportionately impacting marginalized communities.

In May 2023, the leader of the Orange County Rape Crisis Center sent an urgent email to the deputy director of the North Carolina court system warning that delays in disbursing funds—redirected by politically motivated decisions—were forcing the center to furlough core staff and cut essential services. This action underscored the organization’s commitment to safeguard vulnerable survivors against politically driven funding disruptions.