Pittsburgh Tattoo Event To Benefit Rape Victims

PITTSBURGH, PA — Pittsburgh Action Against Rape's third annual Ink for Impact event will occur this year on Oct. 5.

The event at Velum Fermentation on the South Side will feature 47 tattoo artists from across Allegheny County.

"I think the impact of tattooing as a form of healing cannot be understated," said Kristin Hawk of T Kindred Spirit Tattoo Companty.

"Seeing a person reclaim their autonomy, their hope, their power, their sense of self; through a tattoo, is an incredibly moving experience to witness, let alone be a part of. It’s a privilege to play a
role in such a special moment in another person’s life."

The event is free and this PAAR has also added a ticketed early access opportunity for those who want to skip the line. Early Access tickets are limited to the first 25 people to purchase, and are available at inkforimpact.com. The event will open at 12 p.m. Noon to the general public and at 11:45am for early access guests (who will also receive a VIP swag bag).

Last year’s event saw more than 400 attendees.

This year's event will also feature a local showcase of DJs and singer-songwriters featuring DJ Jarrett Tebbets (Hoagie Dreams, Hot Mass, Spaghetti Disco) and musicians Nathan Zoob and Clinton Clegg (The Commonheart).

Pittsburgh Action Against Rape (PAAR) was the first victim service agency in Allegheny County and one of the first rape crisis centers in the nation. The agency was incorporated as a nonprofit entity in 1972 and has been providing essential no-cost services to victims of sexual violence in
Allegheny County for more than 53 years.

As of today, the organization is the only agency in Allegheny County solely devoted to the issue of sexual violence. PAAR provides comprehensive services to victims of sexual violence and to their families, serving children and adults of all gender identities, ages, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

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