Dear SNAP Survivors and Allies,

It’s hard to believe that January is already over. But as we kick off the 2026 New Year, we have a lot of news to share and more ways to reach out to survivors and engage with our community. 

Your voice matters. That’s why we’ve launched a new feature, “Survivors for Survivors”, so you can tell, in your own words, how you are supporting survivors in your local community. Your story has the power to offer hope, healing and solidarity to other survivors. New to filming a 2-3 minute selfie video? Don’t worry. We’ve got you covered with step-by-step instructions at the bottom of the page. We can’t wait to hear what you are doing locally.

Have a question for me? We’ve also launched another new feature, “Ask the ED.” You can submit your questions here. In addition, I’ll also be asking the SNAP Community a question each month in a video message from me. January’s question is “What would you like to see SNAP prioritize in 2026.” Tell us what you think, and I’ll be compiling responses to share with you all. 

All of these tools can be found on the SNAP homepage in the dropdown “Engage.” In addition, you’ll find copies of my past newsletters as well as Community Updates from Shaun, our Board President. 

Don’t miss out on the most recent SNAP statement responding to Pope Leo’s consistory last month. SNAP spokesman, Peter Isley, declared justice was not on the agenda: “This consistory brings together the very men who engineered the global cover-up of clergy sexual abuse, yet there is no plan to discipline perpetrators, no transparency, and no accountability for bishops who protected abusers.” 

An important resource has been modernized and streamlined on the new website. All Attorney General offices have been updated with current telephone numbers, contact information and the latest news from all 50 states. SNAP urges survivors and their loved ones to report abuse whenever possible and ensure their experiences are formally documented, helping build a record that can drive reform and accountability. Let your voices be heard so real change can happen at the state level. 

We’ve added more Stories of Strength in January. The latest highlights the powerful and poignant story of Canadian survivor, Nicholas Harrison. We also have new features from Joelle Casteix and Dan McNevin. Each month, we’ll be featuring individuals in our SNAP community who have turned their trauma into powerful advocacy and outreach on behalf of survivors. 

Finally, I would also like to thank our funding partner, Focus for Health, for their generous donation in January. So many of you in our community continue to support SNAP’s important work each month. Thank you so much for your donations. If you support us by check, please note that our PO Box has changed to a DC address: PO Box 4215, 5636 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20015, which you can find at the bottom of our website homepage.

And don’t forget to follow us on social media on Facebook, X-Twitter and LinkedIn. We welcome you to share our content widely so that we can reach as many survivors, advocates and allies as possible. 

Thanks to you all for all your support and for your continuing work to support survivors on their healing journeys.  

In solidarity, Angela