The government shutdown is officially the longest in history -- and organizations dedicated to protecting survivors of sexual assault and violence are starting to feel the effect. Shelters, nonprofits and countless other organizations depend on grant money from the Violence Against Women Act to continue their work. With the government shut down, they're stretched thin, unable to provide full comprehensive support to the victims that desperately need their services. Will you show your support for them during this shutdown?

Below, a list of just some of the organizations struggling to see a path forward if Congress cannot reach a deal to reopen the government. Please consider donating to these incredible organizations, and continue to write and call your representatives so that they know renewing the Violence Against Women Act is your #1 priority:

1. Sexual Trauma Awareness & Response Center
STAR, a DV nonprofit in Louisiana, receives a 500,000 yearly grant from the VAWA. It's their largest source of funding, and without it, they are struggling to provide basic, essential services to victims who approach them for help. If a deal isn't reached soon, the center may be forced to depend on volunteers to execute those basic essential services -- something that cannot be guaranteed since they cannot guarantee pay.

2. Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center
Located in Wichita, Kansas, the Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center provides support and essential services to survivors of sexual violence, as well as education services to improve the culture and atmosphere for the abused. If the shutdown continues, they will struggle to stay afloat. Some areas of service they are primarily worried about providing include the sexual assault hotline, supporting victims in court and continuing to meet victims in the hospital.

3. RISE
RISE provides essential services and resources to survivors of sexual violence as well as relatives and loved ones in California. With 40 percent of their funding coming from state and federal support, the impact from the shutdown is stark. Leaders of the organization are worried they will not be able to continue their work and will let down the victims who depend on the resources they provide.

4. Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence provides essential legal and advocacy services to victims of sexual violence and assault. Serving both the rural and urban areas since 1981, leaders of the nonprofit are primarily worried how the shutdown will affect shelters, which are primarily funded by the VAWA. With little funding available, it remains to be seen if the shelters can keep their doors open. Employees will potentially be laid off and victims will be left vulnerable with no safe place to go.

This is unacceptable. We must ensure that survivors stay safe and stay supported, regardless of whether or not Congress chooses to do their job. So, will you show your support for them during this shutdown?