The Advocates for survivors of domestic

violence and sexual assault

Annual report 2007

helping
people build
safe lives

Dancing
Under
The Stars
O ver 325 supporters attended The
Advocates’ 10th Annual Gala
Event at the Limelight Room. In addition
to fabulous and fun silent and live auc-
tion offerings, evening highlights included
entertainment by the High Street Band
and a moving presentation by domestic
violence survivor Lara Spencer. Thanks
to the generous bidding and donations
of many friends of The Advocates, the
evening resulted in proceeds in excess of Thank you to our Event Sponsors: D. L. Evans Bank • Abramson Pendergast
$200,000. These funds provide important & Co. • Atkinsons’ Market • Bank of the West • Countrywide Home Loans • Carol
support for shelter services and programs. Dorazio & Bob Korb • Mari & Dave Clack • Chilali Lodge • First American Title
First Bank of Idaho • Mountain West Bank • Joanne Wetherell, REMAX of Sun Valley
(Right) The Advocates founders—Eve
Sawtooth Board of Realtors • Bev McClean & Kimberly Sesnon, Sotheby’s International
Heart, Char Roth, Julie Caldwell, and
Realty • Sun Valley Dental Group • Sun Valley Title • Wells Fargo Bank • Wood
Cally Huttar—were honored at the
River Insurance
Gala Event.

The Advocates for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault • Post Office Box 3216, Hailey, Idaho 83333 • 208.788.4191
Who We Are:
SHELTER STAFF
Teri Beck, House Manager Advocates thanks you for helping us assist over 500 women and children
Jane Blair, Bookkeeper
Heather Colvin, Administrative Assistant
Elaina Donohoe, Legal Victim Advocate
Raquel Galvin, Lead Bilingual Advocate
Darrel Harris, Children’s Program Coordinator
Jennie Leon, Bilingual Advocate
Candice Newmyer, Community
Education Coordinator
Tami Olson, Resource Development Coordinator
Carol Pintler, Client Services Coordinator
Kim Rogers, Weekend Manager
Tricia Swartling, Executive Director
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mari Clack
Linda Edwards, Secretary
Steve England
Walt Femling
Margery Friedlander
Bryan Furlong, Treasurer
Reuben Perin, President
Erica Petersen
Erin Pfaeffle
Sherry Propst, Vice President
Lara Spencer
Charlotte Unger
Joanne Wetherell
ATTIC STAFF
Susan Fiero, Store Assistant
Lorraine Heh, Store Assistant
Nancie Krankkala, Store Manager
Rosa Martinez, Store Assistant
Olivia Ruiz, Store Assistant
A PLACE FOR KIDS STAFF
Cassie Boyer, Child Care Provider
Jessica Dardenne, Child Care Provider
Sky Loos, Center Director
Stephanie Spann, Child Care Provider
Amber Strunk, Preschool Teacher
2 and he taught me how to flyfish. We have a lot of fun together.”
LETTER from the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Services We
A s I review the last year, I am again reminded of your generosity. As
Provide to the
one of the frontline social service providers in our community, The
build violence free lives in 2007. Your contributions also supported our
efforts to prevent violence region-wide through education provided to over
5,000 students and other individuals in the community.
I want to share comments from a woman who stayed in the shelter.
Community:
“Thank you so much for taking me on and helping me through this time and get-
ting back on my feet and finding myself. You guys are very appreciated. And • 24 Hour Crisis/Support Line
when I get healed, someday I would like to give back what you have selflessly • Safe Transitional Shelter
given me. Thank you for everything you do!”
No one should experience the pain of abuse. All of us should speak out • Case Management
against violence. Thank you for participating in The Advocates’ ongoing • Women’s Support Groups
work to create a healthy community!
• Individual Counseling
To A Peaceful and Joyous Holiday Season for Everyone!
• Court Advocacy
— Executive Director, Tricia Swartling
• Legal Referral and Assistance
• Emergency Financial Assistance
• Transportation Assistance
• Food, Clothing, Household
Supplies & Furniture Assistance
• Sexual Assault Services
• Rural Outreach
• Life Skills Training
• Translation Services
• Mentoring for At Risk Children
• Peer Mentoring
• Resource Library, Information
and Referral
• Affordable Housing Referral
• Training and Community
Education
• Prevention Programs
• Volunteer Program
T he Advocates’ own Community Education Coordinator, Candice
Newmyer, developed the above Men Against Violence campaign for
October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Like the campaign it was
• Child Care Center
modeled after in New Mexico, she contacted local men to participate, and
MENTOR PROGRAM the results were extremely positive. In fact, the campaign received so much
attention that The Advocates received many calls from other area men
“Bob is a good friend. He comes to my hockey games. We go to dinner and a movie, willing to volunteer their time for future campaigns. A special thanks to
photographer Brooke Bonner and graphic artist Robin Leahy for their pro 3
— Wyatt Parish bono work on this campaign.
 MEET OUR NEWest
BOARD MEMBERS
F our community minded individuals joined
The Advocates’ Board of Directors during
the last year. Steve England, a Lieutenant with
the Hailey Police Department, is a very enthu-
siastic and active board member. Steve worked
as a School Resource Office for two years and is
an active volunteer with Camp Rainbow Gold.
Lara Spencer brings her marketing experience
with the Seattle Mariners to The Advocates. In
addition, she contributes her support as a local
small business owner and insights as a survivor
of domestic violence. Margery Friedlander is a
retired psychiatric social worker. She brings her
past professional, board and community volunteer
experience to the organization. Erica Petersen
works in the special education program at Wood
River Middle School. Since Erica was born and
raised in the Wood River Valley she provides the
board with many local connections.
Save the Date
April 12, 2008
2nd Annual Fashion Show, Ketchum
May 19, 2008
2nd Annual “Chip-in for The Advocates”
Golf Tournament at Blue Lakes
Country Club
June 27, 2008
11th Annual Gala Event at The Limelight
Room featuring the High Street Band
In 2007, 125 volunteers
contributed over 14,000
hours to The Advocates,
which is equal to
$300,000 in donated time.
4 out at the Attic. For donation pick-ups call Nancie at 578-0340.
SPEAKING OUT
Volunteer
Opportunities
D omestic violence survivor
Lara Spencer says, “It takes
Volunteers are crucial to our success,
guts and education” to change and we can always use help:
from domestic violence victim
Help at the child care center: reading,
to successful woman. Lara is a
gardening or just playing;
positive role model for women
working to escape an abusive Organize, sort and display goods at
relationship. In 1998, Lara, due the thrift store;
to trusting her instincts, narrowly
Provide much needed office support;
escaped being killed by her abuser
two days after he was released Sit on a fundraising committee,
from prison. She contributes her
survival and transformation to a Serve as a Mentor for children and women;
A PLACE FOR KIDS persistent King County prosecu-
Receive extensive training to work
tor who cared, and the help of a
directly with clients by answering crisis
T
he Advocates’ child care center, A Place for Kids, provides care for domestic violence program.
line calls or being available for the Sexual
an average of 35 children. The center was started in 2003 to pro- Today, thankful for the help
Assault Go Out Team.
vide sliding scale care for clients in need of subsidized child care and more and support she received, Lara
licensed child care in general for the community. Staff members provide gives back by participating on The Advocates’ Board of Directors. Lara helps with
care for children ages 0- 5 and after school kindergarten care. Since the fundraising efforts and encourages customers at her consignment clothing store,
center opened, over $135,000 in child care scholarships have been of- The Dollhouse, to donate unsold clothing to The Advocates’ Attic and other Other Ways to Help
fered. Scholarships are supported by sales at The Advocates’ Attic, private nonprofit stores in the Valley. Every day Lara thanks the “Earth Angels” that sup-
foundation grants and fundraising. For more information about A Place for
Kids or volunteer opportunities at the center, call Sky Loos at 578-0390.
ported her escape and transformation from victim to empowered woman.
5. Your next party at home or at work
can benefit The Advocates…
4. Shop, Shop, Shop…Target Stores
will donate to A Place For Kids
each time you use a target VISA – ID
#124398, and www.shopforcharityday.
com has over 1,000 stores that will give us
a portion of your purchase – from 1% to
20% if you use The Advocates ID#146220.
Look for Land’s End, Eddie Bauer, Sierra
Trading Post, Spiegel…and many more.
3. Donate skills and services… design
materials, organize files, help with a
mailing, give haircuts to clients.
THE ADVOCATES’ ATTIC THREE CHEERS FOR OUR VOLUNTEERS! 2. Share information… we have many
different kinds of information to
O
share with the public. Invite us to speak at
T he Advocates opened the Attic in 2003 in conjunction with the ver twenty-five volunteers attended The Advocates’ Volunteer Ap-
opening of A Place for Kids. Sales at the Attic support The Advo- preciation Luncheon held at the end of September. Scott and Anne your church, school or professional event.
Mason generously hosted the luncheon at their restaurant, the Ketchum
1.
cate’s services. The Attic accepts donations from the community for resale
in the store. Staff are available to pick up furniture and other sizeable Grill. The Rev. John Moreland, Community Spiritual Leader for Light on the Donate. The Advocates needs you!
Whether it’s a little or a lot, all at
Mountains was the featured inspirational speaker. John highlighted the value
donations in good condition. People in need of clothing or other household
necessities are provided with vouchers to the Attic through The Advocates of volunteer time and thanked our volunteers for their contributions to The once or several times a year, through the
mail or on our website, The Advocates
and St. Lukes’ Center for Community Health. The Attic recently under- Advocates’ work to end violence in our community. Volunteers who attended
enjoyed the delicious lasagna and the gifts donated by The Advocates’ Attic. uses donations efficiently and effectively
went a facelift and received new paint, new clothing and display racks and
to make a difference in the lives of women
an operational update. Stop by and check out the new look! Volunteers
and children in our community.
are always needed. Call Tami at the shelter if you are interested in helping
In te re s te d in volun te e r ing? 5
Call Tami at 208.788.4191
Financial Summary the growth circle
Interest Fundraising The Growth Circle is made up of donors who
Fiscal 2006-2007 4% 21% have contributed $1000 or more to The Advocates.
We thank them for their generosity. For a complete
Program
Revenue
.
list of donors, please visit our website at
Revenue

l ou rish www.theadvocates-aplacetogo.org.
18%

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Contributions A.C. Houston Lumber Co. Carole Lewis

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37% Abramson, Pendergast & Co.

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Don & Marcia Liebich

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Governmental Support 10% Atkinsons’ Market Dave Lipman & Teresa Beahan

ild
Bank of the West Barbara & Thomas
Private Richard Barker Mannschreck

Fiscal 2006-2007 Foundation SHELTER EXPANDED IN 2007

ch
Don & Jan Bauermeister Sandy & Jack McCullough
Grants Margaret & Chris Block Charles & Charline McNamee

D
ue to the incredible generosity of the Bob & Catherine Beyer
Expenses 10%

nd
Chas & Torene Bonner Michael & Esther Ochsman
Rufus & Liz Brown
Family, The Advocates added a 1,200 square foot annex build-
Mountain West Bank
ing to shelter property for half the cost of new construction.

na
Beau & Megan Burks Mark & Phyllis Odell
Fundraising The Beyers donated a house and guest house to The Advocates
Burns Family Foundation Alex & Sue Orb
12% in October 2006. The Advocates sold the main house to Scott and
Program Expenses
34%
wth so wome Sallie Castle
Scott & Nicole Castle
PECO Foundation - Peter
& Bonni Curran
Nicole Castle who moved it to Carey. Over the next 12 months, with
the generous help of many contributors from the building industry,
Chilali Lodge Reuben & Susan Perin The Advocates moved, installed and opened the annex addition.
Mari & Dave Clack Alan & Wendy Pesky The Shelter Annex Addition Project was in part supported by a grant
Countrywide Home Loans Scott Porter from the Kemmerer Foundation and the JELD-WEN Foundation via
Bank of the West Rainbow Sandal, Inc. AmeriTitle. The Annex will provide safer and improved shelter space
D. L. Evans Bank Lois Rosen for women with pets and/or male children over 12 years of age.
David May II - Dee May REMAX of Sun Valley
Annex Project Contributors:
Charitable Trust Jean & Steve Roth
Client Services Bob & Catherine Beyer Family
Carey & John Dondero Sawtooth Board of Realtors Foundation Grants Gary Storey, Storey Construction
54% Carol Dorazio & Bob Korb Sturtevants Mountain Outfitters and Other Funding Michael Doty Associates
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Ann Down Betts Simon Architects

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2007 REVENUE Engelmann, Inc.

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Draper Family Foundation Bev McLean & Kimberly Sesnon Blaine County
S. Erwin Excavation
Fundraising $288,160 Carol & Ed Dumke - Sotheby’s International Realty Capital Group Companies
t

Benchmark Associates
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Linda & Bob Edwards Chris & Caroline Spain Charitable Foundation Associated Pacific Movers
Program Income* $249,285
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Steve & Emily Farber Barry & Linda Staum City of Ketchum Joe’s Backhoe Service
Government Contracts $124,937 Robert’s Electric
First American Title Jean Swartling Costco of Twin Falls Evan’s Plumbing
Contributions $387,461 First Bank of Idaho Sun Valley Dental Group Deer Creek Fund Engineering Structural Solutions
roots to su

FHC Foundation Sun Valley Title Great Day Foundation Eggers Associates
Interest $65,000 Bryan & Hilary Furlong
The Wirth Company
Sandor & Teri Szombathy Howard Family Foundation
Merrick Construction
Private Foundation Grants $127,237 Maria & Clark Gerhardt Carol Thielen Idaho Community Foundation Sfingi Group
Deana & Morley Golden Tom May - David Idaho Council on Domestic J. E. Sweek Paint Contracting, Inc.
$1,242,260 Sawtooth Wood Products
Joyce Gordon & Eric Remais May II Foundation Violence and Victim Assistance
McBride Enterprises
Lowie Graves Charlotte & Tom Unger Idaho Housing and Finance City of Hailey
Peter & Betty Gray Val A. Browning Foundation - Assoc. – Emergency Shelter Grant Rene Rodriguez, Blaine County
2007 EXPENSES
Harry & Shirley Hagey Carol Dumke Idaho State Police – STOP Violence Sheriff’s Department
Program Expenses $312,868 Arbor Care Resources, Inc.
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Jane & Paul Hansen Dick & Joanne Wetherell Against Women Act Grant
Webb Landscaping
Client Services $482,785 Dick Hare Wells Fargo Bank JELD-WEN Foundation Bruce Tidwell, Building Materials
rovi

Lisa Holley Lynn Whittelsey Joan Leidy Foundation Thrift Store

Fundraising $114,598 Fred Johnson Sawtooth Wood Products
Ward & Priscilla Woods Kemmerer Family Foundation
*
Program Income and Expenses are for The Joe Yelda, Rocky Mountain
$1,010,251 Peter Kremer - Kremer Wood River Insurance Papoose Club Appliance
Advocates Attic and A Place for Kids
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Foundation Rotary Duck Race City of Hailey

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Jack & Marie Kueneman Roy A. Hunt Foundation Kemmerer Foundation
John Seiller, Attorney
United Way of South Central Idaho JELD-WEN Foundation
The Advocates
mission is to prevent domestic violence and sexual assault
in our communities through education, shelter, and supportive
services.
vision We envision a diverse and healthy society free from
domestic and sexual violence. As a vital nonprofit organiza-
tion, we provide dynamic and comprehensive services to help
people build safe lives.
values In the service of building a healthy community,
• We value the development and support of our team of
qualified staff and volunteers.
• We value the provision of compassionate, confidential,
and non-judgmental services.
• We value the empowerment of our clients through
education, access to resources and accountability.
• We value community collaboration to promote a
violence-free society.
• We value the possibility of social and individual change.
If you or someone you know needs help,
call The Advocates 24 hour Hotline: 208.788.6070
or toll free 888.676.0066.
The Advocates for Survivors
of Domestic Violence
Post Office Box 3216
Hailey, Idaho 83333
Why You Should Help:
1: Rank of domestic violence among causes
of homelessness in women and children
500: Number of women and children who
seek assistance from The Advocates annually
1,200: Number of women killed by
domestic partners each year
3,500: Shelter nights provided by The
Advocates in 2006 - 2007
6,000: Calls to The Advocates each year
200,000: Number of calls to the
National Domestic Violence Hotline this year
5,300,000: Number of women who are
victims of physical assault each year
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