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Life-changing services provided to 32 people

each day.

Immediate, walk-in support given 4,997 times.

Urgent hotline and phone support provided


6,670 times.

40 women and 35 children sheltered for


2,306 nights.

70% of sheltered women successfully transitioned


to safe, abuse-free living arrangements.

Case management clients accomplished 88%


of their goals.

Over 3,000 students and community members


educated about healthy relationships and how
to prevent domestic and dating violence.

Due to your support, The Advocates’ impact


is profound. Read all about it . . .

ANNUAL REPORT
2009-2010
Mission 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 organization, we provide dynamic and comprehensive
services to help people build safe lives.

“ I love it in shelter because it is a happy place.”


—Boy, age 7

“ The Advocates helped me learn new skills


and identify the early signs of abuse.”

“ I am a woman with more self-esteem, more


security also. I now have more personal power.”
Dear Friends of The Advocates:

This coming year, we will recognize our 20th year of working to further our mission and realize our vision
of a diverse and healthy society free from domestic and sexual violence. Throughout the past 20 years and
into the future, the following remains true: awareness and prevention education are critical to rebuilding
safe lives and to ending the devastating cycle of abuse.

This Annual Report highlights the widespread and profound impact of your investment in The Advocates
during our fiscal year ending June 30, 2010. The Advocates’ staff and board are able to remain deeply
committed to changing lives because of the consistently generous support received each year from you
in the form of thousands of volunteer hours, in-kind goods and services, and financial contributions.

Last year, your donations supported a wide variety of life-changing services to 348 women and 92 children
over 11,667 times. Your gifts enabled the education of 1,946 students from kindergarten through grade 12
by going into the classroom and talking candidly about domestic violence and creating healthy relationships.
These are just a few examples of what you have made possible.

The positive effect of your involvement is felt every day in our community. Thank you for your active
participation in helping The Advocates to prevent domestic and sexual abuse, and to build safe lives.

Warm Regards,

Margery Friedlander, President Tricia Swartling, Executive Director

Our services: your donations put to work

• 24-hour shelter and hotline • Prevention program high school:


• Case management domestic and dating violence, bystanders, bullying
• Individual counseling • Domestic violence and sexual assault dynamics
• Support groups and services trainings for community
• Economic education and advocacy • Sexual Assault Awareness Month activities
• Life skills training • Stalking Awareness Month prevention activities
• Personal enrichment, exercise and empowerment classes • Teen Dating Violence Prevention Week activities
• Self help and education resources lending library • Domestic Violence Awareness Month activities
• Parenting classes and support • Basic needs assistance program:
• Client advocacy at meetings with educational, medical, financial, transportation, food, clothing, furniture
legal services providers, and other • Sexual assault services: 24-Hour response team,
• Children’s case management counseling, family and partner support
• Kid’s group • Crime victim’s compensation program assistance
• Shelter programs and activities for children • Rural outreach program: Camas, Custer and
• Legal assistance program Lincoln counties
• Court advocacy • Bilingual (English/Spanish) Services
• Prevention program elementary school: • Volunteer program: wide variety of volunteer opportunities
domestic violence, child abuse, bullying • Community collaboration with organizations
• Prevention program middle school: and service providers
domestic and dating violence, bullying • Staff continuing education

Thanks to your support, all of these services are free and available in
English and Spanish, 24 hours a day to people in need.
Program & Event Highlights
Walk the Walk: Could you walk in a domestic violence victim’s shoes?
Close to 100 community members participate in Walk the Walk every October during Domestic Violence
Awareness Month to build awareness of family violence prevention and the creation of healthy relationships.

Volunteers plant the seeds of change!


In 2009 – 2010, 140 outstanding volunteers contributed 4,024 hours of service, valued at $81,486 ($20.25/hr)
to further The Advocates’ work. We greatly appreciate each and every volunteer for sharing her or his time and
talents. Special thanks to Anne and Scott Mason, owners of Ketchum Grill, for graciously hosting the 8th Annual
Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon in September, and to guest speaker R.L. Rowsey.

Jackson Katz, an engaging presentation on violence prevention


In November, The Advocates brought Jackson Katz, a leading anti-sexist male activist in the United States,
to the Wood River Valley. Community members attended two free community events sponsored by Richard
and Judith Smooke, Chris and Margaret Block, and funded in part by a STOP Violence Against Women Act
Grant. Katz illustrated how the sports culture, comedy, advertising, and other media contribute to gender
violence and the positive role of adult male leadership. Check out his “10 Things Men Can Do to Prevent
Violence Against Women” at www.jacksonkatz.com. The tips are useful, empowering and apply to everyone.
2009 Walk the Walk participants in
festive red shoes!
Stimulus funds at work to help end family violence
In January, The Advocates was awarded a $43,000, two-year grant from the Services, Training, Officers, and
Prosecutors (STOP) Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program. This grant was provided through the
Idaho State Police and funded by The Federal Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The Advocates applied these
funds towards an existing bilingual shelter staff position and the hiring of two part-time staff to lead support
groups for women in Shoshone.

Healthy Relationships for Teens: Idaho’s Teen Dating Violence Prevention


“In a community Project Rocks!
the size of our In 2009-2010, The Advocates teamed with the Idaho Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Project to
eliminate the prevalence of teen dating violence. Through ongoing collaborative efforts, we talked to middle and
little valley, how high school students and parents about healthy relationships, and the latest dating trends. The Idaho Coalition
Against Domestic and Sexual Violence received national recognition for the program. National Teen Dating Violence
many people Awareness & Prevention Week is the first week of February. Ask the teens in your life what the elements of healthy
need to have a dating relationships are, or call us to learn more.

dynamic shift in Stalking Awareness Month: Know it. Name it. Stop it.
The Advocates offered free Stalking Kits for those who felt they were being stalked, as well as free “Are You Being
energy and Stalked?” pamphlets during the annual January observance of National Stalking Awareness Month. Stalking affects
attitude for the 3.4 million victims a year. Stalking kits are still available. Call now for information.

whole valley to
Sexual Assault Awareness Month & Carbonate Hill Climb Race
take off and soar? April’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month featured the 2nd Annual Carbonate Hill Climb Race and Barbeque at
Hop Porter Park, Hailey. The number of 2010 race entries doubled over 2009, to reach 70. Nearly 100 people
took part in the community awareness event that included the race, kids’ activities, a barbecue and the awards.
ONE person can Whit Albright and Amy Bingham were the male and female winners, respectively. The 12 and under boy and
girl divisions were won by Emmett Say and Jenna Nurge, respectively. A free self-defense class was taught in
make a difference.” April by Gary Petersen, 5th Dan Kukkiwon Black Belt and head master of Sun Valley Taekwondo. In collaboration
with the Idaho Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, The Advocates also provided training to local
law enforcement and other community service professionals on the dynamics of sexual assault and how to better
—R.L. Rowsey assist victims.

Economic Education Program Provides Opportunities


Over the last year, 24 women took advantage of The Advocates’ new program, Realizing Your Economic Action
Plan (REAP). The program received start-up funding from the Wood River Women’s Charitable Foundation,
the Deer Creek Fund, and private donations. After completing the 12-hour class series, two-thirds of these women
opened matched savings accounts to help them realize one of the following personal goals: purchase reliable
transportation, pursue additional education, start a business, buy a home, or save for retirement. Through personal
savings and matched deposits, over $6,000 has been saved to date!

Participants reported that the program helped them with increased self-esteem, self confidence, and general well
being. “I watched women blossom as they learned about credit and the role of money in our society. Knowledge
is power,” stated Carol Pintler, client services coordinator. The program provides many women with education and
money that they might otherwise never be able to access or obtain.
Fundraising Efforts
to Help Build Safe Lives
The Advocates’ 4th Annual Golf
Tournament raised $20,000
Sixty-four golfers braved winter weather in May to play in
the tournament at The Valley Club. Players tried their luck
at miracle putts and tee prizes, and enjoyed a dry, warm
post-game Summer Safari party inside. Special thanks to
our sponsors Dick’s Sporting Goods, Joe’s Backhoe Service
and Quigley Canyon, our 19 hole sponsors, event host The
Valley Club, players, volunteers and the many individuals and
companies that provided wonderful prizes. Golf Tournament
organizers included Janet and Pete Cantor, Rick Davis, and
Gundl and John Haskell, and Joanne and Dick Wetherell.

The Advocates’ Gala Raises $200,000


Tarzan (The Valley Club Assistant Professional Jonathan Strellow) and
More than 200 patrons attended The Advocates’ Annual
Jane (Joanne Wetherell) golf in the rain for The Advocates.
Gala: Black & White Soiree in June. Held on the grounds
of Trail Creek Cabin, the evening featured black and white
décor accented with purple orchid centerpieces by Kurt
McAuley of Botanica. Guests mingled, dined and danced
to The Sensations, and bid on an impressive assortment
of live and silent auction items. Mark your calendar for
next year’s Gala event Friday, July 1, 2011.

Event Sponsors:
Platinum: Marilyn, Joe and Joy Kasputys,
Gold: Margaret and Christopher Block, Charles Schwab
and St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center;
Silver: Anonymous, Carson International, Inc., Marquita
and Charles Dunn, Mountain West Bank, Laura and
Scott Jordan, SCOTTETVEST, Inc., In Memory of
Robert D. Seibel, and Zions Bank.

Board of Directors’ Event Co-chairs: Joy Kasputys


and Katherine Schroder

Director and Silent Auction Chair: Eeva Pregitzer

Special thanks to Sun Valley Resort, Sturtevant’s


Mountain Outfitters, Idaho’s Bounty, and to our fabulous
Gala Co-Chair and director Joy Kasputys congratulates Raffle prize donors, attendees, board, volunteers and staff.
winner Elaine Phillips, who won two 2010-2011 Sun Valley Resort Ski
Season Passes.
The Advocates’ Attic Thrift Store
The Attic raised 17% of The Advocates’ operating budget
in 2009-2010. In addition, over $11,000 worth of clothing
and household items were provided free to families in
the community due to donations to The Advocates’ Attic.
Managed by Gary Schott, The Attic features ever-changing
merchandise and is full of unexpected treasures! The Attic
sells used furniture, clothing, household items, toys, and
much more. Donations can be dropped off at the store. We
can pick up furniture and other sizeable donations in good
condition. Charitable contribution receipts are provided.

The Attic: (208) 578-0340; 12 West Carbonate Street, Hailey

Hours:
Monday-Friday: 10am – 5:30pm
Saturday: 10am – 5pm

Gala revelers at the Black & White Soirée.

Gala Photos: Joshua R. Wells, www.alpinfoto.com


Our Generous Donors
Founders Circle: $20,000 + Mountain West Bank Cheri and David Schenkar
Anonymous National Network To End Domestic Violence Maureen and Paul Schwendener
The Capital Group Companies Charitable Sara and Scott Nelson John A. Seiller, Attorney at Law
Foundation – corporate matching gift Esther and Michael Ochsman Erin Smith
Good Works Institute Sue and Alex Orb Hallie Kelly and Selim Star
Gordon R. and Mary M. Howard Britt and Peter Palmedo Sun Valley Title, Rick Davis
Family Foundation Susan and Reuben Perin Roselyne C. Swig
Marilyn and Joe Kasputys Marshall Peterson Teri and Sandor Szombathy
Betsy and Bob Reniers United States Municipal Police Assn.
Leadership Circle: $10,000 - $ 19,999 Lois Rosen Carol and Randy Updyke
Anonymous The Scoob Trust Foundation Cynthia and Peter Urbanowicz
James Cimino – In memory of Barbara Cimino Shelley and Carolyn Seibel – In memory
Linda and Bob Edwards of Robert D. Seibel Seeds of Change: $250 - $499
Charlotte and Tom Unger Deborah and Mark Slonim Janice and Donald Bauermeister
Wood River Women’s Charitable Foundation Judith and Richard Smooke Janet and Pete Cantor
Linda and Barry Staum Canyon Motors Subaru
Healing Circle: $5,000 - $9,999 Lisa Stelck Lenore and Mark Carroll
Margaret and Christopher Block Tricia Swartling Sallie Castle and Scott Harder
Mia and Guy Cherp Brenda and John Taber Dick York’s Towing & Automotive
Deer Creek Fund Philanthropic Gift Fund in Jane and David Taylor Dave and Barbara Dingman
the Idaho Community Foundation Jane Timberlake and Taylor Walker Emilie duPont
Jane and Paul Hansen United Way of South Central Idaho Megan and Chris Edwards
Joan Leidy Foundation Joanne and Dick Wetherell Steve and Amanda England
John and Virginia Meisenbach Priscilla and Ward Woods William Gault
Peter and Bonni Curran, PECO Foundation Zions Bank William Gess, Jr.
Eldon and Carolyn Wicklund Gilman Contemporary
Hope Circle: $500-$999 Hailey Orthopedics & Sports Medicine,
Growth Circle: $2,500 - $ 4,999 Anonymous Dr. Glen Shapiro
Anonymous Blair Baker Mary Jo Helmeke
Anonymous Torene and Charles Bonner Jivaro, Inc.
Bank of America Foundation Nora and Graeme Bretall Ketchum Grill
Teresa Beahen and David Lipman Michael Carpenter Gina Knox
Rufus and Liz Brown Charles Conn Nancie and Todd Krankkala
Charles Schwab Julie and Michael Cord Robin Leavitt and Terry Friedlander
David May II-Dee May Charitable Trust Cornerstone Bar and Grill, Meg and Erik Vorm Anna Lingbloom
Margery and Bernard Friedlander Kathy Crosson Elaine and John O’Connor
Carol and Len Harlig Colleen Daly Obenchain Insurance
Heart of Gold Fund in the Idaho LeMaster Daniels Perry Yockey Family Foundation
Community Foundation Patricia Darman Perry’s Restaurant, Paula and Keith Perry
Roy A. Hunt Foundation Jolie and Bob Dunn Elaine and Mike Phillips
Joe’s Backhoe Services FHC Foundation, National City Bank Carol and Todd Pintler
Laura and Scott Jordan, SCOTTEVEST, Inc. Happy Fitzgerald Quantum Healing Arts, Maria Maricich Lato
Phyllis Leventhal Sandra and John Flattery Tobias Ripsom
Neil Morrow Susan and Jerry Flynt Steve Rose
Quigley Canyon Franklin Weinberg Fund Evelyn and Bill Ryberg
Richard C. Barker Family Fund Myra Friedman and Ralph Fullerton Russ Satake
Sherry and Dick St. Clair Hilary and Bryan Furlong Sawtooth Board of Realtors
St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center Chelle and Baird Gourlay Marilyn and Mel Schwartz
Sun Valley Resort Peter and Betty Gray Mary Louise and James Sedin
Tom May – David May II Foundation Dick Hare Mary and Jay Sfingi
Wells Fargo Foundation Rebekah and Larry Helzel Richard and Barbara Shelton
Maryanne and Gerald Whitcomb Bonita Hepworth Art and Naomi Sloan
Idaho Power Company Employee’s Sun Valley Insurance
Community Service Fund Ann and Doug Taylor
Prevention Circle: $1,000 - $2,499
Carol E. Jensen Gail and JackThornton
Judy and Sid Alpert
Harriet and Stan Joseph Linda and Jon Thorson
Anonymous
Camille and Edward Kassatly US Bank Trust
Rachel and Ken Brannon
Barbara Thrasher and Rick Koffey Warm Springs Ranch
Carson International, Inc., Kathy and Paul Carson
Debra and Jack Levin Jeanne and Jim Welch
Mari and Dave Clack
Kathy Levison Beth and Paul Willis
Dave Cole
Ken Lewis Wood River Insurance
Janet and Roger DeBard
Elise Lufkin Lindsay Woodcock
Marquita and Charlie Dunn
Sean McCoy Brian and Megan Yager
Mike Fox Family
Charline and Charlie McNamee Patience and Bob Ziebarth
Frances E. Streit Foundation
Janet and Charlie Meyer
Sue and Peter Gaasland
Jeanne Meyers Every Gift Counts:
Peggy Elliott Goldwyn
Jennifer and Jim Milgard Those who have contributed up to $249
John and Gundl Haskell
James Moore Mike Abaid
Dede and Steve Huish
Vickie and Ed O’Gara Sue and Sam Adicoff
Judith Jellinek
Phyllis and Mark Odell Lois and Bart Adrian
Alisa and Jim Kanellitsas
Margo Peck – In honor of Charlotte Unger Karen and Scott Alpert
Joy Kasputys
Stephanie and John Perenchio Alpinfoto, Joshua R. Wells
Marcia and Don Liebich
Sue Dumke, Pure Love Jewels Diane Anderson
The Martin Djos Family Foundation
Paula and Darrell Rubel Leslie Andrus
Sheila and Jerry Mells
Barbara and Chip Angle Stratton Laggis In-kind gifts $900+
Kris and Bill Josey, Lallman, Felton, Peterson & Pierce, P.A. Abeja Winery
ArborCare Resources, Inc. Carole Lewis Amangani
Elizabeth Ashton Ruth Lieder Atkinsons’ Market
Judy and Don Atkinson Karin Little Boardworks SURF
Kay Atkinson Sal Lopez Boise State Athletic Department
Brisa Ayub Lisa and Jeff Lynn Cornerstone Bar & Grill
Claire and Lynn Bailey Jean and Tony Mabbatt Dick’s Sporting Goods
Sandra and Scott Baker Stephen and Mary Malkmus Gail and Chris Darley and
Leigh K. Barer Martha Lewis and Ross Jennings Mica and Greg Darley-Emerson
Marie and Brett Barton Claudia McCain Mike Fox Family
Audrey and Jerry Bashaw Cindy and Brian McCoy Globus Restaurant
Harriet and Richard Bass James McLaughlin Ezmaralda Gordon
Patricia Beck Kathryn McNeal Idaho Mountain Builders
Carolyn Benson Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Joe’s Backhoe Services
Barry Bevers Nancy and Jeffrey Mihalic Ketchum Computers
Linda and William Blackburn Patricia Millington Ketchum Grill
Janice and Thad Blanton Holly and Kevin Mora King Miller Barrios & Boe Investments
Kathleen and Hugh Blue Kristin and Duncan Morton Anne and Scott Mason
Sharon and Lynn Bockemohle Mountain Fresh, Inc. Rasberrys Restaurant & Catering
Gretchen Boe Judith and Roy Murdock RP Graphic Design Studio, Randi McEntee
Sally and Scott and Sally Boettger Natural Niche/Rocky Mtn. Health Ruby Springs Lodge
Brooke and Helen Bonner NCK Consulting, Nancy Kneeland John Seiller, Attorney at Law
Burnsie’s Kathryn and Bobby Noyes Smoky Mountain Lodge and Bike Ranch
Joyce Burrell Mary Ellen O’Leary Sherry and Dick St. Clair
Guy Butterfield Molly and Thomas Page Selim Star, Attorney at Law
Lynn Campion-Waddell and Ted Waddell Richard Paris Sturtevants Mountain Outfitters
June Lois Carson Robert Parker Sun Valley Resort
Julio Chavez Chad Parmenter Sun Valley Services
Lucy Chubb Andy Parnes Tastevin
Linda and Jay Cooper Penelope’s Cafe The Wirth Company
Lila and Jack Corrock Carla Penfield Stroh Villagio Inn & Spa
Barbara and Chuck Corwin Connie Aronson, Personal Fitness Studio Vintage Restaurant
Mike Crawford PK’s Ski & Sports Zenergy Health Club & Spa
Mary Ann and Curtis Crowdson Eeva Pregitzer
Patti Culpepper Maria Pregitzer Government Grants
Jackie Damerel Jeanne Pudoff-Oyen Blaine County:
Stacey Doby Bud Purdy Idaho Council on Domestic Violence
Kim and Ross Donald Sharon and Nick Purdy and Victim Assistance:
Carla Donaldson Leigh and Louis Rabel Victims of Crime Act Funding
Ann Down Gene and Susan Ramsey Family Violence Prevention Fund
Patricia Duetting Darrel and Patti Reed Idaho State Domestic Violence Funds
Gail Dwyer Kim Rogers
Laurie and Matt Engel Juli and Michael Roos Idaho Housing and Finance Association:
Jean and Dale Ewerson Wilma Roth Emergency Shelter Grant
Jeanne and A. Roger Foreman Char Roth and Bruce Tidwell
Dayle Fowler Safeco Insurance Employee Giving Program Idaho State Police:
Ann C. Fuller Adele and Pat Savaria STOP Violence Against Women Act Grant
Kathryn and Robert Gardner Donna and Scott Scifres STOP Violence Against Women Act
Mary Gibson Vicki and Glen Shapiro Stimulus Grant
Margaret and Roger Gould Sally and Alvin Shoemaker
Liam Grant Silver Sage Girl Scouts Troop #78
Michelle Griffith Carol Sinnott
Melanie and Michael Griffiths Donna Sipe
Janet Hale Sheri and William Slater Financial Summary
William B. Hale Kathleen Slette
Patricia and Dennis Hanggi Pamela and Michael Smith Fiscal 2009 – 2010 Total Revenue $884,274
Elaine and Gordon Harfst St. Francis Pet Clinic Private Foundations Grants 9%
John Heaney Barbara Stoll Government Contracts 18%
Ann Hender Sturtevants Mountain Outfitters Advocates’ Attic Sales 17%
Janet and William Hill Sun Valley Shoes Contributions 23%
Kimberly Hochendoner Renee Tatterson Fund Raising 33%
Gloria and Fredrick Hoedemakker Peter Taylor
Gary Hoffman Kiki Tidwell Fiscal 2009 – 2010 Total Expenses $850,220
Carol Holman Peggy and Tom Tierney Fund raising 19%
Sally and Russ Horn Debra Vadalma Advocates’ Attic 14%
Isabel’s Needlepoint Vita Brevis, LLC Program support 20%
Jim and Wendy Jaquet Suzanne and Michael Walsh Client services 47%
Kathy Jones Juli Watson
Emily and Dr. Steve Karassik Jeri Waxenberg 2010 – 2011 Priority Funding Needs
Carol and Edward Karner Gay Weake Supporting core services:
Jean and John Kearney Liza Weekes Awareness and prevention programs
Roark Law Firm LLP, Keith Roark Pattie and Geoff Wells Endowment
Linda Kent Gloria and Mason Wilkins Positive transitions program
Ketchum/Sun Valley Rotary Club Windermere Real Estate, Sara Gorham Shelter program
Cynthia Knight Susan Wolford
Karl and Kathleen Krekow Laura and Rob Wright The Advocates is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization,
and our tax ID number is 94-3162848.
Lisa Holley, L & H Foundation Janet Wygle
Ingrid and David Zielke
Shelter & Program Staff Administrative Staff 2010-2011 Board of Directors
Teri Beck Tricia Swartling, MPH Margery Friedlander
House Manager Executive Director President
Susan Fierro Leigh Barer Margaret Block
Bilingual Victim Advocate Development & Vice President
Communications Director
Raquel Galvin M.A. Steve England
Lead Case Manager & Jan Super Secretary
Bilingual Victim Advocate Office Manager & Bookkeeper
Paul Hansen
Darrel Harris Treasurer
Youth Program Coordinator The Attic Staff
Ken Brannon
Carol Pintler, M.Ed. Gary Schott
Client Services Coordinator Store Manager Lenore Carroll

Nancie Krankkala Peggy Elliott Goldwyn


Kim Rogers
Weekend Manager Donations Manager, Volunteer Carol Jensen

Victoria Bates Joy Kasputys


Rosa Segura
Weekend Manager Store Assistant Anna Lingbloom
Marisa Elizarraras Neil Morrow
Selim Star
Attorney Store Assistant Erin Pfaeffle
Perla Gutierrez Eeva Pregitzer
Trish Tobias
Community Education Coordinator Store Assistant Katherine Schroder
Olivia Ruiz Dana Thomas
Dolores Vega
Rural Outreach Group Leader Store Assistant

JACKIE HENNESSY Carmen Vera


Social Services Intern Store Assistant

The Advocates
PO Box 3216
Hailey, ID 83333

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