Advocates AnnualReport 2010
Advocates AnnualReport 2010
Advocates AnnualReport 2010
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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.
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,
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 10am – 5:30pm
Saturday: 10am – 5pm
The Advocates
PO Box 3216
Hailey, ID 83333