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The 30th Anniversary of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
 This September marks the 30th anniversary of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). First observed in October 1987, Domestic Violence Awareness Month is focused on three key themes: mourning those who have died because of domestic violence, celebrating those who have survived, and connecting those who work to end violence.
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Finding Freedom: One Survivor’s Story Part 3
After I started therapy and talking through my experiences, I realized my support system was completely disconnected. Friends I had known for years were a distant memory, and my family had been pushed away. I had allowed my abuser to always be right about how my family spoke of our relationship being so wrong. The relationship between my mom and I was broken, and I was desperate for the bond we had five years before. Any person I did have a connection with was a shallow existence of a true friendship, because they were my abuser’s friends.
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Donor Spotlight: Lanie
Lanie (right in the photo), inspired her sister Sam, and mom Sarah, to raise money to support WCA clients by making and selling beautiful headbands. Lanie, budding entrepreneur that she is, cleverly set up a booth at an eclipse watching party in Smith’s Ferry to raise even more funds (she made $110 in less than an hour!) Lanie and her family stopped by to drop off the donation and show us her handiwork. One staff member was so impressed, she bought one of Lanie’s headbands! We are so grateful to Lanie and her family for supporting our mission and helping spread awareness.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Julie with Rolling Tomato!
Julie D’Agostino moved from California to Boise and started Rolling Tomato in April. Julie’s goal is to “make food waste history”. She spends her Saturdays going to Farmers’ Markets and collecting fresh produce that was not sold that afternoon. Once she collects the produce she rushes around the city dropping off the produce to local shelters and food programs, such as City Light and Life’s Kitchen.
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Corporate Pillar Spotlight: Kendall Ford of Meridian
 One of the WCA’s newest Corporate Pillars is Kendall Auto Idaho. Kendall Ford of Meridian recently honored the WCA’s work with a donation from every vehicle sold in the month of August. The WCA was also the beneficiary of a $2,500 check in honor of Kendall Ford of Meridian’s 5th Anniversary celebration through the Kendall Cares program.
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The Big Le Boise
August 26th was an exciting day in Boise! The Boise Weekly held their annual epic block party to celebrate 26 years of business. With a selection of food trucks, great music, art and craft vendors, and beverages, there was plenty of entertainment to be had. Boise Weekly is one of our awesome Corporate Pillars, so part of the proceeds were generously given to support our mission. With the help of our amazing volunteers, we were able to raise more than $500 in raffle ticket sales, and more than $50 in face-painting tips. We are so thankful to Boise Weekly and our community for their support!
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Music on the Water makes a splash for the WCA!
The WCA was thrilled to be chosen as the charitable recipient this year of Music on the Water, a new three series concert event at Esther Simplot Park on June 23, July 26 and August 19.
The series featured a selection of local food, beer and wine vendors as well as arts and crafts and kid friendly area filled with face painting, games and more. Boise musical giants Built to Spill kicked off the first event on June 23!
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Supporting Our Clients
Our community is constantly giving back and supporting our clients on their journey to safety, healing and freedom. We would like to highlight just a few special cases that have happened recently.
Our work is only possible through the support of our community.
USB Financial Services
Idaho Independent Bank
Capital Cleaning
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Christmas in July Update
Wow! Thanks to our amazing community and supporters like yourself, we received more than $3,000 in in-kind donations from our Wish List in July!
As a reminder, the WCA hosted the Christmas in July in-kind donation campaign to help our clients and our facilities during the summer months. We received much needed items such as baby strollers, summer toys, sheet sets, office supplies, journals, kitchenware, bike helmets, vacuums, and more.
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Wish List
Our lists of needed items are updated as needed and always available on our website. New items from this list below can be dropped off at the WCA lobby at 720 W Washington St. M-F from  8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Gift cards, $20 and up (i.e. Winco, Albertsons, Target, Shopko, Wal-Mart, Fred Meyer, etc.)
- Over the counter medicines (adult and child formulas)
- Twin and Queen size pillows
- Diaper Genie Refills for Diaper Genie Diaper Pails
- Anti-bacterial household wipes
- Passes for family-friendly activities (Discovery Center, Birds of Prey, Wahooz, Idaho Botanical Garden, etc.)
- Journals
- 2017/2018 Day Planners
- Crock Pots
- Mandala Coloring Books
You can purchase other much needed items through our Amazon Wish List.
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We would like to thank these companies for their support:
  
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