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The click of a new pen, the crinkling cracks of the unopened pages of a new notebook. Tissue boxes, backpacks, new markers… it must be that time of year again… back to school! Back to school

 has always been one of my most favorite times of the year. There is something so satisfying about doing all the shopping and getting ready for that first day. This year was quite different as I had the privilege to coordinate the 2021WCA Back to School program. 

For some individuals, back to school can be a daunting experience — time, money and availability are all factors that can make back-to-school shopping more stressful than fun. The WCA Back-to-School program allows current clients with kids enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade to be anonymously sponsored by members in our community to receive school supplies, school clothes, shoes, a coat and have certain school fees paid for.

Our sponsors this year included a wide range of businesses, families, and individuals who were able to assist 35 families and a total of 83 kids. These kids received items they needed for school. In addition, following specific guidelines and protocols to keep safety at the forefront of what we do, we were able to have volunteers back on-site to assist with the program (see Volunteer Voice for more info). Our wonderful WCA volunteers were able to assist with donor drop-offs, client pickups and organizing tasks in between.

Thank you to all of the individuals who helped make this year’s program successful!

“Thank you for your help this year, you have helped more than you know. You brought tears to my eyes.”

– 2021 Back-to-School Sponsorship WCA Client 

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Dec 11

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WCA Mission Tour

Join us for a 35 minute virtual tour to learn about our mission of safety, healing and freedom through the stories of clients and the impact of our services. The WCA Mission Tour aims to inspire and educate about the complexities and realities of domestic abuse and sexual assault, both here in the Treasure Valley […]

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Dec 14

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Concert for Cause

Mark you calendars for 2023 Concert for Cause – December 14th Thursday, December 14th 94.9 The River is excited to present headlining artist Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness with Michigander and Arlie for their 2023 Concert for Cause benefitting the WCA! Join us at The Knitting Factory Concert House in Bodo for an evening of […]

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Dec 28

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WCA Mission Tour

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Apr 03

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2024 TWIN Awards

The WCA will honor the women who have been chosen as this year’s TWIN Cohort at its 31st Annual Tribute to Women and Industry (TWIN) Luncheon at Noon on Wednesday, April 3rd, at the Boise Centre. “These are women who have made outstanding contributions to the Treasure Valley business community,” WCA Executive Director Bea Black said. “It […]

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