Moving forward in a positive way

24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 208.343.7025 24-hour Rape Crisis Hotline: 208.345.7273 (RAPE)

Joining us in our vision for a community where individuals thrive in safe and healthy relationships, and with a deep hope to help women and children in communities across Idaho, Stinker Stores has scheduled the third annual Piece of Hope Campaign to begin this Saturday, July 11 – August 1. This locally-owned company shares our commitment to provide resources for those across our State who need to have a safe place to turn during these difficult times. I am so grateful.

The funding raised by this campaign is vital, especially right now. It benefits local programs—all of it stays in Idaho and goes directly to six organizations all of which offer 24-hour hotlines, safe shelter and programming for children and teens. However, just as critical is the outreach that takes place across our state, reaching individuals who may otherwise not know where to turn. There will be shoe cards or information cards near the check out at every Stinker Store across the state, with contact information for a local domestic violence program. We couldn’t be more grateful to the entire Stinker team and look forward to sharing their pictures and social media posts as their team engages with us and the five other programs in doing this statewide outreach.

Please stop by your local Stinker Store and thank them for their efforts to help those in our community facing situations that we hope never to find ourselves in. And, if you or someone you know needs help. We are here, our doors are open. Call our 24-hour domestic abuse hotline at 208-343-7025.

Sometimes, I have a hard time adjusting to new realities—especially when things continue to look the same. This has been part of what has been difficult for me, with my adjustment to dealing with the COVID pandemic and what it means to my sense of normal. The world as I know it doesn’t really look any different—but it has been completely turned upside down by this virus. The way we are having to interact, the way we shop, the way we vacation—so many factors to take into account for what used to be such simple decisions. I finally had an epiphany this week and feel that by accepting this new reality, instead of fighting it and thinking it will be over really soon, I can finally move forward in a more positive way.

Wearing a mask, being thoughtful about how I interact with others, adjusting my vacation plans to stay closer to home—none of these are significant efforts, or really, sacrifices if I think about it in terms of keeping those I work with, and all of those I care about safe from getting sick. Because in the end, this is what is truly important to me.

Staying healthy. For me and for the entire WCA team, this is something we care about very much, because in addition to our basic care and concern for each other, we need to be here to address the increased demand for our services. We have helped with an increasing number of civil domestic violence and stalking protection order filings in Ada County, we have had two more emergency intakes into our shelter in the just the past week (last year we averaged one per quarter), and we still continue to see an increase in calls to our 24-hour hotlines each month as compared to the same time last year. Home is not always safe and there are those in increasingly dangerous situations because of what is happening. We are seeing the results.

Thank you for your continued support of our staff and of our clients and for helping us share the word about our services. Your help is invaluable.

Take care of yourselves and those you care about.

In gratitude,

24-Hour Domestic Abuse Hotline: 208.343.7025

A message from Bea: July 2023

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