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The BeaLine (YouTube video)
Bea Black, Executive Director
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. 1 in 3 teens finds themselves in an abusive relationship, whether that’s sexual, physical, emotional—it’s a horrific statistic. One of the things that we do all year, but particularly during the month of February, is outreach to our junior highs and high schools. We have a presentation that focuses on healthy and unhealthy relationships, and an interactive simulation called, “In Their Shoes,” that allows participants to make decisions acting as a character who is in an unhealthy relationship. Something you can do to support this cause is to wear orange on February 11th to bring attention to Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. You can also check out other activities and events that are listed here in the newsletter to see how you can join in. Help us spread the word. Help us help our young folks understand what a healthy relationship is, and that they deserve nothing but a healthy relationship. Thank you.
-Bea
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Have You Heard About Our Youth REPs? 
This diverse group of motivated, kind and collaborative youth are raising awareness for teen dating violence and healthy relationships in a number of ways. From high schools across the Treasure Valley, these teens come together twice a month to develop campaigns, create social media content, plan and organize awareness events for their peers, all while gaining leadership and professional skills. Their Instagram account, @WCAYouthREPs, is the best way to keep track of what they’re up to, especially with February being Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month! If you or a teen you know are interested in becoming a WCA Youth REP for the 2020-2021 school year, we will begin accepting applications in May.
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Staff Spotlight
For this month’s staff spotlight, we would like to introduce Laura Honn, our new Philanthropy Manager!
Laura is originally from Chester, England, but lived for the past 5 years with her husband, Derek and dog, Cortana, in Chicago. Laura has a background in direct service work in Child Protection, Vulnerable Women and Criminal Justice. More recently, she has contributed to development initiatives at various Chicago based nonprofits, focusing on Homelessness and Sexual Exploitation.
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Nagel Foundation Grant Supports WCA’s  Mission
The WCA has been awarded a grant of $52,000 from the John F. Nagel Foundation to help women and children fleeing domestic and/or sexual violence.
“The support from the Nagel Foundation will afford individuals impacted by the trauma of domestic abuse and sexual assault the opportunity to participate in the agency’s vast direct victim-services program that is designed to encourage self-reliance, enhance self-regard and to promote independence and personal safety,” says Bev La Chance, WCA Deputy Director
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Meet Our Spring Interns!
We are fortunate to have a fantastic group of interns at the WCA this spring working with both the Outreach & Communications and Philanthropy teams. Through these internship opportunities, the WCA is providing students with on-the-job training and educational opportunities that will help them obtain the knowledge and skills for the WCA and similar organizations to consider them as potential candidates for future job openings in the communications, public relations, advertising and other nonprofit fields. We are grateful for to have Melissa, Gabby, Delaney, Alexis, and Raven with the WCA this semester, collaborating with many staff members throughout the organization.
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Support in Court and More 
Erin Vlamis has worked at the WCA for almost three and a half years. Starting as a Court Advocate, she went on to become Court Advocate Coordinator, and for the last four months has been working as the Court Advocate Manager. There are four full-time and two part-time court advocates on staff currently, as well as three Court Advocate Volunteers. Court Advocates are available at the Ada County Courthouse Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm and at the WCA main offices. Anyone who has experienced domestic or sexual abuse is able to seek Court Advocacy services.
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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.
There are simply too many companies, families, and individuals to list. Check out our Facebook page for more fun photos and stories!
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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.
Check out our Amazon Wish List to see other much needed items!
- Baby bottle rack (5 needed)
- Dry erase markers (different colors, 15 needed)
- Chalk (different color packs, 20 needed)
- Cleaning brushes for baby bottles (10 needed)
- Gift Cards, $20 and up (Winco, Albertson’s, Target, Wal-Mart, Fred Meyer)
- Gift Cards, $20 and up (for any gas station)
- Gift Certificate to Jump Time (any time)
- Gift Certificate to Lakeshore Learning Store (any amount)
- Passes for family-friendly activities (movies, bowling, Wahooz)
- Protein bars and snacks (sugar-free only)
- Stamps
- Watering can
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