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Survivor Story
 The following is a personal story from a local young woman who has come forward to share her family’s experience with the man charged with the domestic violence homicide of Selena Thomas in Canyon County in August of 2014.
Alfredo Martinez used to date my older sister. She is 8 years older than me and they dated about 20 years ago when my sister was in high school. He took my sister to her senior prom. And then my sister moved in with him. And then we stopped hearing from her.
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Working to Break the Cycle
 Our outreach team of WCA staff and volunteers has been working diligently to educate those in our community about domestic abuse and dating abuse, sexual assault and the cycle of violence. Our goal is to reach as many people as we can through informational presentations to student groups, schools, community organizations, businesses and other partner organizations.
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Donor Spotlight: Meet Omaste
 Omaste Witkowski
How did you come up with your idea?
I have been selling Fine Art Prints since December 2012. Originally it was a hobby that I pursued on evenings and weekends and now I have a portfolio of over 1,000 images and consistently sell art to collectors around the world. Up until now, most of my sales are online and I don’t always get to meet the people who collect my art.
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Corporate Pillar Spotlight: Capital Copy & Print
 For the WCA, partnerships are vital both within the nonprofit arena and within the business community. The WCA’s Corporate Pillars program helps create partnerships with Treasure Valley businesses.
We are excited to welcome Capitol Copy & Print as one of our valued WCA Corporate Pillars. Capitol Copy & Print has been serving the Treasure Valley for over 42 years.
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Staff Spotlight: Meet Maggie
Maggie Burkett, Client Advocate/Case Manager Intern
What do you do in your job at the WCA?
I am a first year master social work intern from Boise State University and currently I am working as a Case Manager. I work to advocate for and empower clients through achieving their goals and increasing their self-sufficiency. Some goals might include, finding a safe and affordable place to live, attaining employment, going back to school, and/or receiving medical care.
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Supporting Our Clients
 Sweet Dreams – Mrs. Frost’s Kindergarten Class at Spalding STEM Academy
The kindergarten class at Spalding STEM Academy did something special for their class Valentine’s Day party. They invited the WCA to come talk about what we do and have the children present new pillow cases they’d each decorated with fabric markers for our residents. What a great way to show kindness and caring for your community, thank you for “Project Pillow Case WCA”!
Read about support from Deb’s Daycare and the Junior League of Boise
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A Night at the Oscars with the WCA
On Sunday February 22nd, the Women’s and Children’s Alliance was the beneficiary of a very special event, “Evening at the Oscar” at the Village Cinema in Meridian. We were thrilled to be part of this fun evening of glamour and entertainment and appreciate all those who attended. In addition to great food, and the Oscars live broadcast on many large screens, the evening’s activities also included a silent auction, including donated gift items from RC Willey, The Village at Meridian, Corner Bakery, Coppola Winery and Hayden Beverage, Lynee Nosewothy, the Tilted Kilt and KBOI.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Karen Midkiff
 What do you do in your volunteer role at the WCA?
I volunteer in the thrift shop hanging and tagging clothes, organizing donations, and freshening up displays in the shop.
How long have you been a volunteer?
Over a year.
What do you find most rewarding about your work at the WCA?
I love socializing with the staff and other volunteers while I’m working.
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Our lists of needed items are updated monthly 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.
- Non-perishable/non-expired food items
- Boxes of tissues
- Compact florescent light bulbs (60 w)
- Mattress covers (twin-sized vinyl zippered only)
- Wipes
- Diaper Genie bag refills
- Bibs
- Twin bedding sets (boys and girls themes)
- Hooded towels
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Bea Black, Executive Director
Just how do we become a community where respect for others and concern for their well-being becomes the overriding measure of our success? To me, it seems that if we truly strive to be that community, each of us will be more watchful and more inclined to step in or speak up when we are faced with situations where actions and words do not meet that criteria.
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Susan Kelley, Development Director
Ambassadors are people who are passionate about the WCA, and want everyone in the community to know who we are and what we do-so those who need us know where to go for help. The way Ambassadors to this is by bringing others to our tours, or by inviting us to speak to their friends, coworkers, club members, or church groups.
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Bev La Chance, Deputy Director
Ada County Association of Realtors (ACAR) is guided by their mission to be valued by the real estate profession and the public, to protect private property rights, to better the communities in which they live, and to provide members with tools and resources to conduct their businesses professionally, ethically, and successfully.
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Upcoming Events
Denim Day
April 29, 2015
All Day
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