March Newsletter: Change Happens Here

The BeaLine (YouTube video)

Bea Black, CEO

March is a month of many changes. Amazing change happens here at the WCA. We are so fortunate to be apart of change for individuals when they feel that the time is right for them to leave. We put an emphasis on knowing how gender-based violence can severely impact individuals who are gender non-conforming, women and children, and individuals of different races. As you think about the work we do at the WCA, you can help us, especially this week, which is NoMore week, by sharing information to your networks that abuse and violence are unacceptable. Join us in raising your voices in making this NoMore week visible and making this unacceptable in our society.

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, please call our 24-hour domestic abuse hotline: 208.343.7025

NoMore Week

Inspiring everyone to make change and help create a culture of safety, equality, and respect in our communities. No matter where you are, #ChangeHappensHere.

Join #WCABoise and share your NO MORE Week #ChangeHappensHere sign!

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Gender Based Violence

Erin Vlamis, Court Advocate Manager

Typically, when people hear the phrase “gender-based violence” they automatically assume that is exclusive to women and girls, however, that is simply not the case. Gender-based violence is violence that is directed at an individual based on their biological sex or gender identity and is an issue that people all over the world face.

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The Prevention Perspective: NoMore Week 2021

Tracy Darling-DeMarcus, Prevention Program Manager

It’s No More Week 2021, and we want you to know that change happens here! In regards to violence prevention, I think it is critical that we ground ourselves in the belief that we can create change.

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Philanthropy Files: Women’s Role in Philanthropy

Laura Honn, Philanthropy Manager

Each March in celebration of Women’s History Month we often find ourselves gathering to celebrate the many contributions that women have made to our nation and the wider world.

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Women’s Voices Book Club with Rediscovered Books

March 18th from 7-9 pm on ZOOM

March’s pick is Outlawed by Anna North.
While Westerns are not usually my genre of choice, this book absolutely was!! In a unique mix reminiscent of A Handmaid’s Tale meets True Grit, Outlawed was magnificent. North’s “bad guy” gang of barren women from all walks of life are brassy, brave, and general badasses. Reimagining a dystopian post-Flu Wild West and the Hole in the Wall gang as all-female, this story was an engaging and gritty page-turner.

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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. Especially during these times, our work is only possible through the support of our community.

We would like to highlight just a few special cases that have happened recently.

Click here to read about the amazing support we have received!

There are simply too many companies, families and individuals to list. Check out our Facebook page for more fun photos and stories!

Corporate Pillar Spotlight: Concrete Construction Supply

Here at the WCA, we are so grateful for all of our amazing Corporate Pillars. Our work relies upon community support and having so many local businesses and organizations choose to join us on the road to providing safety, healing and freedom to survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault is remarkable.

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Our thanks to these other Corporate Pillars

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Poster Print-outs Available 

Another way we reach vulnerable people is through posters that can be displayed in public bathrooms. We recently heard from Albertson’s corporate offices that they have these posters displayed in their women’s and men’s restrooms to reach people who may need our services.

Click here for a link to print posters if you know of somewhere that could benefit!

Listen to The Prevention Perspective Podcast!

Virtual Presentations

     March 10: 12-1pm           March 11: 12-1pm               March 11: 6-7pm

Newsletters

Upcoming Events

Live at Lunch!

When: Every Monday at Noon

Where: WCA Facebook (Live)

Bea Informed 

When: 
March 17: 11:30 am- 12:30 pm
March 25: 5-6 pm

Click here to sign up for Bea Informed

Virtual “If These Walls Could Talk” Tour

When:
April 22: 11:30 am-12:30 pm
May 5: 8:30-9:30 pm
May 10: 5-6 pm
May 27: 11:30 am-12:30 pm

Click here to sign up for “If These Walls Could Talk” Virtual Tour

10 Barrel Chartiy of the Quarter Night 
March 16th from 5-9pm

Our mailing address is:
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Boise, Idaho 83702

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