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The BeaLine (YouTube video)
Bea Black, CEO
It is November and I cannot shake the overwhelming feeling of gratefulness. We have so much to be grateful for here at the WCA. Thanks to the support of our community, we have been there for the 14 emergency shelter intakes and the 91% increase in calls to our 24-hour hotline since the start of 2020. We are here thanks to the support of our community. We wish you safety, health, and thanks.
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Introducing: Dr. Beronica Salazar
 I am Dr. Beronica Salazar, the Program Director at the WCA. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor, a Nationally Certified Counselor, an Approved Clinical Supervisor from the Center for Credentialing and Education and a state of Idaho board approved supervisor. My clinical background in not-for-profit organizations has focused on providing services to diverse and underserved populations. Much of my clinical experience has included working with trauma survivors and high-risk clients (youth and adults) at risk of suicide. My sense of responsibility for desiring to improve treatment accessibility for all motivates me to build meaningful partnerships and develop new ways to support staff to improve service delivery.
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SueB 5k 10k Recap
Thank you to our participants, sponsors and friends of the WCA who made this year’s SueB 5K 10K such a success! This year we hosted a virtual event with a selection of courses around Boise that included important landmarks such as Sue’s memorial trees in Ann Morrison Park and Kristen Armstrong Municipal Park.
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The Prevention Perspective
When we think about prevention, it’s important to recognize that violence doesn’t exist in a vacuum; that is to say, it doesn’t “just happen”. Often violence victimization and perpetration are attributed to individual factors, and while these can play a part, focusing solely on these individual factors, unfortunately, has led to unintended harmful consequences for survivors. We see this play out in many ways in our society, for example giving girls tips to stay safe (don’t set your drink down at a party, carry your keys between your fingers walking to your car at night, don’t wear clothing deemed “too sexy” or revealing, etc.).
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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.
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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Staff Spotlight: Cody Hafer, Prevention Program Specialist
Cody, we are so excited to have you with us!
Cody is brand new to the WCA, joining the organization at the tail end of August. He is the Prevention Program Specialist, supporting the Prevention Program. In his role, Cody helps facilitate the Youth REPs program, small groups, school and community presentations, and the Worth Project, among other tasks and duties of the prevention program.
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Survivor Story
I wouldn’t call myself a victim of domestic violence, I call myself a fighter, a survivor.
I WAS a victim. Today I am sharing my story with the hope that I can help at least one person to seek help. To be a fighter, to be a survivor.
I close my eyes and can still clearly see his facial expressions and anger in his eyes. I can see his fists, feel his breath, and hear his teeth grinding.
If I close my eyes long enough, I can hear his tone of voice and it takes me back to the darkest times of my life.
It would come in waves, there were good times where I was happy, we were happy. Times I had convinced myself that there was nothing wrong in hopes that it would stay somewhat good. It never lasted.
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We Art Women
We raised $15,000 from the fabulous We Art Women virtual concert and online auction. The funds going directly to WCA’s children’s services. Many thanks to the phenomenal We Art Women committee: Rocci Johnson, Lauren Kistner, Zella Bardsley, Holly Rutledge, Karlee May and Kristi Saucerman and the great Steve Fulton and Audio Lab for making this event an important reality.
Click here to watch the We Art Women Concert!
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Corporate Pillar Spotlight: Concrete Placing Company, Inc.
We are so incredibly grateful for Freedom Level Corporate Pillar Concrete Placing Company’s great support of the WCA’s essential work in the community.
We asked Concrete Placing Company to share with us about the history and daily work of its company.
Concrete Placing Company, Inc. was founded in 1962 by Earl Ferguson, making its start constructing special concrete work around the Treasure Valley. Fifteen years later, John B. Ferguson, Earl’s son, took the helm as President and CEO of CPC. Under John’s leadership, CPC has become one of the northwestern United States’ premier General Contractors with an emphasis on concrete construction, and as the largest and most-respected bridge builders in the State of Idaho.
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We would like to thank these companies for their support:
  
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Wish List
Donations are being accepted both via our Amazon Wish List and at our 720 W Washington location at our 8th Street entrance (please ring doorbell at top of ramp) at the following times:
- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from Noon – 4 p.m.
Please click here to view our Wish List.
Please contact [email protected] or 208.343.3688 ext. 241 to schedule any large drop offs.
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