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The Bea Line (YouTube video)
Bea Black, Executive Director
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Maureen Wishkoski, Court Advocate Manager
 Advocacy is a surprisingly complex endeavor. It requires intense empathy metered with strong boundaries. It needs mountain-top perspective underneath rolled-up sleeves for working on the ground level. It seeks a willingness to collaborate and to challenge; to be polite yet firm in asking for more and for better. Advocacy asks for humility, confidence, and both patience and impatience-so that we can be steadfast in taking action against injustice. Advocacy is about the here-and-now, while understanding that today’s work builds the future.
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Finding Freedom: One Survivor’s Story Part 4
After leaving my abusive relationship, I wasn’t sure what was next or how I was supposed to be. I asked myself “When will I be okay?” and “Where will I be in a year from now?” I learned shortly after leaving these are very normal thoughts to have after being isolated, manipulated and made to think you are unable to do anything without your abuser. I decided that I would continue to build my support system. I would continue go to therapy and talk with other survivors. I would continue read books on how to move on from an abusive relationship. I would simply just learn how to “be” and “do” without anxiety, tension, and tears.
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DVAM Awareness Campaign
What is Domestic Abuse?
This question is the focus of our public awareness campaign for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
While physical violence is a frightening and dangerous component of domestic violence – and something to never be taken lightly, domestic violence is not just a slap, a punch or an argument that turns violent. It is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship.
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Donor Spotlight: Ruschman Sand & Gravel
 What a sand-tastic donation! Thank you so much to Ruschman Sand & Gravel for donating sand for our children’s sandbox at our shelter campus. Special thanks to the amazing group of volunteers who helped transport and unload the sand. We are thankful for your hard work and our kids will love it!
Since 1974, owner Maryln Ruschman has provided the Treasure Valley with sand, dirt, rocks and gravel. When the WCA contacted Maryln for a donation, she immediately said yes. Thanks to the dedication of some fabulous WCA volunteers, the sand was picked up and delivered within a week of arranging the donation.
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Staff Spotlight: Jenn Spencer
This month’s staff spotlight is on Jennifer Leigh Spencer, the new Volunteer and Events Coordinator at the WCA. Since joining the WCA in March 2017, Jenn has become an invaluable part of the team. She coordinates volunteers for various WCA activities and programs, as well as manages event logistics for the many fundraising and outreach events that occur year-round.
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Corporate Pillar Spotlight: Lamar
We are very grateful to our Freedom level Corporate Pillar, Lamar of Idaho. Lamar is the largest Out of Home Adv ertising Company in the state and is based out of Boise. Lamar provides the WCA with valuable billboard space throughout the year that shows the impact of domestic violence on members of our community.
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The SueB 5k 10k Run/Walk
 The 8th Annual SueB 5k 10k Run/Walk kicked off Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) on the first day of October at Julia Davis Park. Every year, the WCA partners with the Employee Association of the Ada County Paramedics to host a family friendly afternoon, to celebrate healthy relationships and honor the life of Susan Elaine Brubaker Newby (SueB).
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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.
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Raising Awareness about the Prevalence of Domestic Violence in Ada County
 The Women’s and Children’s Alliance (WCA), Ada County Commissioners and Mayors and other elected officials of Boise, Eagle, Garden City, Meridian, Kuna and Star officially declared October “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” (DVAM) on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 in a joint press conference at the Ada County Paramedics headquarters.
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Verizon HOPELINE
 The Women’s and Children’s Alliance (WCA), a nonprofit agency serving those whose lives have been touched by the national epidemic of domestic violence, recently received a HopeLine from Verizon grant of $10,000 to expand its work.
“This donation from Verizon Wireless will help us reach out to those who need our services in the community,” said Bev La Chance, WCA Deputy Director.
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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.
- Gift cards, $20 and up (i.e. Winco, Albertsons, Target, Shopko, Wal-Mart, Fred Meyer, etc.)
- Over the counter medicines (adult and child formulas)
- Twin and Queen size pillows
- Diaper Genie Refills for Diaper Genie Diaper Pails
- Anti-bacterial household wipes
- Passes for family-friendly activities (Discovery Center, Birds of Prey, Wahooz, Idaho Botanical Garden, etc.)
- Wireless speakers
- Dish soap and sponges
- Kids roller skates
- Family board games
You can purchase other much needed items through our Amazon Wish List.
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