Taking Flight: September 2020

The BeaLine (YouTube video)

Bea Black, CEO

As we start to transition into winter, we know what to expect. Cold temperatures, snow and winter activities. While we know what is coming, there is uncertainly for some. For those who are seeking our services, this is also a time of transition. Even though they are uncertain about their future, they are certain they know that the abuse they have endured must stop/end. Our court advocate team has been working hard to help start this transition for some seeking our services. In the month of August, at the Ada County Courthouse, 197 individuals filed protection orders. That is the highest we’ve seen and an indicator that home is still not safe for everyone. We are open and we are available to help. Please call 208.343.7025, if you or someone you know needs our assistance.

We know that incidences of domestic violence increase during times of crisis. We want to reiterate that you are not alone, our doors are open, and we are here to help. Our 24-hr hotlines are available, and our building at 720 W Washington St. is open from 8:30-4 pm, Monday-Friday. Our court advocates are here to help with civil protection orders. Please reach out if you or someone you know needs help.

Digital Abuse: Safety with Technology

By Maddi Pearl

Everyone has the right to feel safe in a relationship, but unfortunately, that is not always the case. For those who are currently in an abusive relationship or who have recently left one, there are certain tactics that their abuser may be using in order to try to gain power and control over them or to continue to hold on to that control after their partner has left them. One tactic that has become more and more present is the use of technology to stalk and/or attempt to hold on to that control. There are some ways someone can try to reduce the chances of this happening.

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Register for our Virtual SueB 5k 10k!

The 11th Annual SueB 5K 10K honors the memory of  Susan “SueB” Newby and promotes healthy relationships while raising important funds for the WCA’s Endowment Fund.

With health and safety as our top priority during COVID-19, we will be modifying this year’s SueB to be a virtual event across our communities. The event will kick off October 4 at 1:00pm on WCA social media channels. You can run/walk the 5K or 10K anytime from October 4 – October 10.

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Back to School Sponsorship Program Appreciation

Our sincere gratitude to the 34 donors who sponsored 91 children (45 families) for our Back to School Sponsorship Program. Children received backpacks full of supplies, clothing, shoes, coats and gift cards for mothers to purchase much needed items, especially in this time of virtual education.

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Save the Date!

Healing Begins with Hope — Outreach and Fundraising Event

 As we celebrate our 110th year of operation we are excited to present our Healing Begins with Hope Virtual Event! Join us as we work to preserve our services and continue our mission of providing safety healing and freedom from domestic abuse & sexual assault. Our event will be your opportunity to have a personal impact on the work that we do and hear personal stories of survivors’ journeys to freedom. We will be sending out an official invite shortly but for now, we hope you will save the date!

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Businesses Making a Difference to the WCA’s Shelter Campus

 This past summer brought the important need for roofing needs and new gutters for the WCA’s shelter campus, the essential “home away from home” where our woman and children clients reside in a secure and safe environment. When requests were made in the Boise community, four businesses beautifully came forward to donate quality in-kind labor and supplies to make this great project happen at no cost to the WCA: Meridian Rain Gutters, LLC, Simons Painting, Sherwin Williams and Lansing Building Supply. We are so incredibly grateful to these local businesses for making our shelter campus safe and hospitable for our clients.

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Corporate Pillar Spotlight: Virtual TWIN Awards

This year marks the 27th anniversary of the WCA’s Tribute to Women and Industry (TWIN) Awards, given to outstanding professional women in our community by organizations that celebrate their leadership and strength positions. It is an elite group of over 1,100 leaders who represent a wide range of industries and careers. The reason that we are celebrating these women is as important as it was at its inception in 1994. Due to the pandemic, this year’s TWIN Awards celebration was virtual and aired on September 1. You are invited to watch the video. The words are important. The message is crystal clear.

The 2020 TWIN Honorees are definitely determined to make the world a much better place, especially for those in our community who need it the most.

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We would like to thank these companies for their support: