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Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Diana

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DiannaWhat do you do in your volunteer role at the WCA?

I’m fortunate to be the Chair of the WCA’s Ambassador Program. Ambassadors are a dedicated (and growing!) group of 40 people who educate and engage the community about the WCA’s mission. I sign up for as many outreach events as my schedule allows!

How long have you been a volunteer?

A friend and Hope Society member invited me to the Healing Begins with Hope breakfast in 2010. After I stopped crying, I asked, “How can I help?’ I’ve been involved ever since.

What do you find most rewarding about your work at the WCA?

Witnessing the transformations that the WCA’s clients go through is incredibly powerful. As an Ambassador, I get to hear so many stories of individuals who find safety, healing and freedom through participation in the WCA’s programs. These survivors truly become the butterflies that symbolize the work the WCA accomplishes. It’s hard not to be moved and inspired.

How have you changed or grown as a person through your work here?

Working with the WCA has enriched my life in so many ways! I’m in awe of the power of hope. I cannot fathom the situations some of these survivors were in when they found the WCA. The WCA shows them vital skills and resources, but also gives them hope. And through that hope these amazing survivors find courage. I’m also far more aware of the cycle of abuse, the necessity of stopping it through awareness, and conversations about what healthy relationships really look like.

 

EVENTS

Sep 29

2023

Domestic Violence Awareness Month – 2023

Domestic Violence Awareness Month October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the WCA will be holding a joint press conference on September 29 at the Idaho Peace Officers’ Memorial at 10am. The WCA and other Domestic Violence service providers will be on site with information and awareness raising materials for our community members. Elected officials […]

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Oct 01

2023

Sue B Stroll and 5K October 1, 2023

Join us for the 14th annual SueB 5k  and  3k  Urban  stroll  for  Every-Body Continuing to honor the memory of Susan “SueB” Newby, the 14th annual SueB 5K Fun Run will kick off on Sunday, October 1st at 12 noon at Julia Davis Park. You can sign up to participate here with 5K registration starting at $25. […]

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Oct 01

2023

SueB 5k and Family Friendly Scavenger Hunt October 1, 2023

Join us for the 14th annual SueB 5k and 3k Family Friendly Scavenger Hunt for EveryBODY! The 14th annual SueB 5k and 3k Scavenger Hunt will be on October 1, 2023 and we hope you can join us! We invite you to join us to raise awareness about domestic abuse, while memorializing the life of […]

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Oct 18

2023

Witches Night Out at the Village

Mark your calendars for Witches Night Out on October 18, 2023 from 6 – 9 p.m. Wednesday, October 18 we will be celebrating Witches Night Out at The Village at Meridian, hosted by Meridian’s Centercal Properties and its marvelous merchants. Several sponsors help make the evening a resounding success, raising funds for the WCA’ clients’ […]

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Dec 14

2023

Concert for Cause

Mark you calendars for 2023 Concert for Cause – December 14th Thursday, December 14th 94.9 The River is excited to present headlining artist Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness with Michigander and Arlie for their 2023 Concert for Cause benefitting the WCA! Join us at The Knitting Factory Concert House in Bodo for an evening of […]

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