The Advocates

Annual report 2008 www.theadvocates-aplacetogo.org for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault

helping people build safe lives

Providing a New
Life for Children
I t is well known that children trapped in
violent homes raise children trapped in
violent homes … and that the cycle contin-
ues in perpetuity unless help is provided to
break it. Therefore, two important goals of
the services we offer are changing the lives
of children who have experienced family
violence and teaching young people how
to have healthy relationships. We address
these goals through our children’s program
led by coordinator Darrel Harris. Darrel has
a visible passion for working with children
and exudes an approachable, kid friendly,
fun loving attitude. Our children’s services
include programs for kids in shelter, support
groups, one-on-one case management for Children enjoying the new play structure at A Place for Kids child care center
children and their mothers, parenting edu- services provided to children was the donation and installation of a new commercial quality
cation and support for mothers, subsidized play structure at our A Place for Kids’ child care center. The purchase of the play structure
child care, professional counseling when was made possible through donations from a generous local couple and the manufacturer of
needed, and prevention programs in the the play structure Steve Pence, owner of Star Craft. Inc., located in Murtaugh, Idaho. Our
schools. children’s program is supported by donations, fund raising event proceeds, grants, and a por-
Over the last year, one highlight of tion of the proceeds from quality donations sold at our second hand store, The Advocates’
community support for The Advocates’ Attic. The Attic will pick-up furniture and other donations; call 578-0340 to arrange.

The Advocates for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault • Post Office Box 3216, Hailey, Idaho 83333 • 208.788.4191
Who We Are:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Margaret Block, Vice President
Kerry Bozza
Ken Brannon
Mari Clack
Linda Edwards, President
Steve England
Margery Friedlander, Secretary
Bryan Furlong, Treasurer
Joy Kasputys
Reuben Perin
Erica Petersen
Erin Pfaeffle
Lara Spencer
Joanne Wetherell
SHELTER & Program STAFF
Teri Beck, House Manager
Susan Brown, Weekend Manager
Renee Chalfant, Weekend Manager
Raquel Galvin, M.A., Case Management Coordinator
Darrel Harris, Children’s Program Coordinator
Jennie Leon, Bilingual Victim Advocate
Carol Pintler, M.Ed., Client Services Coordinator
Kim Rogers, Weekend Manager
Rosa Segura, Bilingual Victim Advocate
Selim Star, Attorney
Trish Tobias, Community Education Coordinator
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Tricia Swartling, MPH, Executive Director
Tami Olson, MBA, Resource
Development Coordinator
Jan Super, Office Manager/Bookkeeper
advocates ATTIC STAFF
Gabriele Meadows, Store Manager-Operations
Nancie Krankkala, Donations Manager, Volunteer
Susan Fiero, Store Assistant
Perla Gutierrez, Store Assistant
Sergio Sanchez, Store Assistant
Carmen Vera, Store Assistant
A PLACE FOR KIDS STAFF
Pati Meyer, Center Director
Cassie Boyer, Childcare Provider
Jessica Dardenne, Preschool Teacher
Stephanie Spann, Childcare Provider
Amber Strunk, Childcare Provider
2 Development Committee.
LETTER from the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
A huge thank you to all of you for supporting services to prevent family
violence in our community. It is difficult to convey the full impact of
your contributions. I wish I could share all the stories of the women and chil-
dren that walk through our doors. Please know that your generosity fuels the
catalyst for the incredible transformation abuse victims undergo when they get
help. Their sad, often hopeless, and injured bodies and spirits become empow-
ered, productive, and positive forces in our community. This change takes time,
effort, and money, but it is an investment in people, people who live where you
live.
When our clients learn about the level of community support for our ser-
vices they are amazed and very thankful. Our staff, volunteers, and Board of
Directors also thank you for giving to The Advocates and sharing your pros-
perity with others less fortunate. It is my hope that the challenging economic
and political times we face bring us all closer together and more committed
to reducing violence and poverty in our community, country and world. With
your support and that of my coworkers, I will continue to dedicate my life’s
work to this end and focus on the positive results of our efforts.
Wishing everyone a peaceful and joyous holiday season!
— Executive Director, Tricia Swartling
Meet our newest board members
MARGARET BLOCK
Joined The Advocates’ Board: 2007
Occupation: Retail Clothing Store Owner
Margaret brings her enthusiasm, business acumen and
tremendous creativity to The Advocates. This year she
is serving as Vice President of the Board of Directors and
chairing the Annual Gala.
KERRY BOZZA
Joined The Advocates’ Board: 2008
Occupation: Children’s Librarian, The Community Library
Kerry also brings to the Board her experience as a health
educator, writer, and work in public relations, marketing,
and strategic planning to The Advocates, and serves as a
member of the Board’s Resource Development Committee.
KEN BRANNON
Joined The Advocates’ Board: 2008
Occupation: Rector/Priest, St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Ken brings not only his theological experience, but his
background as a registered therapist and work with the
hospitalized and homeless in NYC. Ken serves on the
Board Development Committee for The Advocates.
JOY KASPUTYS
Joined The Advocates’ Board: 2008
Occupation: Consultant/Community Liaison
From Wall Street to small business owner to community
liaison, Joy has many experiences and connections to
draw upon. She is co-chairing the Gala Auction
committee for the second year, and the Board’s Resource
1st Annual “Walk the Walk”
Services We
Provide to the
Community:
• 24 Hour Crisis/Support Line
• Safe Transitional Shelter
• Case Management
• Women’s Support Groups
• Individual Counseling
• Court Advocacy
• Legal Referral and Assistance

T hey say you cannot fully understand someone else unless you have
walked in their shoes. The Advocates put this old adage to the test with
its “Walk the Walk” event in Ketchum on October 4, 2008. In honor of Na-
• Emergency Financial Assistance
• Transportation Assistance
tional Domestic Violence Awareness Month, “Walk the Walk” invited mem- • Food, Clothing, Household
bers of the community to participate and help raise awareness about family Supplies & Furniture Assistance
violence. Over 60 local men and women answered the call by donning high-
• Sexual Assault Services
heeled shoes and walking through town together as a symbolic commitment to
ending family violence locally. In Idaho alone, over 6,000 men, women, and • Rural Outreach
children were survivors of family violence last year. Frequently, domestic vio- • Life Skills Training
lence is seen as a women’s issue, but it doesn’t just affect women. It affects the • Translation Services
men who care about them, children, employers, friends, coworkers, neighbors,
hospitals, law enforcement—entire communities. Family violence is epidemic • Mentoring for At Risk Children
and it is up to us as a community to stop it. We appreciate everyone’s involve- • Resource Library, Information
ment and support. and Referral
• Affordable Housing Referral

The Advocates
• Training and Community
Education
• Prevention Programs
mission is to prevent domestic violence and sexual assault in our
communities through education, shelter, and supportive services. • Volunteer Program
• Child Care Center
vision We envision a diverse and healthy society free from domestic
and sexual violence. As a vital nonprofit organization, we provide dynamic If you or someone you know needs
and comprehensive services to help people build safe lives. help, call The Advocates 24 hour
Hotline: 208.788.6070 or toll free
values In the service of building a healthy community, 888.676.0066.
• We value the development and support of our team of qualified staff
and volunteers.
• We value the provision of compassionate, confidential, and
The Advocates Attic
non-judgmental services.
shop
• We value the empowerment of our clients through education, access to
resources, and accountability. donate
• We value community collaboration to promote a violence-free society. volunteer
• We value the possibility of social and individual change. 578-0340
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The Advocates’ Gala Golfers go for the Green to Help
was “the Bee’s Knees!” the Advocates

T
he 11th annual Advocates’ Gala, “It’s
the ROARING Twenties,” was held on
Friday, June 27th at the
Limelight Room in Sun Val-
ley. Co-chaired by Joanne
Wetherell and Louise
Cooley, the event raised
over $250,000 for The Ad-
vocates. After a silent and
live auction and dinner,
attendees in flapper dress-
es and boas jitterbugged
on the dance floor to
music by the High Street

“V
Band. Special thanks to Sun Valley Company iva Las Vegas” was the theme and Elvis was the guest of honor at
and Sturtevants Mountain Outfitters who helped the second annual “Chip-In for The Advocates” benefit golf tourna-
underwrite the successful Gala raffle. The event ment on May 19th at Blue Lakes Country Club. About 90 participants enjoyed
was generously sponsored by: St. Luke’s Wood a beautiful day on the links and helped raise over $25,000 for The Advocates’
River Medical Center, DDRM/Warm Springs programs. Special thanks to sponsors Joe’s Backhoe Service and Sweetwater
Ranch Resort, LLC, and event co-chairs Dick and Joanne Wetherell, Pete and Janet Cantor,
LeMaster Daniels, and Rick Davis.
AmeriTitle, At-
kinsons’ Market,
Bank of the
West, Dave & REMIX the image of fashion 2008
Mari Clack,

Clear Creek
Disposal, D.L.
Evans Bank, First Bank of Idaho, Mountain West
Bank, RE/MAX of Sun Valley - Joanne Weth-
erell, Scottevest, Sun Valley Dental Group, Sun
Valley Real Estate, Wells Fargo Foundation, and
Wood River Insurance.
R
EMIX: The Advocates’
2nd Annual Fashion
Show on April 12 was a
sold-out success, raising over
$23,000 for The Advocates’
programs. The event, co-
chaired by Lara Spencer and
Margaret Block, was both
fashionable and compel-
ling – portraying the evolu-
tion of a woman as shown
through fashion. It was pre-
sented in four acts – from
abuse to empowerment – as
it relates to a survivor of
domestic violence. Other
highlights included a fash-
ion design contest, hearty
hors d’oeuvres, and a fabu-
lous raffle. Special thanks
to the key sponsors for mak-
ing this event possible: Margaret and John Baker, Christopher and Margaret
Block, Marquita and Charlie Dunn, The Great Day Foundation, and The Idaho
Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence.

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 Volunteer
Opportunities
Volunteers are crucial to our success,
and we can always use help:
Help at the child care center: reading,
gardening, or just playing;
Organize, sort, and display goods at
the thrift store;
Provide much needed office support;
Sit on a fundraising committee;
Serve as a Mentor for children or women;
Receive extensive training to work
directly with clients by answering crisis
line calls or being available for the Sexual
Three Cheers for our Volunteers! Assault Go Out Team.

O n 4th of July weekend, twenty-three folks from 2G Foundation volun-

teered at The Advocates. They painted, did yard work, and cleaned up
and beautified the Shelter grounds. On behalf of everyone at The Advocates,
Interested in volunteering? Call Tami
at 208.788.4191.

thank you for all of your hard work!

Volunteer Profile: Alison Poulsen

Alison Poulsen volunteers her time by teaching weekly classes
on non-violent communication and healthy relationships at The
Advocates’ Shelter. We asked her to tell us about her experience.

“I ‘ve always been one to try to look for the best in people,
and to want people to see the best within themselves and
to become self-empowered.
Much of the emotional heat that wreaks havoc in relation-
ships can be avoided when people can learn specific communication skills as well Advocates’ Volunteer
as become aware of and fine tune their body language, tone of voice, use of words, Appreciation Luncheon
and demeanor. While it’s very difficult to make changes in existing abusive relation-
ships, we can all learn how to avoid future relationships that gradually descend into
a demeaning, hostile, or controlling dynamic—all potential precursors to abuse.
The negativity occurs so gradually it’s hard to see it, unless one consciously pro-
O ver thirty volunteers for The Advo-
cates gathered for the annual Volun-
teer Appreciation Luncheon on September 15,
motes mutual respect and kindness in all the ordinary moments. Mutual respect 2008. Scott and Anne Mason, owners of The
involves not only respecting other people, but respecting oneself by learning to take Ketchum Grill, once again generously hosted
care of one’s own needs and desires in a positive way. Often, we have to recognize and underwrote the luncheon. Board member
and change the way we are demeaning or hostile toward ourselves to be able to Steve England thanked the volunteers for the
recognize and prevent demeaning behavior from others. work they do in the community for The Advo-
Every session that I’ve volunteered at The Advocates has been remarkable. I cates, and Ken Brannon of St. Thomas Episco-
feel honored to witness women of all kinds who are thoughtful, open, engaged, and pal Church (and the Advocates’ newest Board
motivated to learn and improve their lives.” Member) gave an inspirational talk about giving
and receiving. Three lucky volunteers who gave
their time to The Advocates received prizes in
the luncheon raffle.
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Financial Summary
Governmental
Fiscal Support 14%
Private Foundation

2007-2008 Grants 16%

Revenue Contributions
5%
Program
Revenue
Fund Raising
33% 32%

Program Support
20%
Program Expenses
40% the growth circle
The Growth Circle is made of donors who con-
tributed $1,000 or more to The Advocates, July
2007- June 2008. We thank them for their generos-

Fiscal ity. For a complete list of donors, please visit our

website at www.theadvocates-aplacetogo.org.

2007-2008 AmeriTitle Kathie Levison

Client Services
40% Expenses Terry & Cindy Arp
Atkinsons’ Market
Bank of the West
John & Margaret Baker
Dick Barker
Chris & Margaret Block
2008 REVENUE Carol Browning Dumke
Sallie Castle
Fund Raising $276,520 Jim Cimino
Clear Creek Disposal
Program Income* $280,720 Michael Carpenter
& Robin Reiners
Government Contracts $122,000 Dave & Mari Clack
Peter & Bonni Curran
Contributions $38,500 Clark & Maria Gerhardt
D. L. Evans Bank
Private Foundation Grants $137,000 Ann Down
Chris & Megan Edwards
$854,740 Bob & Linda Edwards
FHC Foundation
First Bank of Idaho
Woody & Margery Friedlander
Bryan & Hilary Furlong
Pete & Sue Gaasland
2008 EXPENSES Joyce Gordon & Eric Remais
Harry & Shirley Hagey
Brent Hall, DDRM
Program Expenses* $333,280 Len & Carol Harlig
Jim & Sherry Hodge
Client Services $332,000 Idaho Coalition Against Sexual
& Domestic Violence
Fund Raising $157,740 Jivaro, Inc.
*
Program Income and Expenses are for The Joe’s Backhoe Service
$823,020 Jim & Alisa Kanellitsas
Advocates Attic and A Place for Kids
Joe & Marilyn Kasputys
Kneeland Gallery
Peter Kremer
6 LeMaster Daniels
Don & Marcia Liebich
David May II – Dee May
Charitable Trust
Tom May – David
May II Foundation
Jim & Jennifer Milgard
Pedro Morales
Mountain West Bank
Roger & Sheron O’Connell
Michael & Esther Ochsman
Alex & Sue Orb
Reuben & Susan Perin
Janet Porter
Craig & Alison Poulsen
Premier Resorts
Rainbow Sandal, Inc.
The Rogers Foundation
– Robin Rogers
Lois Rosen
St. Luke’s Wood River
Medical Center
Scottevest
Erin Smith
Richard & Judy Smooke
Barry & Linda Staum
Sun Valley Dental Group
Tricia Swartling
Sweetwater Company, LLC
Tom & Charlotte Unger
Camille Van den Berghe
Warm Springs Ranch Resort
Wells Fargo Foundation
Joanne Wetherell, REMAX
of Sun Valley
Mary Anne Whitcomb
Paul & Beth Willis
Wood River Insurance
Ward & Priscilla Woods
GIVING FROM
THE HEART
Each day many people think
of The Advocates and sup-
port us in many ways. The
following are some of the
many generous people,
businesses, and organiza-
tions which provided in-
kind donations worth over
$1,000 during the year.
Aman Resorts
Barry Peterson Jewelers
Chris & Margaret Block
Beau & Megan Burks
Big Twin Cycle Center
Brent Hall, DDRM
Clear Creek Disposal
Davis
Distilled Resources, Inc.
Full Moon Catering
John & Karen Davies
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Jim & Marlene Fletcher
FourStroke Bus
Maria Gerhardt
Lois Graves
Jim & Penny Hopkins
Joe’s Backhoe Service
Ketchum Burritos
Knob Hill Inn
Linberg Interiors
Ric Lum Catering
The Pioneer Saloon & Staff
Reuben & Susan Perin
Premier Resorts of Sun Valley
Sherry Propst
Riccabona’s
The Roosevelt
John Seiller, Attorney
Sports Connection
Selim Star, Attorney
Jensen Stern
Steve Tracy
Sun Summit Ski & Cycle
Sun Valley Company
Sun Valley Heli Ski
Vineyard Knolls Golf Club of Napa
Dick & Joanne Wetherell
The Wirth Company
Zenergy at Thunder Spring
Client Profile
Continued from back cover
If you could say one thing to the community, what
would you say?
Please quit turning a blind eye to domestic violence.
It is a problem that brings our society down in so
many ways, especially our children.
FOUNDATION GRANTS Donor Profile: Scott &
AND OTHER FUNDING Nicole Castle
Bank of America Foundation
Blaine County
Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation
City of Ketchum
Deer Creek Fund
Gordon R. & Mary M. Howard Family Foundation
Roy A. Hunt Foundation
Idaho Community Foundation
Idaho Council on Domestic Violence & Victim Assistance
Idaho Housing and Finance Association – Emergency
Shelter Grant
Idaho Power Employee Community Service Fund
Idaho Law Foundation – IOLTA Grant
Idaho State Police – STOP Violence Against Women
Act Grant
Joan Leidy Foundation
S cott, a 5th generation local and owner of Skassle
Construction, and Nicole, new owner of Ricochet
(formerly Worth Repeating Again), and their children,
Kemmerer Family Foundation Colby and Kali, have made generous donations to The
PECO Foundation Advocates over the last couple of years. The family
United Way of South Central Idaho recently stopped by the shelter to talk with Executive
Wattis Dumke Foundation Director, Tricia Swartling, about being donors.
Wood River High School, Student project
Why do you donate to The Advocates?
The Advocates is a good cause and we were asked to
contribute. We know a lot of great people that work or
Priority Funding
volunteer for The Advocates. And Nicole also likes to
support women’s causes.
Needs 2008-2009
What other charities do you support?
Capital Projects: Planned Parenthood, 4-H, special fund raisers for local
u Shelter Improvements people, and school events.
u Cottage Office Improvements
u Advocates’ Attic Improvements
How did you become community minded?
Nicole’s mom volunteered for many causes. Scott
volunteers when people ask him to help.
Other Projects:
u Positive Transitions Program How do you teach your children about the importance
u Children’s Program of volunteerism and/or giving to others less fortunate?
u Domestic and Dating Violence Prevention Colby and Kali are both very generous and learn a lot
about the importance of volunteering and donating from
u Child Care Scholarships
activities in school. We also always help neighbors, fam-
u Legal Assistance ily members, friends, and others when asked. We taught
u Contributions to our Endowment our kids that it is important to help people out and not
to expect anything in return.
Programs can be funded in part or in whole.
The Advocates appreciates the Castle Family’s support.
Multi-year commitments are encouraged When not working and helping out others, they enjoy
and greatly appreciated. For more infor- farming their 40 acres in Carey, horseback riding, raising
mation, please contact Tricia Swartling,
a small herd of cattle, and snowmobiling in the winter.
Executive Director, at (208) 788-4191.
What keeps you going day to day?
Knowing that I am working hard for a better life and
that it is coming.
Most proud accomplishment?
That I became who I am instead of the monster that my
parents and partners were trying to create.
How do you take care of yourself?
If money wasn’t an object I would get a pedicure 7
and go to a movie by myself.
Client Profile 5,511,201 Reasons to Help:
H
ear from one of The Advocates’ clients who successfully left
abuse behind.
5,300,000: Number of women who are
What happened to make you decide to get help? victims of physical assault each year
Police officers gave me The Advocates’ phone number back in 1998
after I was abused. At the time, there was no shelter, so I had to
leave town because my husband was stalking me and I was scared.
200,000: Number of calls to the
National Domestic Violence Hotline this year
What was the most helpful thing said to you?
In 1998, a woman said to me, “The first time it happens you are a 6,000: Calls to The Advocates each year
victim, and the second time you are a volunteer.” This made me
realize that I had some control and could change my situation.
3,500: Shelter nights provided by The
Who has been the most helpful person in your life? Advocates in 2007 - 2008
Teri and Carol at the shelter. They gave me what I needed to get
me going and change my life. Teri has a no nonsense, just get it
done approach combined with underlying caring. Carol has a soft 1,200: Number of women killed by
touch, but is more intellectual. The combination was perfect for me. domestic partners each year

Most helpful service provided by The Advocates?

Everything, but the legal services helped me the most over time.
500: Number of women and children who seek
assistance from The Advocates annually
What advice would you give to other women dealing with abuse?
You cannot control what the abuser does, but you can control what
you do. You have the power. You can stop the abuse.
1: Rank of domestic violence among causes
of homelessness in women and children
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