2013 Annual Report - YWCA Walla Walla

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for every woman

2013 Report to the Community

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The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

The YWCA of Walla Walla has been enriching the lives of women and their families since 1917. As a local affiliate of one of the oldest and largest women’s organizations in the United States, we have served the Walla Walla community for nearly a century. Today, we provide shelter, counseling, resources and advocacy for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, two quality childcare programs and community programs for enriching and empowering young people. We also operate the Ice Chalet, the world’s only YWCA-run ice rink.

2013 board of directors

President Ann Schmitt
President-Elect Julie Mae Longgood
Vice President Kristine Holtzinger
Secretary Brenda Michels
Treasurer Rhonda Olson
Immediate Past President Mary Lynne Schroeder

Directors-at-Large
Antonia Alvarado Jackson
Dee Balmer
Chetna Chopra
Melinda Gregory
Renee Krivoshein
Carolyn Leonhard
Cindy Purcell
Denise Shives
Claire Siegel
Michelle Southern
Julie Titus
Kari Tupper
Tessa Weigand
Paula Whitmore
Brenda Williams

a letter to you

for every woman

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The YWCA helps women open doors to find, create and share opportunities. Whether doors to programs and services, doors to supporting the YWCA’s work and mission, or doors to a vision of peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all, the YWCA stands ready to open them.

Our YWCA serves, and is served by, so many people: women, girls, men and boys. More than 22,000 individuals came through our doors in 2013. Over 2,500 people, families, businesses and organizations supported their efforts to create and share opportunity. Our work invests first in women, helping them become leaders in their own lives, as friends, colleagues, wives and mothers. They, in turn, invest in those around them, enriching the lives of others. This leads to strong and healthy families, schools, and workplaces—all of which contribute to a better society for everyone.

Ultimately, that is our goal. The YWCA envisions a world where all women and families have a safe, stable place to live, all community members live in dignity, free from violence, racism and discrimination, all adults have opportunities for economic self-sufficiency, and all children and youth receive the skills they need to succeed.

Thank you for helping us to open doors in 2013. Your support affects every woman the YWCA touches—whether she is a program participant, a supporter, or both. And through every woman, you help to realize that vision of a better world.

Anne-Marie Zell Schwerin
Executive Director

Ann Schmitt
Board President

client statistics

We’re there when women need us most. After a crisis, we work with women to find long-term solutions to abuse and homelessness.

450 protection orders

were filed through our protection order clinic, securing safety for individuals and their families.

132 women

received legal advocacy, where our advocates answered questions, provided referrals and stood by their side.

111 support groups

met together in a safe space, shared common experiences and developed their strength and solidarity.

862 domestic violence survivors & 211 sexual assault survivors

walked through the YWCA’s open doors as they took their first steps in creating their own paths to recovery.

1,992 phone calls

seeking information, referrals and help during domestic or sexual assault crises were confidentially answered.

432 women & children slept 8,619 nights in shelter

after escaping domestic violence, comforted with the knowledge that they were finally safe from abuse.

program participation

Enriching life for daughters, sons, friends and colleagues. Through healthy and empowering activities, we pursue our vision of a better world.

13,810 Ice Chalet skaters

found their balance as they spun, swizzled, pivoted, jumped and honed valuable life-long exercise skills.

17 parenting classes

provided parents with the skills they need to put their children first while navigating divorce.

355 community connections

transpired through cultural exchange, legal assistance progams, life skills classes and holiday traditions.

100 empowered young Latinas

developed leadership and life skills in Mariposa as they met weekly to create exciting visions for their future.

65 children at My Friends’ House

developed social and school readiness skills in an environment where play is learning and learning is fun.

104 children in Adventure Clubs

explored and learned through childcare centered on growth, empowerment and sense of individual worth.

3,248 children at the Fun Factory

enjoyed free and healthy organized outdoor crafts and activities in underserved Walla Walla neighborhoods this summer.

2013 financials

It’s in the numbers. Your investment in the YWCA—whether you’re donating or participating in programs—directly supports our community.

Revenue*
Donor support	$328,912	24.8%
United Way	$36,170	2.7%
Grants & contracts	$465,848	35.1%
Dues & miscellaneous	$2,068	0.2%
Program service fees	$341,919	25.7%
Investment income	$153,064	11.5%
Total	$1,327,981	100%

Expenses*
Women’s residence & family shelter	$109,989	8.3%
My Friends’ House	$260,332	19.7%
Ice Chalet skating rink	$132,531	10.0%
Dues & miscellaneous	$2,068	0.2%
Domestic violence support programs	$301,516	22.8%
Sexual assault support programs	$196,503	14.9%
Adventure clubs	$118,186	8.9%
Enrichment programs	$23,103	1.7%
Marketing & development	$26,435	2.0%
Community outreach	$19,826	1.5%
Administration & support services	$133,340	10.1%
Total	$1,327,762	100%

*Unaudited

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thank you, donors!

The YWCA’s work is only possible because of you. For every woman we serve, you have stood up, spoken out and made a difference. Thank you.

Thank you to all those businesses, families, and individuals who contributed in-kind gifts to the YWCA. Your contributions of prizes for events and basic necessities for women and children in our programs is such a great help. We couldn’t do it without you.

for every woman

2013 Report to the Community

2013 board of directors

a letter to you

for every woman

client statistics

450 protection orders

132 women

111 support groups

862 domestic violence survivors & 211 sexual assault survivors

1,992 phone calls

432 women & children slept 8,619 nights in shelter

program participation

13,810 Ice Chalet skaters

17 parenting classes

355 community connections

100 empowered young Latinas

65 children at My Friends’ House

104 children in Adventure Clubs

3,248 children at the Fun Factory

2013 financials

Revenue*

Expenses*

thank you, donors!