3609 Main Street Vancouver, WA 98663

Non-Prot Organization US Postage PAID Vancouver, WA Permit No. 85

thank 2015 you community report FY 2013-2014

Our mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

nancial statement 2013-2014

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table of contents

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1 SafeChoice 37%

4 Y’s Care 11%

7 Social Change 2%

2 CASA 23%

5 ILS 8%

8 Volunteer Development 2%

3 Sexual Assault 15%

6 WORTH 2%

From the President .................................................................................................................................. 1

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Jean Lacey: Woman of Achievement ...................................................................................................... 2 Volunteers: the Heart of YWCA ............................................................................................................... 4 Our Programs .......................................................................................................................................... 5

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revenue by source

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1 government funding 56%

4 interest & dividends 5%

SafeChoice Domestic Violence Program ......................................................................................... 5

2 philanthropy & grants 22%

5 gain on investment 14%

Court Appointed Special Advocate Program .................................................................................... 6

3 program fees & other 3%

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Sexual Assault Program ................................................................................................................... 6

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Independent Living Skills Program ................................................................................................... 7

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Y’s Care Children’s Program ............................................................................................................ 8 WORTH Program ............................................................................................................................. 8 Social Change Program ................................................................................................................... 8 Thank You ............................................................................................................................................... 9 Our Donors ............................................................................................................................................ 10 Financial Statement ............................................................................................................................... 17

board of directors ofcers

board members

Kelly Nolen, President

Rainy Atkins

Kelly Walsh, Immediate Past President

Anne Borus

Sherri Bennett, Executive Director

Lee Faver

Angie Friauf, Secretary

Pam Loh Veljacic

Megan Vaughn, Treasurer

Emily Oliva

Sherri Falkner, VP Fund Development

David Reiter

Susan LaLone, VP Public Policy

Leslie Runyan

condensed statement of nancial position assets current assets, cash and receivables net property and equipment, at cost investments and other assets total assets

$498,101 1,804,159 3,692,239 $5,994,499

liabilities current payables and liabilities unearned revenues long-term liabilities total liabilities

condensed statement of activities operating revenue and support contributions government funding United Way and foundation grants other income total revenue and support

$630,893 1,832,336 100,709 729,496 $2,663,374

$230,477 46,369 0 $276,846

operating expenses program expenses fundraising management and general total operating expenses

$2,033,700 313,240 753,914 $3,100,854

net assets working capital unrestricted - board designated permanently and temporarily restricted total net assets

$1,849,072 2,360,042 1,508538 $5,717,652

net operating gain (loss)

($437,480)

interest, dividend & investment income

$630,060

net gain (loss)

$192,581

total liabilities and net assets

$5,994,499

Kevin Weaver, VP Board Development

YWCA Clark County is audited annually by Michael J. Plymale, Inc., P.S., a CPA rm. A complete copy of the audit report is available upon request or on our website at ywcaclarkcounty.org.

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Kevin Ericson and Gretchen Wheal Karen and Jerry Evans Cynthia Exton Sherri Falkner Eugene Faria Mary and Laurence Feltz Andree Ferraris-Mihalyo First Presbyterian Church Carol Fischer Diana Fitzpatrick and Walt Jakoubek Anjela Ford Karen and Brandon Fox Darlene Franklin Nancy and Russell Freeland M’lyss Fruhling Margaret Furno Nana Garcia Allyson Geller Ava Glenn Jennifer Goldsmith GoodSearch Julia Gorham Denise Goss Nicole Graham Shirley Gross Angela and Richard Gulick Robbin Hansen Ruth Harbough Julia Harman and Charles Crowley Heather Harmon Jeanne Harris Kim Hash Sue Heise Nancy Helget and Peter Fels Nan Henriksen Mary Henry Billy Henry Debra and David Hentz Lindsay and Evan Herling

Kristen and Brandon Herron Hewlett-Packard Company Foundation Denna Hill Megan Hill and Matt Thompson Nancy Hirayama Karen Hobbs Kathleen and Bruce Holm Heidi and Gregory Horn Sarah Howard Tylene and Larry Howard Leah Jackson Stacey Jacques Geraldine and Gene Jarvis Laura Jenkins Lisa Jester Cynthia Johnson Kamerin Johnson Margaret Johnson Marion and Fred Johnson Susan and James Johnson Anne and Stephen Jones Sandra and Herb Kamrath Murldeen Kibby and Thomas Rock Tammy and Don Kitterman Gayle and Terry Klein Knights Pythian Retirement Center Phyllis and Lawrence Kniss Jeanne and John Kojis Marie Kouame and Brad Anderson Erik Kramer Di Lacey Danette LaChappelle Smyth Lai Erin and Brigham Lambley Brenda Langston Janick and Richard Lawrence Brian and Alicia Leahy

Mayor Timothy Leavitt Cara and Larry Ledwith Lavon and Eugene Lehman Donna Lewis Marilyn and Jack Lewis Charmaine and Jeffrey Lightheart Jocelyn and Alan Lindquist Diane Linz Alvina Lorentz Kathy Loter Meysha and Jesse Lovrien Linda Lowe Jenny-Lee MacChione Janice MacKenzie Carol and Charles Mackey Katie and Ron Magram Cheri and George Martin David Mauk Patricia Mayes Jill McGinnis Reba McMullin Amanda McNicholas Jane and Peter Melhuish Gayle Meltesen Emily Meyer Catherine Milburn Gala Miller Macie and Jon Miller Theresa Miller James Moeller Christina Monks Betty Montgomery Ben Moorad Marianne Moore Helen Murray Tamisha Nguyen Mary and James Nonus Daniel Ogden Nancy Olmsted Brooke Olson and Angela Olson Erica Ostenson Tamalyn and John Page

Mary and Jeffrey Paget Kelly Parker Laura Parker Sherry Parker Carol Parker Walsh and Thomas Walsh Imogene Patrick PayPal Giving Fund Juliana and Douglas Pearson Erica Petersen Conni and Robert Pfeifer Elizabeth Phinney and Peter Williams Pandora Pierce Ava Plum Portland General Electric Co. Nancy and Joseph Prager Amy Price Andrea Price Diane Rader O’Connor and Terry O’Connor Bobbie Rasmussen Marilyn Rasmussen Didi Reeves Linda Reid Francine and Mark Reis Sheldon Renan and Roberta Margolis Norah Renken Skye Reynolds Duane Richards Christina Ripley Kathy Robertson Mildred and Samuel Robinson Patricia and Charles Roe Alexis Rolloff and Glenn Hoffberger Jeremy Rush Cecilia Ryan-Smith and David Smith Kathleen and David Sacamano Lindsey and Steve Salvestrin Christopher Sampson Holly Schaaf Victoria Schade Sara Scheetz Marcia and Kurt Schekel Mary Schellberg Gwen Scott-Miller Barbara and Wayne Sharp Peggy and Philip Sheehan Maxine and Robert Silverman Lori and Kent Simpson Marcie Sircy Heather and Ryan Skogen Irma Slocum

Erin and David Smiley Christine and Peter Smith Larry and Patti Smith Marcia Smith and Thomas Darby Susan and Jared Smith Roberta Smithlin Margaret Snitzler Gail Spolar Dawn St Clair St. Anne’s Episcopal Church Gretchen Starke Michelle Steele and Jeff Black Mark Stonick James Stout Cara Sugg Marilyn Swartz Jeri and Joseph Swatosh Julie and David Tanner Terracycle Julie Toll Dawn Tolotti Anita and Ronald Tomlinson Lanette and Timothy Trickey Truist Huyen Truong Paula and Michael Tuholski Mary and John Tyburski Amy Van Camp Shari and Troy Van Dinter Carol Van Natta and Robert Burdick Debra and Ernest Veach-White Carolyn Vogt Camille Wainwright Barbara and David Walker Jodi and Steven Wall Saran and William Warne Lee Watts Thelma Weber Stephanie Weldy Juanita Wessler Holly and Kenneth Williams Shavey Winters Lou Ann and Joseph Wittler Lori Wood Brenda Woodyard Camille Wright Jeanne Wright Jane and George Young Kimberlie and Timothy Zerba Dennis Zoet

YWCA Clark County changes lives. Every day, those who come to our doors have made the brave decision to seek change: The mother seeking a safer place for herself and her children to live, free from the threat of domestic violence; the teen in foster care dreaming of attending college; the woman nding her own voice and power after experiencing sexual assault; the dad hoping his son can prepare for kindergarten in a stable and enriching pre-school; the child living with abuse or neglect who needs a voice in court. For all of them, YWCA Clark County offers programs that empower change. In this report, you’ll read several stories about change. This year, we honor Jean Lacey, who served as Executive Director of YWCA Clark County for 19 years. She was a force for positive change in the community through YWCA and numerous other organizations, and inspired many with her life-long service on behalf of women and girls. You’ll also learn about the amazing volunteers and their invaluable service to those in need. Change is made possible at YWCA Clark County by an amazing professional staff, hundreds of passionate volunteers, a highly dedicated board of directors, and YOU. Our committed supporters in the community are an integral part of our work, and your generosity during the past year was inspiring. Thanks to the efforts of everyone on the YWCA Clark County team, it is exciting to share that we are now once again open ve days a week. We are grateful to you for helping expand availability of our life-changing services! From our early beginnings as a lunch counter for working women, YWCA Clark County has evolved to become a place of support and safety for women, children, and families in our community. In 2016, we will celebrate our 100th anniversary. Looking back, we see that change has been a constant part of our own story. Our ability to adapt and d respond to the community’s changing needs has made it possible for us to impact the lives of so many. Today, our ambitious mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. We are thankful y ou have joined us in this effort. Like those we serve, we look forward with hope and the certainty that when we work together, change is always possible.

Kelly Nolen Board President YWCA Clark County

iQ Credit Union donates sock monkeys to the kids of YWCA.

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Jean Lacey

woman of achievement

There’s no doubt that Jean Lacey left her mark on Vancouver, Washington. In fact, the long list of awards, accomplishments, and appointments she acquired during her 65 years here, demonstrate her fondness for community, education, and the environment. Especially notable was her passion for empowering youth and women through cultural experience, reciprocal giving, and opportunities for advancement. Jean often attributed her success to her husband, and his devout commitment to her happiness. But we also knew Jean as a very determined, charismatic and kind woman, who should be recognized in her own right. Out of all the extensions of service provided by Jean, her time with YWCA Clark County and Soroptimist are certainly the most involved. She served as Executive Director of YWCA for from 1962 to 1977, and was engaged with Soroptimist Vancouver as early as 1955. Both organizations have one signicant tie: empowering women. YWCA does this now through ve programs which provide direct advocacy mostly to women and children, and through public policy efforts that continue a ght for social justice. It wasn’t always this way. Prior to Jean’s tenure at YWCA, the organization comprised mostly of volunteers, hosted classes and gatherings for women. A number of amazing, talented and driven individuals have since made YWCA the multi-faceted service based organization it is today, but at the helm during one of the nation’s largest feminist revolutions, was Jean Lacey. While women all over the country were engaging in activism, Jean was also making waves at home. She was motivating young girls to be civic minded, building relations with cities across the globe, and advocating for human rights and social justice. In her memoir, she made special note of her pride in helping to develop YWCA’s Women’s Shelter and the WORTH (Women Offender’s Rehabilitation Through Training) Program. At the time, and as a result of the feminist movement, women’s shelters were popping up everywhere. Jean knew that this type of support was also needed in Vancouver. With no funding in place, Jean and her cohorts acquired a house at 1012 West 12th Street and developed the rst emergency shelter for women in Clark County. The shelter remained there until it moved in 1978. Judy Weber and Jill Cawley worked closely with Jean to put the plan into action. “The shelter was desperately needed. The only resource women had was a few nights stay at the Evergreen Hotel,” recalls Jill. The WORTH Program also gained footing in the mid 70’s. Val Joshua, Helen Bussey and Margaret Crandall developed the program for incarcerated women under Jean’s leadership. At the time, neither jails nor prisons were set up to receive females. In addition to a lack of medical

Yvette and Keven Stewart Jan Stockton, P.C. Elizabeth and Kirk Stork Zachary and Vasiliki Stoumbos Jill and Lawrence Stryker Keela Stumpf Wendy and Ernst Sturm John Sturman Sharon Svec Marilyn and Hubert Swanson Megan Sybor Jon Taylor Mary Ann and Glenn Teague Nancy and Laron Thompson Michelle and Tim Thor Richard and Ida Thornton Debra and Bryant Tolbert Alishia and Ryan Topper TOPS Doris Troxel Kristen Turek United Methodist Church - Battle Ground United Way of the Bay Area Lynn and Ed Valenter Theresa and Don Wagner Elizabeth Wagner Tschirgi and Chris Tschirgi Kathren Walling and Michael Fessler Kelly Walsh and James Martin Elizabeth Webber Thea and Robert Weber Emily and Earl Weese

Betty and Warren Weldon Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign Clifford West Verdella Whareham Anna and Ronald Wherry Stacia White Debra White-Carver and Dennis Carver Julie and Mark Wiesner Betsy Williams and Paul Fulton Kathleen and Kirk Williams Maureen and Harold Witters Women of the Moose Natalie Wood and Emily Walsh YWCA of Seattle Gretchen Fraser $1-$99 Lisa Abrahamsson and Mats Johansson LaDonna and Jonathan Abuyan Rebecca Alexander All Saints Episcopal Church AmazonSmile Delores and James Anderson Rebekah and David Andrews Sarah and Jerold Arslanian Neal and Nora Ballard Luanne and Edward Barnes Debbie Barnum Denise Barr Patricia and Richard Bartel

Kathleen Batten Nancy Beauchamp Patricia and Francis Beckett Mary Bell Lorraine and Gary Benke Sherri Bennett Melinda Berg Leslie Bevan Mary Blackburn Rebecca and Michael Blick Jo Ann and James Bliss Robin Bloom Rhiannon Boatright Jessica Boldt and Matthew Johnson Nancy and John Bonner Sherri and David Bowman Robin and Lyle Bradford W Scott and Karen Briggs Rachel Brooks Lieutenant Col. Elizabeth A. Brown Carol Bua and Todd Clark Jaime Bugbee Josephine and George Butler Elizabeth Campbell Jon Campbell Kim and Elisabeth Capeloto Marci Caputo Kristine Carico Dixie Caris Sandra Carter Lupe Castellanos Debra Cawthon Elsie Chan

CASA staff enjoying a moment. Church of the Holy Spirit Gilda and Michael Ciraulo Lynda and Robert Ciri Clark County Newcomers Club Clark County Pomona Grange #1 Shirley Clark Ken Cole Carolyn Cook John and Bonnie Crawford Tim Cross Vera Culp Darlene and Richard Cunlisk Evy and Michael Curl Kim Darrah Beth Davis Rose and Michael Davis

Heather and Darin Degrande Delta Kappa Gamma Society, MU Chpt Valerie Deming Divine Consign Ronald and Ulcaz Dobyns Connie and Stephen Doiel Michelle Doiron Stacey Donovan Judy Dresser Jennifer and Brent Dukes Christine Dunn Christine Edberg Colleen and Tony Eigsti

Gretchen Fraser (1919-1994) This Washingtonian earned numerous ski awards. During WWII, Gretchen made military training lms and helped rehabilitate wounded and disabled veterans through skiing. She won silver and gold medals at the 1948 Olympics, becoming the rst American ever to win a gold medal for skiing.

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Lisa and Brad Dow Ronnie-Gail Emden and Andrew Wilson Martha Evans and William Lukens First Christian Church Alvin and Lynn Flory Marty Forsmann Fraternal Order of Eagles Fred Meyer Terry and Ronald Frederiksen Kathleen and Philip Friberg William and Sarah Fulk Tamara Fuller Regina Giusti Anthony and Cathleen Golik Cynthia and Martin Green Karen and Chester Grifth Mary and Allan Gross Sharon and Reid Gustafson Linda and Robert Haines Gloria and Glenn Haley Sharon Hammer Barbara Harris Ann Hathaway Lori and David Hawkins Denise Hays Catherine Helgason Arlene and Byron Hett Robert and Eileen Higbie Renee Hoeksel Joyce Hogan Kathy and William Holtby Cynthia and Stephen Horenstein Colleen Hoss

Judy and James Hudson Patricia and Brad Hunter Iota Delta Chapter Emmanuelle and Thad Jarmon Heidi Johnson Bixby and Kartr Johnson Janeen Johnson and William Young Dawn Johnston Jeffrey and Sharon Kassel Jean Kent Victoria Kesala Kiggins Theater Kathryn Kniep and Edward Johnson Thomas and Judith Kovaric Michael Krause Phoebe Krueger Patricia and Scott Laird Jan Lampe James Lanz and Kathryn Ketcham Rodie and Doug Lasher Kathleen Lawrence Nancy and Dr. Robert Laws Legacy Health System Mary Legry Jessica Lightheart and Gregg Brown Michael and Krista Lindhorst Kathleen Lipscomb Alicia Lowe and Ernest Nicholson Diane and Roger Lyngholm Tracy Madsen Julie and Timothy McCann

Anne McEnerny-Ogle and Teren Ogle Jeanne McGee and Mark Evers Georgeta Moisescu Marykay Morelli Betty Sue and William Morris Michelle and Ryan Nisle Patricia and David Page Viola and Joseph Palena Rebecca and David Parker Christina Paulsen Nichole Peppers and Nicholas Webster Lisa and Brian Peterson Irene Pettengill Pied Piper Pizza

Rachel Pinsky and Fred Harring Nancy Pionk Maria Rank Kathryn and William Rasmussen Regence Employee Giving Campaign Mary Ellen Reid Donald and Jennifer Rhoads Catherine Rich Tonya and Sean Riddell Mary and Lewis Riker Julie Rose Dennis and Jennifer Rugg Midge and David Ruiz Kimberly Rush Rushing Water Yoga

Jill and Alex Sasser Laurie Schacht Kris and Douglas Schaub Susan and Eldon Schmidt Matt Schooleld Scott Horenstein Law Firm, PLLC Rhona Sen Hoss and Schuyler Hoss Dr. John L. Soelling Kristine and James Sork Gidu Sriram Dawn and James Steel Susan and Dennis Steinberg Nanci and Richard Stenshoel Jeanne and David Stewart Lizbeth Stewart

Working together during domestic violence awareness month.

matching gifts

support, many women were displaced from their communities and families, sometimes for a minor offense. When they were released, they were often so isolated from a support network that getting back on their feet was nearly impossible. Recognizing the challenges these women were facing, the small group of YWCA volunteers pooled their resources and developed a robust program that supplied toiletries, clothes, stationary, mailing services, and re-integration services. In addition to these two programs, Jean is also recognized for the leadership and cultural opportunities she brought to the young women in the community. At YWCA, she developed a program to engage teens in civic duty, and to promote responsibility, leadership and problem solving. In 1962 she took a group of girls to the World’s Fair, where they explored the latest in worldwide trends and rode in the amazing new Space Needle. She also invited a group of girls from a YWCA in Hawaii to stay in Vancouver for a short time, during which they became friends with the local YWCA girls, each learning about the other’s unique lives and experiences. Jean always made the most of her experiences. Appointed by Mayor Bruce Hagenson, she worked with Nancy Baker and Emmitt Momentos to establish a sister city in Joyo, Japan. Having traveled there as an ofcial delegate from Vancouver, Jean was invited to visit Soroptimist clubs in Japan and developed partnerships in women’s empowerment which still exist today.

Jean’s contributions to international exchange and cultural development did not go unnoticed, and in 1967 she joined 24 other select women in a year long trip around the world, lead by Mary Rockefeller, and funded by the Rockefeller Foundation and YWCA USA. Through this experience, Jean met numerous leaders including Madam Gandhi, President Marcos of the Phillippines, and the Queen of England. In a school report by Aaron Garner, Jean recalls the maltreatment of Japanese in the Northwest, and how her experience abroad deepened her aspirations to eliminate racism back home, “How do I expect to be treated as a human being if I don’t treat everyone else like one? In Japan, the average person on the street didn’t want that war, the Emperor did, and here we’re sending the innocent civilians to concentration camps.” After Jean’s term in Vancouver, she served as a consultant for YWCAs nationally and internationally. She also served as an interim director at associations nationwide. While each appointment in Jean’s life comes with it’s own fascinating story, her work toward eliminating racism and empowering women has been especially powerful. Reference the graphic in this article to see other appointments and accomplishments, and may her civic engagment be an inspiration to us all. As Jean said, “You must pay for the space you take on this earth and the only way you can really do that is by doing good deeds in your community.”

A special thanks to the following businesses which support a culture of philanthropy by providing matching charitable gifts for their employees. adidas ADP Inc. Aon Risk Services Bank of America Benjamin Moore & Co. Blount Inc., Oregon Cutting Systems Blount, Inc., Outdoor Products Group Chevron USA Inc Cooper Industries Costco Ease Software, Inc.

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Eli Lilly & Company Factory Mutual Insurance Company Fleet Financial FM Global Frito Lay The Gap Gas Transmission Northwest Georgia-Pacic Corporation Gerrard Beattie & Knapp LLC GMAC-RFC

Hanna Andersson The Home Depot Household International Hewlett-Packard IBM Corporation Intel Key Bank Macy’s Mentor Graphics Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. NIKE, Inc.

NW Natural Pacic Continental Bank Pepsico Portland General Electric Prudential RBC Dain Rauscher Regence The Standard Starbucks Stream International Inc. Sun Microsystems

Synopsys, Inc. Tektronix Textron The Stanley Works U.S. Bank UBS UPS US Trust Company US West VERITAS Software Verizon Visa Wells Fargo

Jean Lacey circa 1977 at YWCA’s ofces.

a legacy of service YWCA Accomplishments Executive Director 1962-1977 Women’s Shelter* WORTH Program Teen Program Ntl and Int’l YWCA Consultant Interim Director nation-wide assoc’s Awards BPW Member of the Year, 1972 Clark County’s First Citizen, 1970 PTA Golden Acorn Award Soroptimist of the Year Northern Western Region Woman of Achievement Award, 2007 Volunteer and Appointments Canadian Women’s Army Training Corp. CETA Board of Clark County Evergreen School Board Fourth of July Committee Fort Vancouver Seaman’s Center Human Rights Commission Mayor Al Angelo’s Teen Commission Meals on Wheels NAACP of Vancouver Oregon Drug Commission Salvation Army Sister City Commission of Vancouver Soroptimist International of Vancouver Soroptimist of Portland Southwest Washington Harvest Vancouver International Affairs Commission Washington Status of Women Commission

*the shelter was the impetus for the SafeChoice Program, which had not yet been developed.

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Volunteers of YWCA donate more than 33,000 hours in service. That’s a value of $882,054 according to the State of Washington’s Independent Sector. Thank you volunteers for your dedication to our community!

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the heart of ywca The life-force of YWCA Clark County comes largely from the time, dedication, and energy of volunteers. In fact, there are 10 volunteers for every staff member working at YWCA. Without them it would be impossible to live out a mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Volunteers are often at the forefront of providing the services YWCA values most. They may answer the 24-hour sexual assault and domestic violence hotline, or provide support to victim/survivors at the hospital or during court proceedings. YWCA volunteers advocate for abused and neglected children in the court system as CASAs (Court Appointed Special Advocates). They support families experiencing domestic violence, and provide training and resources to youth in the Independent Living Skills Program. Volunteers are equally vital through their service in administration, philanthropy and fundraising. A bevy of volunteers offers its talents for special events like the Holiday Shop and the Martin Luther King Day of Giving. Regardless of where volunteers commit their time, each and every one provides an essential service to YWCA Clark County. Long-term volunteers receive training through YWCA’s Core Training Series. Core trainings cover “macro-level” topics, including oppression, trauma and trauma informed care, as well as empowerment based advocacy. Each program offers more specic training beyond the Core Training Series. In the 2013-2014 scal year, 667 volunteers donated 33,011 hours of service to the community. According to Independent Sector’s Washington State value of volunteer time, that amounts to $882,054 in volunteer hours. In addition to donating time, many of our volunteers are also signicant contributors to our fundraising efforts. Director of Volunteer Development, Nichole Peppers, echoes that sentiment, “We are fortunate to have over 200 trained, knowledgeable, and highly skilled volunteers supporting victims and survivors in our community. They ensure YWCA has the continued resources to offer empowering advocacy any time someone walks through our doors, calls the 24 hour crisis line, or is a child in need of an advocate and voice in dependency court.” One of Peppers’ main goals is to strengthen the organization’s connection with the community by making sure volunteers feel connected to YWCA’s programs and the organization as a whole. After all, problems such as domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse impact the entire community. By offering continued volunteer opportunities to support victims and survivors, our community is supported as a whole.

Vancouver Education Association, Inc. Vancouver Women’s Club Janice and James Voukidis Kevin and Kristy Weaver Virginia Wigton Ingrid and Robert Williams Sally Williams and Stephen Weary Women’s Independence Scholarship Program Janis and Dan Wyatt Ella Wintler $250-$499 Debbie and Jon Abraham ACME Electrical Services Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Paula Arsenault Joseph Asbridge Back Alley Bar and Grill Laurinda and Dennis Bergstrom Arlene and Allan Blair Judith and Phillip Brenes Brett and Patti Bryant Jack and Sherry Burkman Meredith and Robert Chapman Joyce Colson Dr. Lyall and Phyllis Crary William Dickey Edra Ann and William Dudley Sandra and Richard Durland Rak Fouad Tania and Larry Gitch Meredith and Eugene Graff Ida and Timothy Hedges Hewlett-Packard Company

Steve Kenny Norma King Kiwanis - Salmon Creek Gene Kuechmann Liberty Mutual Foundation Match James Martin Judith Mason Tammy and Scott McCormick Elise Menashe and Jay Miller Molly Maid Foundation Diana and Charles Mulligan Nicola and Stephen Nadig Selene and Derek Nesland NW Natural Judith and Wayne Osburn Jane Paulsen PEO Sisterhood Chapter DJ Betty and Dale Perry Regents Bank Tracy Reilly Kelly and Clancy Kelly Tessa and Jason Roth Patricia and John Schacht Karey Schoenfeld and Brian Ridderbush Rebecca and Randal Schryvers Jane Scott Sally Sellers and Michael Subocz Martha Sharman and Warren Reid Sarah and Martin Sherington Darsein and Gary Shull Vicki Stegmann Lori Stewart Alexandra Storey and David Pyle Susan and Calvin Sugg

Judith Sullivan and Richard Kirsch The Lord’s Church Threshold, Inc. Cynthia and Robert Topping Jennifer and R. Lloyd Tyler United Methodist Church - Vancouver Heights Vancouver Emblem Club #473 Megan and Morgan Vaughn Anne and Gerald Vitort Sheryl Westwood Eva Santee $100-$249 Kimberly and Dan Agnew Nora Allen Brett Allred Celeste Ames Mary Anderson Rae Anderson Anonymous Donna Arena Julie Arenz Jan and Winston Asai Janet and Robert Asbridge Vivian and Dennis Ashworth Sally and Michael Bacon Jeanette and Steven Bader Nancy Baker and Ray Barney Jennifer Barlow Roma Bergstrom Dr. and Mrs. Todd Berinstein Jennifer Besen Nancy and Bert Beyerlin

Luncheon attendees mingle before the program starts. Colleen Boccia and Brent Holland Debbie Boe Joanne Bortniak L. Marguerite Bostad Julia and Richard Boyd LeAnne Bremer and Robert Mayeld Mark and Julie Brislawn Janice Brooks-Herson and Dr. Michael Herson Willa Brooks Nancy and Robert Brunelle Bill Bryant and Jeanette Hazen Darlene Buckel Ann Bump Phyllis and Charles Burger Donna and Daniel Bushnell Catharine and William Byrd Candace Carnegie Maureen Casey and Marlin McKeever

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Rose Marie Chambers Chez Joly and Caper’s Catering Deborah Christian Renny Christopher Phyllis and John Clancy Victoria and Mark Clevenger Karlin Conklin Christina and Michael Conroy Connie Cork Helen and Jon Crowell Barbara Crowley and Chuck Huffstutter Pamela and Robert Davee Joan Dengerink Kathleen and Pete Deschner Anne Digenis Eva and Mark Dodd

Eva Santee

Ella Wintler

(1897-1979) Eva initiated the bookmobile service of the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District, and was instrumental in founding the Fort Vancouver Regional Library System.

(1885-1975) Vancouver local Ella Wintler began teaching in area schools upon her graduation from college. In 1938, she was elected to the House of Representatives where she served off and on for 20 years. She received honors from Presidents Eisenhower and Nixon, and Albert Rossellini, Governor of Washington.

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Precision Rebar & Accessories, Inc. Cathy and Robert Ramer Riverview Community Bank St. Paul Lutheran Church Ann and Steve Taylor Vicki Taylor-Roskopf and Mark Roskopf Donna and Michael Teefy Carol and Richard Terrell The Boeing Company Tochterman Management Group Lisa and Daniel Trisler US Bancorp Volunteers of America of Oregon, Inc. Brienne Louisa Wright and Daniel Wright Louisa Wright $500-$999

Sarah Winnemucca (1844-1891) Pictured above, Sarah was the chief of the Paiute Indians. She advocated for Indians, and lobbied Congress to improve conditions on reservations. Her voice sounded nationwide and Congress approved a grant of land in Nevada for Indian use.

Garrow Equity, LLC Home Instead Senior Care Leslie Homer Gloria Jennings Jerry and Anne John Kuni Automotive Nonie and Donald Laurine Mary and Ron Legg Jean Maunder

Miller Nash, LLP Morgan Stanley New Seasons Market Kelly Nolen and Jonathan Scott Janice and Steven Oliva Paula and Jim Palmer PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center

Sharon and George Alexander Corky and Linda Angelo Ann and Rob Armstrong Cheryl Armstrong and David Herbenson Nancy Bjerkman Constance and David Bovee Jody and Scott Campbell Jennifer and Brian Carlson Patty Carlson-Kuhta and Brian Kuhta Children Advocates, Inc. Teresa Cornman Jane and Joseph Cote Susan Courtney and William Irvin Sharon Eastman

Lee Faver and Emile Netzhammer Ann Ferguson Deborah Fischer and Paul Lambshead Angela and Charles Friauf Trisha Fulwiler Elizabeth Gellatly Nancy Gordon Judith and Hayden Hagin Jean Herman and David Fleck Dena Horton Joyce and Arlo Kilpatrick Gregory and Gayle Kimsey Alejandra Krogh Winkler and Eric Winkler Susan and Elizabeth LaLone Peggy and Duane Lansverk James Larson Harry and Gay Leslie Mair and Hugh Lewis Pamela Loh Veljacic and Bernard Veljacic Longshoreman’s Local #4 Federal Credit Union Camille Marcotte Jackie McReynolds and Karen Peterson David and Rochelle Moss

James Murphy Mustangs Unlimited Car Club Erin Nolan Emily and Joshua Oliva Pat and Rob Pabst Pabst, Holland & Reynolds, PLLC Gretchen and John Patrick Marsha and Eric Pedersen Pepsico Foundation Elizabeth Perry Peterson Family Limited Partnership Michael and Laura Plymale Rotary - Battle Ground Leslie and Erik Runyan Lee and Aaron Schiller Second Saturday - Vancouver Paul Snoey Soroptimist International of SW Washington Jim and Sheila Spear Marjorie Speirs and William Gross Tetra Pak Materials Dr. Karen ThorntonStanley Kayla Tiano and Robert Foster Tidewater Barge Lines

programs During FY 2013-14, our seven foundational programs assist and nourish a diverse and ever-changing community. In addition to direct service, we facilitate social change through direct service, support groups, community outreach and public policy.

SafeChoice Domestic Violence Program *Linda came to the SafeChoice Domestic Violence Shelter to escape her abusive relationship. At the time she had been moving from shelter to shelter. Her young son was staying with relatives, and due to her constant moving, Linda was unable to maintain a steady job. Once in YWCA’s shelter, advocates were able to offer her legal advice, as well as assistance with meeting her housing, employment and transportation needs. Not long after arriving at the shelter, she and her son were reunited and accepted into a public housing program. Before Linda left the shelter and moved in to her new home, she said she was looking forward to enjoying their “rst stable holidays of joy.” In the 2013-14 scal year, the SafeChoice Domestic Violence Program served thousands just like Linda. 16,793 survivors called into YWCA’s 24-hour crisis line. The shelter provided 5,654 bed nights, 545 youth were served through community outreach, and legal advocacy, individual support services, and group support and advocacy were provided to over 1,176 individuals.

SafeChoice strengthened the Children’s Advocacy Program, added a ngerprint scanner to the shelter, and made several updates to the shelter facility. Additionally, YWCA’s efforts in Public Policy paid off with the passage of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which included important changes that help empower oppressed populations, regardless of gender or cultural identity, to take legal action against domestic violence.

Louisa Wright

Our annual luncheon hosts around 500 people.

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(1862-1913) Louisa was the rst female doctor in Clark County, and the rst doctor to have a medical degree and license to practice in the area. Louisa rose above the stereotypical denitions of her time, and was involved in the community in a way that no other woman had done before.

SafeChoice staff attend a regional conference on ending domestic violence.

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Clark County CASA Program Being a CASA starts with a love of children, says volunteer Connie Flick. Connie was sworn in April of 2013, and in her rst year volunteered over 450 hours advocating for the rights of abused and neglected children in Clark County. Connie’s desire to volunteer came from a strong appreciation for reciprocity. “I had my own challenges growing up” says Connie, “and have never forgotten the people who helped me through them.” Connie’s program specialist, Sheri Lum, has nothing but praise for her, “Connie is a wonderful volunteer and an excellent advocate for children. She models all the values of YWCA, and does so effortlessly. The job we do is tough and emotional, but Connie is able to do it with grace and compassion. She works well with the parents, social workers, service providers, and children. I am proud to work with Connie, and hope to do so for a long time.” In the 2013-14 scal year, 245 volunteers in the Clark County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Program advocated for the rights of neglected, abused, and/or abandoned children in the court system. CASA provided advocacy for 870 children through their independent recommendations during the 2013-14 scal year.

Sexual Assault Program *Mary came to YWCA seeking support. She had no insurance, and couldn’t afford counseling to help deal with the sexual violence she had experienced in her life. At YWCA, Mary was able to receive individual therapy, and join an 8-week support group. Through the support group at YWCA, Mary began to rediscover her own self-worth, and to reconstruct her future. She determined the best place for her was across the country, in a place she felt more at home. On the last day of group, Mary informed everyone that she had gotten everything in order, and bought a plane ticket. She then said that for the last bit of her trip she had upgraded to rst class. She thanked the volunteers and other group members, and said it was because of their support that she knew she deserved to be treated to rst class, and she thought it was the perfect way to launch the next chapter of her life. YWCA’s Sexual Assault Program is committed to empowering those like Mary, and stands ready to help survivors of sexual assault and their families, 24 hours per day, seven days a week. The Sexual Assault Program served 5,191 people during FY 2013-14, with 465 being new primary and secondary victims, through on call support and advocacy, individual therapy, support groups, and community education.

our donors FY 13-14 Esther Short $10,000 + Classic Wines Auction, Inc. Columbia Credit Union Columbia Vista Corporation EcoTools Fluent Alarm Heritage Bank JD Fulwiler & Co. Insurance Katherine Sinclair Living Trust Connie and Lee Kearney Looking Out Foundation Phoenix Industrial, Inc. The Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation United Way of the Columbia-Willamette

Ilchee “Moon Woman” $5,000-$9,999 Bank of America Holly Bard Joyce Carter The Columbian Erik Runyan Jewelers iQ Credit Union Laura Mitchner Jean and Robert Ploss Tim and Debbie Spofford The Vancouver Clinic Vancouver Women’s Foundation Vigor Industrial

Mother Joseph $2,500-$4,999 Anonymous Bank of America Charitable Foundation Chester and Marion Louise Beals Memorial Fund Church of the Good Shepherd Concept Reality Corwin Beverage Company Kathryn Corwin and Joe Pauletto Dick Hannah Dealerships Hidden Charitable Trust Joe B Pauletto Jr Charitable Fund NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc. Joe Pauletto

The Pride Foundation David and Kelly Reiter Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt United Methodist Church - Salmon Creek Verizon Wireless W. Bruce Cook and Mary Louise Cook Family Foundation Donald Gladson and Kathi Wiley-Gladson Dr. Candace D. Young Sarah Winnemucca $1,000-$1,499 American Endowment Foundation Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous

Joseph and Jane Barr Rita and Joseph Bauman Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church Holly Black Anne and Todd Borus Briz Loan and Guitar The Cellar Door The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington Courtyard Village Cowlitz Indian Tribe Jennifer and Jeffery Dougherty Employees Community Fund of Boeing Portland, Inc Frances Chapin Foundation Philanthropic Fund Colleen and Stanton Freidberg

Esther Short (1806-1862) Mother to at least 8 and wife of Amos, Esther was a woman who stood her ground. Amos laid claim to a large part of land north of present day Fort Vancouver. The Shorts experienced numerous property conicts with the British at Hudson’s Bay. Despite intense efforts to rid the family, even after Amos’ early death, they remained standing. Esther helped build Vancouver, and later donated all her land to the City. A statue of her stands at Esther Short Park.

Mother Joseph (1823-1902) Mother Joseph was responsible for the creation of eleven hospitals, seven academies, ve schools, and two orphanages in the Northwest. In Vancouver, her legacy lives on at The Academy and at PeaceHealth Southwest Washington Medical Center.

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Ilchee “Moon Woman” (1800-?) Pictured above and betrothed to an Englishman, Ilchee helped improve relations between the English and the Chinook. Her life was later threatened by a second husband, from whom she later escaped to return to her Chinook family.

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thank you Inspiration can be found everywhere, but especially in the philanthropists of YWCA Clark County. It’s our shared vision for social change that unites us, and a dedication to making that change that inspires hope, healing and advocacy for those in Clark County. The spirit of giving has always been a keystone of Southwest Washington. Dating as early as the 1800s, we can nd women whose gifts of kindness and service have helped mold our region into one that values empowerment, diversity and service. In this donor listing, we feature a handful of strong women from our region’s history. We also honor you: the donor, volunteer, business and organization standing beside YWCA as we continue to ght for peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. It’s our hope that you continue to engage with YWCA to uplift those in our community who are struggling with trauma, abuse, neglect, poverty, assault and oppression. Our continued work together will inspire a community rich with diversity, healthy relationships and civic responsibility. The Mary Powell Society recognizes donors who commit to our community through estate planning or a deferred gift. Thanks to these thoughtful donors, YWCA will remain a pillar in Clark County for years to come. Dorothy Adams* Bobbi Bindreiff Channing Barnett * Clara Witt * Carol Devenir-Moore Evelyn Dusenbery * Florence Wager * Kathi Wiley-Gladson Kate Grifth Harriet Wilson * Helene Schoen * Jean Holroyd * Gloria Jennings Joyce Kilpatrick

Barbara Macnab Margaret Carson * Margaret Crandall * Mary Meyers Betty Montgomery Valeria Ogden* Donna Roberge Ernestine Scarbrough Lee Schiller Karen Thornton-Stanley Patricia Stryker Doris Troxel Wendy Wright Kathy Kniep Kelly Nolen

For more information on how your gifts contribute to our community in signicant ways, or to become a part of the Mary Powell Society, contact us at 360-906-9123.

3,709 calls were elded through the 24-hour hotline, and prevention education was provided to 1,482 participants. This year, the Sexual Assault Program also introduced “In Touch with Teens,” a 6-session series that focuses on healthy relationships, dating violence and bystander intervention. Additionally, YWCA staff went to Olympia this year to support Senate Bill 6069, which authorizes the Department of Corrections to prohibit convicted sexual offenders from direct or indirect contact with the victim of the crime or specied classes of individuals.

to earn her Bachelor’s degree in either communication or social work, and to be in a position where she can help others the way those at ILS were able to help her. In the 2013-14 scal year, YWCA’s Independent Living Skills Program assisted 229 youth and young adults aging out of the foster care system and transitioning to independent living. This was done by providing advocacy, knowledge and resources devoted to nding housing and employment, school options, and learning skills such as balancing a budget and understanding lease agreements.

Independent Living Skills Program Tavia joined YWCA’s Independent Living Skills Program (ILS) when she was 16 years old. While she had a supportive foster family, Tavia was “aging out” of foster care, to a time when she could no longer be supported as a ward of the court. With her foster family’s help, and that of YWCA’s Independent Living Skills Program (ILS), Tavia was able to learn valuable skills as well as receive the emotional and nancial support needed to live on her own. ILS assisted Tavia in preparing and enrolling in college classes, and she received help with the cost of supplies through Transitional Living funding. Additionally, ILS helped with apartment deposits, household supplies, and most importantly, ILS helped her secure funding for 18 months of housing assistance through a voucher from the Family Unication Program (FUP). Tavia is now in school, working full time, and enjoying a strong relationship with her two-year-old daughter. She hopes *Names have been changed to preserve client condentiality.

The Sexual Assault Program advocates in Olympia.

get involved YWCA offers multiple ways to get involved with your community. If you enjoy making personal connections, consider volunteering, coming to a YWCA event, or socializing with us online. Volunteers gain experience and camaraderie while donating valuable time and service. Event attendees build excitement around focus issues and fundraising goals. And when you engage with us online, you help us reach new audiences and share important news and information.

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Every program and department of YWCA utilizes the support of volunteers. Opportunities range from advocacy to ofce work and provide exible time commitments. Volunteers receive training and support, so that they may have a rewarding and benecial experience. Call Nichole Peppers at 360-906-9112 or e-mail [email protected] to learn more.

Whether you are an attendee, sponsor, match donor, volunteer, or in-kind donor, your support is celebrated. When you become involved with special events that engage our community, you provide critical support for our life-changing programs. To learn how you or your business can support events, call Marissa Van Patten at 360-906-9157 or e-mail [email protected].

YWCA Clark County can be found on Facebook, Twitter and Guidestar. Help us expand our reach by liking, sharing, or commenting on our pages. Visit ywcaclarkcounty.org for more information on programs, to donate online, or to sign up to recieve special news and announcements via email.

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Y’s Care Children’s Program

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Emotional intelligence is at the heart of YWCA’s Y’s Care Children’s Program says Director Leah Reitz, “Many kids come to our program having experienced trauma of one kind or another, so our initial challenges are often behavioral. When a child feels secure at school and trusts his or her teachers, learning follows.” Paulie, a mother of a girl enrolled in Y’s Care echoes Reitz’s comments noting, “When she started at Y’s Care it offered a lot of stability for her, and routine. She knew what to expect, she knew the people there, and how to relate to them.” Paulie believes this stability and emotional intelligence she’s acquiring at Y’s Care will allow her daughter to show up to kindergarten “ready to learn”. Y’s Care Children’s Program continued to make a positive impact in the community in the 2013-14 scal year by providing a holistic, high-quality preschool education to children and families from homeless, transitioning, or lowincome circumstances. Y’s Care provided 2,229 service days (one service day equals care and education for one child each day) to 20 children at any given time, ages two-and-ahalf to ve. Y’s Care also served 5,077 meals to children in the program, and tracked and funded over an additional 850 service days for children served by other providers. Y’s Care upgraded the outdoor play area so that it is safer and better suited for education. Improvements include landscaping to combat erosion, and puddle collection and installation of play structures that mimic the natural environment.

WORTH connected with 1,418 individuals at the Clark County Jail the Work Center. The Social Change Program reached an estimated 250 people with conversations of diversity and inclusion. The ILS Program helped 229 youth define and achieve work and life goals.

CASA’s provided advocacy for 870 children through their independent recommendations to the court. The Sexual Assault Program addressed 3,709 hotline calls, provided support for 465 survivors and families and 5,191 community members. through outreach education, prevention and support groups. Sherri Bennett presents the Val Joshua Racial Justice Award to Michelle Bart.

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“People in jail have been taught that they’re of lesser value, and listening and respecting them can give back some of their humanity” according to WORTH volunteer Michael Sutcliffe. This notion is at the heart of YWCA’S WORTH (Women Offenders Rehabilitation, Training and Help) Program, which offers support, encouragement, and living skills to incarcerated women at the Clark County Jail, as well as to individuals at the Clark County Work Center. Volunteers organize workshops and seminars on drug and alcohol recovery, nancial planning, basic healthcare, employment and nutrition. At the Work Center, participants learn how to sew through weekly classes. Volunteers help participants with the mechanics and logistics of sewing, and are available to listen and offer support. The practical skills and emotional support offered are essential to helping the incarcerated transition back to the community. In the 2013-14 scal year, 17 volunteers provided 1,339 hours of services, support, and referrals, and made 1,418 contacts with incarcerated populations. YWCA also partnered with Second Step, a local organization aimed at providing homeless women and children safe, affordable housing, to increase advocacy provided to women in the WORTH Program.

To create social change is to take action as an ally to eliminate oppression on an individual, community, organizational or institutional level. The Social Change Program is dedicated to supporting social justice by eliminating racism and other forms of oppression through education and support. YWCA Clark County’s social change work positively changes community and institutional behavior, beliefs, thoughts, and attitudes, creating a community of peace, justice, freedom, dignity and equity for all. YWCA also strives to recognize the work of others by giving two awards to people in the community who are living those values and working towards ending oppression in their own communities: the Val Joshua Racial Justice Award and the Youth Social Justice Award. The award recipients for 2014 were Michelle Bart and Christopher Resendiz for the Val Joshua Racial Justice Award, and Jose Scott for YWCA’s Youth Social Justice Award. In the 2013-14 scal year, YWCA’s Social Change Program had four volunteers work to prevent racism and oppression in Clark County through education and support. These volunteers provided 72 hours assisting with workshops and discussion groups that reached out to over an estimated 250 participants.

The SafeChoice Domestic Violence Program provided 1,176 individuals with advocacy services, responded to 16,793 hotline calls and provided 5,654 bed nights at the shelter.

Over two dozen children and families found hope and security in the Y’s Care Children’s Program.

*Names have been changed to preserve client condentiality.

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