Do your little bits of good where you are; it s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world. Bishop Desmond Tutu

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1 Working Against Violence, Inc. 527 Quincy Street Rapid City, SD This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Do your little bits of good where you are; it s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world. Bishop Desmond Tutu 2011 Annual Report

2 Vision: WAVI envisions a world free of violence. Mission: WAVI works to create a community free of domestic violence and sexual assault through advocacy, education, and support services. Programs: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Programs Comprehensive Case Management Court Advocacy Crisis Management Emergency Room Response Personal Advocacy Support Services Rural Programming Support Group Children s Programming Educational Groups Parent Education Personal Advocacy Recreational Activities Emergency Shelter Shelter Meals Transportation Comprehensive Case Management Community Education Presentations to schools, civic groups, businesses and other agencies Educational Training Newsletter Awareness Months WAVI Voices of 2011 I never knew how important a place like this was until I needed it. Now I know how important it is to a lot of women. -Domestic Violence Survivor My case manager at WAVI was the first person to tell me that the abuse wasn t my fault. That mattered. -In Shelter Client The support WAVI offered, I took and I learned from it. The greatest feeling is knowing that my life is my own. I am free because of what you ve given me. Out of Shelter Client I didn t know who I was outside of my abusive relationship. After my time here, I have so much courage to be myself again. I came in broken and I am leaving ready to take on the world. Domestic Violence Survivor She has a more positive attitude. She is very motivated to make a better life for herself and for us. Without WAVI, I don t think she would have been able to make these changes. -Teenage Child of a Shelter Client I couldn t believe that his family would just sit there and watch him hit me Like it was just normal just how he was. -In Shelter Client I want you to be concerned about your next door neighbor. Do you know your next door neighbor? - Mother Teresa

3 Sexual Assault Awareness Month MOM PROM WAVI Images of Board of Directors Domestic Violence Press Conference President Tracy Manning Egge Vice-President Gordon Decker Treasurer......Tom Weaver Secretary Jennifer Soucy Past President.....Kris McKittrick Steve Allender Joanna Cannon, Ph. D Anne Fisher, MD Robin Gillespie Sarah Morrison Phil Nelson Sherry Rice Mitchell Stone, Ph. D Spirit of Peace Highmark FCU Have a Heart for WAVI Chuck-A-Puck Men Can Stop Rape Staff Leadership Executive Director.....Mary Corbine Operations Director Lisa Clendenin Program Director,....Rebekkah Kruse Development Director.. Mallory Heutzenroeder YFS 5K Peace Pro-Motion Shelter Director....Tammy Misselt Contact Information Working Against Violence, Inc. (WAVI) 527 Quincy Street, Rapid City, SD Phone: (605) Fax: (605) wavi@wavi.org Website: Find us on Facebook 24-HOUR CRISIS LINES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SEXUAL ASSAULT (605) (605) TOLL-FREE (888) 716-WAVI (9284)

4 WAVI Financial Report Dear Friends, Every year, WAVI participates in the National Network to End Domestic Violence survey called Domestic Violence Counts: A 24-Hour Census of Domestic Violence Shelters and Services. The 2011 results are in, and they have a powerful story to tell. On September 15 th, 2011, 42% of identified domestic violence programs in South Dakota participated. 215 victims were served across the state that day, and 115 sought emergency safe shelter or transitional housing. Looking back at WAVI s shelter stays for that date (knowing that WAVI averaged 34 women and children in shelter each night in 2011), we were curious to see how many of the those 115 individuals stayed at WAVI. The number was 45 this tells us that of all the people staying in emergency safe shelter on September 15 th in South Dakota, 39% were at WAVI. Our shelter only has bed space for 35, so that also tells us we had people sleeping in the children s play area on rollways and couches it s not easy, but we never turn away someone in danger. WAVI also served 16 victims not staying in shelter that day. Of the 215 victims reported, WAVI served 61 of them, which is 28% of the total victims statewide. Think about that again: it means that WAVI alone served almost half of all the reported shelter-seeking women and children in South Dakota, and over one quarter of total domestic violence victims. Services provided that day were many: emergency safe shelter, transportation, personal, court, legal advocacy, and advocacy for children. Even though WAVI worked with so many victims and survivors that day, our dedicated staff also provided community education to 15 individuals. Seeing these results confirms that WAVI is the leader in domestic violence intervention in western South Dakota. If we learn anything from this story, it should be the power of people working together toward a common good. We could not serve so many people without a committed, dedicated Board and staff. They are to be commended for the work they do every day. Many individuals and groups in our community make it possible to continue providing services to an increasing number of people through their time, talent and treasure. WAVI wants to take this opportunity to thank the community; we could not provide for those in need without you. Do your little bits of good where you are; it s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world. Bishop Desmond Tutu Sincerely, Gordon Decker-Board President Mary Corbine-Executive Director *2011 figures based on year end financials audited financials will be available in July 2011.

5 2011 Financial Report 2011: Quick Review Support and Revenues Audited 2010 Budget 2011 Actual 2011 The Spirit of Peace event was a great success. 230 people attended the event raising $47,000! The award recipient was Carol Carey, RN with the Sexual Assault Response Team and Community Educator Contributions & Fundraising $156,068 $167,200 $199,113 United Way $77,000 $74,000 $80,000 Private Grants $156,293 $113,581 $232,057 Government Grants & Fees $326,097 $267,118 $318,931 Other $4,642 $2,300 $12,378 In May, our annual 5K Peace Pro-Motion fun run/walk was a success as 102 participants helped to bring awareness to the community. WAVI provided direct services to 2,187 victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and 65 secondary victims. WAVI provided 12,657 shelter days, an increase of 14% from Total Operating Revenue $720,100 $624,199 $842,479 Expenses Personnel and Benefits $497,398 $498,483 $495,615 Building and Grounds $52,344 $56,316 $72,735 Administrative $14,536 $17,440 $17,742 Program Services $73,103 $15,200 $42,049 Fundraising $19,694 $21,989 $20,424 Professional Fees $21,698 $21,775 $23,148 Community Awareness $1,218 $1,315 $1,308 Other $14,022 $12,371 $16,461 Depreciation $59,306 $47,372 $49,525 Total Operating Expenses $753,319 $692,261 $739,007 Net -$33,219 -$68,062 $103,472 In 2011, 25% of the victims WAVI served were 12 years old or younger. WAVI continues to be a top referral for 211 Helpline center, with domestic violence rating as a top need in the Black Hills. WAVI brought awareness to the community in April for Sexual Assault Awareness month and October for Domestic Violence Awareness month. The Vagina Monologues was so successful we expanded to two shows! In 2011, Governor Daugaard signed into law SDCL , which orders that any person convicted of a crime of domestic violence pay a twenty-five dollar fine to the clerk of courts. The money collected by the clerk is then placed into a domestic violence program fund. WAVI partnered with the Rush to host a silent auction with the wives and girlfriend of the players and participating in many Chuck- a-pucks.

6 Our lives begin to end the day we are silent about things that matter. Martin Luther King WAVI Service History 2011 Service Numbers Direct Service Clients (New Only) - 2,187 Domestic Violence - 2,061 Sexual Assault - 61 Secondary - 65 Total Clients in Shelter Women Sheltered Children Sheltered Total Shelter Stays - 12,657 Average Length of Stay - 11 days Total Services Provided - 30,233 Temporary Protection Orders Criminal Justice Advocacy - 1,130 Crisis Hotline - 1,635 Transportation - 4,326 Emergency Financial Assistance - 4,863 Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. Carl Bard