September 2011Wine, hor d’oeuvres, art, and music all made up an Enchanted Evening with Fine Art, Antiques & Music, at the Bucks County Antique Gallery. Six of Bucks County’s finest artists and Country Creek Winery came together at Bucks County Antique Gallery to support A Woman’s Place (AWP). Proceeds from sales that evening benefitted AWP.

October 2011The 3rd annual Walk to Empower adds professionally timed 5K run to the original fun walk. More than 114 community members registered to walk and run.

October 2011AWP celebrates its 35th anniversary at the Spirit of ’76, with dinner and dancing at Occasions, in New Hope, PA. A timeline depicting the progress made by AWP and the community of Bucks County was prominently displayed.

November 2011AWP premieres its new organizational video with many community members, volunteers, and clients speaking about domestic violence and AWP’s impact.

December 2011Volunteer Leila Matthews stars in a one woman show of Cliff Notes by Peter Gruen, based on one woman’s experience with domestic violence. All proceeds benefitted AWP.

December 2011AWP launches its teen Chatline on its website as a way to interact, help, and advise Bucks County teens. The Chatline is open Monday –Friday, 2:30 – 9 p.m.

January 2012The Thursday Night Ladies writing group is created. Individual clients come together as a group, motivating, inspiring, and sharing their thoughts and experiences through writing exercises.

January 2012Traumatic Brain Injury workshop for domestic violence staff and volunteers introduces skills and strategies.

June 2012AWP graduates from Praxis International Advocacy Learning Center. The organization is restructured into Public, Individual, and Institutional Advocacy.

JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN 20122011

2011-2012ANNuAl RepORt

ASSetS Current Assets

Cash $ 104,624

Cash - agency funds 6,462

Investments

Certificates of deposit, current 49,783

Mutual funds 338,375

Grants and accounts receivable 74,462

Prepaid expenses 27,347

Inventory 16,261

Total Current Assets 616,954

Long-term investments: Certificates of deposit 203,337Miscellaneous income 82,604

TOTAL ASSETS $ 902,895

liAbilitieS AND Net ASSetSCurrent Liabilities

Accounts payable $ 2,752

Accrued payroll 77,077

Accrued expense 10,940

Funds held in agency 6,462

Total Liabilities $ 97,231

Net Assets Unrestricted

Board designated 100,000

Undesignated 698,464

Total Unrestricted 798,464

Temporarily restricted 7,200

Total Net Assets $ 805,664

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $ 902,895

Program EfficiencyDuring Fiscal Year 2012, total expenses for A Woman’s Place (AWP) were $2,471,423. Of these expenses, $1,957,241 (79%) was used to fund programs and services. $369,710 (15%)supported fundraising initiatives and AWP’s thrift store. $144,472 (6%) supported management and other general operating expenses.

Fundraising EfficiencyFor every $1 spent on fundraising, A Woman’s Place (AWP) was able to generate $6.23 in revenue. AWP has higher return on investment than the industry standard, which is revenue of $5 for every $1 spent on fundraising.

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A Woman’s placeStatement of Financial position

June 30, 2012

AWP Counseling ProgramAWP provided a total of 10,886 hours of counseling services to victims of domestic violence and their families. A total of 3,180 service recipients: 2,822 adults, 261 significant others, and 97 children. The 24-hour hotline answered 2,563 phone calls and 1,024 referrals were made.

Direct services bridge traditional advocacy to empowerment counseling on an individual basis, creating change one life at a time. This dual-purpose program addresses the needs of victims while working to identify and address barriers within institutions and systems to create lasting social change. Services provided include:

• Individual and group counseling • Transitional housing • Youth services• Child and family counseling • First Response • Legal advocacy• A 24-hour emergency hotline • Outreach programs • Older adult services• Emergency shelters • Support groups

AWP Education & TrainingAWP spent 549.87 hours educating schools and the general public and 332.95 hours training medical and other community professionals. A total of 6,437 students, 1,475 medical professionals, and 4,355 community members received education and training services.

Prevention education builds the community’s capacity to respond to and prevent violence by replacing attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors that perpetuate violence with those that promote safety, justice, and equality for all. Programs can be tailored to meet specific needs and requirements. They include:

• Elementary, Middle, and High School programs • Training for service providers• Workplace for violence programs • Training for Faith Community• Training for healthcare providers • Training for community members • Training for educators and groups

AWP Legal ProgramAWP accompanied 682 individuals to court and legal representation was provided in 137 cases.

Victims of domestic violence receive support in navigating the criminal and civil justice systems from lay advocates or legal professionals through legal advocacy, legal assistance, and first response services. Services offered through the legal program include:

• Information and referrals• Legal options• Assistance in filing Protection from Abuse orders (PFAs)• 24 hour On-scene response• Training for criminal justice professionals• Court accompaniment• Civil legal representation

Founding MothersDoris Payne-CampBeverly Frantz Pat Garrett MJ Kirkpatrick

Board of DirectorsKristin Ortlieb-Potts, PresidentFrank Smith, Vice PresidentSusan Dardes, TreasurerSue Walker, Secretary

Kathy BoockvarStuart BushKaren Ferrante Joshua Goldblum Rose HartleChristine HassonNancy Montvydas Paul MurrayRebecca OrtliebTamera Pugh

Ifeoma Aduba, Executive Director

StaffKaleigh Albright, Resident Counseling AdvocateLisa Armstrong, Volunteer & Membership Manager Christina Baer, Education & Training ManagerJenny Bishop Kempf, Resident Counseling AdvocateLiesbeth Bisschops, Community EducatorLauren Bucksner, Managing Attorney Andrea Clark, Full Circle Thrift Store ManagerLeslie Day, Director of Public AdvocacyAlicia DeNardo, Counseling Manager Kelly Dwyer, Resident Counseling AdvocateChristine Ferrante, Community EducatorErika Flayer, First Response AdvocateLisa Friedman, Counseling AdvocateCarol Gaughan, Legal Advocacy ManagerDiane Haines, ParalegalJacalyn Hartzell, Communications ManagerChristy Heine, Data ManagerMildred Mendez, Director of Individual AdvocacyKatie Moran, First Response Advocate Carla O’Dell, Community EducatorInna Pavlova, Counseling AdvocateJenny Salisbury, Fundraising Manager Karen Schoeller, Director of AdministrationAshli Servis, Resident Counseling AdvocateLinda Thomas, Director of Institutional AdvocacyLisa Tucholski, First Response ManagerMegan Woodruff, Legal Advocate

Free, Private, and Confidential 24-hour hotline

1.800.220.8116

Administrative Office215.343.9241

PO Box 299 • Doylestown, PA • 18901

awomansplace.org

VisionA Woman’s Place envisions a society where all individuals are safe in their relationships and can flourish.

MissionA Woman’s Place is a community-based social change organization committed to the empowerment of women and to ending intimate and domestic violence for all.

ValuesTo accomplish our vision of a society where all individuals are safe and can flourish, the programs, services, and decision making at all levels of A Woman’s Place are rooted in and guided by the following values:

Courage: A Woman’s Place acts bravely and boldly, notwithstanding fear.

Creativity: A Woman’s Place encourages the creation of meaningful new ideas, interpretations, and rules.

equality: A Woman’s Place believes each and every one of us must collaborate to create a new society based in equal power and rights.

integrity: A Woman’s Place is of sound moral character and adheres to ethical principles.

Respect: A Woman’s Place is considerate and honors the worth and dignity of all beings and resources.

Social Justice: A Woman’s Place analyzes structural social inequalities in order to promote justice.