Advocates of Ozaukee recently broke ground on the new Center of Strength, a client counseling center that will be ADA accessible. While Advocates is still seeking funding to finish up the $210,000 campaign the early spring weather

made it a perfect time to get the much needed space underway.

At the groundbreaking are (l to r) Donald Stauss, Architect, Jack Dahlman, Dahlman Construction, Barb Fischer, Advocates Executive Director, Jim Johnson,

Sheriff and Advocates Board Member, Rebecca

Arndt, Advocates Board President, Lee

Schlengvogt, Ozaukee County Board Chair and

Tom Meaux, Ozaukee County Administrator.

THANK YOUAs I reflect on 2014, I wonder how we should measure success when we are working to end domestic and sexual violence. We didn’t end it. Nonetheless, we had a successful year.

Advocates of Ozaukee made a difference. We housed victims, we educated students and the community, we advocated for those who needed it, and we supported

and empowered clients to move forward stronger and more self-sufficiently. Yes, it was a successful year.

Our success is driven by the passion of the staff. I am so immensely proud of the work they do. Each one cares and they all work relentlessly to provide peace, comfort, empathy, encouragement and direction. I am continually amazed at the spirit and determination with which they serve the organization, the community and the clients. The tenure is a testament to the leadership and the support they show for each other as this is not an easy industry to operate in.

The staff is supported by a dedicated group of volunteers in the board of directors. It’s easy and fun to lead this spirited group of community members. I am grateful for the active participation of each of them. It’s a diverse group that brings a variety of skillsets and ideas to help us maximize our effectiveness.

The volunteers for Advocates are tremendous. It’s heartwarming (and

really helpful) that so many folks step up to volunteer – paint, run an errand, donate a needed item or two, fundraise, and so on. They are a terrific well-oiled machine, each playing a part serving our organization in an effort to help others and end domestic and sexual violence.

Financially we were successful also. We are so grateful for each donor, foundation and grantor that assists us in fulfilling our mission. In 2014, we stayed within budget and began raising money to build an addition. The addition is necessary in order to have room for the growing number and size of group meetings held at the shelter.

I look to 2015 with excitement and gratitude. It is the 35th anniversary of Advocates of Ozaukee proudly and humbly serving Ozaukee County and the surrounding areas. In addition, we continue to raise funds and the construction will begin on the addition.

Our commitment to victims and the community is as strong as ever. Thank you to the staff, the board, donors, and our volunteers. You define our success.

Becky Arndt—Advocates Board President

Domestic and sexual violence cross all social, economic, and cultural lines.

NONE of us are immune.

2014 Annual Report

Support Services

Toll free: 1.877.375.4034

Local: 262.284.6902

Texting hotline: 262-891-7262

Business: 262.284.3577

Fax: 262.284.4403

Website: www.advocates-oz.org

E-mail: info@advocates-oz.org

Twitter account: Advocatesofoz

P.O. Box 80166 Saukville, Wisconsin 53080

76% of those who turn to Advocates to help leave an unsafe situation due to domestic

violence DO NOT return to their abuser

Becky Arndt, Advocates Board President

Alex Quade and Chris Drasch with the sandbox Alex built as his Eagle Scout project.

Advocates StaffBarb Fischer Executive Director

Kristen Jordon Wheeler Associate Director

Mary Knetter Sexual Violence Services Director

Chris Drasch Volunteer Director

Emily Fleissner Legal & Child Advocate

Charlotte Smelter Shelter and Housing Coordinator

Pamela Molina VOCA Casemanager

Robert Kirsling Resource Development

ASSOCIATES

Christina Kotlowski

Meghan Ballard

Samantha Jones

Jacqueline Miller

Kim Turack

Belle Holloway

Morgan Geronime

Advocates serves nearly 700 women, men and children annually.

If you or a loved one is a victim of domestic or sexual violence, please call Advocates or visit our website: www.advocates-oz.org

1.877.375.4034

IMPORTANT NUMBERS2,141 Nights of shelter for women and children

10,531 Hours of Advocacy

504 Crisis & Hotline calls

3,738 Hours of Counseling

Advocates Board of Directors

Rebecca Arndt, President Vice President,

WaterStone Bank

Kate Bechen, Vice President Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C.

Lynn Hawkins, Treasurer Accountant

Nadine Guirl, Secretary Nadine Guirl & Associates, LLC

Kathy Bentley Rockwell Automation

Kathy Butler UW Extension

Tom Czaja Chief of Police

Village of Fox Point

Lucia Francis

Mark Langholz Levy & Levy

Mary Schigoda Crossroads

Presbyterian Church

Lynn Streeter Froedert Health

Thomas Ter Horst Aurora Health Care

Mario Valdes Concordia University

of Wisconsin

THANK YOU to our generous 2014 Donors$25,000 and Up Greater Milwaukee Foundation - Norman and Lucy Cohn Family FundPeter & Sue HitlerPotawatomi Bingo Casino - Miracle on Canal StreetGil & Linda Vraney

$10,000 Greater Cedarburg Fund - GMFOzaukee Autumn Open Scramblin’ for Funds R A Stevens Family FoundationRalph J Huiras Family Foundation

$1,000 - $9,999.99AnonymousKathleen BentleyNancy ByersDavid and Cindy BockCedarburg Light & Water UtilityColdwell Banker Residential Brokerage FoundationCrossroads Presbyterian Church Joanne L CresapJohn and Elizabeth DahlmanDiana & James DempsterLarry Driscoll Duhr Family FoundationFaith Lutheran ChurchTed Grob CorporationFrederick J Hilgen Foundation Ltd.Greater Milwaukee Foundation CFM Fund GSZ Family Foundation Walter and Ruth Olsen Fund Hepburn “Bootstrap” Foundation Jack Hale Fund Mequon/Hiram Schmitt Fund Tendick Fund - D Tendick Fund -MRobert & Sue KarlmanKohls Cares for Kids Living Hope Church

Mayer Family Foundation, Inc. - Fox, O’Neill & Shannon, SCMoms Club of MequonOver Easy LLCOzaukee Congregational ChurchOzaukee Lodge #17 F & AMRichard R PieperLinda PigeonPort Washington State BankRoundy’s FoundationCharles StruckSt. Eugene CongregationSpeaker Family FoundationTom Ter Horst and Catherine Lukas-Ter HorstThiensville-Mequon Lions ClubUnited Way of Northern OzaukeeWaterStone Bank FundBryan & Ruth WichmannWisconsin Energy FoundationPeter Young

$250 - $999.99American Legion Auxiliary Anonymous x’s 2Tom & Diane ArenbergRebecca Arndt Jodi BrandserKay A Buelke SchroederCedarburg Lions ClubCommunity United Methodist ChurchConcordia University WisconsinCornerstone Community BankLinda DindzansCarol FeuersteinFirst Congregational Church UCCAmalia Schoone & John FrankovicRhonda K FritzTom and Sally FritzschGreater Milwaukee Foundation Ackeret Family Charitable Fund GMF Patrick W. & Lois S. Cotter Fund Jeanne M GassertGrace Lutheran ChurchGrafton Lion’s ClubRichard & Patricia T HaasTim & Lynn HawkinsHeider and Bott Co IncImmanuel Lutheran ChurchCarol JorsSue & Robert KarlmanTed & Mary D KellnerMary & Mike KnetterDiane M LaneAndrew G LechtenbergLumen Christi Catholic ChurchDoug & Vicky McManusMequon United Methodist ChurchMequon Woman’s ClubMoms Club of MequonAnonymousPeggy MulliganMultiline InsuranceRichard & Evonne MusbachSusan PorterGreg & Mary Ann RenzMichelle Chen & Matthew RoethleTimothy & Barbara Schmid

FINANCES

2014Revenues

$622,132

Program Services$501,285

Support Services$88,000

Administration & Fundraising Ratio 14%

2014 Expenses

$589,461

Domestic Violence$284,500

Sexual Violence$147,529

Children’s $69,256

Administration $60,000

Fundraising $28,000

From a Grateful Client...“Even though I know the worst is probably yet to come, I wanted to say Thank you.

It is funny, the ebb and flow of life and the direction it takes. After 6 long years of this relationship all it took was one caring smile, one compassionate face, one stranger saying –you are worth more-to tip the balance so drastically that I knew-KNEW with certainty that the words she spoke were true, that yes, I am indeed worth more than this. That, I think, is the beauty of women. Women are powerful creatures with compassionate souls by nature I believe, and a group of caring compassionate women is a force to be reckoned with-evident everyday by the work that you do for others.

Words seem trivial and small in this instance, it is often hard to express the feelings of the heart. Thank you for being the light in the dark, one of which I am sure I will need in the coming weeks. I cannot adequately express my gratitude.” :)

Donna SchwierskeSt Francis Borgia Catholic ChurchSt John Lutheran ChurchGustavus F TaylorJames & Melinda Thomas Unitarian Church NorthVisual Image PhotographyGale E Watson

$100 - $249.99American Legion Landt-Thiel Post No. 470American Legion Post 412Mark and Patti BeaudinKate BechenNancy BehrensRenea C BerganCharles J BlanchardDebran BorowskiSandra S BuchmanKathleen M BystrickyKatie CallenMary Egges and George CarianMary CherwinChrist the King Lutheran ChurchGerald and Bonnie CopeAmy CordioChris & Gary DraschRobin & Bryan DworakEdgewater Tuesday Swingers Golf LeagueCarol FeuersteinBarbara A FischerNan F FitzpatrickMary Jane GeisertScott and Michelle GoddenNadine T GuirlShawn HammondWalter & Paulette HealeyJames & Jeannine HorstmanGrace JanczakKirsten JohnsonBarbara JordanMarcia R. KaminskiAnonymousCharlotte A LittleSue MartinRosella H McManusMonique McWilliamsJoan & Larry MeihsnerPeggy MulliganRichard & Evonne MusbachOzaukee Duplicate Bridge GroupPenny P. Ten PasJames J PaulyGeorge RobertsGael T RomoserAlice SauerDaniel S SidnerGrace R SmaxwillRichard and Charlotte E SmelterLloyd SmithSt Peter’s United Church of ChristEvelyn & Edmund StegnerCatherine TikkanenChristina Tushman

Suzette UrbashichVillage of GraftonWells Fargo Employee GivingSusan M WichmanTwisted WillowWomen’s Guild of St Francis BorgiaMark Ziebell

IN MEMORY OF Berdella Berg Doug & Vicky McManusColleen Driscoll Mark and Pattie Beaudin Kenneth & Mary Jo Burmesch Mary Egges and George Carian James and Teresa Charewicz Michael & Patricia Draeger Scott & Katie Draeger Brian & Marilen Driscoll Larry Driscoll Michael & June Eastvold Sean & Amy Gilhooly Joan & Partrick Hester Doug & Vicky McManus Jacquelyn Oleson Thomas & Florence Paulin Allan & Bonnie Probelski Michael & Dana Russart Ken & Janis Schmalz James & Thomas Schrimpf Scott & Kathleen Schumann David & Michelle Stricker Lawrence & Diana Verheyen Susan & Michael WattsMichael Rand Feldman Debra & Jerry FeldmanTeal Holland Sherie HillRobert Kunzman Doris KunzmanPeg Mudroch AnonymousHarry Polster Mary Jane GeisertMargaret Roethle Michelle Chen & Matthew RoethleKelly Sullivan Joanne E. Mayer

IN HONOR OF Shirli Flack Chris & Gary DraschTom & Judy Meaux Warren StumpeSue Meineck Village of GraftonCheryl Pampeiman Carolie & Donald GoniuGale Watson Gale E. Watson

Thanks to all donors who gave through designated gifts to United Way and Match Day.