2011-2012

BIENNIAL REPORT

NEW YORKASIAN WOMEN’SCENTER

Empowering Women to Live Free of ViolenceREFUGE RECOVERY RENEWAL

NYAWC’S PerformanceNew Developments

Partnership with the Consulate General of Japan in NYSexual Assault Demonstrative InitiativeOpening Community OfficesFinancial Empowerment Program

Emergency Residential ProgramChildren’s ProgramProject FreeImmigration Legal ServicesCommunity Outreach & EducationVolunteer Program

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & BOARD CHAIR

DEMOGRAPHICS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS & KEY STAFF

MAJOR DONORS

STATEMENT OFACTIVITIES

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Infrastructure

As NYAWC’s 30th anniversary approached in 2012, we took a long look at how we are helping women rebuild their lives in a lasting and meaningful way. NYAWC has long provided refuge, but over the last two years, we have been planting the seeds for recovery and renewal as well.

Our new model of practice, Moving Ahead Positively, infuses all our services with a core of holistic healing and woman-driven decision making. We provide a nurturing environment to help women and children reconnect to community after the isolation that accompanies abuse. And we learn from them – their goals may not be our own, but are valid and powerful nonetheless.

We saw how women struggle with housing, jobs, and residency status. In response, we took our first steps into transitional housing, began agency-wide training on financial self-sufficiency, and established our own in-house legal services to help women renew their lives.

As our reach broadens, we are creating partnerships for long-term wellness. The agency is shifting from a center-based organization to a community-based one. We are benefitting from joint projects with our sister Asian American organizations,

Jessica S. LeeChair, Board of Directors

Larry LeeExecutive Director

Sincerely,

a thriving partnership with the Japanese consulate, and new roots in Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan with our community offices.

We are so proud of how much we have grown over the past 30 years. With your support, we can ensure that NYAWC will continue to bloom long into the future.

Dear Friends,

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PROGRAMS & SERVICESNYAWC’s Performance 2011

2012

WOMEN, CHILDREN SERVED

= 200 PERSONS

827 WOMEN & CHILDREN

794 WOMEN & CHILDREN

192 WOMEN & CHILDREN

172 WOMEN & CHILDREN

SHELTER RESIDENTS

ADULTS WHO RECEIVED COUNSELING SERVICES

= 200 PERSONS

592 ADULTS

646 ADULTS

CHILDREN WHO RECEIVED COUNSELING SERVICES

= 20 PERSONS

77 CHILDREN

69 CHILDREN

ADULT COUNSELING SESSIONS

6,227 RECORDS

7,449RECORDS

HOTLINE CALLS

CHILDREN’S COUNSELINGSESSIONS

544 RECORDS

633RECORDS

10,964 UNITS

# OF INFORMATION / REFERRALS 9,885 UNITS

ADVOCACY HOTLINE CALLS 5,685 CALLS

5,712 CALLS

4,150 UNITS OF ADVOCACY

3,840 UNITSOF ADVOCACY

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

New Developments

The Consulate General of Japan in New York enlisted NYAWC to extend our domestic violence services to Japanese national survivors beyond New York City to 7 states along the East Coast (NY, NJ, PA, WV, CT, DE, and MD). From inception to December 2012, NYAWC fielded over 200 hotline calls from Japanese callers. Approximately 20% called from outside of New York.

Providing technical assistance, NYAWC trained over 30 consul members, including the Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, on domestic violence issues and on how they can best respond to survivors who call the consulate for assistance. We also developed comprehensive resources for Japanese survivors including legal manuals on how to obtain an Order of Protection, Divorce, Custody/Visitation Rights, and Child Support, a guide to public benefits and service provider resource lists by state.

NYAWC is poised to become the expert in serving Asian sexual assault survivors, as we develop a culturally specific model. The U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women designated NYAWC as one of six sexual assault demonstration projects in the nation. We are the only Asian service provider and the only initiative in an urban area. NYAWC will provide services to survivors including using Asian wellness techniques – acupuncture, yoga and chi gung exercises. The program anticipates launching in 2013.

As a result of the thriving partnership between NYAWC and the Consulate General of Japan in New York, the Consulate General of Japan in Seattle has contracted us to develop the same written resources for survivors across 5 states along the West Coast (WA, AK, OR, MT, and ID).

PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN NEW YORK

SEXUAL ASSAULT DEMONSTRATIVE INITIATIVE (SADI)

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NYAWC achieved our goal of opening three walk-in community offices that are easily accessible to the public and can be used as the center of anti-violence activities.

In November 2011, NYAWC launched our first Asian Women’s Empowerment Center (AWEC) in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Asians represent 53% of the area with a fast growing Chinese immigrant population (having increased 71% in size from 2000 to 2010) and a growing but small South Asian population. Within these immigrant enclaves, domestic violence, human trafficking and sexual assault are serious problems. Currently, NYAWC is the only organization providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services to Asian American survivors in Sunset Park. From inception to December 31, 2012, we served 272 women and children out of our Sunset Park Community Office.

OPENING COMMUNITY OFFICES

Carrying herself confidently, Ling* is composed and put together. She holds a challenging, full-time position at one of the largest New York City governmental agencies, and cares for her daughter and two sons. Today, Ling focuses on building a safe, independent life for her and her children--one that is free from the threat of violence, and thriving.

Just two years ago, Ling was captive in an abusive marriage. Her husband, controlling and money hungry, did everything within his power to make Ling feel small and powerless--calling her names, isolating Ling from her parents, pushing and shoving her to get his way, and once, even pouring a bucket of water over her head to humiliate her in front of their children. Finally, his greed won and he coerced Ling to get a divorce, allowing him to marry and sponsor another woman for the money.

Through a referral from the Chinatown Planning Council, Ling was connected with NYAWC. Ling’s counselor provided comprehensive support. She advocated for Ling to receive priority for domestic violence housing and liaised with Ling’s pro bono attorney to resolve her divorce and custody issues. When her children started having behavior trouble in school, Ling’s counselor also referred them to our Children’s Program.

This year, Ling took an even bigger step in her recovery -- transitioning from victim to survivor and now, to advocate. For the first time, she shared her story publically at a service provider training. Newly empowered, Ling is helping other survivors by educating the people who will be meeting them at their most vulnerable moments and advocating on their behalf.

*All names have been changed to protect the identity of the survivor.

THE JOURNEY FROM SURVIVOR TO ADVOCATE: LING’S STORY

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

2012, NYAWC has conducted a series of four training workshops to educate our staff on how to address financial literacy with survivors.

In only three months, NYAWC counselors empowered 10 clients to open their own bank accounts; provided 4 working clients with monthly metro cards; and, matched 6 clients’ savings totaling $1,250. Counselors will continue working with survivors to set action driven goals with an eye towards achieving financial independence.

Financial stability is a critical factor in the survivor’s ability to live independently and not return to her abuser out of economic need. NYAWC is starting to provide financial literacy information and resources specifically relevant to Asians. Since inception, September

FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM

In August 2012, NYAWC transitioned our confidential Lower Manhattan Counseling Office into our third community office. Disclosing the location of our Lower Manhattan Community Office, central to highly Asian populated neighborhoods like Chinatown and the Lower East Side, has increased the accessibility to and immediacy of our comprehensive services for survivors. In 2012, our Lower Manhattan Community Office assisted 348 women and children.

When asked, “Do you feel comfortable speaking in class?” most DAT students say, “No.” Many child witnesses of domestic violence withdraw, and avoid being in the spotlight. This often results from conflict at home, and being targeted or blamed by their abusive parent.

OVERCOMING FEAR OF PUBLIC SPEAKING

NYAWC’s Emergency Residential Program provided refuge to 364 women and children in our two residences, Rose House and Peace House. Starting in March 2011, NYAWC staffed in-house counselors at both shelters, allowing residents to conveniently access our comprehensive services where they reside.

In August 2011, NYAWC launched the first and only pan-Asian transitional housing assistance program in New York City. Providing much needed rental assistance, the program focuses on gradually increasing the clients’ ability to achieve self-sufficiency. Currently, the Transitional Housing program supports 7 families. Four

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of the clients have successfully retained employment, making well above the minimum wage in administrative and education positions.

Overall, the families feel an increased sense of confidence in developing the skills to handle practical, daily living situations and leverage available resources in their communities -- both of which enhance their ability to live independent lives free from violence.

Judy*, a high school senior, hid herself physically -- wearing heavy makeup and covering her face with her hair. Bravely, she volunteered to present during DAT’s Public Speaking Workshop. When Judy first came up to speak, she started crying when the instructor reminded her to make eye contact with the audience -- her confidence shaken. One of the mentors then took

Judy aside, reassuring her. She was then able to come back, successfully finishing her speech with perfect eye contact. This success and support from her peers and mentors helped increase her self-esteem and ability to express herself in future opportunities. As Judy continues to build confidence, DAT will encourage her to imagine a brighter future for herself, and go onto succeed in life.

Emergency Residential Program

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

after the first year. Mentor retention has also increased by nearly 25% from 2011-2012.

Deepening our commitment to the students, DAT implemented a four-week workshop series for the high school junior and senior cohort during the summer focused on college readiness. The workshop series provided guidance as youth formed visions of their futures. In 2012, Columbia University sponsored two DAT high school seniors to participate in their competitive pre-college summer program.

FREED FROM LABOR TRAFFICKING: ANNE’S STORY

Targeting the intersection of domestic violence and child mistreatment, NYAWC’s Children’s Program helps abused, neglected and high-risk Asian-American children recover from the trauma of family violence, breaking the cycle of violence to lead safe and healthy lives. From 2011-2012, we provided our specialized, child-centered and child-sensitive services to over 200 children.

NYAWC’s Drawing and Truth/Mentoring (DAT) Program has seen great success, doubling student enrollment from 7 to 15 teens with over 75% of students returning

Children’s Program

Project Free is one of the very few places where Asian human trafficking survivors in New York City can receive the help they need to regain their freedom, recover from the trauma of abuse and reach self-sufficiency. From 2011-2012 Project Free served 50 confirmed survivors of human trafficking.

After a typhoon devastated the farm where Anne* and her family earned their livelihood in the Philippines, she made the difficult decision to leave home for the United States. In 2007, Anne arrived in the States on an H-2B seasonal worker visa. Working as a hotel housekeeper in the winter, she became the breadwinner of her family.

Then in 2012, Anne accepted a job offer from a hotel in Massachusetts. To gain control over her, Anne’s employer limited her hours, violating the H-2B visa terms. Fearing deportation, Anne was bound to her abusive employer who belittled and degraded her. She used the security camera at the hotel to monitor Anne’s every move -- even controlling what and when Anne ate, forcing her to eat food she knew Anne disliked. She was coerced into working long hours while condemned for every small mistake. Anne had no reprieve. At the end of every day, she went from being watched at the hotel directly to her employer’s home.

After months of abuse, Anne could not take it anymore. Determined to report her abuser, she escaped and fled to Washington, D.C then to New York City. Without anywhere to stay, Anne’s last resort was to spend the night at JFK airport where, through a referral from Safe Horizon, NYAWC’s Project Free Manager was called. NYAWC first found Anne a safe and secure shelter. Then Anne was connected with an NYAWC counselor who provided emotional support and counseling to heal from the trauma of abuse, intensive case management on legal and housing advocacy, and connected her with resources to meet her basic needs. As a human trafficking survivor, Anne started the process of applying for a T-visa with the help of NYAWC.

Today, Anne lives in her own safe apartment. She feels empowered by her hope for a better future and NYAWC’s support. She is learning skills like budgeting and how to discern who is trustworthy, which will help her to live a free and brighter future.

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NYAWC’s trauma-sensitive and culturally-informed Asian Women’s Empowerment (AWE) Program started in July 2011. The innovative AWE Program works with HT and DV survivors in a holistic manner. We offer a series of wellness and self-empowering activities designed to provide comprehensive care: to promote healing from trauma, empower survivors to actively participate in their recovery process, learn practical living skills and build community. The positive impact of AWE is palpable. AWE not only provides a safe space, but also becomes an ally and resource our women have never had before. Women who participated in AWE reported that they felt much safer and supported. Connecting to women of similar cultural and experiential backgrounds, building new friendships and developing support networks they feel less isolated. We are starting to see more women who keep in touch with their counselors after completing the program to receive continuing care. Additionally, individual clients report feeling secure enough to confide elements of trafficking to their counselors or in support group, many for the first time.

From 2011-2012, AWE served 197 highly probable or confirmed human trafficking and/or domestic violence survivors.

Project Free

ASIAN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT (AWE) PROGRAM

NYAWC’s Outreach Team engages community leaders, members and organizations to raise awareness of domestic violence, human trafficking and sexual assault--issuing a call-to-action to our communities to wake up and take notice of issues happening right under our noses.

NYAWC’s Outreach Team engaged in 597 outreach activities in 2011-2012, including awareness raising events, panel discussions, trainings, street outreach and advocacy events.

From late 2011 to 2012, we established significant relationships with law enforcement. Warmly welcomed by the Asian Jade Society, the only all-Asian NYPD

The exceptional work of NYAWC’s in-house direct legal services program has made a positive difference in the lives of over a hundred immigrant survivors. But the impact of fulfilling our women’s immigration relief needs goes deeper than numbers alone. As a result of their tireless efforts, NYAWC’s legal team reunited three families whose lives had been torn apart by human trafficking. The relatives of children trafficked were brought from China to the United States. Taking on the case of a trafficked teenage girl, NYAWC’s attorneys assisted her placement in a federal foster care program where she enrolled in school and celebrated her birthday for the first time in years. We won an appeal for a VAWA case, previously denied due to the ineffective assistance of privately hired counsel, and educated hundreds of women on their legal rights in Know Your Rights presentations throughout New York City.

From July 2011 to December 2012, NYAWC has directly represented 115 clients in their immigration claims. Already achieving an impressive track record, our legal team successfully obtained 18 green cards, 22 Employment Authorization Documents, 11 T-Visas, 2 Battered Spouse Waivers and 1 VAWA case.

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

ImmigrationLegal Services

Community Outreach &Education

fraternity, our Outreach Team presented the increased need for outreach in New York City’s Asian communities. We are working collaboratively to strengthen the relationship between Asian police officers with the communities whose safety they protect.

NYAWC strategically leveraged the Asian ethnic media to help break the barriers faced by immigrant survivors in New York City when accessing services and resources. For the first time, we successfully outreached to the South Asian communities by advertising in their most widely circulated papers, like the Gujarati Times. Our advertisements in the Asian ethnic media have enabled survivors to access help through our multilingual hotline. Broadening the scope of our outreach efforts using press media allows NYAWC to reach even more women in need.

NYAWC’s 150 volunteers are critical to running all of our programs, events and operations. To enhance our volunteer program, we implemented a rigorous training program including an 8-hour New Volunteer Training, comprehensive volunteer manual and supplementary training for individual programs.

NYAWC’s Volunteer Council has taken even greater initiative to build volunteer retention and engage interested supporters and volunteers. In 2011-2012, they hosted 5 events, including a fundraiser for volunteer specific programming.

PROJECT SPEAK OUT

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Volunteer Program

Project Speak Out was the first domestic violence prevention initiative in New York to dismantle the silence of survivors and their families, asking the community to speak out to effect change. Conducting over 1,000 outreach events with more than 2,000 individuals from the greater Queens area in attendance, Project Speak Out mobilized staff from NYAWC and its partners, Garden of Hope, Korean American Family Service Center and Sakhi for South Asian Women, and almost 400 volunteers to deliver the core messages:

1) Domestic violence does exist in our communities;2) Women are not to be blamed for the violence against them; and,3) You can take action!

Today, the Project Speak Out model continues to be used by many community-based organizations in Queens to evolve how they train volunteers, implement an outreach program, and sustain advocacy efforts. We are beginning to use the Project Speak Out model to outreach in Lower Manhattan and to prevent sexual assault in colleges.

DEMOGRAPHICS

AGE NUMBER OF CHILDREN

0-12 (10%)

13-21 (7%)

22-64 (79%)

65+ (2%)

UNKNOWN (2%)

2011

0-12 (7%)

13-21 (7%)

22-64 (82%)

65+ (2%)

UNKNOWN (2%)

2012

INCOME RANGE

$0 PER YEAR

LESS THAN $5,000

$5,001 - $15,000

$15,001 - $25,000

$25,001 - $40,000

$40,001 - $60,000

OVER $60,001

NO DATA

29%

17%

16%

8%

4%

1%

2%

24%

2011

32%

12%

14%6%

3%

1%

1%

31%

2012

0 (27%)

1 (37%)

2 (25%)

3 (8%)

3+ (3%)

2011

0 (45%)

1 (29%)

2 (18%)

3 (7%)

3+ (2%)

2012

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ETHNICITY AMERICAN INDIAN / ALASKA NATIVE

BANGLADESHI

BLACK / AFRICAN AMERICAN

BURMESE

CAMBODIAN

CHINESE

FILIPINO

HISPANIC / LATINO

NATIVE HAWAIIAN / PACIFIC ISLAND

INDIAN

JAPANESE

KOREAN

LAOTIAN

OTHER

OTHER ASIAN

PAKISTANI

VIETNAMESE

WHITE

UNKNOWN

EMPLOYMENT

34%

1%65%

2011

33%

1%66%

2012

EMPLOYED

STUDENTS IN SCHOOL

UNEMPLOYED

1%

6%7%

41%

1%7%

4%

10%

6%

4%

3%41%

1% 6%

2011

2012

3%

9%

36%

1%4%2%

11%

8%

19%

1%1%

2%

2%

PRIMARY LANGUAGE

IMMIGRATION

ASYLUM / IN TRANSITION

PERMANENT IMMIGRATION STATUS

US CITIZEN

VISA

UNDOCUMENTED

UNKNOWN / NO DATA

DEMOGRAPHICS

BENGALI (6%)

BURMESE (0%)

CANTONESE (11%)

CAMBODIAN (0%)

ENGLISH (19%)

HINDI (2%)

JAPANESE (11%)

KOREAN (3%)

LAOTIAN (0%)

MANDARIN (24%)

OTHER (6%)

TAGALOG (1%)

URDU (3%)

VIETNAMESE (1%)

OTHER ASIAN (6%)

UNKNOWN (6%)

BENGALI (4%)

BURMESE (0%)

CANTONESE (13%)

CAMBODIAN (0%)

ENGLISH (20%)

HINDI (2%)

JAPANESE (12%)

KOREAN (6%)

LAOTIAN (0%)

MANDARIN (32%)

OTHER (2%)

TAGALOG (1%)

URDU (1%)

VIETNAMESE (1%)

OTHER ASIAN (2%)

UNKNOWN (3%)

2011

2012

14%

31%

29%

8%

18%

2011

13%

21%

27%

9%

15%

16%

2012

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17MAJOR DONORS*

Consulate General of Japan in New York

Kings County District Attorney’s Office

Manhattan Borough President’s Office

NYC Council Member Margaret Chin

NYC Council Domestic Violence Empowerment (DoVE) Initiative

NYC Council Member Peter Koo

NYC Department of Youth and Community Development

NYC Human Resources Administration

2011

NYC Mayor’s Office - Criminal Justice Coordinator’s Office

NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services

NYS Department of Health

NYS Office of Children and Family Services

NYS Office of Victim Services

NYS Senator Thomas Duane

US Department of Health and Human Services

US Department of Justice

Asian American Federation

C.J. Huang Foundation

CBS Corporation

Estée Lauder Companies, Inc.

Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church

Goldman Sachs

Grace and Mercy Foundation

Hedge Funds Care

Jason Ma and Vivian Lau

Jay Ptashek and Karen Elizaga

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Korean American Community Foundation

Lin & Susie Chen Foundation

Lower Manhattan Development Corporation

Morgan Stanley Foundation

Ong Family Foundation

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Rocking Moon Foundation

Rotary Club of West Hempstead

Tiger Baron Foundation

TJX Foundation

Verizon Foundation

WABC-TV

Wei Wei Wang Foundation

Foundation, Corporation and Individual DonorsGovernment Funders

*Donors who contributed $4,000 or more

Consulate General of Japan in New York

Consulate General of Japan in Seattle

Kings County District Attorney’s Office

Manhattan Borough President’s Office

NYC Council Member Margaret Chin

NYC Council Domestic Violence Empowerment (DoVE) Initiative

NYC Council Member Peter Koo

NYC Department of Youth and Community Development

2012

NYC Human Resources Administration

NYC Mayor’s Office - Criminal Justice Coordinator’s Office

NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services

NYS Department of Health

NYS Office of Children and Family Services

NYS Office of Victim Services

US Department of Health and Human Services

US Department of Justice

Ankur Gandhi

Anonymous Donor

Asian American Federation

BTIG, LLC

Daniel J. Zubkoff and Pauline Lee

Donald R. Mullen Family Foundation

Estée Lauder Companies, Inc.

Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church

Goldman Sachs

Grace and Mercy Foundation

Hedge Funds Care

Hyde and Watson Foundation

Jason Ma and W. Vivian Lau

Jay Huang

Jay Ptashek and Karen Elizaga

Julian Liau and Clara Chae

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Korean American Community Foundation

Linda Lew Woo

Lower Manhattan Development Corporation

Michael Michetti

Mintz Levin

Morgan Stanley

Nathan Thomas and Amanda Lin

Ong Family Foundation

Paul Hastings

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Rocking Moon Foundation

Royal Bank of Canada

Tai Wang

Teddy and Teena Lee

Tides Foundation

Tiger Baron Foundation

TJX Foundation

WAC Lighting

Foundation, Corporation and Individual DonorsGovernment Funders

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STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES For Fiscal Year 2011 & 2012 (Summarized)

SUPPORT & REVENUE

EXPENSES

2011 2012

Contributions & Grants

Government Fees & Grants

Special Events

In-Kind Contributions

Other Revenues

Transfer to/from Temporary Restricted Net Assets

Total Support and Revenue - Operating

Board Designated Fund

Temporarily Restricted Fund

Program Services

Administrative & General

Fundraising

Total Expenses

Change in Net Assets

Net Assets - Beginning of Year

Net Assets - End of Year

$312,896 $2,642,229

$142,290

$72,981 $160,100

$32,500

$3,362,996

$10,055

$137,500

$2,712,736

$478,470

$173,094

$3,510,551

$146,251

$1,310,175 $1,456,426

$390,203 $2,677,672

$98,081

$75,000

$168,285

$170,000

$3,579,241

$67,259

$(22,000)

$2,890,420

$496,581

$179,646

$3,566,647

$57,853

$1,456,426

$1,514,279

Total Support & Revenue - All Funds $3,510,551 $3,624,500

81 CENTS OF EVERY DOLLAR SPENT ON PROGRAM SERVICES FUNDRAISING (5%)

PROGRAM SERVICES (81%)

ADMINISTRATIVE & GENERAL (14%)

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In a landmark report focusing on “The key financial challenges facing non-profits today” author Nancy Bard writes: “Today’s nonprofits primarily depend on highly restricted grant support that does not cover general operations. They spend too much time trying to cobble together a patchwork of funding sources. They are subjected to complex and redundant paperwork in order to apply for and report on grants. And, last but not least, they plow most if not all of their grant monies into delivering services now, rather than investing in their organizations so they can get better at what they do and perhaps take a long-range approach to address some of the root causes of the problems they are working so hard to address.”

All of this contributes to hollowed-out nonprofit organizations with high rates of personnel turnover and executive burnout — not to mention an inability to grow stronger over time. Adding to the challenge is a new emphasis by government on expanding successful community programs to scale — but without a concurring emphasis on building the capacity of nonprofits to manage their growth.”

NYAWC has an administrative rate lower than 15%. Yet, despite this major underfunding of overhead, NYAWC has been progressively building its infrastructure.

We recently completed our 3 year strategic plan. We have engaged a consultant to create a biennial agency fund development plan.

STRATEGIC PLAN

TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES

FUNDRAISING

STAFFING

Infrastructure

NYAWC invested in an upgrade to our data management system, which will enable us to better quantify the direct services we provide and measure the impact of these services on our clients.

We are replacing a quarter of our computers each year and until they are all replaced we are using a virtual environment to maximize effectiveness of poor functioning computers. We use Skype and web cams to unite our 6 locations – over 3 boroughs.

Technology increases included engaging a mid-sized IT company, replacing the one-person company we used formerly.

Especially with the financial assistance of the NYAWC board of directors we are focusing on raising general support monies. This will enable us to further strengthen our infrastructure to enable growth. Part of the NYAWC fund development plan will include an individual gift giving strategy which will help maximize our cultivation of individuals.

NYAWC has a full-time Human Resources manager. Considered a luxury for the financial size of our agency, HR has strengthened our employees’ handbook and created an annual evaluation of personnel. The HR manager frequently consults with our pro bono employment attorney.

NYAWC also employs a half-time associate to strengthen our communications and marketing.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS & KEY STAFF

CHAIRJessica S. LeeFormer Executive Director, Coalition for Asian American Children and Families

VICE CHAIRKaren ElizagaFounder and President, Forward Options, LLCCo-Founder, venusinbalance.com

TREASURERMika Tsugiyama BouvardCase Writer, Columbia University, Columbia Business School

SECRETARY Zal DabhoiwalaIT Auditor, Banco do Brasil

BOARD OF DIRECTORSJoan R. Cheng Formerly Client Relations & Marketing, Teleos Management, LLCFormer Acting Director, Asian Professional Extension

Ankur GandhiHead of Credit Trading & Co-Credit Portfolio Manager, Serengeti Asset Management

Narges M. KakaliaLitigation Associate, Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky & Popeo, PC

Teena H. LeeAssociate Counsel, The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.

Alexander OngTechnology Consultant

Shelley WaldPresident, WAC Lighting Co.

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KEY STAFF

DesignerStephanie Lin

Project CoordinatorTiffany Rogers

CREDITS

Kyoko Waseda-HidaProgram and Workshop Facilitator and Adjunct Faculty, Fairleigh Dickinson University

Jarret YoshidaOwner, Jarret Yoshida Inc.

Stephanie YuSenior Director, Business & Legal Affairs, Epic Records

Amy Ahn*Audrey S. Lee*Aparna Saha*Jia-Lu Yin*

*Term ended during 2011

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORLarry Lee

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMSJulie Kim Richards

DEVELOPMENT MANAGERFlorence Mui

HUMAN RESOURCES & OPERATIONS MANAGERLisa Zheng

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HOW YOU CAN HELP

SUPPORT AN ABUSED WOMAN• Encourage her to get help• Do not blame her• Call 911 if vshe is in physical danger• Talk with her separately from her abuser• Encourage her to call or call to learn how you can help

The New York Asian Women’s Center’s 24/7 multilingual hotline is 1-888-888-7702

VOLUNTEERFind fulfillment and enjoyment by enriching the lives of women and children. For more information, contact our Volunteer Coordinator at (212) 732-0054 ext. 127 or vkapahi@nyawc.org

DONATEYour tax deductible contribution will help women and children regain their hope and strength for the future.

Send checks payable to:ATTN: Development Director

Contact our Development team at (212) 732-0054 or supporters@nyawc.org

Visit www.nyawc.org to donate online.

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