2017 - 2018 Annual Report
2017 - 2018 ANNUAL REPORT west central michigan We need to believe. 2017-18 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Believe survivors. Believe domestic abuse and sexual assault happen. Doug Wilterdink, President Believe the uncomfortable truth that people we know are capable of Lonna Wiersma, Vice President violence. Believe there are structures in place that protect offenders. Believe we can be part of the problem, but also part of the solution. Believe that Peggy Bishop, Treasurer domestic and sexual violence are not inevitable – they are preventable. India Manns, Secretary Believe the world can be different. Janean Couch Karen Ender Believing is an act of hope. And it’s what supporters like you do – recognizing Barbara Griffin that you can help, that you can change things. Julia Guevara Your support of the YWCA makes an impact for the 4,000+ served here each Meg Hackett year, and also for our community and beyond. You change lives, you change Bryan Houck laws, you change attitudes. The numbers and stories in this report show just Rhonda Huismann how transformative that can be. Kathy Koch Thanks to you, we can support survivors with quality comprehensive Sherwin Robinson services, and make bold change through prevention and empowerment Cindy Rogowski programming. You act in the belief that change is possible – and it makes all Precious Threats the difference.Thank you. Michelle VanTorre-Tellier Jan Winters Eliminating Racism Charisse Mitchell, CEO Empowering Women and Girls Promoting Peace, Justice, Freedom, and Dignity for All Charisse Mitchell Doug Wilterdink
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