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Women against abuse2012 annual report | July 1, 2011–June 30, 2012
f o r a s a f e r
Program Statistics Executive Letter
Despite decades of progress by passionate and dedicated domestic violence advocates, there is simply no precedent for domestic violence. City systems are not designed with domestic violence in mind, and the human spirit is not built to withstand sustained abuse. architects do not layout blueprints for houses that will become arenas for violence. Children are not born able to understand graphic levels of violence witnessed between their parents. neighbors are often unsure what action to take when they hear screams and pleas seeping through the walls.
there is no community-wide protocol for addressing domestic violence, but each year advocates make incredible strides to increase awareness and resources for victims. the first shelters for victims of domestic violence were private homes. now, we have national governing bodies and federal recognition of the need for domestic violence services throughout the country. each struggle for increased awareness and representation aggregates to where we stand today, and we keep marching forward.
Women against abuse has been fortunate in having the continued support of our community to grow and change our collective responses to domestic violence in philadelphia. In the past year, Women against abuse solidified support for its services while unlocking ways to strengthen performance and maximize efficiencies. our 2012 annual report highlights efforts that Women against abuse has taken to improve services, such as adopting the Sanctuary Model® to uphold a nurturing and trauma-informed culture across the agency; to reach more clients with fewer dollars, such as the legal Center’s Fast-track attorney representation program; and to preserve and increase crucial resources for survivors through such initiatives as the Sojourner House rehabilitation and expansion project.
We invite you to reimagine with us a world that no longer needs programs to respond to domestic violence; until then, we continue to creatively explore solutions in working toward that end.
In solidarity,
Jeannine l. lisitski Julie MostovExecutive Director President, Board of Directors
the mission of Women against abuse is to provide quality, compassionate, and nonjudgmental services in a manner that fosters self-respect and independence in persons experiencing intimate partner violence and to lead the struggle to end domestic violence through advocacy and community education.
Founded in 1976, Women against abuse (Waa) is the leading domestic violence service provider and advocate in philadelphia. Waa served more than 13,900 individuals last year through emergency shelter, transitional housing, legal services, hotline counseling, community education and advocacy.
executive letter ........................................................................................3
our Services ...............................................................................................4
Services Spotlight: laticia’s Story .........................................................6
Services Spotlight: Sojourner House ...................................................7
Services Spotlight: legal Center ...........................................................8
advocating for a Safer Future ................................................................9
Who We Serve ........................................................................................ 10
#ipledgeBecause ...................................................................................... 11
Financial report ....................................................................................... 12
our Supporters ....................................................................................... 13
Contents32 Women against abuse 2012 annual report
Throughout all of its programs, WAA prioritizes client safety and self-determination in line with best practices for domestic violence service providers. All WAA staff members, from administrators to kitchen staff, complete 45 hours of state-mandated training in domestic violence. WAA meets standards and regulations set by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence.Our Services and Community Impact
emergency shelter
Women against abuse operates the only emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence in philadelphia. throughout the year, the 100-bed shelter operates at full occupancy. Waa provides residents with basic needs, including three meals a day, 24-hour security, and donated goods as needed. Staff also provide comprehensive supportive services to help women and children move beyond the trauma of abuse; these services include case management, children’s education services, and behavioral health services.
case management
residents meet with an assigned adult or children’s case manager to develop a plan for meeting individual needs and goals. Case managers provide housing, financial and employment counseling for women, and children’s case managers meet with families to address schooling and development needs of children.
legal center
the Women against abuse legal Center provides free high-quality legal services to help victims of domestic violence seek legal protections from abuse. the legal Center’s core services include attorney representation, court advocacy and telephone counseling.
Attorney representation: 855Court advocacy: 3,363Telephone counseling: 2,373
aftercare services
Developed in 2005 to provide support similar to that provided in Sojourner House but for families transitioning into independent housing, aftercare case management services provides continuity for clients during the crucial months after they leave Waa’s housing programs to help families sustain long-term well-being. aftercare provides up to 24 months of community-based supportive services to survivors transitioning out of the agency’s residential programs and working towards long-term stability and safety from abuse.
education and training
the Waa education and training Department informs and engages the community about the issue of intimate partner violence. the education Department offers a variety of workshops for community groups and organizations, public schools, and city agencies. Workshops are available in english and Spanish. please visit womenagainstabuse.org to submit a request for training.
Waa educators also work with youth to prevent dating violence and encourage teenagers to speak out against violence. Waa’s semester- long curriculum, Students talking about relationships (Star), encourages teens to think critically about various aspects of healthy relationships and to recognize signs of abuse. Waa works specifically with schools in city neighborhoods that report the highest rates of domestic violence.
Education Participants in FY12 included:40-hour training attendees: 74Health fair attendees: 670Law enforcement officers: 319Healthcare providers: 83Youth (one-time): 1,132Youth (STAR): 269
behavioral health services
Women against abuse provides behavioral health services to help equip women and children with an understanding of trauma and healthy strategies to cope with stress, anxiety and depression. Waa behavioral health therapists work with residents through group, individual and family sessions, and they consult with case managers and shelter staff to provide trauma-informed solutions to obstacles that may arise. as a result, residents learn to cope with adversity in positive ways, improve well-being, and minimize disruptions to daily functioning.
sojourner house
Women against abuse operates the region’s first transitional housing program for survivors of domestic violence. Sojourner House staff provide trauma-informed supportive services—including safety planning, housing and financial counseling, life skills workshops, behavioral health services, and children’s education services—to help residents begin rebuilding their lives.
children’s education
During the work week, Waa staff operate a trauma-informed early learning Center for pre-school children and an after-School program for school-aged children. Children in these programs receive support in a nurturing environment to promote healing from trauma and develop school readiness. During the summer months, Waa holds its annual young Survivors Summer Camp, which includes fun activities such as swimming and field trips to explore new places. Many of the children are withdrawn or hyperactive upon arrival at the shelter, but they begin to open up and thrive in the shelter’s safe and caring environment.
philadelphia domestic violence hotline (pdvh) 1.866.723.3014
Women against abuse, Congreso, lutheran Settlement House and Women in transition partner to operate the 24/7 philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline. Hotline counselors provide free and confidential crisis counseling, safety planning, referrals and intake to Waa’s shelter. Waa manages hotline operations and administration, and Waa counselors staff the hotline during nights, weekends and holidays.
fiscal year 2012 summary
Women Against Abuse served 13,927 individuals last year.
587 people were housed in
emergency shelter
62 people were kept safe in
Sojourner House
49 families were supported with
aftercare services
6,621 people were helped by the
WAA Legal Center
8,073 people were assisted by the
Philadelphia DV Hotline 5,174 people were educated about
domestic violence
Total number of residents at Sojourner House: 31*
• Young Children, 0–6: 35%
• Children, 7–13: 13%
• Teens, 14–17: 10%
• Adults: 42%
*Currently at reduced capacity due to a building rehabilitation and expansion project.
Total number of clients in Emergency Shelter: 587
• Young children, 0–6: 44%
• Children, 7–13: 7%
• Teens, 14–17: 1%
• Adults, 18–59: 48%
• Older adults, 60+: 1%
Number of requests for shelter turned away due to limited space: 8,465
54 Women against abuse 2012 annual report
This past spring, Women Against Abuse launched a $3 million renovation and expansion project for its transitional housing program, Sojourner House.
Sojourner House is the region’s first transitional housing program for survivors of domestic violence. With 12 apartment units, Sojourner House has provided a safe and stable environment for hundreds of families since its inception in 1987.
In 2009, Women Against Abuse completed a comprehensive needs assessment for the hundred-year-old facility. The resulting report indicated the need for dramatic repair, including gut renovation and replacement of major systems for each of Sojourner House’s four buildings. Women Against Abuse also identified the need to expand Sojourner House in the face of an extreme city-wide shortage of affordable housing for families fleeing domestic violence.
Through this renovation and expansion project, Women Against Abuse will preserve this critical resource for survivors while increasing capacity by 25%. The project includes the construction of a new building with three additional apartments and a new community room. Sojourner House has been operating at reduced capacity to accommodate the occupied rehabilitation.
$104 provides two weeks
of financial and
housing counseling for a Sojourner House resident
we’re building safe foundations for families escaping abuse
with your support,
WAA will be welcoming new families to Sojourner House in the spring of 2013.
Sojourner House provides up to 18 months of safe housing and supportive services to help families meet self-set goals for housing, employment, health and finances. Each resident partners with a case manager who helps individuals plan for safety, connect with community resources, and build life skills for financial and housing stability. Residents also meet with an on-site behavioral therapist to minimize the impact of post-traumatic stress on daily functioning and overall well-being, and to build a framework for healing from abuse.
community room tile art
Waa would like to thank the individuals who donated to the rehab project! Waa raised $11,000 thanks to your support! Waa looks forward to unveiling its new community tile art in recognition of these generous donations next year.
“We were just a couple trying to make a relationship work,” reflected Laticia.*
Lamar loved her, provided for her, and protected her for a year that Laticia remembers as nothing but wonderful.
But as time wore on, things grew shaky. He would get mad and belittle her, blame her for everything, and became increasingly controlling. “If you move, I will break every bone in your body,” he would threaten to keep Laticia from going outside.
Afraid, Laticia tried to appease Lamar by submitting to his requests and learning to avoid his triggers. She tried to keep him from getting angry, but he would still call her names and shower her with insults no matter what she did. He would wake her up in the middle of the night, and Laticia—startled and alarmed—would have no time to collect herself. One day, he woke her up and hit her so hard that she ended up in the hospital.
“I tried to get out over and over again,” she remembered, but her family couldn’t help. She called the Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline for admission to Women Against Abuse’s shelter, but the times she called, there were no beds available. One time she found safety in a shelter for victims of domestic violence in Norristown, but she soon left due to the inconvenience and difficulty of being away from her family.
With nowhere else to turn, she slept on the street for nights at a time before returning to Lamar, just to have a roof over her head and food to eat. She was trying to pull her life together, but the abuse set her ten steps back.
In 2010, Laticia was finally admitted to WAA’s emergency shelter. She stayed for three months, recovering from sheer exhaustion and the impact of the abuse. Supportive services helped connect her with financial assistance so she could start to become self-sufficient. Case managers linked her with job and education opportunities. They made sure she had safe housing upon exit from shelter so Laticia wouldn’t have to return to Lamar.
Upon exit from shelter, Laticia continued to receive one-on-one support through WAA’s Aftercare Services, which helped her budget her finances, seek employment, plan for long-term safety, and apply for permanent housing through the Philadelphia Housing Authority. Finally safe after three years of abuse, Laticia now lives with her children in a 3-bedroom apartment, and she has the resources to take care of her family. “I’m doing what makes me happy,” she said, and “fulfilling my dream.”
*Names in this story have been changed to maintain client anonymity.
$153 provides sh e lt e r
for one family per night
we’re advocating for stronger families with bright futures
with your support,
76 Women against abuse 2012 annual report
Each year, approximately 12,000 petitions for protections from abuse orders are filed in Philadelphia. The majority of individuals seeking a protection from abuse order are unable to procure an attorney and must navigate complex legal processes on their own. In addition, many petitioners face escalating threats from an abuser to drop their case. Consequently, less than one-third of petitioners obtain a final order of protection.
To increase the number of victims accessing attorney representation, Women Against Abuse launched the Fast-Track Attorney Program. The Legal Center locates staff attorneys directly in Philadelphia’s two courtrooms where protection from abuse cases are heard, providing immediate attorney representation to victims coming to court who may be unaware of the resources available to them. As a result, the number of clients served by WAA attorneys increased from 361 to 855 individuals last
year, linking more than twice as many clients with protection from abuse and successful outcomes in court.
In addition, the Women Against Abuse Legal Center expanded outreach efforts through its Telephone Outreach Program (TOP). In its third year of operation, TOP continues to provide safety planning and legal counseling to victims who have called the police for domestic violence. Last year, the Philadelphia Police Department responded to 108,525 domestic violence incidents—many involving repeat victims. WAA identified the need for early intervention to prevent escalation of violence and repeat offenses by reaching out to victims after they have called the police. In fiscal year 2012, WAA successfully provided 2,638 high-risk victims with follow-up support, safety planning and legal counseling. These clients would otherwise not have accessed legal services.
The Women Against Abuse Legal Center, established in 1978 as the first center in the country dedicated to victims of domestic violence, continues to evolve and innovate to best meet the needs of survivors.
$62 provides court advocacy to help a family stay
in their own home
advocacy
Women against abuse continues to strengthen advocacy efforts and resources for victims of domestic violence at the city, state and national levels.
VaWa: Women against abuse engaged in multiple advocacy efforts to improve outcomes for victims of domestic violence. Given this year’s unprecedented controversy surrounding the Violence against Women act (VaWa) reauthorization bill—an act that normally receives strong political support from both sides of the political divide—Waa consistently advocated for a strong bipartisan reauthorization bill that would protect all survivors of domestic violence.
PennsYLVania ResouRCes FoR suRViVoRs: During the spring, Waa met with 28 pennsylvania legislators to advocate for critical human services funding after Governor Corbett announced a 20% cut directly impacting domestic violence services. Due to vocal coordinated advocacy efforts, legislators passed a final state budget that partially restored funding for human services. Waa also advocated for the continuation of General assistance, a cash assistance program of last resort for up to 68,000 pennsylvanians, including victims of domestic violence. unfortunately, General assistance was eliminated in the final budget, which has already impacted many survivors.
neeD FoR moRe sHeLteR: In response to increasing demand for safe shelter by victims of domestic violence and philadelphia’s limited capacity to respond, Women against abuse executive Director Jeannine l. lisitski and Director of Shelter Services Meghan Kincade testified before the City Council Committee on public Safety about the dearth of shelter beds for victims of domestic violence. Committee members were extremely supportive of the need for additional safe shelter beds in philadelphia.
Advocating for a Safer Future
sanctuary model
Women against abuse kicked off the 3-year implementation process to become a Sanctuary-certified site in august of 2011. the Sanctuary Model® is the gold standard for evidence-supported, trauma-informed models for comprehensively enhancing whole organizations and their cultures. the Sanctuary Model ensures that Waa provides trauma-informed services in a manner that promotes healing from victimization by offering choices, respecting individuals, promoting trust, and increasing transparency. as a result of Waa’s leadership and commitment to trauma-informed care, the agency was selected by the office of Supportive Housing as one of three shelter provider organizations to lead Sanctuary transformation of the city’s shelter system. Such progress will ensure that homeless shelters in philadelphia are trauma informed and sensitive to the needs of survivors of domestic violence.
leadership Women against abuse staff have been active leaders in changing city systems and responses to domestic violence. In recognition of her leadership, executive Director Jeannine lisitski (top photo) was awarded the Brava! Women Business achievement award by SmartCeo. the award recognizes the top 25 female business leaders in the philadelphia area.
on november 16, 2011, Clinical Director eda Kauffman (bottom photo) was honored with the Deb Snyder award at the Sanctuary network Conference in recognition of her outstanding commitment to trauma-informed care.
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we’re offering more legal services to victims of violence
with your support,
Attorney Representation: 855 total
• Protection From Abuse: 797
• Child Custody: 38
• Child Support: 20
Court Advocacy: 3,363 total
• Civil: 2,186
• Criminal: 1,177
Telephone Counseling: 2,373 total
98 Women against abuse 2012 annual report
Who We Serve
effects of domestic violence
Domestic violence affects individuals from all backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses; however, individuals facing financial, job and housing instability in addition to abuse often have few options other than emergency shelter to escape abuse.
emPLoYment: the impact of domestic violence, which may include physical, emotional and financial abuse, significantly limits a victim’s potential earning power. In one study assessing barriers to employment resulting from domestic violence, 85% of victims reported that their abuser kept them from sleeping; one-third reported that their abuser withheld transportation at the last minute; and one-third were beaten to the point that they could not work.1
PoVeRtY: although domestic violence impacts individuals from all backgrounds, the need for domestic violence services in philadelphia, the poorest major city in the country, is particularly pronounced. poverty disproportionately impacts minorities, single mothers and children—compared with a citywide poverty rate of 27%, 31% of african americans, 41% of Hispanics, half of single mothers, and one in three children live in poverty.2,3 abused individuals in poverty experience the greatest difficulty in gathering the resources to seek safety.
Housing: With limited financial resources, victims are forced to navigate difficult choices, particularly if they have children. often, the only alternative to abuse is homelessness. on an average night, 250 homeless individuals in philadelphia self-report as victims of domestic violence.4
tRauma: Victims of domestic violence face elevated risk of posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse, which in turn harm quality of life and ability to carry out everyday activities. Children are also impacted significantly by domestic violence. Infants, for example, may have disrupted sleeping and eating patterns and may not develop healthy attachments to their parents. toddlers may exhibit excessive fearfulness, difficulty paying attention, stomachaches, nightmares, and bedwetting. as they grow up, children are more likely to struggle with depression and posttraumatic stress disorder, and as adolescents, they are more likely to become victims or perpetrators of dating violence. early trauma-informed intervention for children is crucial to prevent the cycle of abuse.
Due to fear, isolation and stigma, victims may only come into contact with city systems and domestic violence service providers once violence has reached a crisis point—when interventions are costliest and least effective. early intervention and prevention, in addition to emergency measures, make up a critical component of the continuum of services that Women against abuse offers.
1 t. Moore and V. Selkowe. Domestic Violence Victims in Transition From Welfare to Work: Barriers to Self-Sufficiency and the W-2 Response. the Institute for Wisconsin’s Future. Sept. 1999.2 pew Charitable trusts philadelphia research Initiative. (2012). philadelphia: the State of the City—2012 update. Pew Charitable Trusts. retrieved from http://www.pewtrusts.org/our_work_report_detail.aspx?id=85899378646
3 poverty in philadelphia and its schools: Facts and figures. (2010). The Notebook, 18(3). retrieved from http://thenotebook.org/december-2010/103121/poverty-philadelphia-and-its-schools-facts-and-figures
4 u.S. Conference of Mayors. (2011). Hunger and Homelessness Survey. retrieved from http://usmayors.org/pressreleases/uploads/2011-hhreport.pdf
client ethnicities*
• African American: 71%
• Caucasian: 7%
• Latina/ Hispanic: 10%
• Asian: 1%
• American Indian, Pacific Islander, other, unknown: 11%
*Last year, WAA served victims in 28 different languages.
philadelphia domestic violence hotline
• Victims: 1,186
• Family/Friends: 45
• Professionals: 42
• Perpetrators: 18
• Other: 102
Numbers are for calls that WAA answered.
In 2012, WAA was forced to turn away 8,465 requests for safety in its shelter—the only shelter for victims of domestic violence in Philadelphia.
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WAA supporters s p e a k o u t a g a i n s t
domestic violence
1.5 million Philadelphians
108,525d om e st ic v iol e nce
calls to the police
24 d om e st ic v iol e nce
homicides in 2012
10 Women against abuse 2012 annual report 11
Our SupportersFinancial Report july 1, 2011—june 30, 2012
revenue & support1
• governmental grants and contracts: $4,495,918
• foundation awards: $615,249
• contributions: $558,367
• other: $18,784
total revenue: $5,688,318
Waa was excited to invite fashion expert Jay McCarroll and nBC10’s Bill Henley as hosts for Dish It up! this night packed excellent food and entertainment to raise funds for domestic violence services. ann Jamavan from Jasmine rice and Kristen piano from Social Sweets won the purple Dish and purple Cupcake awards.
1 Net of in-kind contributions2 Net of in-kind expenses
These financial reports are based on the organization’s financial statements audited by EisnerAmper LLP.
expenses2
program services:
• Emergency Shelter $2,855,037
• Legal Services $1,055,153
• Transitional Housing $795,559
• Behavioral Health $215,205
• Education & Training $156,789
supporting services:
• Management $250,946
• Fundraising $147,033
total expenses: $5,475,722
mlk day quilts
on Martin luther King Jr. Day, volunteers from the national Constitution Center and children came together to make quilts for Waa’s shelter and to learn how quilting has brought communities together throughout history.
just say enough fundraiser
this past Spring, Brooke Harris, a graduate from arcadia university, held a fundraiser for Waa. people from the area learned about dating violence through Brooke’s campaign, “Just Say enough,” and they gave monetary donations in addition to hundreds of emergency shelter items for survivors of domestic violence. Brooke aired her documentary, by Dave Justo productions, that shared the personal stories of people who have overcome abuse.
coalition of labor union women
on March 15, 2012, the philadelphia chapter of the Coalition of labor union Women (CluW) held its 14th annual benefit to raise funds for Women against abuse. the event successfully raised $4,000 in addition to donated clothing, toiletries, linens, towels and more.
$49,996 total raised
at this year’s
DishItUp!
make your gift! donate online at www.womenagainstabuse.org or mail your gift to women against abuse, 100 south Broad street, suite 1341, philadelphia, pa 19110. to make a gift of appreciated stock or if you would like to make a legacy gift through your will, contact Cheryl Brubaker, director of development & Communications, at 215-386-1280 ext. 116.
“every grantee we consider must undergo a rigorous financial assessment. women against abuse scored an “excellent” rating on this assessment, which is very difficult to accomplish. we are pleased to support such a well-managed and mission-focused organization.”—Connelly foundation
11%
10%<1%
79% 19%
14%
4%3%
5% 3%
52%
1312 Women against abuse 2012 annual report
societal impact investors: $50,000 + Connelly Foundation
Nonprofit Finance Fund
Oak Foundation
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disabilities Services
Philadelphia Department of Human Services
Philadelphia Office of the District Attorney
Philadelphia Office of Housing and Community Development
Philadelphia Office of Supportive Housing
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women
benefactors: $25,000–$49,999 Federal Emergency Management Agency
First Hospital Foundation
Independence Foundation
Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts
The Philadelphia Foundation
revolutionaries: $15,000–$24,999 BNY Mellon
Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition
Hopeline from Verizon
Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
School District of Philadelphia
Verizon Foundation
W.W. Smith Charitable Trust
champions: $5,000–$14,999 Alpha Chi Omega Foundation
Lincoln Financial Foundation
Nararo Foundation
Philadelphia Bar Foundation
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP
Volpe & Koenig PC
Wawa Charities Fund
supporters: $1,000–$4,999 Aaron’s, Inc.
Allstates Bonding Company
Stephanie Blair
Columbus Construction
Doreen Davis
Duane Morris LLP
EisnerAmper
Enterprise Holdings Foundation/Philly Car Share
eXude Benefits Group
Fourjay Foundation
Wendy and Richard Glazer
Mary Goldman
Grandom Institution, Friends Fiduciary Corp.
Leslie Miller Greenspan
Health Partners of Philadelphia
Amy Hirsch and Jessica Robbins
Matthew Inman
Milton and Beatrice Wind Foundation
Johnson & Johnson
Lisa Kabnick and John McFadden
Amy Pocino Kelly
Mark and Slava Lipowicz
Stacey Sullivan Livingston
Merck
Dr. Julie Mostov
Laurie Muldoon
Ken Nemeth
Neubauer Family Foundation
Newmark Knight Frank Smith Mack
Theodore Pagano
Karen Pollitt
Judith and Gerald Porter
PRWT Services
Gary and Cindy Reedy
Roger Green and Associates, Inc.
Sally and Edwin Rosenthol
Yvette Rouse
Schoenberg Family Charitable Fund
Stefanie Fleischer Seldin and Alex Seldin
Sherick Project Management
Southeastern PA UAW CAP Council
St. Alban’s Thrift Shop
Lauren Lonergan Taylor
Tierney Communications
William Tobia
Wawa Inc., PA Division Office
White and Williams LLP
Wilding Family Foundation Trust
Allen and Myra Woll
Zarwin Baum DeVito Kaplan Schaer Toddy, P.C.
activists: $500–$999 AFSCME Local 2187
Catherine Alfano
Association of Women Psychiatrists
Mosadi Averette
Jennifer Byrne
Michelle Byrne
Franciose Campbell
Susan Catherwood
CH Briggs Company
Eileen A. Cook
Joanne Dollarton
Duane Morris Governmental Affairs
Eisenberg, Rothweiler, Winkler, Eisenberg & Jeck, P.C.
Kamila McDonnough
Estate of Myra Pollack Phillips
Edward and Shannon Farmer
Frank and Barbara Fleischer
Friends of Leanna Washington
Lisa Gaeto
Holly Garber
Erica Glazer and Oren Gershon
Greater Philadelphia Health Action
Barbara and Arthur Grugan
Elizabeth A. Huffman
Amy Kurland
Robert Lichenstein
Lindsay Insurance Group
Jeannine Lisitski
Paul Martinetti
Erin McKenna
Gail Miller
Denise L. Montgomery
Moore College, Sculpture II
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Dori and Charles Mostov
Patrick Mundy
Luz Navedo
Richard P. Roccato
Eugene Rockower
Robert Ryan
Phyllis and Elliot Schreiber
Adam Shapiro
Sheller Family Foundation
Lisa Shipley
Susan Sorenson
Danielle Marie Springer
Phyllis Strock
Leonard and Barbara Sylk
Transport Workers Union Local 234
Valley Green Bank
WeiserMazars Philanthropic Fund
Jeffrey Welaish
Yoram Jerry Wind
Your Part-Time Controller, LLC
Mims Maynard Zabriskie
advocates: $250–$499Paulette Adams
AFSCME District Council #47
AFSCME District Council #88
AFSCME Local 1739
Paul and Melissa Anderson
Charles and Marta Becker
Elizabeth Beech
Cheryl Brubaker
Jeffrey T. Chappelle
Dawn Chism
Corecare Behavioral Health Management
Lynn Crist
Timothy Cush
Dr. Winnifred Cutler and Mr. Thomas Quay, Esq.
David F. Dinges
Olena Roma Dockhorn
Brian T. Donadio
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Cynthia Figueroa
Firstrust Bank
Melanie Fitzgerald
Autumn Gilles
Timothy and Elizabeth Gould
Deborah Harley
John Harris
James Hessenthaler
Francis Hopkinson
James Horgan
Sharese Jackson
Andrea Kahn-Kothmann
Eda Kauffman
Heather Keafer and Tim Clair
Meghan Kincade
Emily King
Valerie Koscelnik
Connie Lotz
Kevin E. Margolis
Lydia Martin
Martin Matlin
Regina McCoy
Lizabeth McKenzie
Paul Micene
Kisha L. Mitchell
Lisa Stockwell Morris
Antonio Muniz
Mara Natkins
Jennifer Page
Brian Pickell
Ann T. Poole
R.A. Rosengarten
David Rusenko
Karen Smith
Paul M. Sotkiewicz
Dirk Soutendijk
Christine Stevens
Thomas and Debra Sulpizio
Michelle Tate
Temple University Beasley School of Law
Temple Women’s Law Caucus
Annette Tolomeo
Jeanette F. Tremblay
Christine M. Trumpfheller
Azucena Ugarte
Untuck LLC
Variety Lodge #37 100F
Kathleen M. Vattima
Catherine Ward
Lisa Watson
Joan A. Yue
major in-kind donors503 Corporation
1260 Housing Development Corporation
AHW Consulting
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Kristen J. Armellino
Sandra Bloom
Bridget Foy’s
Columbus Property Management
Kathy Cramsie
Cup & Chairs Tea Cafè
Effie’s Greek Restaurant
Matthew Frederick
The Fretz Corporation
Girasole
GlaxoSmithKline
Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition
Brooke Harris
Jeff Henderson
Bill Henley
Stephen Hunt
J. Jill
Jasmine Rice
Margaret and Christopher Jones
Matthew Jones
Drew Lazor
Lil Miss Cupkakes
Lolita/Bindi/Barbuzzo
Jay McCarroll
Erin McKenna
Miss Rachel’s Pantry
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