The Advocates promotes healthy relationships by providing safety, healing, and resources to people impacted by abuse.
IMPACT REPORT 2024-2025
NO ONE STANDS ALONE
Inspiration from Elephants
When danger threatens one member of the herd, female elephants don’t scatter. Instead, they form a tight, protective circle—shielding them from harm, standing shoulder to shoulder. They stay close and provide a powerful example of how to protect and care for others.
For victims of abuse, the need for the same kind of steadfast protection and community support is critical. Abuse isolates, erodes trust, and leaves survivors facing enormous challenges as they work to rebuild their safety and sense of self.
At The Advocates, we draw inspiration from the elephants’ circle of care. We surround survivors with a network of safety—emergency shelter, legal advocacy, counseling, transitional housing, affordable childcare, long-term resources and advocacy. Private donations complete this circle of care, making it possible for survivors to find healing, and hope.
We invite you to read our Annual Report to see how your dollars create lasting change.
FREEDOM
Last year, The Advocates provided critical 24-hour support and services to 1,391 unique survivors –
1,067 adults and 24 children. In addition…
88
sexual assault victims assisted
126
people, including 43 children, called The Advocates Crisis Shelter home
1,948
helpline calls answered
82
people received free legal services last year
8,799
hours of “face-to-face” advocacy provided
EMPOWERMENT
Rebuilding self-esteem through empowerment is at the heart of healing from trauma.
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There is no quick fix—healing takes time, courage, and consistent support. It takes hard work and dedication.
Last year, 239 survivors participated in Multi-Session Empowerment Programs including:
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Employment Training
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Computer Skills
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Support Groups
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English Language Classes
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Healing Yoga
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Economic Empowerment
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Skills for Success
“At The Advocates, I found the courage to get back to work as a stylist and create a better life for my children.”
- Beth, Transitional Housing Client
TRADITIONAL HOUSING
Last year, 69 adults and children found stability living in The Advocates’ 18 Transitional Housing Apartments. Today, these resilient survivors are thriving members of our community.
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Sliding scale rent averages $450 per month
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100% of participants report “improved well-being”
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Average length of stay is 16 months.
PREVENTION PROGRAMMING
At The Advocates, our work goes beyond responding to abuse—we focus on upstream prevention, bringing local youth into the circle of care and giving them the tools to build safe, respectful relationships. The Every Teen Counts internship teaches teens healthy relationship skills and provides peer-to-peer support. Last year, we introduced Live Respect and Teen Titans—initiatives that engage boys in learning how to stand up against abuse. By fostering respect and accountability at every age, we are building a stronger community and a safer future for generations to come.
96% of students can identify components of a healthy relationship as a result of receiving Healthy Relationship Training 101.
This year, 651 local middle school students took part in The Advocates’ prevention curriculum. Training sessions include boundary setting, communication, and bystander intervention, allowing students to gain skills to build safe and respectful relationships.
THRIVE Kids
When The Advocates opened THRIVE Kids Early Learning Center in June 2024, we made more than a daycare—we made a promise. A promise of quality early learning, equity for every child, and the power of a strong start. Surrounded by a Circle of Care—teachers, parents, advocates, and community—every child receives the foundation they deserve. And it works: 100% of graduating THRIVE Kids were assessed as “kindergarten ready.” The ripple effects of this strong start carry forward into school, career, and life.
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41 children attended THRIVE Kids.
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91% of families received scholarships.
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In the past year, we provided 48,360 hours of safe and enriching education.
OPENING JANUARY 2027
Thrive Center for Safety & Healing increases transitional housing to 38 apartments and will provide early learning education to 71 students.
KEEP THE CIRCLE STRONG.
MAKE YOUR GIFT TODAY.
Survivors of abuse often arrive at our doors with nothing but fear and uncertainty. With your help, we form a protective circle around them, surrounding them with shelter, counseling, legal help, and unwavering compassion. We cannot hold the line without you.Your gift strengthens the circle and builds a safer community for all of us.
Help us provide the life-changing services and keep the circle of care intact.
DONATE TODAY
“I wanted to die because I couldn’t see a way out of the abuse. The Advocates didn’t just give me a place to live, they taught me that I was worthy of being happy and that I had value. They saved my life."
- Katie
The Advocates is a 501(c)(3) nonprofi t organization, EIN Tax ID number: #94-3162848. Donations are tax-deductible.
PROGRAM REVENUE 2024-2025
TOTAL:
$3,099,819
Foundation Grants
Government Grants
Advocate's Attic Net
Fundraising
Program Income
$394,790
$995,000
$310,000
$1,215,909
$184,120
PROGRAM EXPENSES 2024-2025
Shelter & Healing
Government Grants
Advocate's Attic Net
Fundraising
$546,031
$1,489,176
$446,753
$398,205
TOTAL:
$2,880,165
THE ATTIC
Did you know The Attic is the only thrift store in the Valley that provides FREE vouchers to people in need to shop for necessities like warm clothes, shoes, dishes, furniture and more?
This past year, The Attic provided 1,747 vouchers, valued at $76,042 to local individuals facing hardship – 16% more than last year.
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When you shop or donate to The Attic, 100% of the proceeds support The Advocates’ clients.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
“I love coming home to my cute apartment that I furnished with Attic vouchers. My kids and I are so proud to call this OUR house!”
- Maria
BUDGET 2016 - 2025
150%
INCREASE
SERVICES PROVIDED 2016 - 2025
193%
INCREASE
The Pillars of Our Work
FREEDOM
Crisis Shelter
and bilingual 24-hour helpline.
EMPOWERMENT
Support programs that foster confidence, independence and economic stability.
TRANSFORMATION
Housing that serves as a springboard between
the Crisis Shelter and permanent housing.
ACTION
Prevention and education programs for local
youth to build healthy relationships.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dayna Buxton, President
Kim Pertel, Vice President
Wally Jarman, Secretary
Kat Bridwell, Treasurer
Berenice Crowder
Tracy Kanowsky
Sharon Knight
Austin Sprole
Rebecca Neeley
Laura Rose-Lewis
“Someone from my school—who I’m not even that close with—came to me for advice about a relationship. Because of the skills I learned as an ETC, I was confident I had some good suggestions, and it made a real difference for them during a tough time.”
- Max, Every Teen Counts Intern
THE ADVOCATES.ORG
PO Box 3216 • Hailey, Idaho 83333
208-788-4191