Women's Resource Center To End Domestic Violence
Women's Resource Center To End Domestic Violence
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About this organization
Mission
Our mission is to create a society in which domestic violence no longer exists. We strive to meet the immediate and long-term needs of the diverse community of battered women and their children with programs that promote safety, compassion, connection, advocacy, and prevention.
About
For the year ended December 31, 2019, WRCDV operated the following programs:24-Hour HotlineOur hotline advocates are available 24-hours each day to answer questions and provide peer-counseling support, safety planning, and referrals.Safe House ProgramOur safe house provides secure and confidential temporary housing for women and children. We help women reclaim their personal strengths, work toward their goals for the future and transition into a safe and stable living situation. Transitional HousingDomestic violence survivors receive housing support, basic needs assistance and programming to increase resiliency while working toward long-term goals such as education and training, career advancement, health stabilization and more.Legal AdvocacyOur legal advocates assist women in obtaining Temporary Protective Orders, criminal warrants, child support payments, and temporary custody of their children. Advocates help clients explore legal options on a case-by-case basis. Consultations with Volunteer AttorneysIn partnership with DeKalb Legal Aid, we offer a free legal clinic one evening per week. Services are provided at our community office in Decatur.Support GroupsWomen who are currently, or have formerly been, in an abusive relationship come together in our support groups to receive emotional support, resource information and friendship. Groups are co-facilitated by trained volunteer and staff advocates.Making ChangeOur personal financial strategies program helps women who have experienced financial abuse or poverty engage, both emotionally and practically, with their finances. They learn to build the support and resources necessary to provide for themselves mentally, physically, spiritually, and financially.Community-Based AdvocacyFamilies not residing in our safe house receive respectful, individualized support to meet self-determined goals. Services highlight family strengths and encourage opportunities to re-imagine self and circumstancesChild and Family AdvocacyChildren residing in our safehouse experience a safe and nurturing environment for living and Children are embraced by a community of support to help ensure their needs are met. A core component of our programming for children is peace education, in which children explore topics such as self-awareness, acceptance, tolerance, cooperation and compassion. By participating in group and individual sessions, children learn how to manage feelings of anger and frustration, discuss their fears and practice peaceful conflict resolution techniques. Children also learn that the violence they witnessed and/or experienced is not their fault. Camp PEACEThe mission of Camp PEACE is to bring children exposed to domestic violence together for a month of activities that facilitate Peace Education, Action, Compassion and Empathy. Based on principles of Peace Education and SEE Learning, Camp PEACE will help children learn alternatives to violence while promoting tolerance, impartiality, affection, self-compassion and compassion for others.Elder Abuse AdvocacyIndividuals experiencing domestic violence later in life have unique challenges. Our Elder Abuse Advocacy program helps connect older adults with supports and protections specific to their needs as they seek to live safe and healthy lives.Nias Place Supervised Visitation and Exchange CenterNias Place provides supervised visitation and supervised exchange of children for families affected by domestic violence. Nias Place provides a place for visits and exchanges to occur that prioritizes the physical and emotional safety of the entire family.Dating Violence PreventionOur dating violence prevention workshops take our message of equality and respect in relationships to elementary, middle, high school and university students in the Atlanta area through sessions led by staff and peer advocates.Community EducationWe provide community education programs to schools and universities, hospitals, law enforcement, religious leaders, faith-based groups, civic organizations, and others throughout metro Atlanta. A community that collectively stands against domestic violence is the key to ending abuse.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “Our mission is to create a society in which domestic violence no longer exists. we strive to meet the immediate needs of the diverse community of battered women and their children by providing emergency shelter and services, while working toward changing the systems that enable violence through education and advocacy.”.
When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “Our mission is to create a society in which domestic violence no longer exists. we strive to meet the immediate needs of the diverse community of battered women and their children by providing emergency shelter and services, while working toward changing the systems that enable violence through education and advocacy.”.
- The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as GA.
- The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2020 is located at 115 E MAPLE STREET, DECATUR, GA, 30030.
- The non-profit has reported 27 employees on their form as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $96,717.
- The CEO compensation structure within the organization is not based on a review and approval from an impartial entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 17 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1986.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $1,230,064 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $104,933 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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