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Cell phones that only dial 911 are available for clients. Please contact us for more information
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MYTH: A RAPIST IS EASY TO SPOT IN A CROWD.
FACT: A rapist could be your neighbor, relative, boyfriend, cable man, husband or stranger. The fact is they can be of any race, color or socio-economic class. |
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Working Against Violence, Inc.
2012 Annual Appeal
Did you know?
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WAVI is open to any victim of domestic violence or sexual assault, regardless of age, race, gender, or economic status.
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All WAVI 's programs and services--emergency safe shelter, comprehensive case management, legal and medical advocacy, emotional support, safety planning, and more--are offered free of charge.
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Thousands of victims are served each year, right here in our community. 1 in 4 women will be a victim of domestic violence in her lifetime in the United States; in Rapid City, that amounts to nearly 17,000 women.
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Last year, we served 2,187 individuals. 583 women and children stayed in shelter--by Oct 2012, we were already up 5% in shelter stays.
At the close of each year, WAVI raises vital funds to help our clients and the community through our annual appeal. You make all the difference--your caring support is an integral part of what makes WAVI possible. This holiday card highlights the work we do every day, and lets you know the most important ways you can support the mission of WAVI: To create a community free of domestic abuse and sexual assualt through advocacy, education, and support services.
Your support sends a message of peace and hope to those suffering true adversity!
If you share our vision of a community free of domestic violence and sexual assault take action and get involved! Working Against Violence, Inc works towards a vision of peace by providing support services, referrals, and education to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, hoping to strengthen and empower them. Below are some of the steps you can take to help us promote our cause.
Donate!
All contributions are welcome and greatly appreciated. Every gift is utilized to further our vision of empowerment and safety to women, men, and children struggling to break free of the cycle of violence. Click here to see what your donations can provide. There are many ways to show your support to WAVI. All gifts to WAVI are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law; you will receive a thank you letter to document your gift for tax purposes.
Donate Online
Donate by Mail:
Make your check payable to Working Against Violence, Inc or WAVI and mail to:
Working Against Violence, Inc
527Quincy Street
Rapid City, SD 57701.
Employer Matching Gifts
Did you know that many employers and companies sponsor matching gift programs for their employees? That means your tax-deductible gift to Working Against Violence, Inc (WAVI) could be doubled or even tripled! If you company participates in matching gift programs, request the appropriate form, complete it and mail it in with your donation and WAVI will take care of the rest!
Working Against Violence, Inc
527 Quincy Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
Planned Giving:
Charitable Bequests for General and Endowment Support
A simple way to leave a planned gift to Working Against Violence, Inc (WAVI) is to make a bequest in your will or living trust. With a charitable bequest to WAVI, you can provide WAVI with important support of its general operations or long-term support for its general operations through our Endowment Funds. You can make a bequest of cash, securities, real property, or personal property. You may also contribute a percentage of your estate or the entire residue of your estate. Your estate will receive a charitable estate tax deduction for the full value of the donation, so your estate will not pay estate tax on these assets.
General Purpose Bequests are bequest that WAVI may use for its general operating purposes.
General Purpose Endowment Bequests are endowed bequests, the annual distribution s form which WAVI may use for its general operating purposes.
Donations of Stock:
You can also make a gift of stock shares to Working Against Violence, Inc (WAVI). Publicly traded securities, stocks, bonds and mutual funds may be donated to WAVI at their present fair market value, including any "paper profit" in the stock. Tax advantages make this an appealing option, especially for larger gifts.
Life Insurance:
Working Against Violence, Inc (WAVI) may be named as the principal beneficiary of an insurance policy.
Working Against Violence, Inc (WAVI) will be pleased to provide information and assistance regarding these various options. Please contact us for more information.
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