Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of Whatcom County
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of Whatcom County
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About this organization
Mission
Founded in 1979, DVSAS' mission is to support individuals affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and sexual exploitation and to lead the community towards ending these abuses of power. Programs and services are provided throughout Whatcom County, WA without prejudice or cost. DVSAS envisions a safe, equitable community, free from the oppressions that lead to gender-based violence, where all individuals feel valued and respected.
About
Services include crisis intervention, on-going advocacy, safety planning, legal advocacy, adult and youth support groups, and information and referrals to victims of domestic violence. The agency provides awareness and education to youth and adults. The agency works with other agencies in the community to improve services to victims of domestic violence. Client contacts for domestic violence services in 2018 include 2,024 helpline contacts, 1,093 groups contacts, and 13,497 individual contacts for support services including ongoing advocacy, crisis intervention, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, and information and referral.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “The agency's mission is to support individuals affected by domestic violence and sexual assault and to lead the community towards ending these abuses of power.”.
When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “The agency provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault including crisis intervention, safety planning, medical and legal advocacy, adult and youth support groups, and community prevention education. the agency works with other agencies to end abuse and improve victim services.”.
- The non-profit has reported their operating state as WA, as required by law.
- As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 was 1407 COMMERCIAL STREET, BELLINGHAM, WA, 98226.
- The non-profit's form reports a total of 40 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $467,799.
- The organization has 18 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1979.
- The organization pays $1,704,077 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $128,905 in fundraising expenses.