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www.HartfordBusiness.com • November 4, 2019 • GIVING GUIDE • Hartford Business Journal 27 ABOUT US Year established: 1977 Annual revenues: $2 million (most recent fiscal year) Total number of employees: 37 (25 full time, 12 part time) GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA(S) Andover, Avon, Bloomfield, Bolton, Canton, East Granby, East Hartford, Ellington, Farmington, Glastonbury, Granby, Hartford, Hebron, Manchester, Marlborough, Newington, Rocky Hill, Simsbury, South Windsor, Tolland, Vernon, West Hartford, Wethersfield, Windsor TOP FUNDING SOURCES Government Grants (Federal, State, Municipal): 62% Foundation Grants: 15% Individual Donors: 18% United Way: 5% F ounded in 1977, Interval House has made a positive difference in the lives of nearly 250,000 people who have experienced physical and psychological abuse at the hand of a domestic or intimate partner. Through our 24-hour hotline (860- 527-0550), emergency safe house, safety planning and counseling, and advocacy in the civil and criminal court systems, we work tirelessly to ensure our clients have the assistance they need to establish independence from their abusers and live safer lives. By providing a confidential residence, along with concrete information to understand and deal with their individual situations, we arm our clients with the tools to utilize community resources and to empower themselves. This education, paired with our community outreach, aims to prevent and break the cycle of abuse for coming generations. GOALS • Better serve the immigrant community through our new Project: Hope Beyond Fear program • Provide preventive services to high-risk victims through an enhanced advocacy partnership with local law enforcement • Make a lasting impact on child witnesses of abuse through our growing children's therapy program • Secure more funding for assistance to victims who need help rebuilding their lives • Strengthen our Board with new members who will help to advance the agency • Build deeper partnerships with the corporate community FUNDRAISING EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES Walk to End Domestic Violence — a walk-a-thon held each October to raise awareness and funds for our cause. Visit intervalhousect.org for more info. Breakfast With Champions — an awareness and awards event that raises critical funds for Interval House every October is complimentary; 100% of all donations directly support victims' services. RSVP to attend, host a table, or sponsor the event: 860-838-8461. The Step Up & Step Out Gala — a black-tie affair with auctions, live music and dancing — is held at The Society Room each Spring. Sponsor the event or buy a table: 860-838-8461. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Interval House cannot help victims without support from donors like you. A gift of unrestricted funds or a planned gift will make the biggest impact on our work. Or, host a third-party event to raise money for Interval House. Contact Amanda Delaura at 860-838-8461 for more info. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteers at Interval House fill many roles, from direct services to community outreach. Those interested should contact Penni Micca at 860-643-3338. To inquire about serving on our Board or a committee, contact President & CEO Mary-Jane Foster, 860-838-8450. Vice-Chair Manon Champagne Morgan Stanley Treasurer Mary Bergamo Connecticut Business & Industry Association Secretary Faith Palmer City of Hartford Chuck Coursey Coursey & Co. Sylvia de Haas-Phillips Bay Path University Alaine Doolan Hartford Healthcare Molly Dworkin Connecticut Children's Medical Center Cynthia Enos Webster Bank Nilda Fernandez UCONN/CCMC HIV Pediatric, Youth & Family Program Morgan Ferrarotti MassMutual Martha Finkel Webster Bank Stephanie Kasson BlumShapiro Robert Montecalvo Hartford Steam Boiler Barbie Nadal-Cristofaro Hartford Public Schools Lauren Sigg, Esq. Robinson & Cole Breana Vessichio, Esq. Halloran & Sage President and CEO Mary-Jane Foster Chair Dawn Andresen The Hartford (Retired) Interval House PO Box 340207, Hartford, CT 06134 | 860-246-9149 (24-Hour Hotline: 860-527-0550) www.intervalhousect.org OUR MISSION: Interval House is dedicated to ending domestic violence and providing services that will prevent and break the cycle of family and intimate partner abuse. We strive to reach all persons at risk and bring about social change. BOARD OF DIRECTORS I do not have enough words to tell you how thankful and grateful I am for all the help I received from Interval House. After living so many years in distress and in need of help, I am glad there was a place where I could go … This has been a most humbling experience and I consider myself blessed to have found such a caring organization. I am leaving with much pride in saying, "I am a survivor of domestic violence, no longer a victim." — Client's name withheld for confidentiality