Welcome to the team, Liberty!
Victim Support Services is pleased to announce a new member to our team, Liberty! Liberty will be working as our Community Support Coordinator under the new Community Support Program (CSP) which is funded through a Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) that VSS was recently awarded. The CSP is designed to address the distinctive needs of victims and survivors of violent crime. The Community Support Program will…
Read MoreCongratulations to our 2023 Employee of the Year!
As we always start off a new year, it is time to reflect on the exceptional contributions of our dedicated team members at VSS. Among the many talented individuals who have played a crucial role in our organization’s success, one name shines brightly – our esteemed Employee of the Year – ChewBeng Woodcock! ChewBeng (affectionately known among VSS staff and Board as “Chew”) has worked…
Read MoreNew Grant Announcement!
We are thrilled to share some exciting news that will have a profound impact on our ability to support victims and survivors of violent crime in our community. VSS has been selected as a recipient of the Washington Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Priority Area Funding, a significant honor that reflects our commitment to fostering healing, resilience, and community support. The objective of the JAG grant…
Read MoreIt’s Not Goodbye, It’s See You Later
All of us at Victim Support Services (VSS) would like to take the time to express our sincere appreciation for one of our very own, Janet Quiroga. After six plus years of working for VSS, our Information and Referral Specialist, Janet, has decided to step back from her role and focus on her most important job; being a mother to her two beautiful kids. Janet…
Read MoreJoin Us in Spreading Awareness and Support this Holiday Season
Dear Friends of VSS, As we embrace the holiday season, we are directing our focus towards an issue that profoundly impacts lives: impaired driving. December marks Impaired Driving Prevention Month, a crucial time to unite in spreading awareness about the devastating consequences of driving under the influence. In case you missed our recent email, we shared a poignant personal story from within our VSS family.…
Read MoreA Story of Resilience: Help Us Rebuild Lives after Tragedy
Life can change in an instant, and for this Snohomish family, the events of February 10, 2023, were a turning point they never expected. We are reaching out to you today with a deeply personal story of strength, recovery, and the power of community. On that fateful day at 5:45 pm, Jasmine was having her daily phone chat with her mother, ChewBeng, who was getting…
Read MoreRaising the Bar: Promoting Responsible Choices to Combat Drunk Driving
Written by: Leslie McPherson, Programs Administrator At Victim Support Services (VSS), our dedicated advocates have provided invaluable assistance to numerous victims of vehicular assault and families who have tragically lost loved ones to drunk driving crashes, often resulting in vehicular homicide. The scourge of drunk driving inflicts profound and enduring harm upon victims, their families, and the broader community. Its consequences reverberate across multiple facets…
Read MoreMrBallen Foundation Grant
Supporters and Friends of VSS, We are overjoyed to share some extraordinary news with you. It is with immense gratitude and pride that we announce that Victim Support Services has been awarded a most generous grant of $25,000 awarded by the MrBallen Foundation, to further our mission as a victim advocacy agency. This is a remarkable testament to our unwavering commitment to making a positive…
Read MoreVSS Volunteers
As you all know, here at Victim Support Services, volunteers are a very important part of our work. Volunteers donate their time, talents, and energy selflessly and make a huge difference in the lives of crime victims. With that said, please take a moment to get to know our newest volunteers, Rana and Kenisa. KENISA Kenisa was a volunteer with victim support services in 2019, and recently returned…
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