The Everett Clinic Foundation supports Victim Support Services
The Everett Clinic Foundation has renewed its support for Crime Victim Services with a $5,000 grant. The latest grant award will support our outreach and awareness program. Marge Martin, Executive Director of Victim Support Services shared the following. “We are thrilled to receive the continued support of the Everett Clinic Foundation. On behalf of the crime victims we serve, our Board, staff, and volunteers, a…
Read MoreChanges in Island, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties
Each year, as the new grant cycle begins, Victim Support Services (formerly Families & Friends of Violent Crime Victims) faces new challenges and opportunities to serve victims of crime. Since the bulk of our funding for victims of crime comes from the federal government, we are one of many programs across the State of Washington that will endure large cuts to our budget. As we…
Read MoreFunding Partnerships
Victim Support Services is excited to announce a new partnership with United Way of Snohomish County. United Way of Snohomish County has not funded services for victims of crime in the past, but is recognizing the increased need for these important services. We are thrilled to have been chosen to receive $15,000 for the next three years from United Way of Snohomish County. This money…
Read MoreBill to protect Crime Victims’ Fund from Sequestration
Reps. Jim Costa and Ted Poe, co-chairs of the Congressional Crime Victims Caucus,just introduced H.R. 2238, which would exempt the Crime Victims Fund from sequestration. It is very important to encourage members of Congress to sign on as co-sponsors. There has been a recent, and perhaps important, change in how sequestration may affect VOCA. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB), which is responsible for determining…
Read MoreBill to protect Crime Victims' Fund from Sequestration
Reps. Jim Costa and Ted Poe, co-chairs of the Congressional Crime Victims Caucus,just introduced H.R. 2238, which would exempt the Crime Victims Fund from sequestration. It is very important to encourage members of Congress to sign on as co-sponsors. There has been a recent, and perhaps important, change in how sequestration may affect VOCA. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB), which is responsible for determining…
Read MoreSummer Safety Tips
Summer is about having fun, being outside and staying cool. Criminals are very aware of this and will use the opportunity to take what is yours. Don’t let them ruin your summer fun. Use and share these tips to help prevent criminals from stealing from you. Even though your car may be hot when you return to it, be sure to roll up your windows all…
Read MoreSaying Goodbye to Holly Diaz
Victim Support Services is sad to be saying say goodbye to our Whatcom County Victim Advocate, Holly Diaz, who has been a vital part of the agency for more than 7 years. Holly’s positive impact on the agency and the clients she has served will be felt long after she leaves. Holly was pivotal in developing our offices in Whatcom and Skagit County, and has…
Read MoreAn Evening to Remember
We’re beginning to plan our 2nd Annual Evening to Remember Auction and Wine Tasting. Last year’s event was a huge success. We had over 200 guests in attendance bidding on more than 250 items in the silent and live auctions. We were able to raise over $21,000 to support our services. Not only did we raise money, but we had a great time, and people walked away…
Read MoreVolunteer & Training Opportunities – Join the VSS Team
Integral to providing direct services to victims in the State of Washington is Core Advocacy Training. This thirty hour training qualifies individuals to provide services at Crime Victim Assistance Centers. Victim Support Services (VSS) provides this essential training two or three times a year. Our core training is open to any staff, volunteer or Board member working on behalf of a Crime Victims Assistance Center…
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