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We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty."

~ Maya Angelou

P r o m o t i n g h e a l t h y r e l a t i o n s h i p s , s a f e f a m i l i e s ,

a n d v i o l e n c e - f r e e c o m m u n i t i e s .

2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 5 A N N U A L R E P O R T

Phone: 203.630.1638 .............................. Fax: 203.237.1097 24-hour hotline: 888.774.SAFE .............. or 203.238.1501

In Espan ola: 844.831.9200

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Dear Friends and Partners, This past year, Chrysalis has been justly introspective. Over the past several years, we’ve grown in spite of an economic recession, funding cuts across major streams, more competition for fewer dollars, and dramatically escalating demands for transparency and reporting impacting the entire non-profit sector. While we are proud of our growth to meet the increased needs in our community during such a trying time, we have also stretched ourselves quite thin. We are serving more clients, from 425 in 2008 to 1,500 last year. We are also giving more: more time, more resources. Simultaneously, we are looking upstream, working diligently to prevent domestic violence in our communities for future generations,

while we care for and support those who’ve already been hurt. We are expanding our mission to support violence-free communities deliberately and in partnership with strong community allies. In times of tremendous growth and change, it is critical to take the time to come back to our center, have tough conversations about our purpose and mission, ensure that each and every activity we engage in supports that mission, and let go of that which no longer serves us. Over the year, we have met with staff, volunteers, community members and gatekeepers to have these difficult conversations. Thank you. Over the next year, as we integrate all we’ve learned into our core services, we will look to you once again, as together we work to hold up those who’ve been affected by violence, commit to upholding the principles of dignity and justice, ensure needs are met, and pledge to a future without violence. These are our communities; let us be proud of how we leave them for our children and theirs. In hope,

Beth Vumbaco President, Board of Directors

Sharlene Kerelejza, MSW Executive Director

C h r y s a l i s . . . t o a l l o u r d o n o r s !

2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 5 A N N U A L R E P O R T Page 11

Mary Patricia Dunbar Mary Sutera Mary Vumbaco Maryann Meade, M.S.,R.D. Mauro Jo Lynch Maxpoffle Foundation Maytie Restepo Melanie Pendleton Meriden & Wallingford Substance Abuse Council Meriden Board of Education Meriden Foundation Meriden Gun and Riffle Club Meriden Manufacturing, Inc. Meriden Police Department Meriden Public Schools Central Office Meriden Wallingford Chapter of Haddasah Michael Quinn Michelle Ku Mike and Ellen Anderson Mildred Forester Moose Lodge Moran USA LLC Nancy and Luke Lauretano Nancy Dickenson Napier Foundation Natacha Kerelejza Neil Brockwehl New Haven Chapter of Thrivent Financial New-To-You Consignments Nutmeg Knitters Olo Selema

Our Lady of Mount Saint Carmel & Saint Laurent Philip and Jane Ashton Red Hats Ruby Rugue Rick Macri and Lisa Logodico Robert and Judith McVety Robert Ruffolo Robin Linsley Ruth Gordon Ryan John Cei Ryan Williams Sabrina Martucci Sandra Gerber Scentsy/ Annie Harris Sharon Powers Shela Mike Sonic of CT Soroptimists South Meriden Lions Club South Meriden Trinity United Methodist Church Southington High School National Honor Society Southington Jaycees Speed of Sound St. John The Evangelist Church St. Joseph's Church St. Paul's Episcopal Church St. Rose of Lima Church Stacy James Stop and Shop - Centennial Plaza Stop and Shop Food for Friends Target Ted and Linda Muszynski Tekoa CC

The Cuno Foundation The Law Office of Bruce Fontanella The Marlin Company The Russell Hall Co. The Wallingford Foundation Thompson Candy Timothy and Doreen Bottone Trail of Terror Unilever Unitarian Universalist Church in Meriden United Methodist Women Value Store It Wallingford, LLC Verizon Wireless/ Hopeline Victoria's Secret - Westfield at Meriden Villa Capri, Inc. Village at Kensington Place Helping Hands Wallingford Democratic Town Committee Wallingford Elks Lodge #1365 Wallingford Rotary Foundation Walmart - Wallingford Webster Bank WFSM Will Santa Find Me Women of the Moose Chapter #2409 Yalesville United Methodist Church Quilters Zion Lutheran Church

… and a special thanks to Impact Branding & Design, LLC

for designing our new logo!

Page 10

A B I G t h a n k y o u . . . 3M A. Lee Campione Adriana C. Copeman Aetna- Employee Dress Down Day Al Baez Allan and Elizabeth Tordini Allan Zaniewski Amazing Retreat Therapeutic Massage American Legion Auxiliary Unit #45 Andrea and Elise Schrier Andrew Izzo/ 24/7 Bail Bonds Ann Spinella Anna and Paul Watroba Anthonia Ubaike Anthony Lowell and the SCSU Construction Crew Ashlar Village AT&T Employees Community Services Fund Barabara Geremia Becky Blazjowski Beth Galligan Beth Vumbaco Bristol-Myers Squibb Bruce and Suzana Burchsted C. Marilyn Barillo C.E. Floyd Company, Inc. Carolyn Heckler Carr Castle Craig Camera Club Center Congregational Church Chaucey Perrault Cheshire Community Food Pantry Cheshire Lutheran Church Cheshire Police Union Children's Home Potters House Cipriani Construction City Mission Society Colleen Gethings Community Health Charities New England Connecticut Baptist Homes Crista Allard Cub Scout Pack 28

Cynthia Fordani-Hughes Daughters of Penelope David Hergott David Lowell Deanna Chaparro Denise Horbacewicz Diane Carlo Diane Henry Dianne Saunders Donovan For Congress Dooney and Burke Door of Hope Community Church E. Jack Shorr Law Offices Edward and Mary Cortright Erica Wolf Ernest Pelletier First Baptist Church First Congregational Church of Cheshire First Congregational Church of Meriden First United Methodist Church of Meriden Flavia Gwara Florence Thibodeau Fosdick Fulfillment Corporation Frederick C. Ulbrich III G & G Beverage Company Gaylord Hospital Employees Gen Kay Gena Golas Girl Scouts Troop 60021 Godfrey-Hoffman Associates Goodrich Foundation Grace Communion International Meriden GRC Wireless Hamden High Hockey Team Hector Tapia Heritage Quilters Holy Angels Church Hunter's Ambulance Impact Branding & Design Information Technology Group CT, LLC Irene Masse

Jack and Barbara Brooks Joan and Timothy Barnard Joann Rogers Joanne Grabinski John and Phyllis Kingsbury John Cyr John J. Dovacs Ins. Agency John Mazzarella Johnna Duprey Jonal Laboratories, Inc Josephine Moulter Joy Higgins Judy Wiley Justine Scarborough Karen Brennan Karen Golden Karen Harrison Karen Shilling Kathleen Riordan Kay Jewelers Keri Banack KeriLynn Engel Kick for a Cause Kimberly Thorpe Kiwanis Club of Meriden Kiwanis Club of Tri-Town Golden K of Meriden Klingberg Family Centers Kuhn Employment Opportunities LAOH Leonard and Natalie Cheerman Linda Halliday Linda Meruer Linda Pello Lisa Barr Lisa Miller Litchfield Builders, Inc. Lori Cooke-Marra Lyman Hall Key Club Lyudmila Urusove Madeline Gallagher Maloney High School Marianne Urbanski Marilyn Leiner Marit Young Martin Piech Mary and Ruth Warfield Mary Ellen Egri

2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 5 A N N U A L R E P O R T Page 3

C h r y s a l i s : \ ˈ k r i - s ə - l ə s \ n o u n 1 . a p r o t e c t i v e s t a g e o f d e v e l o p m e n t

“Life is never what one dreams. It is seldom what one desires, but, for the vital spirit and the eager mind, the future will

always hold the search for buried treasure and the possibility of high adventure” ~ Ellen Glasgow

Change is what makes life alive. Change helps make each day different and exciting, but it can also be very devaluing. The world can feel cruel and indifferent as it changes around us without our consent or consideration. Tragedies that shatter our own worlds rarely seem to impact the world at large, and it can be hard to explain why we get stuck sometimes to a world that seems all too ready to move on without us. To move from the past seems to say it didn't matter, that what we went through and who we were weren't important. So we cling to what hurt us, just to know we're worth the hurt. We at Chrysalis help our clients learn to let go of the past, not because their past doesn't matter, but because their future is

so important we want them to be able to seize it with both hands. ~ Evan LeClair, Child Advocate

Change, for me, means an opportunity to try again with different and better results. We all desire opportunity and it

gives me joy to know that for many women this year, our agency has been a vehicle to the change they have desired for their lives. ~ Olo Selema, Shelter Advocate

Page 4

L ast year, Chrysalis launched its new primary prevention program Real Strength. Real Strength is aims to stop violence before it starts. Real Strength provides education and training that helps men and boys

understand how important their role is in ending violence against women. Since its inception, the enthusiasm for Real Strength has grown and has been supported by the business community, including Verizon Wireless, as well as our grantee partners, which include: Women and Families Center, Beat the Street and Spanish Community of Wallingford. Real Strength worked closely

with these organizations and has worked collaboratively with WFC’s “Teen Share” program, the Adelante teen group at Spanish Community of Wallingford, and the Youth Prevention programming at Beat the Street to engage young people as “Prevention Youth Ambassadors.” Through presentations, outreach and

networking Real Strength has served over 950 individuals. Staff has experienced many highlights over this inaugural year, from meeting Jackson Katz to presenting in front of 200 students at Lincoln Middle School. However, the most rewarding experience is knowing that are work matters and the validation that comes from a student that says “I really didn’t know a lot about violence against women, I’m glad that you shared this information with us, I want to be a social worker too!” Real Strength is only scratching the surface of its potential impact, Real Strength and its partners look forward to doing much more in 2015! Carlton Smith, Director, Real Strength

“The most rewarding experience is the validation that comes from a student that says ‘I really didn’t

know a lot about violence against women, I’m glad that you shared

this information with us!’”

R e a l S t r e n g t h O u r B o a r d o f D i r e c t o r s 2 0 1 3 - 1 4

2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 5 A N N U A L R E P O R T Page 9

This bench was con-structed by volunteer,

Marc LaComb, in Memory of

Susan Mazzarella, of Wallingford, whose

life was taken by Domestic Violence.

“May all who sit here find rest and peace.”

Thank you Marc!

Beth Vumbaco, President Doreen Bottone, Vice President Florence Thibodeau, Treasurer

Nancy Lauretano, Secretary Neil Brockwehl Miguel Cardona

Vera Clark KeriLynn Engel

Beth Galligan Dr. Dave Hergott

Joann Rogers Dianne Saunders

Liz Schacht Anthonia Ubaike

17324 is the Chrysalis Number at NEW TO U Consignments in Staples Plaza. Please consider donations there to help those we serve through Chrysalis. Thank you New To U!

F i n a n c e s

Page 8

United Way5%

DSS52%

CDBG3%

OVW20% CCADV

12%

Contributions 7%

Other Govt 1%

Domestic Violence Services

57%

Transitional Living Program

18%

Family Violence Victim

Advocacy6%

Engaging Men Program

10%

Management & General

9%

Expenses

Revenue A few months ago I had a resident move out of TLP that left lasting impression on me. When she came to see me and turn in her key we began to talk about her time at our program.

She explained that during her time with us, she had received more support and encouragement than she had in her entire life. She said she felt like a new woman, and better mother. One that was brave and knew how to stand up for herself and her family. She and her teen aged son had been through a tough year and yet here she was leaving to move into her own apartment! As she spoke, I remember looking at her and thinking to myself that she did not even look like the same person! Her eyes were full of life and she smiled as she spoke. She hugged me with tears in her eyes and it took everything in me to fight back my own tears. I used to think of TLP as temporary, as a go between, between shelter and the real world. But now I realize that we are so much more than that. We are the real world. We are a place that allows people to regain their strength and rediscover themselves. Yes, there will be tough days, there will be laughter and sadness, but most of all there will be growth and change, which in fact is what TLP is all about: Transitioning. ~ Priscilla Arroyo, Transitional Housing Advocate

2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 5 A N N U A L R E P O R T Page 5

“She explained that during her time with us she had

received more support and encouragement than she had in her entire life. She

said she felt like a new woman.”

C h r y s a l i s : \ ˈ k r i - s ə - l ə s \ n o u n 2 . a s h e l t e r e d s t a t e o r s t a g e o f b e i n g o r g r o w t h

P r o g r a m S t a t i s t i c s

Page 6

Keep up the great work you do, Chrysalis!

I am forever grateful to you all – for helping me realize what was going on in my marriage (saturated with DV) and for being there for me throughout my long divorce. I was such a hot mess when I came to your center. You were instrumental in my recovery as I wouldn't have been able to leave relocate to be safe from my ex.

~ Karen

1486 total clients served 4,851 total client contacts 223 clients received counseling and support 1897 counseling/support contacts 115 total clients receiving active case management

Tr a n s f o rma t i o n

2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 5 A N N U A L R E P O R T Page 7

F or me, real transformation begins in the mind. Once a person can look at the same circumstances with “fresh eyes,” a different perspective and a new approach to solutions, that’s when the

physical, mental and emotional changes can begin. I have witnessed women come into our emergency shelter with such a feeling of hopelessness because their situations are so overwhelming. They may have come here regrettably and fearfully, seeing this as an undesirable but only recourse to save the lives of their children and/or their own life. However, after receiving guidance, encouragement, and education from the advocates, many clients are not only grateful for that decision but become optimistic about their future. They are also comforted by the plight and encouraged by the successes of their fellow residents in similar circumstances. I too am gratified by any part that I may play towards making a client comfortable while she is here as well as giving her the tools/information to gain the self-confidence and resources she needs to move on. ~ Adriana Copeman, Shelter Advocate

“After receiving guidance, encouragement, and

education from the advocates, many clients are not only

grateful for that decision but become optimistic about their

future.”

1172 clients: Family Violence Victim Advocacy 154 adults : support and counseling. 107 adults: ongoing case-management services. 29 children: support and counseling. 8 children: case-management services in addition to

support and counseling. 688 hotline/crisis intervention calls. Assistance with 46 restraining orders and 1172 criminal

protective orders. 24 referrals from the hospital which lead to 72 contacts

with the hospital for advocacy.

P r o g r a m S t a t i s t i c s

Page 6

Keep up the great work you do, Chrysalis!

I am forever grateful to you all – for helping me realize what was going on in my marriage (saturated with DV) and for being there for me throughout my long divorce. I was such a hot mess when I came to your center. You were instrumental in my recovery as I wouldn't have been able to leave relocate to be safe from my ex.

~ Karen

1486 total clients served 4,851 total client contacts 223 clients received counseling and support 1897 counseling/support contacts 115 total clients receiving active case management

Tr a n s f o rma t i o n

2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 5 A N N U A L R E P O R T Page 7

F or me, real transformation begins in the mind. Once a person can look at the same circumstances with “fresh eyes,” a different perspective and a new approach to solutions, that’s when the

physical, mental and emotional changes can begin. I have witnessed women come into our emergency shelter with such a feeling of hopelessness because their situations are so overwhelming. They may have come here regrettably and fearfully, seeing this as an undesirable but only recourse to save the lives of their children and/or their own life. However, after receiving guidance, encouragement, and education from the advocates, many clients are not only grateful for that decision but become optimistic about their future. They are also comforted by the plight and encouraged by the successes of their fellow residents in similar circumstances. I too am gratified by any part that I may play towards making a client comfortable while she is here as well as giving her the tools/information to gain the self-confidence and resources she needs to move on. ~ Adriana Copeman, Shelter Advocate

“After receiving guidance, encouragement, and

education from the advocates, many clients are not only

grateful for that decision but become optimistic about their

future.”

1172 clients: Family Violence Victim Advocacy 154 adults : support and counseling. 107 adults: ongoing case-management services. 29 children: support and counseling. 8 children: case-management services in addition to

support and counseling. 688 hotline/crisis intervention calls. Assistance with 46 restraining orders and 1172 criminal

protective orders. 24 referrals from the hospital which lead to 72 contacts

with the hospital for advocacy.

F i n a n c e s

Page 8

United Way5%

DSS52%

CDBG3%

OVW20% CCADV

12%

Contributions 7%

Other Govt 1%

Domestic Violence Services

57%

Transitional Living Program

18%

Family Violence Victim

Advocacy6%

Engaging Men Program

10%

Management & General

9%

Expenses

Revenue A few months ago I had a resident move out of TLP that left lasting impression on me. When she came to see me and turn in her key we began to talk about her time at our program.

She explained that during her time with us, she had received more support and encouragement than she had in her entire life. She said she felt like a new woman, and better mother. One that was brave and knew how to stand up for herself and her family. She and her teen aged son had been through a tough year and yet here she was leaving to move into her own apartment! As she spoke, I remember looking at her and thinking to myself that she did not even look like the same person! Her eyes were full of life and she smiled as she spoke. She hugged me with tears in her eyes and it took everything in me to fight back my own tears. I used to think of TLP as temporary, as a go between, between shelter and the real world. But now I realize that we are so much more than that. We are the real world. We are a place that allows people to regain their strength and rediscover themselves. Yes, there will be tough days, there will be laughter and sadness, but most of all there will be growth and change, which in fact is what TLP is all about: Transitioning. ~ Priscilla Arroyo, Transitional Housing Advocate

2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 5 A N N U A L R E P O R T Page 5

“She explained that during her time with us she had

received more support and encouragement than she had in her entire life. She

said she felt like a new woman.”

C h r y s a l i s : \ ˈ k r i - s ə - l ə s \ n o u n 2 . a s h e l t e r e d s t a t e o r s t a g e o f b e i n g o r g r o w t h

Page 4

L ast year, Chrysalis launched its new primary prevention program Real Strength. Real Strength is aims to stop violence before it starts. Real Strength provides education and training that helps men and boys

understand how important their role is in ending violence against women. Since its inception, the enthusiasm for Real Strength has grown and has been supported by the business community, including Verizon Wireless, as well as our grantee partners, which include: Women and Families Center, Beat the Street and Spanish Community of Wallingford. Real Strength worked closely

with these organizations and has worked collaboratively with WFC’s “Teen Share” program, the Adelante teen group at Spanish Community of Wallingford, and the Youth Prevention programming at Beat the Street to engage young people as “Prevention Youth Ambassadors.” Through presentations, outreach and

networking Real Strength has served over 950 individuals. Staff has experienced many highlights over this inaugural year, from meeting Jackson Katz to presenting in front of 200 students at Lincoln Middle School. However, the most rewarding experience is knowing that are work matters and the validation that comes from a student that says “I really didn’t know a lot about violence against women, I’m glad that you shared this information with us, I want to be a social worker too!” Real Strength is only scratching the surface of its potential impact, Real Strength and its partners look forward to doing much more in 2015! Carlton Smith, Director, Real Strength

“The most rewarding experience is the validation that comes from a student that says ‘I really didn’t

know a lot about violence against women, I’m glad that you shared

this information with us!’”

R e a l S t r e n g t h O u r B o a r d o f D i r e c t o r s 2 0 1 3 - 1 4

2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 5 A N N U A L R E P O R T Page 9

This bench was con-structed by volunteer,

Marc LaComb, in Memory of

Susan Mazzarella, of Wallingford, whose

life was taken by Domestic Violence.

“May all who sit here find rest and peace.”

Thank you Marc!

Beth Vumbaco, President Doreen Bottone, Vice President Florence Thibodeau, Treasurer

Nancy Lauretano, Secretary Neil Brockwehl Miguel Cardona

Vera Clark KeriLynn Engel

Beth Galligan Dr. Dave Hergott

Joann Rogers Dianne Saunders

Liz Schacht Anthonia Ubaike

17324 is the Chrysalis Number at NEW TO U Consignments in Staples Plaza. Please consider donations there to help those we serve through Chrysalis. Thank you New To U!

Page 10

A B I G t h a n k y o u . . . 3M A. Lee Campione Adriana C. Copeman Aetna- Employee Dress Down Day Al Baez Allan and Elizabeth Tordini Allan Zaniewski Amazing Retreat Therapeutic Massage American Legion Auxiliary Unit #45 Andrea and Elise Schrier Andrew Izzo/ 24/7 Bail Bonds Ann Spinella Anna and Paul Watroba Anthonia Ubaike Anthony Lowell and the SCSU Construction Crew Ashlar Village AT&T Employees Community Services Fund Barabara Geremia Becky Blazjowski Beth Galligan Beth Vumbaco Bristol-Myers Squibb Bruce and Suzana Burchsted C. Marilyn Barillo C.E. Floyd Company, Inc. Carolyn Heckler Carr Castle Craig Camera Club Center Congregational Church Chaucey Perrault Cheshire Community Food Pantry Cheshire Lutheran Church Cheshire Police Union Children's Home Potters House Cipriani Construction City Mission Society Colleen Gethings Community Health Charities New England Connecticut Baptist Homes Crista Allard Cub Scout Pack 28

Cynthia Fordani-Hughes Daughters of Penelope David Hergott David Lowell Deanna Chaparro Denise Horbacewicz Diane Carlo Diane Henry Dianne Saunders Donovan For Congress Dooney and Burke Door of Hope Community Church E. Jack Shorr Law Offices Edward and Mary Cortright Erica Wolf Ernest Pelletier First Baptist Church First Congregational Church of Cheshire First Congregational Church of Meriden First United Methodist Church of Meriden Flavia Gwara Florence Thibodeau Fosdick Fulfillment Corporation Frederick C. Ulbrich III G & G Beverage Company Gaylord Hospital Employees Gen Kay Gena Golas Girl Scouts Troop 60021 Godfrey-Hoffman Associates Goodrich Foundation Grace Communion International Meriden GRC Wireless Hamden High Hockey Team Hector Tapia Heritage Quilters Holy Angels Church Hunter's Ambulance Impact Branding & Design Information Technology Group CT, LLC Irene Masse

Jack and Barbara Brooks Joan and Timothy Barnard Joann Rogers Joanne Grabinski John and Phyllis Kingsbury John Cyr John J. Dovacs Ins. Agency John Mazzarella Johnna Duprey Jonal Laboratories, Inc Josephine Moulter Joy Higgins Judy Wiley Justine Scarborough Karen Brennan Karen Golden Karen Harrison Karen Shilling Kathleen Riordan Kay Jewelers Keri Banack KeriLynn Engel Kick for a Cause Kimberly Thorpe Kiwanis Club of Meriden Kiwanis Club of Tri-Town Golden K of Meriden Klingberg Family Centers Kuhn Employment Opportunities LAOH Leonard and Natalie Cheerman Linda Halliday Linda Meruer Linda Pello Lisa Barr Lisa Miller Litchfield Builders, Inc. Lori Cooke-Marra Lyman Hall Key Club Lyudmila Urusove Madeline Gallagher Maloney High School Marianne Urbanski Marilyn Leiner Marit Young Martin Piech Mary and Ruth Warfield Mary Ellen Egri

2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 5 A N N U A L R E P O R T Page 3

C h r y s a l i s : \ ˈ k r i - s ə - l ə s \ n o u n 1 . a p r o t e c t i v e s t a g e o f d e v e l o p m e n t

“Life is never what one dreams. It is seldom what one desires, but, for the vital spirit and the eager mind, the future will

always hold the search for buried treasure and the possibility of high adventure” ~ Ellen Glasgow

Change is what makes life alive. Change helps make each day different and exciting, but it can also be very devaluing. The world can feel cruel and indifferent as it changes around us without our consent or consideration. Tragedies that shatter our own worlds rarely seem to impact the world at large, and it can be hard to explain why we get stuck sometimes to a world that seems all too ready to move on without us. To move from the past seems to say it didn't matter, that what we went through and who we were weren't important. So we cling to what hurt us, just to know we're worth the hurt. We at Chrysalis help our clients learn to let go of the past, not because their past doesn't matter, but because their future is

so important we want them to be able to seize it with both hands. ~ Evan LeClair, Child Advocate

Change, for me, means an opportunity to try again with different and better results. We all desire opportunity and it

gives me joy to know that for many women this year, our agency has been a vehicle to the change they have desired for their lives. ~ Olo Selema, Shelter Advocate

Page 2

Dear Friends and Partners, This past year, Chrysalis has been justly introspective. Over the past several years, we’ve grown in spite of an economic recession, funding cuts across major streams, more competition for fewer dollars, and dramatically escalating demands for transparency and reporting impacting the entire non-profit sector. While we are proud of our growth to meet the increased needs in our community during such a trying time, we have also stretched ourselves quite thin. We are serving more clients, from 425 in 2008 to 1,500 last year. We are also giving more: more time, more resources. Simultaneously, we are looking upstream, working diligently to prevent domestic violence in our communities for future generations,

while we care for and support those who’ve already been hurt. We are expanding our mission to support violence-free communities deliberately and in partnership with strong community allies. In times of tremendous growth and change, it is critical to take the time to come back to our center, have tough conversations about our purpose and mission, ensure that each and every activity we engage in supports that mission, and let go of that which no longer serves us. Over the year, we have met with staff, volunteers, community members and gatekeepers to have these difficult conversations. Thank you. Over the next year, as we integrate all we’ve learned into our core services, we will look to you once again, as together we work to hold up those who’ve been affected by violence, commit to upholding the principles of dignity and justice, ensure needs are met, and pledge to a future without violence. These are our communities; let us be proud of how we leave them for our children and theirs. In hope,

Beth Vumbaco President, Board of Directors

Sharlene Kerelejza, MSW Executive Director

C h r y s a l i s . . . t o a l l o u r d o n o r s !

2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 5 A N N U A L R E P O R T Page 11

Mary Patricia Dunbar Mary Sutera Mary Vumbaco Maryann Meade, M.S.,R.D. Mauro Jo Lynch Maxpoffle Foundation Maytie Restepo Melanie Pendleton Meriden & Wallingford Substance Abuse Council Meriden Board of Education Meriden Foundation Meriden Gun and Riffle Club Meriden Manufacturing, Inc. Meriden Police Department Meriden Public Schools Central Office Meriden Wallingford Chapter of Haddasah Michael Quinn Michelle Ku Mike and Ellen Anderson Mildred Forester Moose Lodge Moran USA LLC Nancy and Luke Lauretano Nancy Dickenson Napier Foundation Natacha Kerelejza Neil Brockwehl New Haven Chapter of Thrivent Financial New-To-You Consignments Nutmeg Knitters Olo Selema

Our Lady of Mount Saint Carmel & Saint Laurent Philip and Jane Ashton Red Hats Ruby Rugue Rick Macri and Lisa Logodico Robert and Judith McVety Robert Ruffolo Robin Linsley Ruth Gordon Ryan John Cei Ryan Williams Sabrina Martucci Sandra Gerber Scentsy/ Annie Harris Sharon Powers Shela Mike Sonic of CT Soroptimists South Meriden Lions Club South Meriden Trinity United Methodist Church Southington High School National Honor Society Southington Jaycees Speed of Sound St. John The Evangelist Church St. Joseph's Church St. Paul's Episcopal Church St. Rose of Lima Church Stacy James Stop and Shop - Centennial Plaza Stop and Shop Food for Friends Target Ted and Linda Muszynski Tekoa CC

The Cuno Foundation The Law Office of Bruce Fontanella The Marlin Company The Russell Hall Co. The Wallingford Foundation Thompson Candy Timothy and Doreen Bottone Trail of Terror Unilever Unitarian Universalist Church in Meriden United Methodist Women Value Store It Wallingford, LLC Verizon Wireless/ Hopeline Victoria's Secret - Westfield at Meriden Villa Capri, Inc. Village at Kensington Place Helping Hands Wallingford Democratic Town Committee Wallingford Elks Lodge #1365 Wallingford Rotary Foundation Walmart - Wallingford Webster Bank WFSM Will Santa Find Me Women of the Moose Chapter #2409 Yalesville United Methodist Church Quilters Zion Lutheran Church

… and a special thanks to Impact Branding & Design, LLC

for designing our new logo!

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~ Maya Angelou

P r o m o t i n g h e a l t h y r e l a t i o n s h i p s , s a f e f a m i l i e s ,

a n d v i o l e n c e - f r e e c o m m u n i t i e s .

2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 5 A N N U A L R E P O R T

Phone: 203.630.1638 .............................. Fax: 203.237.1097 24-hour hotline: 888.774.SAFE .............. or 203.238.1501

In Espan ola: 844.831.9200