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Building Safer Futures Through Prevention And Education In Franklin County Schools

Building Safer Futures Through Prevention and Education in Franklin County Schools 

CAPSA is excited to share that we are beginning prevention and education presentations at Preston High School, Preston Junior High School, and Franklin County High School. This step reflects what we have consistently heard from families, educators, and community members: a strong desire to equip young people with skills that support healthy relationships, leadership, and safety, now and into the future. 

Franklin County is a place where people care deeply about their kids and their neighbors. The growing interest in prevention education speaks to that commitment. By working together with schools, students, and families, we can build on the many strengths already present in our community while offering practical tools that help prevent harm and promote connection. 

Why Prevention and Education Matter 

Prevention education is about more than responding to crisis, it is about giving young people the knowledge, language, and confidence they need to navigate relationships, look out for one another, and seek help when something does not feel right. When these conversations happen early and often, youth are better prepared to make healthy choices and to be supportive peers. 

CAPSA’s prevention and education programs are designed to be age-appropriate, inclusive, and rooted in respect. They complement what schools and families are already doing while opening the door to meaningful conversations about communication, boundaries, and community care. 

Teaching Healthy Boundaries, Communication, and Emotions 

Healthy relationships are built on clear boundaries, respectful communication, and emotional wellness. CAPSA’s presentations help students: 

  • Understand what healthy, unhealthy, and abusive behaviors can look like 
  • Learn how boundaries protect both themselves and others 
  • Practice communication skills that support mutual respect 
  • Develop emotional awareness and learn strategies to manage emotions 

These lessons are a key part of abuse prevention and help lay a foundation for safer relationships throughout life. 

Upstanding : Bystander Intervention  

Our Upstanding course focuses on what to do when you see something that could cause harm, and it can be taught to both youth and adults. In these trainings, participants learn: 

  • How to recognize potentially harmful situations 
  • Safe and effective ways to intervene or seek help 
  • How small actions can make a big difference 

Upstanding education encourages a culture where people look out for one another and feel empowered to act with care and responsibility, whether in schools, workplaces, or the broader community. 

The SAFE Adult Framework: Shame-Free Conversations 

Safety is strongest when young people know they are not alone. CAPSA’s SAFE Adult Framework works in several ways: 

  • For adults: how to be a safe resource for kids and how to talk with youth about sensitive topics like online harm and violence, consent and healthy relationships, bullying and cyberbullying, and mental health This shared approach helps strengthen communication within families and youth serving organizations and reinforces support systems across the community. 

Partner With CAPSA for Trainings and Presentations 

CAPSA offers prevention and education trainings for youth groups, adults, workplaces, and other community organizations. If you are interested in bringing a presentation or training to your school, group, or organization, we would love to connect. 

Please reach out to Abi Van Wagenen, CAPSA’s Director of Prevention and Education at abi@capsa.org to learn more about available options and how we can work together. 

 

By investing in prevention and education, Franklin County is continuing a tradition of caring for its young people and supporting their growth. CAPSA is honored to partner with local schools and community members as we work together toward safer, healthier, and more connected futures. 

 

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North Box Elder County Housing Project Press Release

CAPSA Awarded $3.6 Million to Launch Transitional Housing Project in Garland, Expanding Survivor Support in Northern Box Elder County

GARLAND, Utah — CAPSA (Citizens Against Physical and Sexual Abuse) has been awarded $3.6 million through Utah’s Deeply Affordable Housing Fund (DAHF) to support the development of transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Northern Box Elder County. The funding will allow CAPSA to complete essential infrastructure for the full site and construct two fourplexes as the first phase of the project.

The project is being developed on seven acres of land donated in 2024 by Dr. Jan-Erik and Jennifer Schow. The Schows donated the land with the hope of increasing access to safety and stability for survivors in Tremonton, Garland, and surrounding rural communities where distance often prevents individuals from seeking help.

“Survivors in Northern Box Elder County face real barriers, especially when support services are a long drive away,” said Jill Anderson, CEO and Executive Director of CAPSA. “This award helps us move forward with greater confidence and momentum. Transitional housing will provide stability during the critical period after leaving abuse, helping survivors move toward long-term safety, healing, and independence.”

“We toured CAPSA in Logan and saw firsthand how deeply survivors are supported there,” said Dr. Jan-Erik and Jennifer Schow. “We also knew that survivors in our community need help closer to home. Donating this land felt like a meaningful first step in bringing more support to Northern Box Elder County.”

Tremonton and Garland represent a combined population of more than 10,000 residents. While Box Elder County is home to established and dedicated survivor services, the Northern part of the county currently lacks transitional housing options for individuals and families rebuilding after abuse. CAPSA emphasized that this effort is intended to be complementary to the services already provided in Box Elder County and is focused on addressing a long-term housing gap that often forces survivors to return to unsafe situations or leave their community altogether.

Housing is consistently cited as one of the top barriers survivors face when leaving an abusive relationship. Rising costs and limited availability in Utah make it especially difficult for survivors to secure safe and stable housing. Transitional housing is a proven strategy that supports survivor safety and long-term outcomes by providing stable living options paired with supportive services.

In addition to DAHF funding, CAPSA has secured support from additional significant donors to help expand the project beyond the first two fourplexes. CAPSA is especially grateful for the commitment of Dell Loy Hansen, his family foundation, and the Wasatch Group, who are heavily involved as partners in helping bring this vision to life. This funding enables CAPSA to include additional fourplexes and office space to provide survivor services closer to home.

CAPSA has formed a local advisory board comprised of Northern Box Elder community members to guide engagement and build strong partnerships as the project progresses.

To learn more about CAPSA’s services or the Garland transitional housing project, contact info@capsa.org.

Help Is Available

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence or sexual abuse, help is available:

CAPSA (Logan): (435) 753-2500
New Hope Crisis Center (Brigham City): (435) 723-5600

About CAPSA

CAPSA is a nonprofit organization serving survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in northern Utah and southern Idaho. CAPSA provides crisis response, shelter, transitional housing support, counseling, advocacy, and prevention education. CAPSA’s mission is to create safe homes and empowered communities.

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Stander Increases their Support of CAPSA’s Annual Golf Tournament

Stander increases their support of CAPSA’s Annual Golf Tournament to honor founder Jan Miller’s love and support of CAPSA. 

Stander, a local mobility device company, and the family of Jan Miller, the founder and former CEO of Stander, have committed to becoming the presenting sponsor for the Jan Miller Memorial Golf Tournament for CAPSA. This move marks an increase in the companies’ support of the non-profit organization, which provides help and support to survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and rape in Cache Valley and Rich County.  

The Jan Miller Memorial Golf Tournament is one of CAPSA’s most significant in-house fundraising events, raising over $50,000 each year. All of CAPSA’s services are provided free of charge, and the funds raised from this event go towards supporting individuals and families escaping violence, beginning new lives, and healing from associated trauma. 

Jan Miller, who was a longtime board member of CAPSA, was passionate about empowering survivors of domestic violence to become independent. She served on the board from 2006 until her passing in 2018 and as the board president was instrumental in the establishment of Independence Place, a CAPSA-owned neighborhood of nine homes, the creation of an endowment, and the expansion of therapy services. In honor of Jan’s memory, CAPSA renamed the annual golf tournament to the Jan Miller Memorial Golf Tournament in 2019. 

Stander has been a longstanding supporter of CAPSA and has now committed to becoming the presenting sponsor of the Golf Tournament. This sponsorship is a testament to the company’s commitment to honoring Jan’s legacy and love for CAPSA.  

The Jan Miller Memorial Golf Tournament will take place on June 8, 2023, at the Logan Golf and Country Club. The registration, sponsorship, and tournament details can be found at www.capsa.org/golf. 

ABOUT CAPSA  

CAPSA is a nonprofit domestic violence, sexual assault and rape support center serving Cache and RIch Counties. Each year CAPSA serves more than 1,900 women, men and children fleeing abuse and healing healing from the trauma associated with domestic violence or sexual abuse. CAPSA’s support services include 24-hour support phone lines, emergency shelter, casework, rape exam advocacy, prevention education, transitional housing, and clinical therapy. All CAPSA’s services are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL. Learn more at capsa.org. 

ABOUT STANDER 

Jan Miller founded Stander, a company that invents and manufactures mobility devices for the elderly and disabled, in 1998 and served as Stander’s Fearless Leader (president and CEO) until her passing. Jan, along with her husband Troy Miller (engineer), were first inspired to create mobility devices to assist Jan’s grandmother. These inventions enabled Essie to live independently in the comfort of her own home. This victory, combined with Jan’s commitment to better society, inspired her to create Stander, Inc. Since then, Stander has invented over 30 innovative mobility solutions to help the elderly and disabled live more independently. 

For further information, please contact Alyna Ohling, the Community Engagement Director for CAPSA, at alyna@capsa.org or 435-752-2500. 

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CAPSA selected as one of Utah’s 100 Companies Championing Women

Logan, UT – CAPSA, a nonprofit domestic violence, sexual assault, and rape support and recovery center serving Northern Utah has been recognized as one of Utah’s 100 Companies Championing Women by Inspire In Utah, an initiative of the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. This recognition identifies and celebrates companies that offer family-friendly policies and practices, as well as women-specific initiatives known to impact the recruiting, hiring, retaining, and advancing of women employees, managers, and leaders.

CAPSA was founded in 1976 by a group of volunteer women who established a rape support phone line in response to several high-profile sexual assaults. Law enforcement began sharing this phone number with domestic violence victims, and CAPSA expanded its scope to support both domestic and sexual violence – this shift included providing shelter for individuals and families of domestic violence in their own homes.

“CAPSA was founded and built by women on the foundation of supporting and empowering women,” stated Jill Anderson, CEO of CAPSA. “We want all women to be safe and successful in their personal and professional lives. This commitment includes the women who work at CAPSA.”

CAPSA’s onsite and discounted childcare for staff was recognized by 100 Companies Championing Women as a significant benefit for reducing the barrier of childcare and allowing for continued professional growth. CAPSA’s childcare is a small part of a larger children and youth program for the children of survivors of domestic and sexual violence staying in CAPSA’s emergency shelter, utilizing casework/advocacy, participation in support groups, and/or meeting with their clinical therapist.

“Within our onsite daycare, our staff’s children learn compassion, empathy and to involve others,” stated Anderson. “It is so sweet to see a timid child who may need CAPSA services enter our trauma informed children’s center and hear this core group of staff children say, ‘Look a new friend!’ This provides a safe welcome space for all children.”

CAPSA’s children’s programs include youth advocacy and utilize child development models that prioritize emotional wellness, compassion, and empathy. CAPSA has been providing children’s services, including onsite childcare to staff, since 2002.

“When I recently toured CAPSA, I was very impressed by their vision for supporting the women they serve and employ,” stated Susan Madsen, founding director of the Utah Women & Leadership Project. “Knowing that nonprofits often face limited resources, it is even more remarkable that CAPSA has been offering onsite childcare for more than 20 years.”

CAPSA was nominated for onsite childcare, flexibility with work schedule, paid family leave, transitioning support after maternity leave, pay equity efforts, women leadership, and women presence on the board of directors.

“CAPSA is honored to be recognized as one of Utah’s 100 Companies Championing Women,” said Jill Anderson, CEO of CAPSA. “We remain committed to our mission of empowering women and providing the support and resources they need to reach their personal and professional goals. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff, volunteers, and supporters.”

ABOUT CAPSA

CAPSA is a nonprofit domestic violence, sexual assault, and rape support and recovery center serving Cache and Rich Counties. Each year, CAPSA serves more than 1,900 women, men, and children fleeing abuse and healing from the trauma associated with domestic violence or sexual abuse. CAPSA’s support services include 24-hour support phone line, emergency shelter, casework, rape exam advocacy, legal advocacy, prevention education, transitional housing, and clinical therapy. All CAPSA’s services are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL. Learn more and donate at capsa.org.

CONTACTS

CAPSA: James Boyd, Chief Development Officer, 435-753-2500, james@capsa.org

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Malouf to provide bedding to CAPSA’s Shelter

The Malouf Foundation Announces their Continued Commitment to Provide Bedding to CAPSA’s Shelter

Logan, UT – The Malouf Foundation has recently announced its continued commitment to providing bedding to the Citizens Against Physical and Sexual Abuse (CAPSA)’s emergency shelter. The CAPSA shelter is a 36-bed homeless shelter that provides refuge to survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and sexual exploitation.

During their stay at CAPSA’s emergency shelter, individuals and families meet with shelter caseworkers daily to develop personalized action plans that prioritize their goals, including securing safe and affordable housing, obtaining employment, obtaining protective orders, and supporting children’s physical, social, and emotional needs.

In FY22, CAPSA sheltered 271 individuals (140 women, 21 men, and 110 accompanied children) for a total of 5,857 nights (average of 22). Jill Anderson, CEO and Executive Director of CAPSA, emphasized the shelter’s vital role in the lives of survivors, stating, “Domestic violence is complicated and often dangerous. When individuals and families enter CAPSA’s emergency shelter, they are often escaping danger, and all are working to build a new life free from abuse.”

The Malouf Foundation, based in Logan, Utah, has grown to become a national organization focused on reducing sexual exploitation through education including OnWatch™, promotes healing through Rooms Restored™ and Restorative Care Centers, and furthers advocacy for survivors through children’s justice centers. While the Malouf Foundation’s programs grow, Kacie Malouf, co-founder of Malouf Companies™ and Malouf Foundation board chair, reaffirmed the Foundation’s continued commitment to supporting individuals impacted by sex trafficking and exploitation, stating, “CAPSA is the sex trafficking aftercare center serving Cache County and Northern Utah and has been a supportive partner of the Malouf Foundation.”

Malouf Foundation has been providing bedding to CAPSA since 2011. Donations have included pillows, comforters, sheet sets and mattress protectors for use in the shelter. Malouf Foundation also donates mattresses, bed frames and bedding to many families moving from shelter to housing. Malouf Foundation also donated and installed new furniture and room accessories for a common living space at CAPSA through our Rooms Restored program.

“As we expand our reach and impact, we remain committed to supporting local individuals impacted by domestic violence and sexual exploitation, stated Kacie Malouf.  “Malouf Foundation will continue to support CAPSA and their mission. We know their programs are saving and changing lives.”

If you would like more information about CAPSA or to find support, please call their 24-hour crisis support line at (435) 753-2500 or visit capsa.org.

ABOUT MALOUF FOUNDATION™

Formalized in 2016 and operating out of Logan, Utah, the Malouf Foundation™ is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to confronting child sexual exploitation, specifically sex trafficking and online abuse. The Foundation fulfills their mission by providing education through OnWatch™ and Smart Defense™; promoting healing through the Juniper Scholarship™, Rooms Restored™, and restorative care centers; and advocating for survivors through Heroes Landing™ and the “We Believe You” campaign. In January 2022, the Elizabeth Smart Foundation officially became a part of the Malouf Foundation™ to broaden the impact of both organizations. For more information visit malouffoundation.org.

ABOUT CAPSA

CAPSA is a nonprofit domestic violence, sexual assault and rape support and recovery center serving Cache and Rich Counties. Each year CAPSA served more than 1,900 women, men, and children fleeing abuse and healing from the trauma associated with domestic violence or sexual abuse. CAPSA’s support services includes 24-hour support phone line, emergency shelter, casework, rape exam advocacy, legal advocacy, prevention education, transitional housing, and clinical therapy. All CAPSA’s services are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL. Learn more at capsa.org.

CONTACTS

CAPSA: James Boyd, Chief Development Officer, 435-753-2500, james@capsa.org

Malouf Foundation: Beth Thompson, 800-517-7179, beth.thompson@maloufcompanies.com

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Sign honoring Malouf Foundation’s continued support of CAPSA. In the closet you can see Malouf bedding which is used for individuals and families transitioning from emergency shelter to CAPSA’s transitional housing.

Sign honoring Malouf Foundation’s continued support of CAPSA. The sign is located next to CAPSA’s main stairs and right off of the entry.

CAPSA’s accessible shelter room – bedding provided by Malouf with handmade quilts donated by the community.

 

CAPSA’s shelter room – bedding provided by Malouf with handmade quilts donated by the community.

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COVID-19 Update from Jill

I want to start by thanking the entire community for an outpouring of support. As a CAPSA supporter, you recognize how domestic violence and sexual abuse support services are even more critical during a public crisis.

While many nonprofits have reduced services during this public crisis, CAPSA has been ramping up services. I’d like to provide you an update on how.

INCREASED NEED FOR CAPSA

During a public crisis, there is an increased need for CAPSA’s domestic violence and rape support services. With social distancing, many victims are now trapped with their abusers, and increased fear and anxiety often trigger escalated abuse.

Here are some national news reports that demonstrate these concerns:

TIME – https://time.com/580…/coronavirus-domestic-violence-victims/

USA Today – https://www.usatoday.com/…/coronavirus-domestic…/5067349002/

ABC News – https://abcnews.go.com/…/isolation-families-coronavi…/story…

CAPSA is committed to providing all of our core support services while ensuring the safety of our staff – this is true now more than ever. CAPSA’s core services include casework, safety planning, rape exam advocacy, protective order support, legal reporting assistance, clinical therapy and emergency shelter.

How we provide services has and will change some, but the resources, expertise and support CAPSA provides will continue.

USING TECHNOLOGY

In the last two weeks, CAPSA has implemented technology and created procedures to move all casework and clinical therapy to phone and online sessions. CAPSA is utilizing Microsoft Teams to provide encrypted video conferences which meet Tier-D security standards and are protected by the same level of confidentiality as face-to-face meetings.

We have been in contact will all current clients, and the transition to online meetings has been smooth.

Most new clients initiate contact with CAPSA through our 24/7 support phone line at 435-753-2500. During these calls, we assess their safety and start providing case management; the only difference is their follow-up casework will be online or via phone. If we determine they are in immediate danger and emergency shelter is needed, our emergency shelter is still open, though we are established additional processes shared below.

RAPE EXAM ADVOCACY

One exception to moving services online is rape exam advocacy.

We will continue to send a caseworker to the hospital for all rape exams to ensure the client’s rights are honored and to connect them with CAPSA’s services. Follow-up services increase x1,000 when we connect with the individual before the rape exam. Cache Valley Hospital will provide the appropriate protective gear when we are on site.

SHELTER PROCEDURES

In regards to our emergency shelter, we are setting up quarantine and distancing processes. This is a significant undertaking as we operate a homeless shelter for domestic violence survivors.

Currently, our emergency shelter is full; as clients move out we will reduce the maximum number of shelter clients from 32 to 16 to increase distancing and reduce shared common space, including shared bathrooms. We are currently working on other off-site shelter options to increase capacity back to 32 individuals; here is an early story: https://www.facebook.com/172756986111825/posts/2761754623878702/?d=n More to come soon.

All new shelter clients will be placed in a hotel for up to seven days for isolation and observation of symptoms prior to allowing them in our onsite shelter. While at the hotel, if they start showing symptoms, they will maintain isolation for an additional 14 days. After this quarantine period, if we have the space, we will move clients into the shelter.

This isolation protocol has already been put to use, as we have placed a new shelter client in a hotel room for quarantine. This will be expensive, but we feel it is necessary to keep our staff and other clients safe and healthy. This is the type of initiative you support when you donate to CAPSA.

ASK FOR HELP

I would ask you and our community to help share CAPSA’s message and donate to ensure core programs remain available to those needing assistance.

A simple method to share CAPSA’s message is to follow CAPSA on Facebook and to like, share and comment on our posts. There are people in your social network that need to view this message.

You can also help by donating to CAPSA. You can make a donation online at www.capsa.org/donate or by mail at PO Box 3617, Logan UT 84323.

You can also create a Facebook Fundraiser for CAPSA and encourage your friends and family to donate; Facebook fundraisers are easy to set up at www.FB.com/pg/CAPSAservices/fundraisers.

Thank you for your continued support. We cannot do this work without you and need your support now more than ever.

Jill Anderson

CAPSA | Executive Director

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Press Release – Funding for Service Awareness

CAPSA has been awarded two grants from the Utah Office for Victims of Crime to bring awareness to CAPSA’s domestic violence, sexual assault and rape support services

CAPSA is a nonprofit domestic violence, sexual assault and rape recovery center serving Cache and Rich Counties. Last year CAPSA served 1,551 women, men, and children and provided community education to 30,533 participants. CAPSA’s support services includes 24-hour support phone line, emergency shelter, casework, rape exam advocacy, prevention education, and clinical therapy. All of CAPSA’s services are FREE and confidential.

“CAPSA is the local expert on safely escaping and starting a new life after domestic violence, picking up the pieces after rape, and healing from associated trauma from both. When someone reaches out to CAPSA, they can expect to speak to an expert who believes, does not judge, and will not disclose what is shared,” stated Jill Anderson Executive Director of CAPSA. “The individual is in control during the whole process. They determine the direction they want to take and CAPSA then helps them safely and successfully reach their goals.”

CAPSA has been awarded two grants from Utah Office for Victims of Crime (UOVC), Department of Justice – one provides funds for services awareness for sexual assault and rape support services and the second to fund service awareness for domestic violence support services. These funds allow CAPSA to run a multichannel awareness campaign utilizing radio, print, social media and other channels over the next 10 months.

Example of KNOW marketing

Two examples of marketing images for the KNOW campaign

“There is a major need for service awareness. When someone needs CAPSA, it is often life or death. Yet, if someone does not feel their abuse qualifies, misunderstand CAPSA’s services or sadly does not know CAPSA exists, then they will not call CAPSA and take the first step to safety and healing,” stated James Boyd Development Director for CAPSA. “With this in mind, CAPSA will launch the Know Campaign.”

The KNOW Campaign, developed by CAPSA, is designed to empower survivors of sexual abuse, rape, and domestic violence while bringing awareness to the breadth of services CAPSA offers. Messages include Know Peace, Know Hope, Know Happiness, Know your Choices, Know your Voice and Know CAPSA.

One of four launch posters being displayed in businesses and public spaces beginning 9/25/19

“Victims of sexual abuse, rape, and domestic violence often feel shame and isolation. These feelings mean many suffer alone and do not receive help,” stated Boyd. “This campaign is designed to show these individuals they are not alone, help is available, and there is a future where they will be able to again KNOW PEACE. We know bringing awareness to CAPSA services will result in more people seeking support, safety, and healing.”

CAPSA has developed the KNOW Campaign and is responsible for messaging and content.

“We are grateful to the Utah Office for Victims of Crime for their recognition of the need for service awareness and willingness to fund it,” stated Anderson. “There are so many suffering and this campaign will let them KNOW there is HOPE.”

 

About CAPSA

CAPSA is the state and federally recognized domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and rape crisis and recovery center for Cache and Rich counties. Founded in 1976 on the campus of USU as a rape resource, CAPSA has expanded to provide emergency shelter, clinical therapy, community education, casework, and other resources to those affected by abuse. Anyone who feels unsafe at home or within the confines of a relationship can call CAPSA’s 24-hour support phone line at 435-753-2500.  A person in immediate danger should call 911.

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Contact: James Boyd, Development Director for CAPSA, james@capsa.org, 435-760-5277 (cell)

Press Release – Jan Miller Memorial Golf Tournament

CAPSA RENAMES ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT TO THE JAN MILLER MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT IN HONOR OF LONG TIME BOARD MEMBER WHO PASSED AWAY LAST JUNE

Background

For more than 30 years, the CAPSA Golf Tournament is held the first Monday in June at the Logan Golf and Country Club. This is CAPSA’s largest in-house fundraising events and raising more than $25,000 each year.

CAPSA is a nonprofit domestic violence, sexual abuse and rape recovery center serving northern Utah. Because all of CAPSA’s services are FREE, the money raised from this event supports individuals and families escaping violence, starting new lives, and healing from the associated trauma – services include emergency shelter, housing, therapy, and more.

Jan Miller

Jan Miller

Jan Miller founded Stander, a company that invents and manufactures mobility devices for the elderly and disabled, in 1998 and served as Stander’s Fearless Leader (president and CEO) until her passing. Jan, along with her husband Troy Miller (engineer), were first inspired to create mobility devices to assist Jan’s grandmother. These inventions enabled Essie to live independently in the comfort of her own home. This victory, combined with Jan’s commitment to better society, inspired her to create Stander, Inc. Since then, Stander has invented over 30 innovative mobility solutions to help the elderly and disabled live more independently.

Jan served on the CAPSA board since 2006 and was always passionate about helping empower survivors of domestic violence to become independent. During her service, Jan served as board president, housing committee chair, and historian. Jan lead efforts to build Independence Place (a CAPSA owned neighborhood of nine homes), establish an endowment, supported expanded therapy, and create the zero turn away fund ensuring no one qualified was turn away from emergency shelter. For the zero turn away, Jan committed her company to be the first to do payroll deductions and because of her support CAPSA’s shelter has not turned away any local family displaced by domestic violence since 2016.

Independence Place Neighborhood

“Jan was an outstanding board member whose passion for and experience leadership in empowering others to become independent influenced CAPSA and can be seen throughout our organization and programs”, stated Jill Anderson CAPSA’s Executive Director. “Jan was a mentor, a friend, and partner in this work. Her passing has left a hole in CAPSA and she will be missed.”

Jan Miller passed away on June 3, 2018 (Jan’s Obituary).

The Jan Miller Memorial Golf Tournament

The CAPSA Golf Tournament was one of Jan’s favorite fundraising events. Every year she sponsored the hole-in-one contest and paid for four teams – with the goal of connecting her employees to CAPSA.  Jan Miller passed away on June 3, 2018. This was the day prior to the 2018 CAPSA Golf Tournament.

“The morning after her passing, we meet together as a Stander family to discuss her passing”, stated Troy Holland.  “As a team we discussed many things including CAPSA’s Golf Tournament that day. We all agreed that Jan would want her Stander Family there supporting CAPSA. She loved CAPSA that much and as a company we always knew of her love for their mission.”

To honor Jan, CAPSA has renamed this tournament to the Jan Miller Memorial Golf Tournament.

“My mother’s true joy in life was supporting those in need, and helping them thrive”, stated Derek Miller Jan’s son.  “It’s an honor to have CAPSA dedicate the golf tournament in memory of her kind and loving nature.”

The Jan Miller Memorial Golf Tournament will be held one year after Jan’s passing on June 3, 2019.  It will again be hosted at the Logan Golf and Country Club and includes breakfast, food throughout the course, 18 holes with carts, and lunch. Registration, sponsorship, and tournament details can be found at www.capsa.org/golf.

In honor of Jan Miller, we are working to sponsor all holes and tees to raise more funds to support CAPSA’s mission. Jan’s Family, Stander, and CAPSA have partnered to make the largest impact possible in Jan’s memory with a goal to double the annual revenue to more than $50,000.

Jan Miller Memorial Golf Tournament benefiting CAPSA

“In honor of supporting Jan’s vision to assist CAPSA, we’d love your support [as sponsors] in helping to bring others out of abuse and move forward in life,” stated Troy Miller. “Janie would find so much joy to see her community come together to help CAPSA. Thank you in advance from her family for your support.”

Registration, sponsorship, and tournament details can be found at www.capsa.org/golf.

Contact

James Boyd, Development Director for CAPSA, james@capsa.org, 435-760-5277 (cell)

Derek Miller, Jan Miller’s son and family spokesperson, derekm@stander.com, 435-755-0453

 

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Fight Against Domestic Violence will be sponsoring the playground in Independence Place for $6,000 per year

CAPSA is excited to announce Fight Against Domestic Violence, an international foundation based out of Salt Lake City, will be sponsoring the playground in Independence Place for $6,000 per year.  

Background

Independence Place, a neighborhood owned and operated by CAPSA, is made up of nine single family homes, a playground, and a neighborhood garden. Part of a larger transitional housing program, Independence Place allows for more flexibility to support families who may not qualify for other housing opportunities. While in CAPSA’s Transitional Housing Program, participants receive housing assistance and continue to work with CAPSA staff for up to two years as they work on life assets.

CAPSA is the first and only nonprofit domestic violence shelter in Utah to build their own neighborhood. Independence Place is considered a flagship transitional housing program for the state of Utah.

“Our clients really start to heal once they are safe and have a place to call home. This is why finding housing is among the first priorities when families enter our emergency shelter,” stated Jill Anderson Executive Director of CAPSA. “The vision of Independence Place is to ensure CAPSA is always able to provide housing to our clients now and in the future. By owning our own housing, it allows us to help more of our clients and their families start new lives free from abuse.”

Independence Place broke ground in 2011 and was completed in 2015. The neighborhood was fully funded by private donations from foundations, businesses, and individuals including the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, the Sorenson Legacy Foundation, Wasatch Property Management Group, Conservice, Sports Academy, Riverwoods Conference Center, Schreiber, and many individual donors. Since 2015, CAPSA has been able to provide housing assistance and housing to an average of 30 families per year.

Independence Place Sponsorship

As a nonprofit, CAPSA relies on community support both financially and through direct support. The Independence Place sponsorship program accomplishes both by raising money to cover many of the neighborhood expenses and fund other outreach services and offset some maintenance cost. It is also to connect the community to CAPSA and demonstrates to our clients they are supported.

“The vision of this sponsorship program is more than just raising money. It is linking the community to CAPSA by giving them ownership in their sponsored home,” stated James Boyd Development Director at CAPSA. “We want these organizations to feel like these homes are their homes. We put their name of the home and give them multiple service project opportunities.”

The amount of $6,000 is the average cost for CAPSA to subsidize housing for our families.

“It is amazing to see how the healing really begins when a family is in a safe home. They begin on a path that changes generations,” stated Anderson. “$6,000 is really a small investment for this family and for our community. We are lucky to have great businesses in our community, and now across the state, who can see this vision and want to support this program and these families.”

Lewiston State Bank became the first home sponsor in January 2018. “This program does so much for our community, and we are happy to be a sponsor,” said Judd Austin, president of Lewiston State Bank. “The Bank takes pride in being an annual sponsor.”

Other businesses join Lewiston State Bank as an ongoing sponsor including Malouf Foundation, Icon Foundation, and MW Construction.

Fight Against Domestic Violence

Fight Against Domestic Violence (FADV) is committed to providing education, awareness, outreach, and resources to domestic violence victims and those who support them.

FADV’s Executive Director, Dr. Jessie Richards, is an Aggie and a long-time supporter of CAPSA and Cache Valley. “CAPSA is such an inspiration,” stated Richards. “It is one of the first shelters to implement a ‘zero-turn-away’ policy, which means it is constantly innovating new ways to support survivors.” Because of her relationship to Logan, FADV has also financially supported research on domestic violence at Utah State.

“CAPSA is a leading voice in Housing First policies, creating safe and stable environments for survivors. We want to be part of their innovation,” stated Brooke Muir, FADV’s Program Director. Muir, and Richards, along with Stephanie Buehner, FADV’s Outreach Director, chose to sponsor CAPSA’s playground at Independence Place starting in January of 2019. “We know how crucial it is for children to feel safe and happy while they are in transitional housing.” Stated Buehner. “That’s why this playground is so important to FADV and to the larger community.”

In addition to sponsoring projects such as the Independence Place playground, FADV provides funds to service providers all over the state. Over a million people each year will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. To provide the best care for victims/survivors, service providers rely on support from corporations and individuals, as federal funding does not fully meet many crisis needs. FADV works to fill those funding gaps by distributing unrestricted “Crisis Cash” grants and facilitating other donations and resources to help support survivors. To get involved, or to become a corporate partner making changing in our community, visit www.fadv.org or send an email to Stephanie@fadv.org.

CAPSA still sponsorship opportunities for four of the homes and the neighborhood garden. By becoming an annual sponsor of a home, an organization will receive signage one of CAPSA’s home, public recognition, and optional team building service opportunities. To secure your sponsorship please contact James Boyd at (435)753-2500 or james@capsa.org.

About

CAPSA is a Cache Valley nonprofit domestic violence, sexual abuse, and rape recovery center serving northern Utah. CAPSA provides trauma informed services including advocacy, emergency shelter, transitional housing, and clinical therapy for women, men, and adolescence impacted by abuse. All services are FREE and confidential. Please call our support line anytime at (435)753-2500 to speak with a trained advocate. Learn more about CAPSA at www.capsa.org.

Fight Against Domestic Violence (FADV) is a 501-c3 organization committed to providing education, awareness, outreach, and resources to domestic violence victims and those who support them. Learn more at www.fadv.org.

Contact

James Boyd, Development Director for CAPSA, james@capsa.org, 435-760-5277 (cell)

Jessie Richards, Executive Director for FADV, Jessie@fadv.org, 801-792-0543 (cell)

Stephanie Buehner, Outreach Director, Stephanie@fadv.org, 801-541-4941 (cell)

 

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Malouf, MW Construction & ICON join Lewiston State Bank in each sponsoring a home within CAPSA’s transitional housing neighborhood

On January 30, 2018, Lewiston State Bank announced its continual support of Citizens Against Physical and Sexual Abuse by sponsoring a house within CAPSA’s nine-home transitional housing neighborhood, Independence Place. Lewiston State Bank’s gift has become the seed for additional sponsorships.  

CAPSA offers a transitional housing program for clients leaving shelter. The program combines rent subsidies (CAPSA pays the full rent for 3 months and then gradually transitions the rent over two years) with educational workgroups and case management for an average of 20 families between CAPSA’s Independence Place neighborhood and apartments in the community.  

The program focuses on developing independence by reducing housing expenses and assisting clients as they work toward a life asset such as a down payment on a home, starting a business or pursuing an education.  

CAPSA began seeking sponsors in response to a growing concern that the Transitional Housing – Violence Against Women Act funding will not be renewed. This would represent a significant loss in funds for CAPSA’s clients and transitional housing program. 

CAPSA has been a beneficiary of the transitional housing grant for the last nine years and utilizes the money to fund scatter site rent subsidies, workgroups, and a full-time caseworker.  

Jill Anderson, CAPSA’s executive director, thanked Lewiston State Bank for being the first business to fund a home, and thereby create momentum for this project. 

“Though CAPSA owns nine homes, if the federal funding fails to renew, it will be devastating because CAPSA will no longer have funds to assist the current twelve families or future families with scatter-site housing support and the salary of a full-time caseworker,” Anderson said. “This is why Lewiston State Bank’s initial annual commitment and example was so important.”  

Dale Buxton, Lewiston State Bank president, said he wanted the donation to spur other businesses forward. The gift was given with the hope to encourage future donations, not to bring any praise or credit to the bank.   

Buxton’s goal has been realized, as the Malouf Foundation, MW Construction and the ICON Foundation have all agreed to sponsor a home. These combined sponsorships will bring in $30,000 for CAPSA and aid four families.  

“It’s amazing to have so much community support,” Anderson said. “To have four businesses provide this kind of assistance to us within the last two months, it’s overwhelming.” 

The Malouf Foundation has supported CAPSA for more than 8 years with donated sheets, pillows, and blankets for more than 300 shelter clients each year. Starting in 2016, Malouf began hosting an annual art auction fundraiser on CAPSA’s behalf which has raised over $65,000 for CAPSA. Malouf employees also participate in a payroll deduction system, where employees donate a little from each paycheck to support CAPSA’s zero turn-a-way initiative.  

Kacie Malouf, co-founder of Malouf and member of CAPSA’s board of directors, said she couldn’t pass up the opportunity to assist in this way.  

“One of the things employees find especially engaging and fulfilling about working at Malouf is the opportunity to serve within the community,” Malouf said. “As a company, we feel strongly that our success in business motivates and allows us to give back to the community. We believe in CAPSA’s mission and we’re committed to helping them.”

MW Construction has been supporting CAPSA for years including building CAPSA’s shelter and recent Gail Bird Wienshenker Therapy and Mary Palley Children Center Addition which opened one year ago. So, when Mike Funk, owner of MW Construction, heard about the Independence Place sponsorships, he concisely and quickly said, “I’m in.” 

“I love the work CAPSA does because it truly helps people” Funk states. “I am grateful to be a small part of this organization and to show my support. I encourage other businesses to find ways to support CAPSA and see how your support will benefit our community.”   

The ICON Foundation’s committee is full of amazing people who are committed to helping CAPSA in whatever way possible. 

Part of the mission of ICON’s foundation is to help provide year-round relief for members of the community in critical need. 

“In February, we asked Jill and James to come and present on CAPSA’s needs,” ICON Foundation Chairman, Jamie Jorgensen said. “They listed security needs, technology needs and the need for families to have a safe place to stay. When they presented, I knew we needed to be a part of as many initiatives as we could to help. CAPSA has an amazing staff whose dedication to their mission is incredible. I am a native of Cache Valley and one of the main reasons I love living here so much is the generous support of the community and how everyone takes care of each other to make it a wonderful, safe and happy place for everyone to live.”  

Jorgensen continued saying she feels very fortunate to be a part of this initiative, and she looks forward to providing ICON employees with opportunities to serve.  

As part of sponsoring a home, CAPSA’s goal is to have each organization take pride in their home and help maintain its beauty. 

“We want organizations to come out and plant flowers together, rake leaves together and be involved in the upkeep and maintenance of the house,” James Boyd, CAPSA’s development director said. “For us, it’s about more than the money. It’s about getting the wonderful people from each organization involved in supporting survivors of abuse.”  

With these three new sponsorships, CAPSA now has only five homes without sponsors. Boyd said CAPSA’s goal is to have every house sponsored by the end of the fiscal year, in June. A house sponsorship costs $6,000 a year. To learn more about the details, please contact James Boyd at james@capsa.org or (435) 760-5277.  

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Contact: James Boyd, Development Director for CAPSA, james@capsa.org, (435) 760-5277