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ANNUAL REPORT

2016

Table of Contents

OUR PHILOSOPHY 2
SARA’S STORY 4
DONOR RECOGNITION 9
CAC STAFF 13
2016 EVENTS 15
FINANCIALS 16
DIRECTOR’S LETTER 17

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OUR PHILOSOPHY

The Board of Directors, staff and volunteers of the
Children’s Advocacy Center believe child abuse is a
community problem. Past experience has taught us
that no single agency can possibly meet all the needs
of sexually victimized children and their families.
Experience has also taught us that taking child victims
from agency to agency over and over for multiple
interviews, traumatizes the children and, in fact,
re¬victimizes them.

We are committed to providing a coordinated,
multi¬disciplinary team approach including Protective
Services, Law Enforcement, Prosecution, Medical and
Mental Health professionals. It is our goal to provide
programs and support services for child victims and
their families which will enable them to heal
emotionally and physically.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2

Randy Smith, Chair
Nancy Hanenburg, Past Co-Chair
Michelle Anthes, Past Co-Chair
Mindy Linebaugh, Treasurer
Missy Groothuis, Secretary
Ronald Frantz
Hillary Hovinga
Steve Kempker

Matt Messer
Jill Parker
Amanda Price

Sandra Rayzel
Sally Reinink
Gary Rosema
Stephanie Scheerhorn
Kendra Spanjer
Lisa Stefanovsky

Curt Whiting

We are in over 72 schools throughout Ottawa County.

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SARA’S STORY

It was the first month of school and I was in 3rd grade.
Wednesday morning we were working at our desks when a
lady came into our classroom I had never seen before. She
started to talk about how kids have rights to make choices
about their bodies and I could feel my face getting red. Did she
know, was she talking to me, what was going on? I didn’t hear
much of the presentation because I was just trying not to cry.
She told us that we had the right to choose what types of
touches we were comfortable with and we were asked to
write the name of three safe adults we could talk to if
something uncomfortable had happened. I couldn’t even
move my arms to write on my paper. I was sure she saw me
and she started to come over.
As she did, tears filled my eyes. My heart was sad and my
tummy hurt. She asked me if I would like to talk to her in
the hallway and somehow I got some of the words out. She
smiled at me, she told me she believed me, and she told me
she was going to tell some other people so she could help to
keep me safe.

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SARA’S STORY

A few days later my mom drove me to the Children’s Advocacy Center.
She told me that I would be meeting with a lady to tell her about what
had happened and my job was to tell the truth. I was really nervous that
people would blame me for what happened and look at me different.
The lady I met with was really nice. She didn’t look at me funny or say
things were my fault.

After I told her what had happened she thanked me for coming in
and walked me back out to my mom. I felt so much better. My mom
hugged me and told me she was sorry it happened and that we were
going to be coming back to the CAC for a few more visits. She told me
the next visit was with the Dr. and I was glad to hear that. I was worried
something could be wrong with my body because when my step dad
touched me he really hurt my body.

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Number of the children receiving
services during reporting period:

97 97

MEDICAL EXAM COUNSELING
OR TREATMENT THERAPY

108 353

REFERRAL TO FORENSIC
COUNSELING INTERVIEW

66 88

COURT ACCOMPANIED
PREPARATION CLIENTS TO
COURT
SESSIONS

*We serve non offending family members so not all
children are direct victims of sexual abuse, but may
be a sibling.

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Gender of Children:

0-6
113

Age of children 7-12
at first contact

with Center: 137

120

13-18

Race or ethnicity of
children seen at CAC:

White: 249
Black/African American: 7
Hispanic/Latino: 47
American Indian/Alaska Native: 2
Asian/Pacific Islander: 3
Other: 62

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SARA’S STORY

My mom took me to see a lady who works in a playroom filled with toys
and art, she called it “counseling." My counselor told me her job was to
help me with my thoughts and my feelings. I was just glad someone was
also talking to my mom. I could hear her crying in her bedroom some
nights and that would make me sad and scared. I think my mom thinks
it’s her fault this happened. I keep telling her it’s not.
My sister and brother are sad their dad is gone. Sometimes I feel sad for
them because I don’t have a dad either. That was one of the reasons I
never told what my step dad was doing. I didn’t want them to have to
grow up without a dad. They went to the CAC for a group for kids whose
families have changed because of the abuse.
I met a few more people today. They were also really nice. They told me
that what my mom’s boyfriend did was really wrong. They told me that
he had to have a punishment so they sent him to jail and we were going
to have to go to court and talk to the Judge. At first this sounded really
scary. I didn’t want to go talk to them.
When we did meet them and talk with them at court I felt a little better.
There were so many of them and they called themselves my team, I felt
kind of important. Because they were all there helping me I was able to
tell my story to the Judge even with my step dad in the room. He looked
at me mean once and I just looked at my mom and my team.
*These services were made possible by the generosity of donors and
companies who partner with us throughout the year.

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR Braun, David Dirkse, David Grzybowski, Nichole
GENEROUS FINANCIAL Bremer, William & Linda Dirkse, Glenn Hall, Craig & Karen
AND IN-KIND SUPPORT Breuker, Brian & Erin Doebler, Sally Hall, Jason
Brewer, Jeffrey & Marcia Jo Doezema, Judy Hamberg, Matthew & Nicole
IN 2016! Bricker, Jodi Doneth, Dennis Hamilton, Fran
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Klein, Dave & Pam Rotman, Claire Springett, Lisa
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FINANCIAL & IN-KIND Wierda, Laurie Carol Roeda Studio
SUPPORT CONTINUED Wierenga, John & Jill Celebration Cinema South
Wilbur, Carol Center for Women in Transition
VanderKolk, James & Michelle Williams, Shyra Central Park Market
VanDerKolk, Jon & Lisa Wilson, Jill Chateau Chantal
VanderMolen, Bonnie Wilson, Wiley & Karen Chemical Bank
VanderZwaag, Charles & Barbara Wisbang, Jim Cherry Tree Inn & Suites
VanDoornik, Dave & Leigh Wolf, Judy Christ Our Savior Lutheran
VanDyke, Janice Wolters, Kirk & Sarah City of Holland
VanerBie, Judi Worthington, Tony & Ann Clearbrook Golf Club & Restaurant
VanEyck, Alicia Yamaoka, Andy Clover Bar
VanHekken, Jonathon Ybarra, John & Dianne Code Blue
VanIwaarden, Steve & Eileen Young, Jill Comfort Research
VanOmmen, Mike Zeilstra, Mike & Lindsey Community Reformed Church
Vanregenmorter, Richard & Elva Community Shores Bank
Van't Hof, Donald & Coralynne BUSINESS & Coopersville Chiropractic PLLC
Vantol, Jim FOUNDATIONS: Coopersville & Marne Railway Co.
VanVels, Mary Courtyard Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids
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Velting, Terri Advanced Time Management Crockery Creek Saloon
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Vermaire, Brian & Holly Align Fitness Pilates & Barre DeKock Family Foundation
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Vincent, C. Lynn & Mary Aurora Cellars 8th Street Grille
Visscher, Henry & Cora Automatic Spring Products Corp. Earth's Edge
Vogelzang, Joel Baja Grill Edible Art Catering
Vogelzang, Steven & Janice Barbara E. Melgaard Charitable Fund Elhart Auto Group
Volkers, Valerie of the Community Foundation of the Engedi AFC
Vollmar, Gary Holland/Zeeland Area Everyday People Cafe
VonIns, Julie Barber Ford Family Fit Zone
Vos, Jon BDO USA, LLP Fellowship Reformed Church
Wagenmaker, Barb Betten Baker First Presbyterian Church - Holland
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Walburg, Barry & Denise Blendon Pines Frances Jaye
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Walters, Nelson & Jill Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc. Fustini's Oils and Vinegars
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Watson, Alli Bradford Company Global Concepts Enterprise, Inc.
Way, Rita Breakaway Bicycles Global Parts Source, Inc.
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Welton, Edwina Butch's Dry Dock Grand Haven Golf Club
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Wharton Bickley, Steven & Rita Caela Scott Bridal Grand Rapids Ballet Company
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Whiting, Curt & Terri Captain Sundae Grand Traverse Pie Company
Whiting, Dave & Mary Cap Trust Greater Ottawa County United Way
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Whitman, Katherine Hair Hive
Whitman, Roger & Alyse Hall Family Chiropractic
Wickens, Marilyn Harbor House Inn
Harbor Restaurants
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Heart of West Michigan United Way Muskegon Appraisal Company StanZ Cafe
Hercules Bar & Grill Must Love Dogs Starlite Bowling League
Herman Miller Cares Nails 4 U The Stow Company
Highlight Industries Nancy Riekse Hanenburg Field of Studio K Clothing Co.
Hobo's Tavern TAZ Open
Holland Ace Hardware Interest Fund Teerman's
Holland Bowl Mill Nature's Market Tennant Company
Holland Hospital Nauti Cat Teusink's Pony Farm
Holland Peanut Store New Holland Brewing Company Third Reformed Church - Holland
Home & Company Nichols Trans-Matic
Hop Cat Not My Fault Tri - Cities Family YMCA
Hops at 84 East ODL Tulip City Panache
Hudsonville Creamery & Ice Cream Old Boys Brewhouse Turks Tavern
Ottawa Beach Inn TUV SUD America, Inc.
Company Ottawa Kent Insurance Agency, Inc. Twisthink
i'move Ozone's Brewhouse United Methodist Women
Integrity Business Solutions, LLC Palermo Pizza United Way Suncoast
Investing In Communities Parkhurst Chiropractic & Lakeshore Urban Found
Iron Restaurant VanDyken Mechanical, Inc.
Itty Bitty Bar Wellness Center VanWieren Hardware
Ivy Inn Bed and Breakfast Pat & Herb Eldean Family Veritiv
Jeffers Elementary School Verplank Donor Advised Fund
Jenison Center for the Arts Foundation Vic's Restaurant
John & Judy Spoelhof Foundation Peachwave Holland The Village Baker
Johnson Controls Foundation Peggy Itela 22 Below
Johnston Boiler Co. Pereddies Virtue Cider
Joie De Vivre Foundation Pfizer Foundation Wally's Bar & Grill
Jonker's Garden Phase II Electric, Inc. Washington Square Minit Mart
JR Automation Technologies, LLC Pine Street Cafe West Bay Beach Resort
JSJ Foundation Porto Bello Restaurant West Michigan Community Bank
JW's Food & Spirits Potter's Bakery West MIchigan Fitness
KB's Pizza & Sub Shop Precision Poly, Inc. West Ottawa Public Schools
Kilwins Holland ProtoCall Services, Inc. Wet Mitten Surf Shop
Lake Michigan Credit Union Pruebelo What a Gem
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Lakeshore Natural Skin Care Q-Nail and Spa The Winchester
Lakeshore Orthodontics Quality Car Wash Wolverine Worldwide Inc.
Lee & Birch Ravines Golf Club Women's Literary Club
Lemon Creek Winery Ray's Drive In Wuskowhan Player's Club
Leo's Reader's World YanFeng
Lighthouse Group Request Foods Zeeland Family Dentistry
Little River Casino Resort Ronald McDonald House Charities of Zeeland Public Schools
Load N Lock Systems, Inc. Zeytin Restaurant
The Local Epicurean Outstate MI Zip Xpress, Inc.
Lucy's Market & Deli The Rouge Salon Zoup!
Macatawa Legends Russ' Restaurant
Mackinac Island Carriage Tours Sale's Heating & Cooling If your name was inadvertantly
Mailloux Dentistry Salon Cheveux omitted or misspelled, please
Mama Mia's Salt & Pepper Savory Grill & Pub accept our sincere apologies.
Mama's Thai Cafe Salubrity Vida Day Spa Call 616.393.6123 to report
Mancino's Pizza Sam's Club changes or corrections.
Maple Hill Golf Saugatuck Brewing Co.
Mario's Pizza Scholten Fant 12
Matilda Jane Clothing School Zone Publishing Company
Mavis Family (LALA) Fund Sealed Air Corp.
McShane & Bowie, P.L.C. The Seasoned Home
Meijer #217 Shape Corp.
Metal Flow Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry
Michael L. Mulder Trust Shoreline Container
Michigan Awesome Shoreline Orthopaedic
Michigan Chapter of the National Smedley Dental PC
Smile Grand Haven, PC
Children's Alliance Snug Harbor
Mi Cocina LLC Restaurant Sono Wood Fired Pizza
Midwest Construction Group The Southerner
Mizu Sushi Spartan Graphics, Inc.
Spartan Stores Foundation
Spring Lake Country Club

OUR TEAM

Darcy Komejan, MA - Executive Director
Adrienne Bailey LMSW, CTP - Family Advocate & Therapist
Rebekah Bakker - Development Specialist
Amy Dalman - Prevention & Volunteer Coordinator
Karen Grissen - Intake Coordinator
Angie Harwell-Henderson - Development Specialist
Ashleigh Maat LLMSW - Forensic Interview Specialist
Julie Mascorro - Nurse
Diego Morales - Outreach Services Coordinator
Wendy Rebhan - Development Specialist
Mary Ann Rutherford - Prevention Educator
Dr. Debra Simms MD FAAP - Child Abuse & Neglect Pediatrician
Janelle Tithof - Financial & HR Specialist
Andrea Torres - Case Manager
Cora Visscher - Executive Assistant
Alli Watson LLMSW - Therapist
Shyra Williams LMSW, ACTP - Program Director

In 2016, volunteers supported the CAC by dedicating
their time in facility maintenance and improvements,
administrative support, and event committees. If you
are interested in volunteering please contact Amy
Dalman adalman@cac-ottawa.org for more information.

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NEW TEAM MEMBERS

Wendy has worked in the nonprofit sector either as a volunteer or a paid position since
graduating from Hope College with a Psychology/Business degree. Most of her time
was spent in educational nonprofits and she now looks forward to learning and
helping make a difference in the lives of children who enter the doors at the Children’s
Advocacy Center. In her spare time, she enjoys visiting her three adult children and
training their field spaniels. She resides in Holland with her husband, Kevin.
Rebekah has worked in nonprofits since graduating with a Bachelor's in Political
Science and International Relations. She works in development and marketing for
the CAC and loves building relationships and connecting people to community. She
was born in Seoul, South Korea and and raised in Holland where she currently lives
with her son and daughter and husband. They travel, explore, and adventure together
throughout the world.
As the Case Manager for the Children’s Advocacy Center, Andrea wears many hats.
She assists in providing as many resources and services as possible to our client’s and
their families specific needs in their time of crisis. She works close to the prevention
team obtaining volunteers to assist in the many tasks here at the center. Andrea holds
a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. She was born and raised right here in Holland
and is the mommy to one amazing young man!

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FUNDRAISERS & EVENTS

Advocates in Action Child Abuse Benefit Bids & Bites Gala:
Luncheon: 2016 Golf Outing: 2016 2016

$54,299 $74,062 $203,206

PRESENTING SPONSOR: TITLE SPONSOR: CO-PRESENTING SPONSORS:
Ed & Nancy Hanenburg School Zone Publishing Bradford Company
and
DIAMOND SPONSORS: PATRON SPONSORS: Comfort Research
Barber Ford Boar’s Head Provisions
CapTrust Financial Advisors PLATINUM SPONSOR:
The Bouws & Heeringa Families Lake Michigan Credit Union John & Judy Spoelhof
The Gary and Joyce DeWitt Family GUARDIAN SPONSORS:
Jeff & Tammy Basil/ Advanced Time Management
Rich & Marcia Lievense Lighthouse Title Inc.
Request Foods Barber Ford
Metal Flow Gentex Corporation
Wisdom of the Wounded Precision Poly Rich & Marcia Lievense
Shape Corp.
PLATINUM SPONSORS: VanDyken Mechanical, Inc. Shape Corp.
Comfort Research ADVOCATE SPONSORS:
EVENT SPONSORS:
Holland Women’s Starlite Bowling Betten Baker Auto Group BDO USA, LLP
League Boar’s Head Provisions
The Stow Company Ed & Nancy Hanenburg
GOLD SPONSORS:
BDO USA, LLP TEE & GREEN SPONSORS: Herman Miller Cares
Abbit Management Corp. McShane & Bowie P.L.C.
Global Concepts Enterprises, Inc. Conrad & Laurie Mutschler
The Rayzel Family Comfort Research
Community Shores Bank Scholten Fant
SILVER SPONSOR: Twisthink
Sales Heating, Cooling & Tony & Kathy Gage
Global Parts Source FRIEND SPONSORS:
Refrigeration Co. Global Performance Automatic Spring Products
Grand Haven Bone & Joint
SAVE THE DATES Great Lakes Appraisal Company Doug & Melissa Brenner
Ed & Nancy Hanenburg GMB Architecture & Engineering
The Advocates in Action Highlight Industries
Luncheon will be held on Lakeshore Orthodontics Haworth
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2017 Load N Lock Systems, Inc. Holland Hospital
Matt & Wendy Morrow Integrity Business Solutions
at The Pinnacle Center.
Also, we will be celebrating Spartan Graphics Nichols
the 20-year anniversary of the Tennant Company Clovis & Sandra Rayzel
annual Child Abuse Benefit
Golf Outing held at Spring Trans-Matic Russ’ Restaurants
Zip Xpress, Inc. Steve & Lauri Sisson
Lake Country Club on Henry & Cora Visscher
MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2017. TAKEAWAY SPONSOR:
Please mark your calendars. Hudsonville Creamery
& Ice Cream Company

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FINANCIALS

CAC FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1-SEPTEMBER 30

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As I reflect on the past year the first thing
that comes to mind is the word “Change." Our
country faces a dramatic change in leadership
and our Center has and will continue to
experience change as well. We have added
a Case Manager/Volunteer Coordinator and
have restructured our Development and
Marketing programs.

Our requests for Prevention Education DARCY KOMEJAN, MA
continue to grow and we are assessing the Executive Director
possibility of adding staff to this program.
We continue, however, to provide a safe,
child-friendly environment for children and
families and a dynamic, passionate, and
highly trained staff to meet their complex,
comprehensive needs.

I continue to be humbled by the tremendous generosity bestowed upon us
through your financial and in-kind contributions that make all of this possible.

I am excited to announce that the CAC board of directors has made the
decision to move forward with a building expansion project to accommodate
the change and growth we are experiencing. The building expansion will help
us meet the growing demands for the services provided by our programs.

I invite you to be our partner in Opening the Door to the Future for those
affected by child sexual abuse. 2018 will mark the 20-year anniversary of
the CAC of Ottawa County. We are planning many exciting events to
celebrate this milestone.

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CAC EXPANSION RENDERINGS

GROUNDBREAKING ANTICIPATED SPRING 2017

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