This document is a newsletter from EVE, an organization that provides shelter and support for victims of domestic violence. It includes a calendar of upcoming events, information about EVE's services and locations, a message from the executive director, and thank you messages to donors and volunteers. It discusses EVE's work with victims of abuse who are age 50 and older through a collaborative community response team.

1. P.O. Box 14149
Lansing, MI 48901
NON PROFIT ORG
U.S. Postage
PAID
Lansing, MI
Permit #598
Thursday May 15
EVE’s 9th Annual Golf Outing at Timber Ridge Golf Club
Thursday May 15 - Sunday May 18
Spring Volunteer Training with CARE & MSU Safe Place
Thursday September 18
EVE’s 17th Annual Forget-Me-Not Silent & Live Auction
Eagle Eye Golf Club
Thursday September 11-Sunday September 14
Fall Volunteer Training with CARE & MSU Safe Place
Thursday October 2 - Friday October 3
Health Professionals Conference
PROVIDING SHELTER AND SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE • www.eveinc.org
Calendar of EVEnts
Need Help? Call EVE 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week (517) 372-5572
EVE Administration Office
(517) 372-5976
P.O. Box 14149 Lansing, MI 48901
www.eveinc.org
Personal Protection Order Office
(517) 483-6545
Veterans Memorial Courthouse
313 W. Kalamazoo St Lansing, MI 48933
Mason Domestic Violence Support Unit
(517) 676-8285
Ingham County Sheriff’s Office
630 North Cedar St Mason, MI 48854

2. Community Partners Unite for
Victims of Abuse in Later Life
As we advance in age, the landscapes
of our lives are cultivated in different
ways. Traveling, pursuing higher edu-
cation, spending time with loved ones,
exploring a hobby, or simply relax-
ing are staples of “the golden years”.
Rarely are violence and victimization
envisioned as part of these plans.
Regardless of what is imagined, for
millions of individuals in their later-
life years reality is one of fear and
exploitation. It is estimated that more
than one out of every ten elders age 50
and above will experience abuse by an
intimate partner. In 2013 alone, EVE
served 308 women and 136 men within
this age demographic.
“Traveling,pursuinghigher
education,spendingtimewith
lovedones,exploringahobby,
orsimplyrelaxingarestaples
of‘thegoldenyears.”
However, domestic violence and ag-
ing support providers have histori-
cally operated in separate worlds with
little crossover. In order to link these
factions, EVE joined hands with the
Tri-County Office on Aging (TCOA),
Adult Protective Services, the City of
Lansing, Lansing Police Department
and the Ingham County Prosecutor’s
Office to create a Community Collabora-
tive Response team (CCR). The CCR’s
primary focus is to ensure effective,
comprehensive assistance is afforded
to victims of abuse over the age of 50.
“In2013alone,EVEserved
308womenand136men
withinthisage
demographic.”
With the awarding of an Abuse in Later
Life grant from the Office on Violence
Against Women in 2010, core partners
of the CCR team have been providing
training to system professionals like
law enforcement, health practitioners
and agency service providers for
the past few years. How to better
understand, screen for, support, and
refer elder abuse victims to the most
beneficial resources are the key areas
of focus .
Recently, outreach efforts led by EVE
and TCOA have expanded to specifically
address abuse in later life awareness
with elder audiences, including power
and control dynamics, reporting
abuse, sheltering options, advocacy,
counseling and resources available to
help.
Several key components emerged
as means to achieving these goals,
including the implementation of
an Abuse in Later Life Coordinator
position. The A.L.L. Coordinator
acts as a liaison between elders
experiencing abuse and the services
best suited for their situation. This
can include assisting individuals with
filing reports or complaints, helping
determine which CCR partners would
be most useful for the client, and
complete case follow-ups to facilitate
communication and seal gaps between
service providers. Moreover, EVE’s 24-
hour help line and Personal Protection
Order Office began screening for
abuse in later life and our counseling
department has developed a group
therapy program for survivors in later
life.
Violent relationships do not dissipate
at age 50. In fact, for some they are
just beginning. With this unified
enhancement of services, we aim to
proactively address abuse in later life
and empower survivors to fulfill their
aspirations and passions, free from fear
and victimization.
Spring 2014

3. Message from the Executive Director
As I have completed this first year as Executive Director, I am amazed at the impact that EVE has on our community. Our
talented and dedicated staff continues to provide services to the families in need of safety. The efforts in working with
the Abuse in Later Life project, Oasis Family Center, Greater Lansing Homeless Resolution Network, Migrant Council,
Michigan Maternity and Mortality Committee, Capital Area Domestic Violence Coordinating Council, Capital Area Sexual
Assault Response Team, schools, Law Enforcement, health care professionals, military and many others speaks the
importance of the work the agency is doing. These collaboration further demonstrate that we can not address this
issue alone. It will take the COMMUNITY to end relationship violence and to meet the needs of victims healing from
abusive situations. It does not matter who you are or what role you are playing. Providing the safety net for families
fleeing violent homes and educating our future generations to eradicate this social issue requires the efforts of each
one of us. Domestic violence is a social issue, which means it will take a society to challenge the myths, stereotypes and
barriers that allow this violence to happen in our community. Thank you to our kind, generous donors and volunteers
who support EVE’s work to end violence in our community and to empower those taking the difficult steps of leaving an
abusive situation.
Tonya Avery Executive Director
HOPE | Spring 2014 | Page 2
PROVIDING SHELTER AND SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE • 517-372-5572
Board of Directors
Christine Zellar-Church, JD
President
Patricia Herring-Jackson, PhD
Vice President
Amy Rebideaux, J.D.
Secretary
Tara Gallagher, CPA
Treasurer
Robert Engels, MUP
Maria Hernandez, MSW
Julia Miller, PhD
L. Patricia Mock
Shari Murgittroyd, LMSW
Denise Quarles, MA
Richard Znidarsic, MBA
Greetings from our Board President
Christine Church is the Assistant Dean at Thomas M. Cooley Law School and has been
involved with the movement to end domestic and sexual violence for many years.
Dear Friends,
EVE’s focus is to empower survivors, understanding
that the root of family violence lies in power and
control. The heart of EVE’s service areas center on
providing safety, security and a plan for survivors
to move forward with their lives. EVE has a special
love for children who have witnessed family violence,
helping them to heal & grow without repeating the
cycle of violence.
Despite reductions in government support, the dedicated staff at EVE
continue to empower survivors with comprehensive services such as legal
issues, housing, job skills, medical assistance, and parenting. Additionally,
EVE engages in community awareness campaigns, including dating violence
prevention education, hoping to prevent domestic violence before it begins.
Even with our strong management, EVE could not fulfill its mission without
the dedicated volunteers, donors and support of area businesses and
organizations.
EVE has been part of the process of change, part of the system to provide
hope and safety for survivors of domestic violence. This year, we are
celebrating the work of those who have gone before us, and those who
continue the work. We’ve come a long way, but we still have a long way to
go.
Warm Regards,
Christine Church

4. HOPE | Spring 2014 | Page 7
In Memory, Honor & Celebration
For information about programs and opportunities, please visit us online at www.eveinc.orgFor information about programs and opportunities, please visit us online at www.eveinc.orgFor information about programs and opportunities, please visit us online at www.eveinc.org
In honor of
Jack & Margaret Bates
Nancy Bates
Katherine Johnson
Reid G. Johnson
Corina Gonzalez &
Jillian Pastoor
Prevention & Training Services
Penny Gardner
Anonymous
Deb Douglas
Anonymous
In Celebration of
Marge Bossenbery,
Ronnie Polad,
Harriett Greenstone
& Angie Swank
Anonymous
Jill Jackson-Moulton
Rachel Berzack
Susan Grettenberger
Anonymous
DeAnna Cambridge &
Deidra Bowles
Rachel Berzack
In Memory of
Tracy Hulin
Maynard & Jane Brichford
Frances & Charles Hulin
In Memory of
Karen Reiner
Melanie & Arthur Bruske
In Memory of
Chris Keith
& Isaac Miller
Anonymous
In Memory of
Elvie Ritchard
Tonya & Randy Avery
In Memory of
Albert E. Levak, Phd
Linda Zigler
In Memory of Sandra
Jim & Karen Cullimore
Mike & Diane Olding
In Memory of
Sandra Slivensky
Patricia Slivensky

5. HOPE | Spring 2014 | Page 6
T hank You
THANK YOU EVE SUPPORTERS, FRIENDS & VOLUNTEERS • www.eveinc.org
The work that we do would not be possible without the continued
support from members of our community. Your dedication and
generosity has helped protect, clothe, shelter, feed, heal &
advocate for hundreds of survivors & their families. We offer our
sincerest gratitude & appreciation for all you do.
Jonathan Adamec
Denise Amburgey
Cathy Anderson
Cecelia Askegard
Ernscie Augustin
Brooke Barrett
Vern Beattie
Cari Belbeck
Valerie Benjamin
Angela Bidstrup
David Binkley
Marisa Blackmore
Nicole Blake
Christina Bolden
Tate Bonifer
Marge Bossenbery
Amanda Brant
Candy Brooks
Lindsay Bryant
Connie Burgess
Takia Burris
Mary “Michelle” Burton
Savannah Bushman
Alicia Campbell
Alison Case
Wendy Champness
Rosenda Chavez
Hyunkag Cho
Angela Clock
Courtney Collins
Claudia Combs-Wise
Alexandra Concannon
Julie Craig
Cheryl Crouch
Amanda Davis
Tywanda Davis
Jenna Dilone
Rorie Dodge
Jolan Drouillard
Kaitlynn Dwyer
Annie Edwards
Tony Ellis
Bob Engels
Ingrid Eubanks
Alison Fadoir
Ashley Felman
Giovanni Foster
Kim Garcia
Jennifer Garza
Amelia Gershon
Hilary Gonzalez
Raquel Gonzalez
Harriet Greenstone
Ashley Groggins
Shanon Guida
Adam Harrison
Kristy Hautamaki
Tammy Hawkins
Carol Hillabrandt
Crissy Hodges-Chakrini
Alysa Hodgson
Carolyn Holbrook
Jessica Hundt
Erika Jackson
Sheila Jackson
Cecilia Johnson
Mariam Jordan
Sabrina Keese
Bryan Kendrick
Shelby Keyworth
Katie Kohls
Rachel Kopec
Shelagh Kosinski
Ryan Kuch
Ellen Kutney
Samantha Lake
Hailee Lauritzen
Liliana Leon Fores
Tammy Liikala
Cait Listro
Sara Lluberes
Rachel Loskill
Breanna Ludington
Melina MacGregor
Kaitlin Magnan
Dana Mandel
Mandy Mapes
Michelle Massey
Lindsay May
Ewelina Maziarz
Abigail McElhone
Renee McLaurine
Katie Mendina
Katie Minard
Tasha Monroe
Grace Morris
Jordan Morrow
Janelle Moulding
Shannon Nobles
Eric Norris
Sandy Norton
Kristin Neuchterlein
Shannon O’Connor
ReeAnna Olivas
Jessica Perry
Shakiya Peters
Wik Petra
Samantha Podorsek
Ronnie Polad
Julie Petri
Amanda Preston
Denice Rankin
Floyd Roberts
Maribel Rodriquez
Rachel Rogers
Ashiley Rossetto
Lori Rudman
Jackie Sage
Rama Salhi
Lauren Saxton
Mandy Scepaniak
Kelley Schacht
Summer Shanklin
Shizuka Shimabukuro
Theo Shlien
Anna Sloan
Katey Smagur
Lislie Smith
Windi Sterling
Sherrie Stewart
Sharon Stokes
Nansie Strobel
Emily Stutz
Emma Thomas
Justyna Thomas
Rebecca Thomas
LaShawn Thurman
Chisa Tillman
Tammi Timmons-Howard
Carolyn Tobey
Carrie Trawick
Kim Trune
Sara Tunney
Maria Valayil
Jill Vandenberg
Annika VanRualte
Vanessa Vargas
i-appreciate Volunteer Group
Emily Wahl
Tiffany Walters
Cole Warren
Tamara Warren
Gene Wasserman
Krystal Watson
Lynda White
Lakesia Wilburn
Ann Wohlscheid
John Wohlscheid
Angela Wojcik
Sharon Womboldt
Samantha Wright
Amy Yaeger
Maria Yeary
Mira Yoo
2013 VolunteersFriends of EVE
Donors $1,000 +
Anonymous
Baker,Jill
BridgewaterInteriors
Cannon,Joe
Church,Russel&
Zellar-Church,Christine
Dagwood’sTavern&Grill
DartBank
DynamicIndustries,Ltd
Ferguson,Dave&Nancy
Haka,Clifford
Haka,CliffordandSusan
Headley,Linda & Pratt,Peter
Koenig,DoreanM
LansingBoardofWater&Light
LansingGrandRiverAssembly
LansingRadiologyAssociates,PC
MarshallMediaGroup
Mid-MichiganPhysicians,PC
ModernBookkeeping,Inc.
Mt.HopePresbyterianChurch
OpenEyesOfFaith
Parsons,Bill
Rosenberg,Ritta
Schwartz,Abby
Shafarman,VickiA
Spaeth,Harold
St.JamesParish
UAWLocal#652
Williams,Jeff&Whitten,Joy
Znidarsic,Richard
ZontaClubofMICapitolArea
Donors $500-$999
AdnaTechnologies
Avery,Tonya&Randy
BeamGlobal
Bellairs,Jeffrey
Benjamin,Cheryl
Bond,Jenny
Borgen,Jerry&Rosemary
Bossenbery,Marge
CellularTechnologies
CHMAmericanMedicalAssocMSU
Corgan,Anne
Couraud,Gretchen
Dodds,Dr.Julie &
Humphrey,William
FirstPresbyterianChurch
ofLansing
Greenstone,Harriet &
Engels,Bob
Gregory,Robin
HELOClub
HerringJackson,Patricia&
Jackson,Julius
Ison,Patrick
Holmes,KennethL
HoltAutoClinic
LAFCU
Lannoye,MaryA
Logicalis,Inc.
McCormickDistilling
MEA,MEAFinancialServices&
MESSAStaff&Retirees
MichiganSafeCo.LLC
Mitchell-Cichon,Marla
Munson,Fred&Mary
Murphy,Brenton&Spagnuolo,PC
OkemosCommunityChurch-
(OCCWomen)
Ornish,Kathy&Olstad,John
PayPalGivingFund
Schrager,Scott&Ford,MaryAnne
Schupan&Sons,Inc.
StateofMIDeptOfCorrections
Thompson,Nora
TJXCompanies,Inc.
Torres,Pete
TwoMen&aTruck
VanAtta’sFlowerShop
WomenofPeoplesChurch
Zacks,James&Rose
ZontaClubofLansing
Donors $250-$499
Amburgey,Denise&Larry
Benallack,Sylvia
Bishop,Nancy
Boucher,CaraA
Christoff,Judy
ConsumersEnergyCompany
Cross,Eric
DeltaSigmaThetaSorority,Inc.
Dewpoint
Fielden-Barry,Terrie&
Barry,Henry
FirstChristianChurch
Francis,AnnM
Frye,Melody
Gallagher,Tara&Bruce
Garcia,JohnA
Garcia,JohnG
George,Jerry&Cathy
Gold,Jonathan
Gonzalez,Corina
GreatLakesElevator,LLC
GreaterLansingConvention&
VisitorBureau
Hannah’sHouse
Harr,Sharon&Leroy
Haubert,Mark
HoltNeighborhoodWatch-
JeanneStreetNeighborhood
HolyTrinityPhiloptochosSociety
Huddleston,Patricia
Humbad,Mikhila
IBEWLocal665
Jacobs,Melanie
Janick,Peter&Beth
Klein,Ann& Craddock,Jordan
Lurie,Ellen
Maitland,MichelleM
Marmion,Arloa
McMahon,Laurie&Kevin
MIPublicHealthInstitute
MILicensedBeverageAssoc.
MSUFederalCreditUnion
Pfeifer,Louise&McMahon,Laura
Poli,Patricia&Kevin
PresbyterianChurchOfOkemos
ProAssuranceCasualtyCompany
RegencyBeautyInstitute
Schmidt,Marda
Shoultz,Susan
SorensonCommunications,Inc.
T.RowePricePrgramForCharitableGiving
TimberRidgeGolfClub
Verscheure,Renee
Verscheure,Teresa
Walter,George
Williams,Denise
Wilson,Efetabore
Young,Kimberly
Although they are not listed due to lack of space, we want
to acknowledge the 171 individuals who supported us with a
donation of $50-$149, the 95 individuals who supported us with
a donation under $50 & the hundreds of individuals who provided
in-kind contributions. Thank you for all you do!

6. HOPE | Spring 2014 | Page 3
During the 2012-2013 year, EVE received a grant from the Garden Project
of the Greater Lansing Food Bank that enabled us to cultivate a garden
at our shelter. Although this funding ended last fall, thanks to a couple
dedicated volunteers with green thumbs, we are excited to announce
that our garden project will continue!
EVE’s Secret Garden provides a bounty of benefits to our organization,
access to fresh food being the first. We are beginning to take steps
towards self-sufficiency when it comes to supplying fresh fruits and
vegetables for our residents. More so, clients have access to a safe
space where they can commune with nature, grow plants of their own,
and foster community with fellow residents. Studies of overall well-
being and quality of health demonstrate that not only is eating what
nature offers beneficial, but simply spending time in it will give your
brain a strong boost in the form of stress reduction, rejuvination, mood
elavation, and clairty.
EVE is grateful to have this unique opprtunity to learn and grow with
nature, as well as with one another, in this expansion of holistic service
provision.
The Oasis Family Center, in partnership
with Ingham County, EVE, and
Michigan State University’s Chance at
Childhood Program, is a community
program that provides a secure and
respectful environment for children
and parents to experience safe
exchange and supervised parenting
time.
This center addresses the unique safety
concerns that encompass intimate
partner violence and stalking. These
services are available for families with
a history of domestic violence, sexual
assault, child abuse, and stalking. A
court order is required for supervised
parenting time.
The center allows parents who present
a potential risk to their children or
the adult victim, the opportunity to
maintain or develop a relationship with
their children while addressing the
safety needs of the family.
Additionally, there are many reported
incidents of continued violence after
the separation during the exchange
of the children. Not only are victims
re-victimized through exchanges,
but children continue to witness the
violence.
Our objectives are to incorporate
an understanding of the impact of
domestic violence into service delivery;
give equal regard to the safety of both
the adult victim and children; provide
an environment that gives mutual
respect to all individuals using the
center; utilize community resources
to address needs of families using the
center, and to value the culture and
diversity of each family.
To get started, parents must contact
the center and complete an intake
and orientation session. The staff of
the center will do all the scheduling
based on family needs and center
availability. Call 517 -887-4668 for
more information or e-mail oasisfc@
oasisfcingham.
This project is supported by Grant No. 2008-CW-AX-
K021 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women,
U.S. Department of Justice.
EVE’s
Secret
Garden
Will
Sprout
Again
For information about programs and opportunities, please visit us online at www.eveinc.org
Oasis Family Center Addresses Need for Visitation Safety
“In search of my mother’s garden, I found my own” -Alice Walker Artist & Activist

7. HOPE | Spring 2014 | Page 3
Personal Protection Order Office
Domestic violence, sexual assault & stalking victims 1,287
Genderal public 1,789
Child & Family Program
Children Served 157
Adults Served 68
Community Education
Total Individuals Receiving Presentations 2,778
Dating Violence Prevention Attendees 1,087
Domestic Violence/Elder Abuse Attendees 397
Awareness, Outreach & Resource Fair Attendees 1,294
Volunteers
Volunteers 163
UNDUPLICATED STATISTICS FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013
PROVIDING SHELTER AND SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE • 517-372-5572
24 Hour Crisis Line
Total Calls for Assistance 4,337
Shelter
Adults 97
Children 53
Total Shelter Nights 6,668
Advocacy Services
Residential contacts 1,868
Non-Residential contacts 2,125
Counseling
Individual Counseling Hours 590
Group Counseling Hours 1,819
Telephone Counseling Hours 101
!
How Does EVE Help Survivors?
Client Feedback
These comments are taken from client
surveys that are completed throughout
each year. The names of the individuals
writing the comments have not been
provided in order to honor their
confidentiality.
“I greatly, sincerely, deeply
appreciate having a caring,
patient, compassionate,
respectful counselor to meet
here, while I am beginning
recovery for myself & children.
It powerfully helps us proceed in
making a new start.”
“You’re program is the best
way to recover from domestic
violence.”
“Staff was truly compassionate,
understanding, informative &
skilled in addressing my crisis
point needs & observing my
progress.”
“Staff is concerned about your
whole person: mind, body & soul.
It’s a great healing process.”
“The good sense of support
I felt & the empowerment I
gained personally were the most
meaningful experiences for me.”
HOPE | Spring 2014 | Page 4

8. Shelter
18%
Advocacy
5%
Crisis Line
19%
Counseling
11%
Legal Advocacy
16%
Child & Family
6%
Community Education
5%
General Management
11%
Fundraising
9%
For information about EVE’s Endowment Fund & other ways to give, visit our Donation page at www.eveinc.
Total Expenditures=$853,407
Audited Financial Summary
Grants, Foundations & Endowments
Barnes Group Foundation, Inc.
Capital Area United Way
Capital Region Community Foundation
City of East Lansing
City of Lansing
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
DHS (Ingham County FIA)
Domestic Violence Prevention & Treatment
Board
Donovan Family Fund
Ingham County Commissioners
Ingham County Community Agency Fund
Mason Area Community Fund
Mid-Michigan Food Bank (GLFB)
MI State Housing Development Authority
Office on Violence Against Women
Phillip & Sylvia Frederickson Foundation
The DART Foundation
Verizon Foundation
Zonta Club of MI Capitol Area
HOPE | Spring 2014 | Page 5
Program Expenses
Federal/State
Grants
51%
Local Grants
12%
Contributions
27%
Special Events
9%
Other
1%
Support & Revenue
Total Revenue=$852,752
Give a Gift of HOPE.
Help provide valuable services.
Offer a better life to survivors.
Promote youth prevention programs
End domestic & dating violence.
Contact Nancy Bates.
Ask About our Planned Giving Program.
517-372-5976