Avalon a Center for Women and Children

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available on the organization website and on another website for public view.”

“The board regularly reviews the conflice of interest policy. Anyone with such a conflict is required to report it to the board immediately.”

“The executive committee of the board of directors performs an annual review of the executive director's compensation.”

“The form 990 is to be provided to the board members for review before filing with the irs.”

“Avalon works to end domestic and sexual violence for all ages by breaking the cycle of abuse through prevention, education, shelter, and support services in the greater williamsburg and middle peninsula areas of virginia.”

“Avalon works to educate and raise awareness in the community about domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sex trafficking. Utilizing a well-trained, credentialed staff, and best practices, we provide trauma- informed, voluntary services for survivors throughout the greater williamsburg and middle peninsula area. Shelter services - advocates answer a helpline 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and offer safety planning, crisis intervention, and shelter. Avalon utilizes a 20-bed communal shelter, six 2-bedroom apartments, and community based safe housing. Beyond the basic needs of shelter, food, transportation and clothing, survivors are offered individual and group counseling, transitional housing and rental assistance, assistance finding jobs and job training, and life skills training. Outreach services - 2 locations in williamsburg and in gloucester county provide support services for adult female and male survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or sex trafficking. Services include: individual counseling and support groups, legal advocacy, hospital accompaniment, and case management. Avalon is a member of sexual assault response teams throughout greater williamsburg and the middle peninsula and partners with colleges, police, hospitals, social services, military command, and others. Education and awareness activities include training for allied professionals, events and public speaking on a variety of related subjects. Direct support services are provided for over 400 individuals every year. Youth services - 2 locations in williamsburg and in gloucester county provides direct support for area children and youth who are victims of crime. Services include: individual and group counseling and support groups, prevention education on safe-dating, healthy relationships, and conflict resolution in area schools, youth groups, and recreation programs. Avalon partners with area court systems, policy, schools, churches, recreation departments, juvenile detention centers, social services, and other related programs. Avalon provides direct services to over 1,000 area youth every year.”

“Book / tax depreciation difference 5,078”