Doer of Good: Abigail Gibson

The Coldwell Banker Tomlinson #DoersOfGood program is designed to shine a light on the givers in our real estate family, and, by doing so, encourage others in our community to help wherever they can.

We were pleased to wrap up April by telling you a bit more about our #CBTDenimDay efforts to help The Women's and Children's Alliance in Boise. Throughout the month, sold #CBTDenimDay buttons to our agents and staff in an effort to raise money and awareness for the WCA.

Abigail Gibson, a Realtor® in our Meridian office, has been a volunteer at the WCA for many years and suggested we make Denim Day the focus for our April #DoersOfGood program to assist worthy organizations in our community. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Denim Day is designed as a visible means of protest against victim-blaming and sexual violence. The WCA works to both protect and assist those in abusive situations and educate the public about how to stop the cycle.

"I have had the privilege of volunteering for years," Abigail explains. This has resulted in "many memorable hours spent, showing the change I want to see in our community! The second chance that these women and children can have through the WCA...for a fresh start in life and the opportunity to raise their children with the morals, values, grace, unconditional love, kindness."

The WCA has a rich history in our valley. Since 1910, the WCA has provided safe housing for women and children. In the last 40 years, the focus has been narrowed to provide shelter and supportive services to individuals impacted by domestic violence and/or sexual assault. These services are provided at no cost and span a four-county (Ada-Canyon-Elmore-Boise) service area representing 30% of the population of the state of Idaho.

Since its founding, the WCA's crisis program has evolved into one of the most vital, unduplicated, comprehensive programs in our community and region. The WCA has been at the forefront of providing services to women, men, and their children healing from domestic abuse and sexual assault. Providing safe places for women and children to live has always been at the core of their mission.

Abigail says, "It's difficult to see such need for the resources that the WCA provide, yet incredibly rewarding to see the women share their personal stories of recovery and a fresh start through the fundraising that I have been able to assist in. I loved that they were able to open a second shelter along with dedicating a purple ribbon police car to Ada County!"

The work done by the WCA, their volunteers, and our community will, Abigail believes, "result in such positive change for our future generations."

To learn more, or to donate to the WCA, visit www.wcaboise.org.  

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Join us in celebrating our Doers of Good by getting involved in one of the programs we will spotlight over the next several months or tell us in the comments below about what lights your fire when it comes to making our communities better.