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CADA Programs
Emergency Safety Shelter
P.O. Box 466
Mankato, MN 56002-0466
507-625-8688 Business
800-477-0466 Crisis
Keep Me Safe
Parenting Time Center
P.O Box 466
Mankato, MN 56002-0466
507-625-8688 Business
CADA of Blue Earth County
CADA of Nicollet County
100 Stadium Court
Mankato, MN 56001
507-625-8688 Business
CADA of Faribault County
P.O. Box 203
Blue Earth, MN 56013
507-526-5275 Business
CADA of Waseca County
CADA of LeSueur County
P.O. Box 348
Waseca, MN 56093
507-835-7828 Business
CADA of Watonwan County
55 8th Street South
St. James, MN 56081
507-375-3040 Business
CADA of Brown County
P.O. Box 671
New Ulm, MN
507-233-6663
CADA of Sibley County
P.O. Box 671
New Ulm, MN
507-299-6000
Fall-Winter 2015
A Message from CADA’s Executive Director
Hi All,
Where do I start? There is fantastic energy at CADA and we are getting ready to paint the town…yes PURPLE. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and an ounce of prevention is still worth a pound of cure. The effects of domestic violence can be overwhelming to experience, and even to learn about. We are demystifying domestic violence with hopes that offenders think twice about offending, victims get needed support, and a broad community consciousness is raised compelling action in response to the cost of domestic and sexual violence and the impact on community outcomes.
Ignoring the problem will not make it go away. CADA wants to remove the shame associated with talking about domestic violence while providing information that compels a community response. Every facet of community wellness is impacted by domestic violence: education,
employment, finances, wellness...it’s all connected!
We are engaged in numerous efforts to respond to the needs in this region: In October we will be expanding services from two to five days in our Gaylord office, we will be opening an office in St. Peter that will include an exchange center and the Southern Minnesota Offender Education Program (SMOEP) that will offer courses in Mankato and St. Peter.
Please join us on October 19, 2015 at 6pm, for a candlelight vigil at the Mankato Public Safety Center. Please join us on October 26th at 7:00pm at Ostrander Auditorium for an MSU Department of Theatre and Dance Production of Trifles, a one-act play by Susan Glaspell based on the short story “A Jury of Her Peers”.
You are invited to: like us at www.cadaMN.org; join us in wearing PURPLE on that day; attend the vigil and choose to do something to change a culture of violence.
Renita
www.cadaMN.orgwww.cadaMN.orgwww.cadaMN.org
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CADA
Did you know? From 2014-2015
Two out of every three women CADA serves has children who have witnessed the violence.
We provided:
—7,547 nights of shelter in a 365 day period.
We have experienced a:
—220% increase in amount of community awareness presentations.
—65% increase in participants in community awareness presentations.
—325% increase in amount of CADA led trainings to professionals.
—630% increase in number of professionals attending CADA led trainings.
Committee Against Domestic Abuse FALL-WINTER 2015
kids October is a month of colors and fun and laughing running—it’s also Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Many children learn best through multi-sensorial outlets and experiences. When they are able to explore through their senses (sight, touch, sound, scent, and taste) they are able to build a vision of how something is perceived by them. The effects of domestic violence can be overwhelming to experience, and even to learn about.
One thing is for certain, ignoring the problem will not make it go away. At CADA we want to remove the shame associated with talking about domestic violence while providing children with skills that allow them to cope at their level. While in shelter, children can engage in our Safety through Sensory Project and develop skills that allow them to call upon happier visions in times when they need to respond to, cope with, or process an experience. It also is a great way to understand the impact of building memories and healthy problem solving and coping skills.
Help CADA make sure that all kids in our community get to enjoy the fun associated with being a kid. Exposure to violence and trauma during early childhood has a large potential impact on the developing brain. It can change basic processes affecting healthy growth and intellectual functioning. Regular exposure to violence can change the structure of the brain. Please stand with CADA for kids in October and get educated. It’s time for an informed response to what the little eyes see...
Let’s all get involved in making our region a safe place for kids to grow. For more information on CADAkids visit our website: www.cadamn.org or contact us by phone: 507 625 8688 ext. 100.
The CADAkids Campaign will soon allow partners standing with CADA for kids to purchase
note cards, figurine cut outs (to display in yards, foyers etc.), and other artifacts.
We could fill target field 17 times with the Minnesota women who have experienced rape, physical violence and/or stalking.
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CADA’s Garden
Fathers Matter
In June of 2015, CADA invited fathers to be a part of the solution, because they really matter. Here are few ideas dad’s shared about creating healthy families on CADA’s Facebook page with the hashtag #fathersinspirehope...
“I create a healthy family by being gentle, compassionate,
loving and modeling this for our son.”
CADA’s garden is sponsored by First Congregational United Church of Christ, with the help of Char and Lynn. All of the food planted is for guests staying in shelter, including green beans, squash, Brussel sprouts, tomatoes, carrots, peppers, radishes, onions, cilantro, basil, lettuce, and cucumbers.
Happy Birthday! With love, Anonymous Melissa Ballman, Shelter Team Lead
It’s important to the CADA Shelter to be able to celebrate milestones and traditions such as birthdays with our shelter guests.
In the fall of 2014, CADA posted a request on the United Way’s Get Connected website for birthday party supplies and a few
days later received a visit from a man inquiring more about this need. We sat and visited about what a shelter stay is like for
children in shelter, the challenging transition that we typically experience with children leaving dangerous homes to join us in
shelter and the process of learning what safety looks like and feels like with their mothers at their sides. We talked about how
we typically celebrate birthdays and he shared his thoughts and ideas for how he and his family wanted to contribute, stating,
“Every child should have a fun and memorable birthday no matter where they are.”
For nearly a year, Anonymous has provided pizza for every child’s birthday during their shelter stay; and with enough notice,
has also provided gifts.
Through his generosity, the shelter has been able to accomplish his vision for our smallest guests and have successfully built
memorable birthday parties full of laughter, some tears of joy and gratitude, cake and gifts, and of course, pizza.
When we first met last fall, he asked for no recognition and wished to remain anonymous, simply reiterating that what was
most important was that children be able to celebrate the day they blessed the world with their presence.
It is with much gratitude that we say “THANK YOU!” to Anonymous for his contributions to the families seeking refuge in our
shelter and for the memories he has assisted in creating.
“I create a healthy family by trying to
model good behavior.”
“I create a healthy family by trying to be the best role model
I can be for my boys. Teaching them to be respectful young men.”
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CADAlearn provides professional development opportunities. These sessions are geared towards
professionals that may be working with victims or child victim-witnesses of domestic violence and
sexual violence (and open to community members). Sessions are held over the lunch hour so
attendees are encouraged to bring their lunches while consuming great information. Continuing
Education Credits are available at a minimal cost. If you are interested in attending or would like
more information, please visit our website: www.cadamn.org;email [email protected], or call a
(507)625-8688 Ext. 100.
CADAlearn
Lunch and Learns
Ride to Stop the Cycle
CADA held its 1st Annual Ride to Stop the Cycle on June 6, 2015. The event was sponsored by
Verizon Wireless Center. Over 18 registered bikes participated in the ride, which went from
Mankato to New Ulm. Kids enjoyed a mini-carnival with face painting, a balloon twister, and
other games and prizes.
Pictures provided by
Frank Mocerino,
Freelance Photographer
SAVE
THE
DATE!
June 11, 2016
CADA’s
2nd Annual
Ride to Stop
the Cycle
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CADAcalendar Committee Against Domestic Abuse FALL-WINTER 2015
Visit www.cadaMN.org for updates and to register for events
OCTOBER 2015
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Promoting Peace Conference October 2, 2015 in Waseca County October 3, 2015 in Steele County
Candlelight Vigil October 19, 2015 at 6pm Mankato Public Safety Center 710 S. Front Street, Mankato CADA Night at Jake’s Pizza October 19, 2015 330 Stadium Road, Mankato 10% of food sales donated to CADA Between 4:00pm and 8:00pm
Trifles October 26, 2015 at 7pm MSU Mankato, Ostrander Auditorium
Lunch and Learns 12-1pm at 100 Stadium Court, Mankato Free training! CEUs cost $10 October 2, 2015: Trauma Informed Care October 8, 2015: Screening For Domestic Violence October 16, 2015: Offender Programming and Men’s Role in the Community October 22, 2015: Impacts on Children Victimized by Witnessing Domestic Violence October 23, 2015: Domestic Violence and Mental Health
Verizon Events October 17: MSU’s Dessert Event Minnesota State University, Mankato October 30: SCC’s Event and SMOEP Launch South Central College
SEPTEMBER 2015
Domestic and Sexual Violence in the LGBTQ Community Lunch and Learn September 25, 2015; 12pm-1pm Mankato, MN Free training! $10 charge for CEUs Presented by Sadie Porter Arch, Sexual Violence Program Team Lead
NOVEMBER 2015
Give to the Max Day November 12, 2015 Give online at www.cadaMN.org Lunch and Learn TBD
DECEMBER
Giving Tuesday December 1, 2015 Give online at www.cadaMN.org Adopt-A-Family Holiday gift drive for shelter families Contact [email protected]
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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Survivors of domestic violence are amongst us, 1 in 4 women and 1in 7 men will be victimized by domestic violence in their life-time. Throughout the month of October, help CADA to raise awareness about domestic violence and join us in our efforts to support victims and survivors of domestic violence. Here is what you can do: Wear purple -- the color of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Make a donation to CADA or collect donations for ribbons
Like us on Facebook
Attend MSU’s Dessert Event on October 17th and donate old phones for Verizon’s Hope Line
Attend our Candlelight Vigil at the Public Safety Center on October 19th
Dine at Jake’s Pizza between 4 and 8pm on October 19th
Attend SCC’s Event and SMOEP launch on October 30th and donate
old phones for Verizon’s Hope Line
Renita Robinson,
Executive Director
Southern Minnesota Offender Education
Program (SMOEP) Jason Mack, Community Liaison
The Southern Minnesota Offender Education Program (SMOEP) was created to hold offenders
accountable and increase the safety of victims of domestic violence through the region. It is a
program of the Committee Against Domestic Abuse, Inc. (CADA), and supports our mission to
provide safety and support to victims of domestic and sexual violence through education,
advocacy, and shelter. The primary goal of SMOEP is to enhance the safety of victims of
domestic violence by working directly with batterers in order to facilitate a process of change.
The program is led by facilitators trained in the Domestic Abuse Intervention Program’s (DAIP)
Creating a Process of Change for Men Who Batter (CPC) Curriculum. This coordinates with
Mankato’s Blueprint For Safety, and other programs, and is a key part of the world renowned
‘Duluth Model’ of coordinated community response to violence.
I stand with CADA because...
Contact [email protected] to get involved!
Attend Trifles, a one-act play by Susan Glaspell based on the short
story “A Jury of Her Peers”, and produced by MSU Department of Theatre and Dance. Followed by a panel discussion. Monday, October 26th at 7:00pm in Ostrander Auditorium. The cost is $10 for students and $25 for community members. Proceeds will benefit CADA’s mission.
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Committee Against Domestic Abuse FALL-WINTER 2015 Renita Robinson,
Executive Director
November 20, 2015
Sadie Porter Arch, Sexual Violence Program Team lead
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Transgender Day of Remembrance, November 20th, serves as an opportunity for the community
to unite and reflect on the lives that have been lost due to gender-based violence. In our efforts to memorialize the lives of people who have experienced violence because of gender nonconformity, it is also important to consider that trans* individuals, as well as others who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, queer, etc., not only experiences violence in their local communities, but also experience intimate partner violence (IPV). LGBTQ folks face unique barriers when seeking support in an abusive relationship.
Too often violence in these partnerships goes unreported because of historically biased responses from service providers (Black et al, 2011). Compounding this problem, many LGBTQ individuals have a difficult time recognizing IPV due to a lack of social education and community discussion surrounding LGBTQ domestic and sexual violence. Furthermore, the act of finding services and/or reporting IPV may require them to “out” themselves, which may be unsafe in their communities, workplaces, or family environments. As a community it is essential that we reach out to LGBTQ folks who are in abusive relationships and strive to provide them with timely and sensitive services. We must also work to raise awareness about the dynamics of IPV in LGBT relationships, so that we can prevent it.
Reference: Black, M.C., Basile, K.C., Breiding, M.J., Smith, S.G., Walters, M.L., Merrick, M.T., Chen, J., & Stevens, M.R. (2011). The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS): 2010 summary report. Atlanta, GA: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/nisvs/
PROMOTING 2015
CADA is a proud sponsor of the Waseca Promoting Peace Conference
Friday, October 2, 2015 8:30am-4:30pm
Miller Building, 204 2nd Street SW, Waseca Featured Speakers: The Honorable Shaun Floerke and Dr. Christopher Wilson, Psy.D.
Register Here: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/promoting-peace-conference-2015-waseca-tickets-17748374867?aff=es2
Visit www.cadaMN.org for conference schedule and registration.
Additional Learning Opportunity: Owatonna Promoting Peace Conference Saturday, October 3, 2015 at St. Josephs 512 Elm Ave. South, Owatonna
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CADAcorps Are you interested
in volunteering
at CADA?
We are looking for volunteers
to assist with crisis call out advocacy
to victims in need at hospitals and
law enforcement centers, assisting
advocates in our outreach offices,
pet fosterers for the CADApets
program, and administrative tasks.
Please contact Bridget at
[email protected] or visit:
www.cadaMN.org
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Kourtney McNallan
Shelter Volunteer and Blue Earth/Nicollet County VOCCA
Kourtney has been a volunteer in the shelter since December 2014. She also volunteers as a Volunteer Crisis Call Out |Advocate since April 2015. Originally,
from Plainview, MN, Kourtney currently resides in Mankato. She is a senior at Minnesota State
University, Mankato seeking a degree in psychology. She hopes to become a school psychologist.
Her hobbies include hiking, sports, and playing with her 2 cats.
Sarah Beckstrom- Shelter/Children’s Program Intern
Marissa Volling- Children’s Program Intern
Angie Streich- Shelter Intern/Brown County VCCOA
Taylor Kassube- Blue Earth County Outreach Intern
Julia Hamman- Shelter Intern/Volunteer/Blue Earth/Nicollet County VCCOA
Kinsey Fitzloff- Shelter/Support Group Volunteer/Blue Earth/Nicollet County VCCOA
Paula Skala- Support Group Volunteer/Blue Earth/Nicolette County VCCOA
Rachael Melby- Blue Earth County Outreach Volunteer
Jeremy Redlien- Shelter Volunteer/ Blue Earth/Nicollet County VCCOA
Kourtney McNallan- Shelter Volunteer/ Blue Earth/Nicollet County VCCOA
Talisha Mattson- Shelter Volunteer
Jayme Ulrich- Support Group Volunteer
Ashley Geurtz- Shelter Volunteer/ Blue Earth/Nicollet County VCCOA
Sarah McDonald- Blue Earth/Nicollet County VCCOA
Julie Larkin-Spies- Blue Earth/Nicollet County VCCOA
Melanie Colby and Lily- Therapy Dog Team
Jane Toltzman and Max- Therapy Dog Team
*VCCOA = Volunteer Crisis Call Out Advocate
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Sadie Porter Arch Sexual Violence Program Team Lead Patty Paulson Shelter Relief Advocate Kelsey Rode Shelter Relief Advocate Andrea Gilbert Shelter Relief Advocate Julia Hamann Shelter Relief Advocate
New Staff
Committee Against Domestic Abuse FALL-WINTER 2015
OFFICE
SPOTLIGHT Blue Earth office, Faribault County
Deb Wiederhoft, Program Coordinator
The Committee Against Domestic Abuse (CADA)
opened services in the city of Blue Earth in 1995
serving victims in Faribault County.
CADA of Faribault County has worked very closely
with law enforcement, prosecutors, court
administration, probation, human services and
others to make sure victims of domestic assault
are receiving supportive services and that abusers
are being held accountable. About ten years ago,
a protocol for law enforcement’s response to
domestic violence calls was developed and
adopted by all agencies and has evolved over the
years to include all criminal justice entities.
Deb Wiederhoft has lived in Blue Earth since
1988. In 1991, Deb saw a need that was not
being met and she began volunteering. In 1999
Deb was hired as the Faribault County Program
Coordinator. In March 2015, CADA of Fairbault
(Continued in box on the right...)
Over the past year, time has been spent
providing direct services to victims,
conducting educational and informational
presentations and providing community
support as in the case of the identification
of a Jane Doe exhumed after thirty years.
Thanks goes to law enforcement for never
giving up on this case.
County organized a
training for law enforce-
ment in Wells, MN lead by
law enforcement and a
prosecutor from River
Falls, WI. Individuals
involved in the tragic case
of three young girls
murdered by their father.
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CADA’s Donors April—August 2015
CADA is especially grateful for its breadth of support from individuals, faith/community organizations and public and
private grantors. Your generous contributions of dollars, time, and essential basic needs bear witness to our
partnership in providing safety, promoting justice, and preventing harm. Thank you!
Corporate Financial Donors
Individual Financial Donors
AgStar Financial
Alpha Chi Omega Foundation, Inc
Alpha Sigma Tau Gustavus
Amboy Ministerial Association
Augustana Lutheran Church
Augustana Lutheran Church WELCA
Bethlehem Women of The Elca
Bremer Bank
Christ The King Lutheran Church
Community Chest of Mapleton
Eventis
Great River Insurance
Gustavus Adolphus College
Hosanna Lutheran Church
iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc.
Knights of Columbus St. John The Baptist
Lions Club Of New Ulm
Mankato Elks Lodge No. 225
Open Your Heart to the Homeless and Hungry
Patrick's On Third
Rosendale Township United Fund
Scheels
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Snell Motors
United Fund of Le Sueur
United Way of Fairmont, Inc
United Way of the Brown County Area
US Bank
William Anderson
Anonymous
Vickie Apel
Jill Baker
Keith Balster
Doris Banyard
Kimberly Banyard
Helen & Paul Baumgartner
Maria Bevacqua
Mary & Barry Bliesmer
J. L. Borgstrom-Durst
Suzanne Bair Braam
Ann Brackett
Carolyn Brooks
Rebecca Brudwick
Julie Caraway Jensen
Christine Carlson
Donna Casella
Diane Cattrysse
William And Marcia Chalgren
Jay Dahlvang
James & Joanne Decker
Katy Delong
Danielle Demko
John & Kathleen Dorn
Renata Ducharme
Suzie Dugan
Mary Erickson
Alana Erickson
Lyle Femrite
Lisa Fink
Frank Flicek
Mary & Steven Fralish
Bonnie Frisk
Paul & Janice Gorman
Scott and Sara Granberg-Rademacker
Deanna Green
Annelies Hagemeister
Casey Hardy
Deanna Henderson
Lindsay Hennek
Lisa Hill
Heath & Belynda Hinsch
Jo Ann Hoffman
Karen Huper
Stacey Hurrell
Jamie Jaeger
Ashley Johnson
Ruth Johnson
Maria King
Marie Kirsch
Mary Klaus
Al Kluever
Penny & Thomas Knoblich
Mary Ann & Richard Kramer
Marie Krause
Leah Krogstad
Trudy Kunkel
Denise & Mike Kunkel
Carol Lee
Cheryl Lee
Pakou Lee
Amy & Joshua Lorenz
Mary McCuskey-Simpson
Pat & Debbie McDermott
Karen McGuigan
Marie McVenes
Vicky Meyer
Todd Miller
Carol & Delford Moerke
Tasha Moulton
Barb & Dave Muellerleile
Lavelle Mullenberg
Patricia Murry
Ayan Musse
Diane & Larry Norland
Gail Norris
Warren Olson
Erik Olson
Carrie Owen
Donna Penny
Hanh-Huy Phan
Marilyn Pierce
Deb Pipes
Claudia Pragman
Terri Prange
Kristin Prososki
Sandra Prueser
Barbara Ramos
Yolanda Reemer
Meg Rialson
Kristie Saffert
Abdi Sabrie
Michelle Schultz
Louis & Rebecca Schwartzkopf
Joyce Simon
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In Kind Donors
Committee Against Domestic Abuse FALL-WINTER 2015
Volunteers and Interns
Paper Free in 2016 Please visit our website
www.cadaMN.org
to sign up for electronic
copies of our newsletter
Angelina Simmons
Lois Srock
Frank Steichen
Victoria Steinhaus
Jessica Stenzel
Gerald & Margaret Stump
Robert & Cheryl Sutter
Kathryn & Roger Taylor
Carla Tish
Sherrise Truesdale-Moore
Jane Vader
Paula Van Zee
Penny Vought
Mary Welch
Donna Wenkel
Linda Wenkel
S. A. Wenstrom
Jennifer Willner
Diane Winegar
Fauniece Witt
Kathy Wortel
Vang Tou Xiong
Sang Yang
Heather Yennie
Earl & Barbara Young
Patti Ziegler
AFSCME Local 638
Alpha Chi Omega Foundation, Inc
Chet Anderson
Anonymous
Augustana Lutheran Church
Chipotle
Christ The King Lutheran Church
Libby Conroy
Corporate Graphics International, Inc
Craft Distribution
Crossview Covenant
Jaime DeMars
Katie Dick
Chantell Drummer
Karen Ellingson
Fairfield Inn
First Congregational United Church of Christ
Bob Fisher
Daniel Fisher
Girl Scout Troop 34497
Grace Lutheran Church Women
Gustavus Adolphus College
Nick Halvorson
Mary Horwath
Hosanna Lutheran Church
Indulge Salon
Barbara Johnson-Kelley
Scott & Kayla Jones
Alex Judkins
Caiti Langer
Le Sueur Ecumenical Vaction Bible School
Tom Lentz
Katie Looft
Mankato Clinic
Mankato Family Fun
Mankato Refrigeration
Detta Manthei
Messiah Lutheran Church
Mia & Maxx
Panera Bread
Frank Mocerino Photography
MSU Women's Center
Heidi Ollrich
Jeff Osborne
Janessa Piersiak
Harriet Plotz
Ish Rajak
Emerson Rohrbaugh
Melissa Sailor
Anne Schnura
Courtney Schroeder
Select Comfort Store
Pam Sher
River Valley Running
Sharktooth Networks
South Central MN EMS
St John's Lutheran
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
St. Peters Lutheran
Tandem Bagels
Target
Darlene Tellijohn
Sherrise Truesdale-Moore
United Pentecostal Church
W.S. Transportation
Jolene Wall
Alison Welin
Eileen Weller
Alyssa Wilkos
Winthrop General Federation of Women's Club
Jody Wollmuth
Zonta Club of Mankato
Katie Arett
Sarah Beckstrom
Kinsey Fittzloff
Sid'Reshia Floyd
Ashley Geurtz
Julia Hamann
Courtney Hemmingsen
Talisha Mattson
Sarah McDonald
Kourtney McNallan
Alyssa Mielke
Patricia Paulson
Alicia Ray
Jeremy Redlien
Paula Skala
Angie Streich
Kendra Van Rossum
Marissa Volling
Tracy Zimmerman
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Executive Director
Renita Robinson
CADA Board of Directors
Al Kluever
Vickie Apel
Deanna Henderson
Mary Bliesmer
Marie McVenes
Bob Sutter
Penny Vought
Jill Baker
Don Ebel
Sara Sinnard
Chris Boyer
Candee Deichman
Sherrise Truesdale Moore
Linda Wenkel
Phone: 507-625-8688
Fax: 507-625-9431
www.cadaMN.org
P.O. Box 466
Mankato, MN 56002-0466
Committee Against Domestic Abuse, Inc.
Bus passes for Mankato Transit
Walmart and Target gift cards
Gas cards
Deodorant
Hair conditioner
Chapstick
Toothbrushes (adult & children)
Brushes
Ethnic hair products (pink lotion, etc.)
Baby hygiene products
Size 4 & 5 diapers
Pregnancy tests
Twin size sheet sets
Sets of towels
Powder laundry detergent
Gently used furniture (sofas, tables, dressers, etc.)
Beds (mattress, box spring, frame)
Flat screen TVs
Kitchen appliances
Dish sets
Pots and pans sets
Trash cans
Please call Lindsay at 507-625-8688 Ext. 100 or email at [email protected] if you have any questions, or to have your donation preapproved.
CADA Wish List
At this time, CADA is in need of the following items:
Fall-Winter 2015
Socks for women and children
Underwear for children (girls and boys)
Yoga pants, leggings, loungewear (all sizes)
Art supplies (construction paper, tempera paints, paint brushes, colored pencils, markers)
Culturally diverse dolls
Dress up and costume clothes and accessories
Family board games
Basketballs
Potty training potty chairs
Winter boots for all ages and sizes