COVID CRISIS

Impacts on CAPSA

Because of your support,

CAPSA is meeting record request for support services

During a public crisis, there is an increased need for CAPSA’s domestic violence and rape support services. With social distancing, many victims are now trapped with their abusers, and increased fear and anxiety often trigger escalated abuse.

During the COVID Crisis, CAPSA is seeing record demands for services (see below stats); in addition, the cost to provide those services have increased, while decreasing our ability to raise funds. CAPSA needs your financial support now more than ever.

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In the first 6 months of the COVID crisis, CAPSA saw 125% increase in individuals* served compared to prior year.

*Unduplicated individuals served

Due to the COVID-19 Crisis

CAPSA is Serving Record Numbers

March – Dec
2019		March – Dec
2020		Percent
Increase
Crisis Calls (24/7)5029798959% ↑
Individuals in Shelter24029824% ↑
Nights Stay in Shelter 5225707635% ↑
Casework Hours6412842731% ↑
Clinical Hours3088344512% ↑

The surge in crisis calls and shelter numbers are significantly concerning, as those who call today will use shelter tomorrow, need housing assistance next month and/or require long-term casework and therapy.

Notable Expenses

Technology

CAPSA has also incurred significant expenses implementing telehealth like technology, which included purchasing computers, web cams, upgrading servers, additional phones, and software.

Between the months of March and August of 2020, CAPSA spent $54,006.88 in unbudgeted technology purchases.

Health and Safety

To continue providing crucial services, CAPSA incurred significant unbudgeted expenses to purchase air purifiers, clear room dividers, sanitizer, additional cleaning expenses, hygienic mattresses, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for staff and clients.

Between the months of March and August of 2020, CAPSA spent $35,689.67 in unbudgeted safety products.

Emergency Shelter

CAPSA’s emergency shelter is a homeless shelter for domestic violence survivors, which normally houses 32 beds; however, to maintain physical distancing and reduce shared spaces, CAPSA has reduced our capacity to only 16 individuals. This reduction would require most shelters to turn away individuals requesting shelter, however, CAPSA is committed to never turning away any qualified individual or family seeking shelter. As an alternative, CAPSA has been placing clients in hotels.

Since March, CAPSA has spent more $75,000 in unbudgeted hotel expenses – the need continues.

Updates from Jill Anderson

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Update about COVID-19

In recent communications, I have shared the steps CAPSA has taken to ensure the safety of our staff and clients all while implementing new tools and processes to continue delivering essential life-saving services. We know domestic violence has increased during this crisis; with social distancing, many victims are now trapped with their abusers and increased […]

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COVID-19 Update from Jill

I want to start by thanking the entire community for an outpouring of support. As a CAPSA supporter, you recognize how domestic violence and sexual abuse support services are even more critical during a public crisis. While many nonprofits have reduced services during this public crisis, CAPSA has been ramping up services. I’d like to […]

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