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2024AnnualImpactReport2801 Swiss Avenue, Dallas, TX 75204DALLAS AREA RAPE CRISIS CENTEROffice: 214-712-4900 Website: www.dallasrapecrisis.org Message

DALLAS AREA RAPE CRISIS CENTER | PAGE 2For 15 years, the Dallas Area Rape CrisisCenter (DARCC) has been a powerfulforce for hope and healing for survivorsof sexual violence in North Texas. Wedeliver essential services, including crisisintervention, counseling, advocacy, andeducation, all designed to empowersurvivors and build a future free fromsexual violence. At DARCC, we firmly believe in theresilience of the human spirit and thestrength of the community, and westand resolutely with survivors as theytake charge of their healing journeys.Through strategic partnerships,proactive outreach, and our unwaveringcommitment to supporting survivors,we are driving significant progresstoward the eradication of sexualviolence and the creation of lastingchange.EmpoweringSurvivors,TransformingCommunities2024 ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT

Table ofContentsMessage from our CEOLeading with Compassion, Purpose and Progress42022-2025 Strategic PlanKey Strategies52024 at a GlanceDARCC’s Impact on Survivors6Survivor Services Healing Journeys: Counseling, Advocacy, & Crisis Support8Expanding our ReachCommunity Outreach, Education, & Prevention11Building Strong PartnershipsCommunity Support & Partners15Financial OverviewResponsible Stewardship17DARCC LEADERSHIPThe Leaders Guiding DARCC’s Mission202024 ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT

A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEODA LL AS A RE A RA PE C RI SI S CE NT ER | P AG E 420 24 A NN UA L IM PA CT R EP OR TAmy JonesAmy JonesAt the Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center (DARCC), ourmission is clear: to engage and educate communities toprevent sexual violence and to support survivors as theyheal and thrive. In 2024, we continued this work withfocus and purpose.This year, we launched a brand-new website, designedas a hub of healing and information. Survivors, theirloved ones, and community partners can now moreeasily access the information and resources they needwhen they need them most. It is more than a digitalupdate; it is a reflection of our commitment toempowerment through information. We also expanded the reach of our Survivor Speakers Bureau. When survivors sharetheir stories, they not only reclaim their voices—they help others feel less alone, andthey change hearts and minds. It is one of the most powerful ways we educate andengage the community. Every day, I am humbled by the strength and resilience of the survivors we serve. Theircourage drives our mission forward and reminds us why this work matters so deeply.Behind every story of healing is a team of compassionate counselors, dedicatedadvocates, skilled educators, tireless volunteers, and generous supporters—all workingtogether to create a community where survivors are believed, supported, and neveralone. To our staff, volunteers, donors, friends, and community partners: thank you. Yourbelief in our mission and in the possibility of a world f ree f rom sexual violence fuelseverything we do. Together, we are not only responding to crisis, but we are alsobuilding a more informed and compassionate future.

Strategic PlanOur vision is a world free from sexual violenceMany survivors of sexual violenceexperience serious and lasting mentalhealth symptoms, includingdepression, anxiety, and PTSD.According to RAINN, 94 percent ofvictims report symptoms of PTSD inthe first two weeks after the assault,and many continue to struggle longafter. In Dallas, access to consistent,trauma-informed care is limited,especially for those who do not meetcriteria for inpatient care but needmore than traditional weeklycounseling. In line with DARCC’s 2022 to 2025Strategic Plan goal to elevate andexpand services, we added anIntensive Counselor and a SeniorSurvivor Advocate to our team lastyear. These roles allow us to offermore structured, wraparound supportfor survivors with complex trauma,helping them stay connected to careand rebuild stability in their lives. Thisexpansion is a direct response to agrowing gap in the system. In theyear ahead, we are focused onsustaining and growing this work sothat survivors with the highest needscontinue to have a place to turn.010203Make DARCC oneof the best placesto work & serveExpand externalpartnerships &communityengagement to diversify funding& fortify supportfor DARCCElevate & expandthe servicesprovided byDARCC to be aleading rapecrisis centerDALLAS AREA RAPE CRISIS CENTER | PAGE 52024 ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT

DA LL AS A RE A RA PE C RI SI S CE NT ER | P AG E 62024At A GlanceSexual violence affects all communitiesSexual violence can affect anyone and touchesevery community. At DARCC, we serve survivorsfrom all walks of life, across every race, genderidentity, age, ability, and income level. No matterwho they are or when they come to us, we believeevery survivor deserves to be heard, supported,and treated with dignity.Female: 90%Male: 9%Other: 1%13-18: 15%18-24: 25%25-34: 29%35-44: 16%45-54: 9%55-64: 5%65+: 1%White: 41%Black: 47%Asian: 1%Other: 10%AgeGenderRaceSpanish: 10%Other: 1 %English: 89%LanguageINCREASEIN CLIENTS 44%YEA R OVER YEA R20 24 A NN UA L IM PA CT R EP OR T

DA LL AS A RE A RA PE C RI SI S CE NT ER | P AG E 7AgreeNeutralDisagreeAgreeNAAgreeNeutralI WouldRecommendDARCC toOthersDARCCServicesImproved MyMental HealthDARCC Had APositiveImpact On My Life2024At A GlanceClient OutcomesSurvivors who engage in DARCC services reportfeeling safer, more supported, and better able tocope with the effects of trauma. Many experiencereduced symptoms of anxiety, depression, andPTSD. Our goal is always the same, to helpsurvivors heal and thrive.INDIVIDUALCOUNSELINGSESSIONS3,371VOLUNTEERHOURS17,519661GROUP COUNSELINGSESSIONS2,085HOTLINECALLSCLIENTSSERVED2,092ADVOCACYSERVICES18,322ADVOCACYCOUNSELING20 24 A NN UA L IM PA CT R EP OR T

Survivor ServicesHealing Journeys: Counseling, Advocacy, & Crisis SupportDARCC’s Sexual Assault CrisisHotline is often the first andsometimes only mental healthsupport a survivor receives.Staffed by trained advocates, thehotline provides immediate crisisintervention, emotional support,safety planning, and connectionto resources.For survivors who are not ready orable to access therapy, the hotlinebecomes a lifeline, offeringvalidation, compassion, andpractical help in moments of fear,confusion, or isolation. Last year, DARCC advocatesresponded to more than 3,000calls, each one a step towardsafety and healing. The hotlineremains a critical part of ourtrauma informed model and oneof the most direct ways we meetsurvivors where they are.DA LL AS A RE A RA PE C RI SI S CE NT ER | P AG E 824/ Sexual Assault Crisis HotlineI didn’t know who to call, but Ihoped DARCC had someonewho would listen. They did.The advocate on the otherend helped me breathe again.— Hotline Caller20 24 A NN UA L IM PA CT R EP OR T

Survivor ServicesHealing Journeys: Counseling, Advocacy, & Crisis SupportDARCC’s Advocacy Program hasgrown significantly in the pastyear, both in size and in scope.What was once a small teamfocused primarily on hospitalresponse has expanded into arobust, multifaceted supportsystem for survivors navigatingthe complex aftermath of sexualviolence. Today, our advocates provideemotional support, help survivorsfile Crime Victims’ Compensationclaims, assist with protectiveorders, attend court hearings, andwalk alongside clients throughevery step of their healing andjustice journey. We alsostrengthened our legal advocacywork, building new relationshipswith law enforcement andprosecutors to better servesurvivors and close the gaps inaccess to information andsupport.Last year, DARCC advocatesresponded to over 600 legalaccompaniment requests, areflection of both rising demandand our commitment to beingpresent when it matters most.This growth reflects a larger shiftin our approach, not justresponding to crisis but creatingsustained, meaningful access toadvocacy for every survivor whoneeds it.DA LL AS A RE A RA PE C RI SI S CE NT ER | P AG E 9Advocacy, Accompaniment, and Case ManagementI was overwhelmed anddidn’t know what to expect,but my advocate walked methrough the whole processand helped me feelgrounded again. — DARCC Client20 24 A NN UA L IM PA CT R EP OR T

Survivor ServicesHealing Journeys: Counseling, Advocacy, & Crisis SupportThis year, DARCC’s CounselingProgram expanded access anddeepened impact. Our teamintroduced Healing ThroughExpression, a creative therapygroup designed to help survivorsprocess trauma in new ways. We also continued our long-standing Spanish-speakingsupport group, ensuring survivorscan receive care in the languageand setting that feels safest.More than 30 percent of ourclients participated in a group lastyear, a sign of both growingdemand and trust. DALLAS AREA RAPE CRISIS CENTER | PAGE 10Individual and Group CounselingSince starting therapy, I’vebeen able to trust again. Ifeel safer in my body andless controlled by whathappened to me. — DARCC Client1400 Sessions150 GroupSessions450IntakesI’ve started to notice I canbreathe again. I feel calmer,more present, and more incontrol than I have in years. — DARCC Client20 24 A NN UA L IM PA CT R EP OR T

Expanding Our ReachCommunity Impact, Education, and PreventionBuilding Stronger PartnershipsIn 2024, DARCC collaborated withmore than 40 new communitypartners, including schools,hospitals, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations. Theserelationships help extend our reachand ensure more survivors haveaccess to trauma informed support.Prioritizing Equity and AccessWe participated in more than 65outreach events, from health fairsto community forums, with a focuson reaching historicallyunderserved communities. Manyevents were held virtually toremove barriers like transportationand scheduling.DALLAS AREA RAPE CRISIS CENTER | PAGE 11Elevating Survivor VoicesThrough programs like Lunch andLearn and Evening Education,survivors and advocates led honest,nuanced conversations about theintersections of sexual violence withhealth, race, and identity. Theseevents fostered dialogue anddeepened communityunderstanding.Expanding Education and PreventionDARCC delivered over 40presentations and trainings this yearon topics such as healthyrelationships, bystander intervention,and trauma-informed care. Thesesessions reached students,professionals, and communitymembers across Dallas.2024 ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT

DALLAS AREA RAPE CRISIS CENTER | PAGE 12Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April 2024)ProclamationEach April, DARCC leads the community inrecognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month.This year, the City of Dallas issued a formalproclamation in support of survivors, anddowntown skyscrapers lit up in teal, the color ofsexual assault awareness, sending a powerfulmessage of solidarity. This visible show ofsupport from city leaders and corporate partnersreminds survivors that their voices matter andthat our community stands with them.7th Annual Community BreakfastIn April, DARCC hosted its 7 Annual CommunityBreakfast, a gathering of survivors, civic leaders,law enforcement officials, nonprofit partners, andadvocates. DARCC CEO Amy Jones discussed theongoing need for trauma-informed care and thepower of collective action in driving change. Theevent served as a powerful reminder of thestrength found in community and the importanceof collaboration in the fight to end sexual violence.thExpanding Our ReachCommunity Impact, Education, and Prevention2024 ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT

DALLAS AREA RAPE CRISIS CENTER | PAGE 13Monthly & QuarterlyLunch ClubDARCC’s seasonal Lunch Club gatherings offer aunique opportunity to engage communitymembers in our mission through “lunch withpurpose.” These events bring togetherindividuals interested in learning more abouthow they can support survivors of sexual violencethrough giving, volunteering, and communityaction. Designed to cultivate deeper connectionsand inspire future involvement, the Lunch Clubserves as an important touchpoint for expandingour network of donors, volunteers, and advocatesthroughout the year.Lunch and LearnThe DARCC Lunch and Learn series serves as animpactful platform for education, collaboration,and advocacy. Designed to engage professionals,partners, and community leaders, these sessionsfocus on critical issues surrounding sexualviolence, trauma-informed care, and survivorsupport. By fostering dialogue and knowledge-sharing, Lunch and Learn strengthens cross-sector partnerships and positions DARCC as aleader in survivor-centered, evidence-informedpractice.Expanding Our ReachCommunity Impact, Education, and Prevention2024 ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT

DALLAS AREA RAPE CRISIS CENTER | PAGE 14DARCC CollectivesWe are proud to highlight The Every PageFoundation’s impressive support of theDallas Area Rape Crisis Center.To date, Every Page Foundation has donatednearly $200,000 to support The Dallas AreaRape Crisis Center. The funds we’ve received have expandedour services and provided crucial support to survivors. Every Page FoundationExpanding Our ReachCommunity Impact, Education, and PreventionThe DARCC Collectives are a community-driven extension of our mission,uniting survivors, advocates, and allies in the work to end sexual violence. Thesevolunteer groups take action through education, outreach, storytelling, andadvocacy.Current collectives include the Survivor Speakers Bureau, DARCC YoungProfessionals, Allies to Advocates (for college students), and The Upstanders(for high school students). Each group plays a unique role in expandingawareness and support for survivors across different spaces and generations.The Survivor Speakers Bureau (SSB) continues to lead this effort withremarkable impact. Survivors in the speakers bureau bravely share their storiesat schools, workplaces, and community events, helping to reduce stigma andshift the public conversation around sexual violence. Their voices remind othersurvivors that healing is possible and that they are not alone.To learn more about the DARCC Collectives or how to get involved, visitwww.dallasrapecrisis.org2024 ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT

DALLAS AREA RAPE CRISIS CENTER | PAGE 15Building StrongPartnershipsCommunity Support and PartnershipsDARCC volunteers are the onesanswering crisis calls in the middleof the night, showing up athospitals to support survivorsduring forensic exams, andproviding calm, compassionate carein moments of crisis. Last year alone, DARCC volunteerscontributed more than 17,500 hoursof service, saving the organizationover $250,000 in staffing costs.Their commitment extends farbeyond their shifts. It reflects adeep belief in a world wheresurvivors are supported, believed,and never alone. DARCC simplycould not do this work withoutthem.Our volunteers are vital to our successVolunteersTraining SessionsSaved954$250KHours17,5002024 ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT

Believing survivors is at the heart of everything we do, and The Believersmake that possible. DARCC’s monthly supporters provide steady, reliablefunding that helps ensure survivors always have access to free, trauma-informed care when they need it most. Their ongoing commitment sustainsour work all year long.More than donors, The Believers are partners in our vision of a world freefrom sexual violence. Their support sends a powerful message to survivors:you are not alone, and you are believed.DALLAS AREA RAPE CRISIS CENTER | PAGE 16We Believe SurvivorsVIRGINIA A. MUDGESHALAINA ABIOYEKYLE ARMSTRONGNOLAN BAGWELLRANI GARCIAANDREW COOKINGHAMLAUREN FINETRAVIS DUCKLINDSAY DWYERJENNIFER ECKLUNDKATHARINE FIFEMARY FREDERICKSBuilding StrongPartnershipsCommunity Support and PartnershipsKRISTA VARNEYJAY FUQUAYJANELLE GETTMANNBIANCA HERNANDEZLESLIE HERNANDEZELLEN ISALYMEG LANGLITZLENA LEVARIOCLAIRE LICKNATALIE NANASIMICHELLE PEAKRACHEL POPPERSJOSEPH RIADJOEL ROTHERMELEDUARDO SANCHEZGRACE SCHWARZMATTHEW TORRESLINDSAY W. LITTLEMICHAEL WHEELERNICOLE WILLIAMSDANA & MARKMILDEBRATHKAREN CHARLESTON2024 ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT

DALLAS AREA RAPE CRISIS CENTER | PAGE 17Financial OverviewResponsible StewardshipIndividual DonationsFoundations, ReligiousInstitutions & CorporationsGovernment GrantsEvents (Net)Volunteer Hours & In-Kind DonationsOther IncomeTotal Revenue$94,544$97,099$1,605,527$21,534$191,283$241,995$2,251,982SOURCES OF REVENUEIndividualsFoundations, Religio…Government GrantsVolunteer/In-KindOtherSalary & FringeProgram CostsOverheadORGANIZATION EXPENSESORGANIZATIONEXPENSESSOURCES OFREVENUEIncome StatementTotal ExpensesSurvivor Services ProgramSalary & Fringe$878,192Program CostsCommunity Impact ProgramSalary & Fringe $280,726Program CostsAdministrationSalary & Fringe $544,281Overhead$2,308,299$336,056$39,314$229,7302024 ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT

DALLAS AREA RAPE CRISIS CENTER | PAGE 18LEADERSHIP TEAMGuiding our vision and mission2024 Board of DirectorsElizabeth Pierce, ChairCorgan, Chief Marketing OfficerKyleArmstrongBaylor Scott &White,President ofBUMCNolan BagwellFrost Bank,AssociateRelationshipManagerSummer BreenArmanino, LLPAudit PartnerRani GarciaEricsson Inc,Senior Counsel, EmploymentVanessa SoperFuquayCommunityVolunteerBiancaHernandezChristusHealth,Director ofCorporateRelationsDustin McCoy,TreasurerMcKessonCorporation, Vice PresidentNationalAccountsFrancyenneMaynardDallas College,Title IXCoordinatorNatalie NanasiSMU DedmanSchool of LawAssociateProfessor &Director of theHunter LegalCenter forVictims ofCrimes AgainstWomenCorie PierceNTT DataVice PresidentComm. &SustainabilityNick ZenarosaIntegrativeEmergencyServicesFounder &ChairmanJordan WoodyUSDepartment ofVeteransAffairsAttorney2024 ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT

DALLAS AREA RAPE CRISIS CENTER | PAGE 19LEADERSHIP TEAMGuiding our vision and mission2024 Advisory CouncilVANESSA BAUM SABRINA BLEVINS NADA ELIAS-LAMBERT LAUREN FINE AMBER FOSTER BILL HOLSTON CORTINA “TINA” JACKSON HEENA KHANSANDY LAURO A LEKAEFORD DUSTIN PERKINS COURTNEY POTTER GLORIA RENTERIA LUCY SCHANZERERIC SHELLHORN STEPHANIE TOMBADESIREE VACA JERRY VARNEY KRISTA VARNEY JIM WALTERS KARLY WOLFWE BELIEVESEXUAL VIOLENCEIS A COMMUNITYPROBLEM &DEMANDS ACOMMUNITYSOLUTIONSOCIAL CHANGEIS POSSIBLE THROUGHAWARENESS &ACCOUNTABILITYOUR JOB IS TOSTAND WITHSURVIVORSEVERY SURVIVORHAS THE CAPACITYTO HEAL & THRIVE2024 ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT

DALLAS AREA RAPE CRISIS CENTER | PAGE 20Keep In TouchGuiding our vision and missionBehind every service DARCC offers is a team of dedicated professionals workingwith compassion, expertise, and purpose. From crisis response to long-termhealing, our staff carry out the day-to-day work of supporting survivors, buildingpartnerships, and strengthening the systems around them. Their leadership,vision, and commitment ensure that every survivor who walks through our doorsis met with care, respect, and hope.2024 Executive Team2024 ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT

Keep In Touch2801 Swiss Avenue, Dallas, TX 75204www.dallasrapecrisis.orgPhone: (214) 712 - 4900None of this would be achievablewithout the remarkable generosityof our supporters and donors. Werecognize that sexual violence is acommunity issue that requires acollective response, and yourcontributions and faith in ourmission serve as compellingexamples of that response.We are grateful for your supportand for standing alongside us aswe strive for a world f ree fromsexual violence.Our Visionis a world free of sexualViolenceOur Missionis to engage & educatecommunities to preventsexual violence & tosupport survivors & theirloved ones as they heal &thrive.24/7 SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE: 972-641-727320 24 A NN UA L IM PA CT R EP OR T