Text Box: well. DSAOC is also a member of the Carroll Chamber of Commerce. D/SAOC staff attends Friday morning coffees and are given the opportunity to meet and greet business personnel; they have been very supportive of our agency and what we are trying to accomplish in the community. We feel that since we have started to provide services in these counties, we are making great strives to not only raise awareness of our services but build relationships and collaborations within the community that will be beneficial in helping us generate more resources for our clients. Sandy Altman, DV/SA Counselor Carroll/Crawford County Text Box: in a truck that pulled a 2007 Ford Focus which was to be given away at a DSAOC bowling tournament that was held in November in Manning. Although the car was not won, we did raise awareness and money for DSAOC. We had approximately 20 participants who bowled in the tournament and raised close to $2,000.00. We also participated in the Health Fair in Crawford County where D/SAOC staff distributed information about DSAOC services. In addition, our Minority Outreach Advocate held a Latino/Immigration informational seminar in October which was well attended by area Latino residents and a representative from the district Legal Aid office as Text Box: Since opening in mid-July of 2007, DSAOC in Carroll/Crawford Counties has been busy re-establishing services and connections in both of these communities. Not only have we been busy assisting DV and SA victims, but many of our hours have consisted of attending local coalition meetings and presentations. Collaborating with other service providers assists in “covering all our bases,” when offering options for our clients. We believe being out in the public brings “a face” to DSAOC. Since our opening we have been involved in and have organized several community functions. In September we represented D/SAOC in the Carroll Band Days Parade. Our local staff rode Text Box: Domestic/Sexual Assault Outreach Center P.O. Box 773, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 Office Line: 515.955.2273 Crisis Line: 515.573.8000 Toll Free Crisis Line: 888.356.2006 Fax Line: 515.955.1958 Text Box: NONPROFIT ORG U. S. POSTAGE PAID FORT DODGE, IA PERMIT NO. 173 Text Box: CARROLL & CRAWFORD COUNTIES Text Box: Mission: We offer safety, support and hope to adult and child victims of sexual assault and domestic violence because all people deserve a violence free life and a compassionate community. Text Box: Domestic/Sexual Assault Outreach Center is a United Way partner agency. Text Box: Please think of us in your Estate planning – the D/SAOC Foundation.