Amberly's Place

Our Mission Statement

Amberly's Place houses professionals who are specially trained in dealing with victims of child abuse (both physical and sexual), domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse. This special training helps to reduce the trauma to the victim. We accomplish this by promoting a working atmosphere of mutual respect and open communication between the professionals providing the services. Referrals to Amberly's Place come from community service providers, Department of Child Safety, law enforcement and individuals who wish to self report. Since opening our doors we have help over 44,000 victims on their journey from victim to survivor.

Areas We Serve

The Yuma Family Advocacy Coalition established Amberly's Place in 1999 to provide an innovative, multidisciplinary approach to the investigation, prosecution and intervention of cases of child sexual and/or physical abuse, domestic violence, elder abuse and sexual assault. Amberly's Place is open to all law enforcement agencies operating within Yuma County and benefits all victims of abuse.

Fundraising Events

Some of our fundraising events are Week In Paradise, Pinwheels For A Cause, Paint The Town Purple, Million Dollar Shootout and Amberly's Dream Gala.

Calling all Volunteers

Amberly's Place and Amberly's Place Thrift Shoppe needs volunteers to help with advocacy, office work, sales, sorting, prepping and pricing. Please call 373-0849 or 329-2989 if you're interested in being part of our volunteer team. You can also contact us at thriftstore@amberlysplace.com

Donating Opportunities

Be a voice for those in need and donate today. If you donate to Amberly's Place you can take part in the charitable tax credit. Donate by Dec. 31, you can claim a tax credit for 2019 that reduces dollar for dollar what you pay in state income tax.

Board of Directors

Amberly's Place is privileged to receive leadership and guidance from a talented Board of Directors. Our Board includes many of the outstanding local leaders of our area.

Terre Catanzaro - Board President

Chief Admin Officer, JV Smith Companies

Mark Workman - Board Vice President, Clergy

Director of Operations Yuma International Airport,

Chandra Olague - Board Secretary/ Treasurer

Major Account Executive, Republic Services

Russell McCloud

Yuma County Board of Supervisor

Leon Wilmot

Yuma County Sheriff

Douglas J. Nicholls

City of Yuma Mayor

Susan Smith

Chief of Police, City of Yuma

Richard Jessup

Interim Chief of Police, City of San Luis

Dr. James Vining

Woman’s Health Specialist

Rodney Short

Assistant City Attorney

Jeff Byrd

Community Relations Officer, First Bank Yuma

Jillinda Freeman

Administrative Director of Ambulatory Operations, Yuma Regional Medical Center Jacob Miller

City of Yuma Council Member, Clergy

Laurie Doering

Crane School Superintendent

Adele Sandberg

President & CEO, AEA Federal Credit Union

Adam D. Hansen

Deason Garner Hansen Law Firm