NAMPA, Idaho — As the holiday season approaches, local nonprofits supporting survivors of abuse are calling on the community for help amid rising demand and declining funding.

Advocates say the number of people seeking assistance is growing, even as resources shrink. At the Nampa Family Justice Center, domestic violence is the leading reason clients seek help.

“We see about 2,300 clients a year, and of those adults, about 63% come in for domestic violence,” said Alyssa Grune, assistant manager at the center. “A lot of times, they are not wanting to come forward and say they need help. Unfortunately, a lot of people think they have to pull themselves up by their bootstraps.”

The center provides counseling, emergency shelter, court advocacy, and other services for women, children, and men

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