How You Can Help!
Contributions
Make a Financial Contribution
Click here to make a secure online donation with your credit card to Domestic Violence Solutions!
Contribute Specific Items
- New women's and children's underwear
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New
or gently used toys for children
- Art supplies for children including crayons, paper, markers, glue, paint, etc.
- New household items such as kitchen towels, pot holders, pots and pans, etc.
- Cleaning supplies
- Children's books and videos
- New blankets or quilts
- Gift certificates for Payless, Wal-Mart and Blockbuster
- We are occasionally in need of basic food items, please call the shelter ahead of
time to see what we can use
- Adopt a room at the shelter - includes semi-annual fixup with touch up paint, curtains,
new blankets, pillows, etc.
Volunteer Opportunities
Thrift store
Receiving items, sorting and setting up special displays.
Child care
While clients attend support groups, appointments, job
interviews and court appointments (requires
40-hour Training).
Yard work
And general maintenance at the shelter.
Office assistance
Filing,
answering the business line and helping on special projects.
Moving assistance for residents
Looking for an apartment, moving personal items, setting up a new home.
Foster care for client's pets
While client is in shelter.
As a service group or community organization
One Day Workday
This can be any number of activities including fixing up an apartment for move-in,
playground cleanup and fixup, build a playhouse for shelter children (these projects
can vary depending on the skill level and interests of the group)
Holiday Party
Any holiday, you could be a 'sponsor' and provide food, decorations, kids games
and prizes, etc.
Click here to learn
other ways of helping
Domestic Violence Solutions!