Domestic Violence

How Can You Help?

There are many worthwhile organizations out there to help victims of domestic violence, likely several in your local area.  We strongly urge you to help these organizations through the donation of your time, money, or some of the items listed below.

Donate your time through volunteering

  • Work in a domestic violence program
  • Become an advocate for battered women
  • Help organize fund raising projects

    • Recognize the warning signs in children

    • Nervousness around adults
    • Aggression toward adults or other children
    • Inability to stay awake or to concentrate for extended periods
    • Sudden, dramatic changes in personality or activities
    • Unnatural interest in sex
    • Frequent or unexplained bruises or injuries
    • Low self-esteem
    • Poor hygiene

    Donate money: Every amount counts!

    $5 -- Could support the purchase of:
    A few needed supplies or food items
    A few needed supplies or food items for a needy family in a community
    A needed clothing item

    $10 -- Could support the purchase of:
    A blanket
    School items for a family
    A meal for a family
    Needed hygiene items for a family

    $15 -- Could support the purchase of:
    One day's electric bill for a shelter
    One week's local taxicab fare to/from work for a client without a car

    $20 -- Could support the purchase of:
    Curtains or blinds for one room in a shelter
    One set of twin sheets for a bed

    DONATE ITEMS TO FAMILIES OR SHELTERS

    Please check with your local shelter for a specific list of needed items.

    General Items

    Alarm Clocks
    Batteries (9 volt, AA, AAA, C and D)
    Bottled Water
    Current Videos (violence free)
    Flashlights
    Gift Certificates (Wal-Mart, groceries, gas, etc.) 
    Hot Water Bottles/Heating Pads
    Linens (towels, sheets, blankets)
    Name Tags
    Office Supplies
    Paper Towel, Toilet Paper, and Face Tissues
    Phone Cards
    Pillows
    Postage Stamps
    Sleepwear
    Stationary
    Toilet Paper

    Grocery Items

    Baby Food
    Canned and/or Frozen Fruits and Vegetables
    Canned and/or Frozen Juices
    Canned and/or Frozen Meats (must be USDA approved)
    Cereals, Powdered Milk
    Coffee, Tea Bags, Sugar, and Filters
    Hamburger Helper
    Jelly
    Mac and Cheese
    Pasta, Noodles, and Sauces
    Peanut Butter
    Soups

    Children Specific Items

    Action Figures
    Baby Bottles
    Balloons
    Blank Journal
    Bicycles
    Camera and Film
    Car Seats
    Children's Books in Spanish
    Children's Music Tapes or CDs
    Clay
    Craft Kits
    Diapers and Wipes (Medium and large size)
    Developmentally Appropriate Toys
    Dictionary
    Educational Games
    Gift Certificates (McDonalds, music stores, Wal-Mart, Chucky Cheese, Zany Brainy, etc.)
    Glitter
    Infant Swing
    Interactive Toys
    Lunchboxes
    Paints, Paint Brushes
    Parenting Books/Magazines
    Poster Board and Paper
    Stickers
    Stroller
    Video Camera
    Walker

    Kitchen

    Bowls
    Can Openers
    Coffee Maker
    Dishtowels and Dishcloths
    Knives
    Pots and Pans
    Silverware
    Skillets
    Spatulas
    Tupperware

    Household & Hygiene Items

    Adult Cough/Cold Medicine
    Antibacterial Soap
    Children's Tylenol
    Cleaning Supplies
    Deodorant
    Dimetapp
    Ethnic Hair Care Products
    First Aid Products (gauze, band-aids, large sterile pads, medical tape)
    Laundry Detergent and Bleach
    Razors
    Shampoo and Conditioner
    Toothpaste, Toothbrushes
    Trash Bags (medium/large)
    Tylenol