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• Send your donation by mail to: Domestic Violence Resource Center PO Box 494 Hillsboro, OR 97123
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Donations of Goods - Women's Community Shelters

Thank you for your interest in donating goods and supplies to Women’s Community Shelters (WCS). Whilst we are extremely grateful for any and all donations, unfortunately our network of 9 shelters have very limited storage facilities, so can find it difficult to accept and receive physical donations.

Where to pick up donations at ATI?

Donations should be delivered our business office at 735 SW 158th Ave, Suite 180, Beaverton, OR 97006 (located next to ATI Physical Therapy).

What is the phone number for DVRC?

Please call or e-mail before you bring items to our main office: (503)640-5352 or [email protected]

Does Domestic Violence Resource Center accept donations?

Domestic Violence Resource Center welcomes in-kind donations for all of our programs. For more information on donations we are currently accepting for our shelter programs, or if you are interested in donating something not on the list below, please contact Megan Bradley at [email protected].

What to buy for domestic violence shelter staff?

Purchase holiday gifts for your local domestic violence shelter staff. A massage gift certificate, a restaurant gift card, a bath and body gift basket, or anything that embodies a relaxing time for them for all their long and tireless hours.

Why are domestic violence shelters important?

Domestic violence shelters are so important to help women break free from their horrid conditions and offer an environment that helps them stay free, as well as without fear of murder.

How to raise awareness for domestic violence?

Put on a fund-raiser such as a 5K run, a bake sale (watch every year for The Pixel Project’s annual “Paint It Purple” campaign, during which time you can bake cupcakes and sell them, splitting the money between your local organization and The Pixel Project), a bazaar, a dinner and dance, or a silent auction. Put on your creative thinking cap and come up with something unique that will work in your community to raise awareness for domestic violence and your local shelter’s work, while also raising much needed funds to support their efforts.

What are the items that women need to leave their homes?

Hygiene items such as soap, shampoo, conditioner, shaving cream, razors, deodorant, toothbrushes and paste, tampons and pads, diapers, and wipes are always items needed by women who have left their homes quickly. Your local shelter may already have a list of their most needed items. A great way to give back anytime of the year is ...

How to help domestic violence victims?

Possibly, you could volunteer time to take their materials to various service groups and organizations in your area and talk about the mission, goals, and needs of the shelter, while gaining awareness for domestic violence issues in your community. You could contact your local library and ask to put up a display on domestic violence awareness, with information on resources that are available in your community such as your local shelter.

How to help a survivor of domestic violence?

Ask your local shelter what volunteer options are available for peer-to-peer support services. If you are a survivor yourself, you could offer valuable emotional support to those going through the process. Many times, leaders of the domestic violence support groups are volunteers and that could be YOU! These women are very scared and need a helping hand and an attentive ear to work through their emotional journey.

How many women experience domestic violence?

According to the U.S. Department of Justice and the National Center for Victims of Crime, one in four women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. Women are abused emotionally, financially, and physically in many of these situations. Abusers create an environment of fear and intimidation using verbal threats and physical violence, ...

What is a rizeup?

Gold Coast based charity RizeUp work with domestic and family violence services to furnish homes of survivors who left with no possessions. RizeUp can pick up the items from you. They accept beds, mattresses, linen, manchester, bedside cabinets and draws, towels, bathmats, washing machines, fridges, electrical appliances, TVs, TV units, curtains, lounge suites, dining tables and chairs, coffee tables. For more information please visit RizeUp or email [email protected].

What is Share the Dignity?

Share The Dignity is a national charity who helps those escaping violence access period products. This includes sanitary pads, tampons, period underwear, incontinence pads, menstrual cups etc. You can donate to their collection drives that happen each year in March, August and November.

Is Givit a non profit?

Givit is a not-for-profit Australian char ity that works directly with trusted support organisations within many sectors, including domestic and family violence. They talk to the service organisations that directly work with those who have need help, find out what they need and put out a call for donations. The current list is here .

Does DVConnect accept donations?

DVConnect does not accept donated items because we do not have direct contact with clients as we assist them through our helplines. However, there are a many great charities within the domestic and family violence sector that do. We’ve compiled the below list so you know exactly where to donate your items to ensure they are given ...