We know how much is going on in your life. Adapting to a new work schedule, a new home life, and a new normal isn't easy.
We also know that for many of you domestic abuse isn't an abstract story. It's part of your life story. Whether being a DV survivor yourself or having a loved one who's a survivor, you personally know how far a little help can go to change someone's life. And now you’re ready to give back, to pass that help on to the next person.
But giving back and handling everything going on today can be too much. That's why there's more than one way you can help us defy domestic abuse.
You can: 1. Donate 2. Volunteer 3. Share.
Our mission is to champion people, so supporting us shouldn't be a burden. And it isn't.
Click to read through the following options to find the best, easiest one for you.
You want to help defy domestic abuse, but maybe you're strapped for time. That’s ok. You can still stand with us and help. You can donate, either a money donation and/or an item donation.
For a money donation, there's no minimum (and of course there's no maximum). Simply choose what's the best amount for you and your family. $1 might seem too small, but trust us - even that helps more than you know.
Through our PayPal Portal, it takes less than 5 minutes to complete your donation. When you’re ready, go here.
Instead of just money, you can donate items and supplies. Kind of like a back to school supply list, our shelter program is always in need of everyday/essential items.
To defy domestic abuse, many people must leave behind everything, and we don't mean just metaphorically. Many come to us with whatever they can carry, pack in a car, or wear on their back. This means when they come to us they may not even have a toothbrush.
So, we always keep on hand a supply of everyday/essential items. That way, we can help DV survivors in any and every way we can. Of course the more people we help, the more supplies we need. So, your item donation is very important and goes a long way in helping defy domestic abuse.
To give an item donation, (just like shopping on Amazon, Target, or Wal-Mart),
1. simply scroll through our online shopping wishlist,
2. add to your cart the item you'd like to donate, and
3. finish your online check-out.
That's it. That’s all you have to do.
After your check-out, the items are auto-shipped to us.
When you’re ready, visit our wishlist here.
Maybe for you (like for most of us) money is tight right now, and that's ok. You can still help us defy domestic abuse. You can support us by volunteering.
Don't worry, volunteering isn't a new job contract or a long-term commitment. You can volunteer as much of your time as you’d like, no matter if it’s a little or a lot.
Also, it’s ok if this is your first time volunteering at a domestic abuse survivor’s center. It’s also ok if this is your first time volunteering anywhere.
After filling out a volunteer application, you’ll go through an orientation and training. We’ll guide you through everything you’ll need to help us defy domestic abuse.
From landscaping to answering the call line, there’s many ways your volunteering can support us. We’ll talk you through all the areas we need help with right now so you can find the most fulfilling way to volunteer your time.
Here's some of the ways you can volunteer your time:
- Helping with:
-----Support groups
-----our 24hr Call Line
-----on-site child care
-----light building maintenance and landscaping
-----public awareness campaigns
-----fundraising and program events
-----Domestic Awareness Month activities in October
-----(and even with our blog and social media).
To volunteer,
1. fill out an application here (which takes less than 2 minuets) and
2. Watch your email.
After reviewing your application, we’ll reach out to you to schedule your orientation and training.
For more info about volunteering and to answer any questions you may have contact:
Stephanie Hormig | Volunteer Coordinator
\\ (608) 927 -7598
\\ shormig@familyservices1.org
No matter how passionate you are about a social cause - with everything going on in today’s world and with everything going on in your own life - it can be tough to have any time or money to spare. (Seriously, it’s ok. We get it.)
But time and money aside, there’s still a way for you to help us, to help defy domestic abuse.
Even though it seems small, following us on social media and sharing our posts on your feed and with your followers goes a long way to helping dismantle domestic abuse and to helping DV survivors.
Let's say we have ten followers and you have ten. When we post, we reach our ten, and then when you repost you reach your ten. 10 + 10 = 20.
In other words, we just doubled the amount of people fighting to end domestic abuse.
And of course, by you asking your followers and friends to repost, now it reaches each one of their 10 followers, and so on and so on. And when we all work together like that, exponential change goes from a hope to a reality.
To help defy domestic abuse,
1. follow us on the social media you use the most (Facebook | Instagram),
2. (this is crucial) share our posts, and
3. (this is even more crucial) ask your friends and followers to repost too.
And that’s it. A few clicks, a few DM’s, and a few more bricks in the wall of domestic abuse come down.
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