Domestic Violence
Make a Difference
Ways to Help in New York State
Donate Cell Phones
- You can drop cell phones off at any Verizon store. The Verizon Wireless HopeLine benefits victims of domestic violence.
Donate Clothing and Supplies
- Donate professional attire to Dress for Success in Albany, Brookhaven, Nassau County and New York City.
- Volunteer to help out at Baby Buggy, which provides donated clothing to babies and young children in New York City.
- Donate non-perishable food items, baby
products, maternity clothes and toiletries to the Family Justice
Centers throughout the State:
- Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx
- Orange County
- Erie County (contact them to see what they can use)
- Westchester County Family Justice Center
- Call your local domestic violence service provider to see if they accept donations
Donate Your Time and Services
- Volunteer with your local domestic violence program – see the OCFS listing to locate the one nearest you
- Volunteer for a variety of opportunities throughout NYC with New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault
- Volunteer with The Family Justice Center of Erie County, Inc.
- Participate in an internship with the New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NYSCADV)
Raise Awareness About Domestic Violence in Your Community
- Distribute materials. Volunteer to take
domestic violence public education materials (pamphlets or
posters) to share with:
- patrons at your local library
- patients at your doctor’s office
- customers at your hair salon
- colleagues at work and
- members of clubs and service groups where you belong.
Public education materials can be ordered free from our website Publications section. For October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, download free “Shine the Light on Domestic Violence” materials.