Ways to help
From monetary donations to volunteering your time, there are many ways to support survivors and our community outreach programs.
Financial Gifts
Your tax-deductible donations directly fund our 24/7 crisis hotline and secure emergency shelters.
Volunteer Work
Join our team of dedicated advocates helping with community events, mentorship, and outreach.
In-Kind Donations
Donate essentials like clothing, hygiene products, and household items for survivors in shelter.
Thrift Store Support
Shop or donate at Second Chances Thrift Store. All proceeds support ACT’s vital programs.
Awareness Advocate
Help us spread the word about domestic violence prevention and our resources in your network.
Corporate Matching
Double your impact through employer gift matching programs or corporate sponsorships.
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Make an impact in person
Our volunteers are the heartbeat of ACT. We offer various roles based on your skills and interests.
Volunteer Onboarding
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Online Application
Tell us about your background, interests, and availability through our secure portal.
02
Interview & Screening
Meet with our volunteer coordinator to discuss goals and complete standard background checks.
03
Trauma-Informed Training
Complete our comprehensive training session on survivor sensitivity and agency protocols.
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Find Your Placement
Start your first shift in a role that aligns with our mission and your personal passion.
Start Application 
Mentor
Empower young minds locally: provide safe spaces, mentorship, and life skills.
Outreach Assistant
Rally your community by organizing focused donation drives that deliver real change.
Event Support
Help plan memorable community galas that raise vital funds and bring people together.
Creative Arts
Inspire future artists by guiding creative workshops in our safe center spaces.
Giving with purpose
Your financial support allows us to maintain the highest standard of trauma-informed care for every individual who reaches out.
One-Time Donation
Your single gift provides immediate crisis intervention, emergency shelter, and trauma therapy for a survivor in need. Act today.
Secure & Tax Deductible
Donate
Donate Monthly Support
Become a monthly partner to ensure continuous, reliable care, counseling, and housing for families rebuilding their lives.
Legacy Giving
Create a lasting legacy of hope. Include us in your estate plan to empower and protect survivors for generations to come.
In-Kind Giving
Donate essential goods—from pantry staples to personal care items—to directly comfort and restore dignity to those in shelter.
Transparency you can trust.
Decade of Unwavering Transparency – ACT has maintained the highest possible rating for transparency and accountability for 10 consecutive years. Your trust is our most valuable asset, and we remain dedicated to maximizing the impact of every donation through rigorous financial stewardship, clear communication, and uncompromised ethical standards.
Latest Impact
12,500+
Lives supported last year
Community support
Real change happens when we work together. Discover local initiatives where you can meet other advocates and support our mission.
Skill Workshops
Share your professional expertise.
Share your professional expertise to guide evidence-based policy changes, train emerging advocacy teams, and maximize the long-term reach and impact of our community programs.
Cleanup Events
Help maintain our safe campus grounds.
Help maintain our safe campus grounds by supporting active security protocols, advocating for better lighting, and fostering an environment where students and staff feel protected daily.
Neighborhood Meetings
Join local discussions on prevention.
Join local discussions on prevention to collaborate with community leaders, share actionable insights, and develop strategies that proactively safeguard vulnerable populations across the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful information for supporters navigating these complex situations.
