Looking for a domestic violence nonprofit that you can donate to, or maybe you’re a similar nonprofit looking to draw inspiration from the best ones? Whatever your reason for landing on this blog, we’ve compiled a list of some of the top organizations to take note of.
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In the United States, more than 10 million people experience domestic violence every year. Also known as intimate partner violence, domestic violence is a widespread, horrific issue that occurs regularly – not just in the U.S., but worldwide.
Defined as a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship, domestic violence involves far more than just physical abuse.
And it definitely doesn’t discriminate – perpetrators or survivors of domestic violence can be persons of any race, age, gender, sexuality, religion, or economic status.
In no particular order, the following nonprofits offer essential services and/or safe spaces for those affected by domestic violence.
Mission: To answer the call to support and shift power back to those affected by relationship abuse.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides free, confidential, and compassionate support to those affected by relationship abuse. People who call the line are matched with highly trained advocates who offer:
These advocates receive extensive training and provide services in over 200 languages, meaning they can offer culturally responsive and trauma-informed support.
Over the past 29 years, the Hotline has responded to more than 7 million calls, chats, and texts from survivors and their loved ones. The organization has also been instrumental in advocating for policy change and forging lasting and meaningful partnerships.
How can you support?
Mission: To build thriving families and communities, free from violence.
FUTURES trains professionals like doctors, nurses, judges, and athletic coaches to improve responses to violence and abuse.
They also collaborate with advocates, policymakers, and community leaders to foster sustainable change and educate the public on respect and healthy relationships. Their many campaigns have addressed child domestic abuse, global violence prevention, and human trafficking.
How to help:
Mission: To lead, mobilize, and raise our voices to support efforts that demand a change of conditions that lead to domestic violence, such as patriarchy, privilege, racism, sexism, and classism.
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence’s programs focus on changing legislation and empowering survivors.
Let’s look at some of their focus areas in more detail:
So, how can you support these crucial services?
Mission: To advocate for and empower those impacted by domestic and sexual violence by providing crisis intervention, shelter, and supportive and preventative programs.
Based in Carson City, Nevada, AEDV offers a crisis line that connects survivors to immediate support, emergency shelter, and other critical services. Their shelter provides a safe and welcoming environment, complete with private apartments, staff support, and child-friendly spaces.
There, survivors also have access to free counseling to help them process trauma and build skills.
How can you help AEDV?
This domestic violence charity welcomes both in-kind and financial donations. You can:
Mission: To create a social, political, and economic environment in which violence against women no longer exists.
NNEDV collaborates with partners across state, national, and international levels to change how society prevents and responds to domestic violence.
Their programs focus on supporting survivors, bolstering the work of domestic violence coalitions, and driving change.
For example, one important initiative, the Capacity Technical Assistance Project, provides specialized training and support to local leaders and coalitions to help them best address the needs of survivors.
Another key initiative is the Domestic Violence Counts Report – an annual survey that records how many adults and children seek services from U.S. domestic violence shelter programs during a single 24-hour survey period. This initiative highlights unmet needs and informs policy.
How can you support the NNEDV’s important work?
Mission: To build the power of LGBTQ+ communities to transform violence and oppression.
CUAV supports LGBTQ+ individuals impacted by abuse through a mix of peer-led support and community organizing. Their approach prioritizes healing and leadership, helping survivors break cycles of trauma – not just for themselves, but for their communities, too!
This nonprofit has three ongoing programs to help those who come in for support:
CUAV was founded in 1979 following the assassinations of Harvey Milk and George Moscone, as well as police attacks on LGBTQ people, as an organized effort to promote community safety in San Francisco’s Castro District.
How can you help CUAV?
Mission: To educate, support, and raise awareness towards domestic violence and promote healthy relationships.
VOW focuses on outreach and education, especially among young people and on college campuses. Through programs like circle groups, mental health counseling services, and teen healthy relationship talks, they give survivors a safe space to heal and learn.
The organization also leads donation drives and collects in-kind items like hygiene products, school supplies, food, and professional clothing – distributing them to survivors.
Wondering how to support Visions of Women?
Mission: To promote systemic change within the civil and criminal justice systems to ensure an effective and just response to victims and perpetrators of intimate partner violence (IPV), and the children exposed to this violence.
BWJP leads several initiatives that promote survivor safety and accountability within the legal system:
This domestic violence nonprofit also trains legal professionals, court personnel, law enforcement, and policymakers to better respond to domestic violence issues.
In their latest annual report, BWJP reported training over 12,000 individuals, issuing 1,000+ referrals, and designing 65 new curricula, toolkits, and educational materials in just one year!
BWJP has many more projects you can support. Donate via their website to help end gender-based violence.
Mission: To create a world in which freedom from gender violence is a basic human right.
Sanctuary for Families is NYC’s leading organization dedicated to the safety and healing of individuals and families impacted by domestic violence, sex trafficking, and related forms of gender-based harm.
Every year, Sanctuary serves nearly 8,500 survivors across eleven locations, supported by a multicultural staff fluent in 25 languages.
Survivors can get one-on-one support, join group therapy, access safe housing, get help with immigration and custody issues, and even learn new skills to become financially independent. Sanctuary also has specialized programs for kids, teens, and survivors of trafficking.
How can you support this organization’s crucial work?
Mission: To promote women’s independence, economic empowerment, and well-being by helping domestic violence survivors with advocacy, support, and education in Fremont, CA.
Narika has a range of services that meet survivors where they are, with a special focus on South Asian communities. The organization’s toll-free helpline (1-800-215-7308) connects callers with trained advocates who offer confidential support and resources.
The nonprofit also provides basic needs for low-income survivors, such as cleaning supplies, baby wipes, hot meals, pantry staples, and fresh produce. The hope is that these individuals can then focus on finding housing and safety.
How can you support Narika?
Mission: To advance the dignity, rights, and liberty of immigrant survivors of violence.
ASISTA works behind the scenes to make sure immigrant survivors get the protection they deserve – not by serving individuals directly, but by supporting the legal professionals who do.
The organization has three main programs:
ASISTA also helps act as a liaison with immigration authorities like ICE, DHS, and USCIS, intervening when necessary to prevent unfair deportation and ensure due process.
How can you support ASISTA and their mission? Donate via their website to stand with immigrant survivors.
Mission: To provide safe, secure, and easy-to-use digital products and services focused on domestic violence, gender-based violence, and human trafficking.
Founded in 2020 by a team of survivors, advocates, and technologists, Parasol builds tools to help both frontline organizations and victims of domestic abuse.
The organization’s programs include:
So, how exactly can you support The Parasol Cooperative and their innovative tech initiatives? Donate via their website! Every dollar goes directly to building tools like Ruth and SafeConnect.
No matter your age, race, or gender, if you’re an individual who’s been impacted by domestic violence, there’s a nonprofit organization working tirelessly to ensure you can become safe and healed from trauma.
The scope of the issue of domestic violence is complicated and widespread. Whether you’re looking to take action, collaborate with organizations like your own, or simply learn more, this list is your starting point!
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