A Guide to Making In-Kind Donations
Thank you for considering Violence Free Futures (VFF) for your in-kind donation. VFF coordinates, accepts and distributes donated goods to the many individuals served through our numerous programs. Please see our wish list for current needs and ideas.
For more information, or to arrange a large donation or coordinate a drive, please contact Heather Culbreath at 937.376.8526, ext. 112 or heather.culbreath@violencefreefutures.org.
How can you help?
Clothing, Furniture and Appliances
Due to space restriction and inventory storage costs, VFF is unable to accept clothing items, books, televisions; however, by donating them to Goodwill our clients still benefit. We have a partnership with Goodwill and they generously offer gift cards at a percentage of donations made on our behalf. We provide clients with these gift cards when they have needs.
How to: Items can be dropped off at the Goodwill stores. Donation receipts should then be given to VFF (mail, email, fax or drop receipts off).
This program is extremely helpful to our clients and allows them to get the things they need when they need them. Please consider donating in this manner.
Please call if you have furniture, small and large appliances to see if we have a current need. We ask that you please make sure they are suitable for a family to begin their new violence free future.
Hygiene or Home Starter Kits
Supply VFF with full-sized hygiene items such as soap, shampoo, lotion, toothbrushes and toothpaste. You can also donate home starter items such as brooms and dustpans, dish and paper towels, trashcans and bags, cleaning supplies (e.g., oven and glass cleaner, disinfectants, kitchen cleanser, dish detergent), rubber/latex gloves, including non-perishable food, paper products, etc., that will be given to those in transition from the shelter into their new apartments. Items must be new and unopened.
Household Cleaning Supplies Drive
Would you help Greene County’s victims of domestic violence, and their children settle into their new homes? How? By coordinating a household cleaning supplies drive! We are asking you (with the help of your friends, place of worship, place of business, etc.) to provide us with buckets filled with all-purpose cleaner, two sponges, dishwashing liquid, dish towels, kitchen cleanser, disinfectant, baking soda, and pot scrubbers.
Meals and/or Holiday Dinners
Every day is a struggle for our clients; many of whom leave all of their belongings behind and have nothing when they come to our safe house. We give gift cards to clients in severe crisis. Provide one or more Walmart, Kroger, or Meijer gift card(s) to help provide a meal for a family.
Sponsor-A-Family
Brighten the holidays for a needy family or individuals. VFF will provide you with the names, ages, needs and wishes of your adopted family members. For more information, please email us at harmony.thoma@violencefreefutures.org
Baby Hygiene Kits
Help a newborn have a brighter future by putting together a baby supply kit to include receiving blankets, diapers and pins, baby socks, soap, undershirts and play sets, bottles and formula.
Sheltering Pets with Families – Needed Pet Stuff
We will be providing the opportunity for victims to bring their pets in with them (mostly cats and dogs) when this is a concern. Happy pets are busy and well-cared for pets, which also means less destructive behavior. Things we will need include:
Pee Pads
Enrichment Toys- Kongs, Puzzles, Chew Toys, Lick Mats, Snuffle Balls.
Muzzles- all sizes
Thundershirts
Treats and Peanut Butter
Flea and Tick Prevention
Food
Cat Carriers
Crates
Cell Phones and Shopping Methods
VFF also accepts donations of used cell phones, smart phones, ipods and ipads (please do not include boxes, user manuals, or power cords, chargers).
Help VFF earn money through other programs like the United Way and Kroger Community Rewards (just link your Kroger Plus card to VFF’s id #KA150).
We are also one of the charitable organizations you can choose when shopping on www.smile.amazon.com. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know with the the added benefit of supporting charitable organizations. Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases to VFF when you shop and choose us.
Special Donation
VFF may accept specialty donations such as: cars, trucks, RVs, etc. in good repair and working condition, or property.
Monetary Gifts
Monetary donations are accepted online, by mail or in person. Your direct, tax-deductible financial donation can make a big difference. And making it is easy. Just stop by our office, send your check (payable to Violence Free Futures) to: 380 Bellbrook Avenue, Xenia OH 45385 by mail or make a secure donation online. Go to the “Get Involved” tab on this site, click on “Financial Gifts” and then “Click Here”. You will be directed to Mightycause.
It’s simple, it’s secure and it supports your community.
Why Give?
VFF is holistic. VFF has a comprehensive range of services to help protect victims of domestic violence in Greene County and provide the support services necessary to rebuild their lives through our four focus areas of Prevention, Intervention, Safe-Housing and Outreach.
VFF is locally focused.
VFF enhances quality of life. Generous contributions from individuals, businesses, corporations, foundations, government agencies, and local organizations have made it possible for the organization to earn the gratitude and respect of the citizens it serves.
We humbly thank you for your contributions, and we encourage your continued support.