If you know someone is being abused by their partner, there are several first steps you can take to help:

• Let them know you care and that there is help
• Let them know violence is not acceptable
• Provide information so that they can choose to seek help.
• Don't ignore it. If children are involved, legally the abuse must be reported.

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If you want to be part of our efforts to provide prevention and intervention in our community, you can help:

• Become part of our volunteer team. Contact us at 463-8700 for many volunteer opportunities.
• Educate the community about services. Victims often do not know where to turn for help.
• Educate your organization, workplace, church or community agency regarding domestic violence topics.
• Request speakers on domestic violence for your organization.
• Donate financially. We are a non-profit and our programs and services are dependent upon grants and private donations.
• Donate gas cards. Transportation is an essential need in obtaining a healthy lifestyle independent from an abusive situation.
• Donate furniture, clothing, food or toys.
• Donate toilet paper, paper towels, laundry soap, trash bags, kleenex, diapers, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste, body wash, liquid hand soap, dish soap, shaving cream and razors.