You Can Help in Empowering Families
For over 100 years, YWCA Clark County has delivered essential services to our community. The SafeChoice Domestic Violence Program, a vital component of this support system, provides free support services, such as support groups and advocacy sessions, to assist people who have endured verbal, emotional, financial, or physical abuse.
Our commitment is to ensure everyone has access to assistance when they need it most.
A Place for Children to Heal and Grow
While parents attend support group meetings, their children are welcomed into a nurturing environment filled with games and activities, all under the umbrella of trauma-informed child care. This safe space is more than just a temporary retreat; it’s a place where children engage, learn, and grow, even amidst challenging family situations.
To enrich these environments further, we recognize the importance of providing healthy snacks and engaging sensory toys for these children. Nutritious food contributes to their physical well-being, while sensory toys support their emotional and cognitive development, which is especially beneficial for children who were exposed to trauma.
How You Can Help
We need your support. We are appealing to the community and local food and toy stores to kindly contribute nutritious foods and sensory toys. Your generous contributions have the power to impact the lives of these children, offering them comfort and engagement during a critical time in their lives.
Donations can include a wide range of items:
Healthy snacks and foods that are easy to store and serve.
Sensory toys that help develop their motor skills, and provide a calming effect for children who may be experiencing anxiety or stress.
Your Contributions Matter: Beyond Traditional Donations
We understand that support comes in many forms. While donations of healthy foods and sensory toys are invaluable and needed now, we also recognize the power of diverse resources and services in empowering survivors and their families. We would love to connect with you if you have other types of donations or services you'd like to discuss partnering with YWCA Clark County.
We are open to collaborations that could include, but are not limited to:
Transportation Services: To assist survivors in attending appointments, support groups, or legal proceedings.
Medical Services: To provide survivors with essential health care and wellness support for survivors and their children.
Financial Planning Services: To empower survivors with the knowledge and tools to regain financial stability and independence.
Enrichment Services: To focus on children's education, including tutoring services, homework assistance, and educational outings to stimulate intellectual growth and curiosity.
Tailored Educational Services: covering topics such as parenting skills, child development, and conflict resolution, aimed at empowering survivors and advocates with valuable knowledge and resources.
Your Unique Contribution
Your unique offering could be the key that unlocks new doors for those we serve. Whether it's a service, skill, or resource, your partnership can impact the lives of those affected by domestic violence.
SafeChoice Program: A Closer Look
The SafeChoice Program advocates for, educates, and supports those affected by domestic violence. Beyond support groups and advocacy sessions, the program offers a comprehensive range of services that include:
24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline: Offers round-the-clock support, safety planning, and information about SafeChoice services.
Legal Advocacy and Legal Clinic: Guidance through the civil legal system, including assistance with protection orders and access to volunteer lawyers for family law advice.
SafeChoice Domestic Violence Shelter: A gender-inclusive emergency shelter for those fleeing intimate partner violence, offering various in-house services and specialized support for children and families.
Domestic Violence Workshops: Monthly workshops for survivors, focusing on information and knowledge related to domestic violence.
Prevention and Outreach: Includes presentations and training for various groups, and the Where We Grow (WWG) program in schools to educate middle school-aged youth about healthy peer and dating relationships.
How to Get Involved
To arrange your donation, discuss your ideas for partnership, or learn more about how you can make a difference, please don't hesitate to reach out to Toko Muodzi-Ross at tmuodzi-ross@ywcaclarkcounty.org.