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24-hour Crisis Line and Shelter
(509)582-9841   •  1-800-648-1277

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DVS is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization and receives funding from state grants, private grants, and community donations.

We are dedicated to providing a wide array of services to victims of domestic violence in our communities, and rely on donations and community support to keep operating.We appreciate your support and commend your efforts in helping us end domestic violence. 

To make a donation to our agency, please see the following information:

Monetary, Gift Cards and Used Cell Phone Donations:

Donations that hold monetary value serve a great purpose to our agency. They provide us with necessary flexibility as we meet the daily needs of our clients. We are happy to accept monetary donations at our business offices located at: 3311 W. Clearwater Ave., Suite C-140, Kennwick, WA 99336 (located behind Dept. of Licensing, facing Kennewick Ave.).

Furniture and Household Items:

As our clients take the reclaiming steps of building a safe and new life for themselves and their children, they often find themselves stuck with the need to funish their new homes. Beds, furniture, tables and other household items fill a great need for these families and we appreciate your effort in making a donation of this size. Please contact our shelter staff at 582-9841 to coordinate drop-off for donations of furniture and household items.

Clothing Items:

In an innovative and collaborative efforts, New Beginnings Thrift Shop (1016 Lee Blvd., Richland) accepts clothing donations on behalf of DVS; This exciting opportunity allows us to dedicate our time our clients and their children while simultaneously giving them the freedom to shop, without charge, for their personal and unique needs.  Hours: Tu. - Fri. 9a - 5p; Sat. 8a - 4p; Closed Sun. & Mon.

Other items we are in need of are:   Download our Wish List PDF Files.

Very Helpful:
  • Gift cards from Walmart, Target, etc. are always welcome and provide great flexibility! 
  • Used cell phone. We collect used cell phone for use as 911 emergency cell phone for clients and recycle unneeded cell phones to support shelter services.
Most Needed:
  • Towels
  • Silverware
  • Diapers (large sizes 3, 4 & 5)
  • Twin &/or Double Comforters/Quilts
  •  Twin &/or Double Sheet Sets
Kitchen Supplies:
  • Drinking Glasses, Plates, Bowls
  • Silverware, Utensils
  • Pots, Pans
  • Baggies, Foil, Garbage bags
  • Dish soap, Dishwasher detergent
  • Broom/Mop
Other Household Items:
  • Toilet Paper
  • Paper Towels
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Swiffer-lie mops and Wet & dry cloths
  • Bleach
Food Items:
  • Coffee
  • Powdered Creamer
  • Infant formula
  • Kitchen spices
  • Baking needs (Crisco, choco chips, vanilla, etc.)
  • Instant cook items (Rice-a-Roni, etc.)
  • Canned goods
Clothing
  • Underwear (women’s & children, including bras)
  • Socks
  • Robes
  • Slippers
  • PJs
On-going Client Needs
  • Shampoo (Regular Size)
  • Conditioner (Regular Size)
  • Soap (Regular Size)
  • Toothbrushes
  • Hairbrushes
  • Razors
 
Our web site offers information about domestic violence. However, we are not able to provide individual advice via e-mail. People wanting information or needing assistance are advised to contact us via phone at (509) 582-9841 or (800) 648-1277.
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