To address the problem of domestic violence in our community, it takes the whole community.

Although we at the Domestic Violence Center are dedicated to providing quality programs and services to women, men and children who are victims of abuse, we simply cannot do this work alone. In fact, with every minute that passes, victims' need for your help continues to grow. You can show your compassion and generosity for victims of domestic violence in any of the following ways:

• Make a financial contribution.

  You can donate cash to DVC by giving a Gift of Peace today. Credit cards are accepted.
  Click here to donate now.

• Donate gift cards.

  Gift cards are a great way to help because we can get the supplies we need as we need them, without worrying about storage considerations. Retailers such as Target, Kmart, WalMart and others are some of the most popular choices.

• In Kind Donations.

  Hold a drive or collect items for DVC's shelter. Click here to view our Wish List. (All items must be new and unused.)

  Please note: We are only able to accept new/unused items.

• Meals That Heal.

  The Domestic Violence Center is in need of prepared meals to be donated at their emergency shelter site. Guidelines:

  1. Dinner to be provided for 50 individuals
  2. Please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance of the date you would like to come.

  Further details will be provided upon scheduling with staff member at Domestic Violence Center. If you are interested in becoming a "Meals that Heal" donor, please contact Laura Ross at 216.688.7295 or email lross@REMOVE THIS TEXTdvccleveland.org

• Clean Sweep

  Over 300 women and children, victims of domestic violence, come to our shelter every year for safety, and every year, we need cleaning supplies to help keep the shelter healthy, clean and bright.

  DVC needs the following very specific items: Pine Sol Cleaner, Comet Cleaner, Joy Dish Soap, Tall kitchen size garbage bags, Dreft or Purex laundry detergent, Cascade dishwasher detergent, Windex.

  Due to strict health and environmental guidelines, we can only use these particular products and not substitutions. Thank you!

  Drop off items at: 3146 Scranton, Cleveland, Ohio 44109 - M-F 9am-5pm.

  Contact: Laura Ross at 216.688.7295 or email lross@REMOVE THIS TEXTdvccleveland.org

• Hold an event.

  Have a garage sale, jewelry party, bake sale, etc. and donate the proceeds to DVC.

• Hold a cell phone drive.

  Ask your place of employment, family or friends to donate new and used cell phones, which are given to victims of domestic violence.

  Working or not, your old cell phone and battery can:

  1. Be recycled to raise funds that support victims of domestic violence
  2. Be given to victims of domestic violence to call 911 in case of emergency

  Send your phone to:Domestic Violence Center, PO Box 5466, Cleveland, Ohio 44101 or
  Drop off: 3146 Scranton Rd,, Cleveland, Ohio 44109, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

  Please no headsets, chargers, manuals, accessories or packaging*

• Remember DVC in your will.

  This will ensure the continual quality of services provided by DVC in our community.

• If you would like more information on any of these types of donations, please contact Molly at 216.688.7230.

If you would like to make an immediate donation, click here to donate now.