CALL FOR HELP
What We Do
The Ocala Domestic Violence Center is Ocala’s only certified domestic violence shelter, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, here to help victims of partner abuse and their families. Our staff assists with counseling, safe housing, info/referral and other help. We work with area agencies to give the best help to each family in need. All help is free.
A big need of victims and their children is a safe place to stay. We have an 81+ bed shelter that houses woman and their children. Shelter helps them to find the support to begin a safer, happier life.
- MAIL A CHECK
- Make your check payable to:
- Ocala Domestic Violence Center
- REMEMBER TO DATE AND
- SIGN YOUR CHECK
- Mail to:
- Ocala Domestic Violence Center
P.O. Box 2193
Ocala, FL 34478
- MAKE A BEQUEST
- Extend your care and concern for adults and children impacted by Domestic Violence at the Ocala Domestic Violence Center for generations after you are gone with thoughtful estate/will planning. For more information, please contact csi.inc@ocalacsi.com
- — USED VEHICLE DONATION
- Do you have a vehicle you no longer need? Not having to rely on anyone else for transportation to and from work, childcare, appointments, grocery shopping, etc. is one more stepping stone to true independence and freedom for a survivor of Domestic Violence. Give the gift of freedom. For more information about giving the gift of a used vehicle, please contact: dupton@ocalacsi.com or aruby@ocalacsi.com
- IN-KIND
- Purchase items we need and drop them off or have them shipped to our center. Look at our Critical Items Wish List. For questions regarding current needs and/or drop off/shipping instructions please call our office at 352-351-4009.
- SHOP AMAZON
- Go to smile.ocalacsi.com, shop as you normally would and Amazon will make a contribution to our center.
Pick Up Donations • Organize Donations • Internships
Organize Fundraisers and/or Donation Drives to Benefit Survivors in Your Community
For more information, please contact our office at 352-351-4009.
***We are temporarily unable to accommodate volunteers in house due to COVID.
Stay tuned for updated information regarding when we will begin accepting in house volunteers again***
Volunteer Application
Please submit to: csi.inc@ocalacsi.com
Host a fundraiser for the Ocala Domestic Violence Center
Fundraising FAQ:
• What is a 3rd Party Event? – This is a fundraiser organized by community members to raise money in order to benefit a cause or charity organization. This fundraiser event is not hosted or paid for by the benefiting cause or charity organization, however, the proceeds from this fundraiser event support the mission/vision of the cause or charity organization selected by the community member.
• Who can host a 3rd Party Fundraising Event? – Any member of the community is welcome to host a Fundraiser Event. This can include churches, businesses, grateful survivors and their families, schools, government agencies, etc. Literally anyone!
• What will Ocala Domestic Violence Center do to provide support for a 3rd Party Fundraiser Event? – Once approved by our Director we can provide documentation to validate authenticity, share the center logo for approved flyers and promotional material, have center staff/volunteers present at the event to help answer questions, coordinate donations, etc.
• Will Ocala Domestic Violence Center promote a 3rd Party Fundraiser? – Yes! We will share approved events on our social media platform.
• How do I request support for a 3rd Party Fundraiser Event? – Submit a Speech Request Form Here.
Event Ideas:
• Birthday/Holiday/In Memory Of – In lieu of a gift for these occasions, ask friends/family to make a donation to benefit Ocala Domestic
Violence Center.
• Office/Business –
– Perk Raffle: employees purchase raffle tickets to win a perk of choice (ie., early release, extra day off, pajama day, dress down day)
– Parking Space Auction
– Holiday Parties: In lieu of Chinese gift exchange, bring a new unwrapped child’s gift to donate to the Ocala Domestic Violence Center to fill our trailer with gifts to give to survivors’ children or Adopt one of our families.
Critical Items Wish List
- CLEANING
• Laundry Detergent
- • Large Black Garbage Bags
- • Tall Kitchen Garbage Bags
- • Floor Cleaner
- • Lysol Spray/Wipes
- LINENS
- • New Pillows
- • Twin Pitted Sheets
- • Twin/Full Size Blankets
- • Bath Towels
- SUPPLIES
- • Toilet Paper
- • Paper Towels
- • Tissues
- • Ziploc Bags
- HEALTH
- • Antibiotic Ointment
- • Ibuprofen
- • Children’s Medicines
- • Infant Medicines
- • Band Aids
- HYGIENE
- • New Hair Brushes
- • Tampons/pads
- • Body Wash
- • Deodorant
- • Shampoo/conditioner
- • Hand Soap
- HYGIENE
- • New Hair Brushes
- • Tampons/pads
- • Body Wash
- • Deodorant
- • Shampoo/conditioner
- • Hand Soap
- FOOD
- • Milk
- • Eggs
- • Butter
- • Cheese
- • Canned Soup
- • Fresh Meat
- • Fresh Veggies
- • Fresh Fruit
- • Bottled Water
- • Juice for Children
- MISCELLANEOUS
- • Alarm Clocks