Alternatives to Violence

What does home mean to you?

For most of us, home is our sanctuary – where we find peace after a long day and create cherished memories. But for many, that ideal of home remains a distant dream. Instead of refuge, their home is a place of fear, instability and anger. 

At Alternatives to Violence (ATV), we believe that everyone deserves a safe, supportive environment to call home. From emergency shelter to legal advocacy, from counseling to safety planning, our team is there to help individuals heal emotionally and physically, rebuild their lives and break free from the cycle of abuse – permanently.

But we can't do it alone.

Our work is possible because of the generosity of people like you. With each donation, we are able to offer the support that helps survivors take their first steps toward recovery and independence. Together, we can make sure that everyone has the chance to live a life free of abuse. Will you help us create safer futures for survivors in our community?

Your donations make a life-changing difference. 

• $50 provides a victim of violence with the essential items that may have been left behind
• $75 provides one night of shelter to a victim and their children
• $100 provides transportation for victims and children to school, court appearances, and medical appointments
• $200 provides electricity, water, and heat for 8 families in the shelter
• $1,000 helps a family of 4 transitioning out of our Emergency Residential Shelter move and furnish their own apartment

A recurring monthly gift of just $25 can:

• Provide grocery or gas gift cards for victims
• Provide craft supplies and toys for our youth group

Thank you for helping victims become vic-tors.

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FROM FORMER CLIENTS:

"Thank you for your amazing teaching lessons and skills. I have grown so much through this & I am grateful for you, this group and awesome organization. My future looks bright ahead. Thank you. Thank you."

"I have learned the need to set and maintain boundaries. It has definitely helped me become a stronger person and I am more confident in my ability to make good decisions about my life."

"ATV is a wonderful service for those in need of assistance. I came to ATV (on the suggestion of a friend) when I was in deep need of guidance and support. I have been coming here for several months and am working my way out of this mess with the help ATV's advocates and staff. Thank you for being here for me and my children."