How to Donate to Battered Women

If you are looking to donate items to others but do not know what direction you are headed in then you should consider donating to battered women. These women have been through either physical or emotional abuse, sometimes both. Many items in your household and community can be given to help these women start a new life.

• Donate items that show slight wear to nonprofit organizations. These can include furniture, appliances, electronic equipment and toys. Many nonprofit organizations are already associated with places that assist these women so if you want to go straight to them instead of a third party ask about nearby places that you can donate to.


• Hold a fundraiser for battered women. Some ideas can be a car wash, bake sale or carnival. Get people from your community involved, have information printed in the church bulletin, post flyers in your local coffee shop, talk to local businesses and restaurants and see if they can donate things for a raffle or auction. Ask whoever you can to be a part of your fundraiser, you will find that most people can help in whatever way they can.


• Donate your used car. If you have a car that you no longer need but still works, donate it to a women's shelter or agency. Both of these places try to give these cars to women that are trying to get back on their feet and need transportation to get to work or take their kids to school.


• Give used clothing and shoes. Battered women shelters are always in need of clothing of all sizes for their inhabitants. If you have used clothing that is still in good condition, especially business attire you can donate it to these women.