It Takes A Community to Put an End to Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Women’s Crisis Support ~ Defensa de Mujeres is committed to being there when women reach out for help, and that’s where you come in. Our second largest source of income is individual donations from supporters like you! We rely on the members of our community to enable us to keep our doors open for every victim seeking help.

Donations by Mail:
WCS~DdM
233 East Lake Avenue
Watsonville, CA 95076

Contribute to our Wish List:

Sweaters, Jackets and Sweatshirts for Children (All Sizes) and Women Size M-XL
Tabletop Prize Wheel
Easel
Puzzles for children – all ages
Coloring Books
Gloves and Mittens for Children
Stickers
Dr. Seuss Books
Grocery Store Gift Cards
Juice Boxes

Seven Ways Your Donation Makes a Difference

Donating to WCS~DdM helps us provide much needed services to victims of domestic violence or sexual assault. Consider donating and see what an impact only a few dollars can make.

$25 feeds three families at the shelter per day.
$50 pays for two safety planning sessions for a domestic violence survivor
$100 pays for staffing one 12-hour shift on our 24-hour Crisis Line
$200 provides one survivor assistance with a restraining order
$300 provides 12 counseling sessions to survivors of sexual assault/rape
$500 provides 15 teen dating violence education presentations that reach hundreds of our youth
$1500 provides a one week stay at our emergency shelter and all supportive services for women and their children

Donate A Vehicle:

WCS~DdM accepts donations of cars, trucks, trailers, boats and RVs, running or not. Your donated vehicle will be towed away within 48 hours, or sooner if necessary. To donate a vehicle, use this link, go to DonateACar.com, or call 1-800-237-5714. Be sure to indicate that you wish your vehicle donation to benefit WCS~DdM.

Charitable Remainder Trust:

READ about Charitable Remainder Trust

Donate Your Time:

Become a WCS~DdM Volunteer. For information about volunteer opportunities, click here.

Thank You To Our Community Partners:

Bay Federal Credit Union
California Giant Berry Farms
The Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County
Dominican Hospital
Fox, Wang & Morgan, PC
Plantronics
University of California at Santa Cruz