How to Support Laura's House Through Donations or Volunteering

You can support Laura's House in two main ways: giving money through its online Donate entry, or applying to volunteer and help survivors and their families. A third, less obvious route is donating goods or shopping at its resale store. All three are listed on laurashouse.org, and none of them require you to be a client or a survivor to take part.

Donating Money

The site's Donate section frames a gift as "the Gift of HOPE," saying donations provide crucial services and support to people affected by abuse. The page does not list suggested amounts, recurring options, or payment methods, so treat those details as something to confirm on the donation page itself rather than assume.

What your money supports is spelled out in the services section:

• Shelter — a secure 45-day shelter with safety, case management, children's programming, therapy, and legal advocacy for adults and children escaping danger.
• Therapy — short-term therapy including the court-approved Personal Empowerment Program (PEP), group therapy topics, and individual therapy.
• Legal Advocacy — education, support, and court accompaniment for domestic violence restraining orders.
• Case Management — a three-month program with personalized support and resource referrals, available to those already receiving therapy or legal advocacy.
• Education & Outreach — seminars, trainings, workshops, and presentations on prevention and education.

If you want your donation tied to a specific program, that list is the place to start your question when you contact the office.

Volunteering

The site's Volunteer section invites people to "join us and be part of this impactful movement," saying volunteers help make a difference in the lives of survivors and their families. The page does not publish an application form, role list, training requirements, or time commitment, so the practical next step is to call one of the offices below and ask what openings exist.

The site notes that these numbers are for questions or concerns about services or Laura's House in general — a reasonable channel for volunteer inquiries.

Donating Goods or Shopping the Resale Store

The site's navigation includes a Resale/Donations entry alongside Volunteering, and a spotlight item announces "New Store, Same Great Finds." That confirms a resale operation exists, but the page evidence here does not include store addresses, accepted item types, pickup rules, or hours. Check the Resale/Donations page directly before loading up your car.

One Safety Detail Worth Knowing

If you are contacting Laura's House while concerned about being tracked, the site offers a workaround: calling 211 and asking for a transfer to the Laura's House Hotline allows you to call without your number being tracked by an abuser. The direct hotline is 866-498-1511. This matters for supporters too — if you are helping someone else make contact, passing along the 211 route may be safer than sending the direct number.

Choosing Between the Three

• Give money if you want the most flexible support and don't need to know exactly which program it funds.
• Volunteer if you want to contribute time and are willing to call an office to find out what's actually needed.
• Donate goods or shop resale if you'd rather give items than cash, or want a low-commitment way to contribute — but verify store details first.

For anything beyond these three, the general office numbers above are the site's stated contact point.