MAKE A DIFFERENCE
SO MANY WAYS TO ENGAGE WITH DOVE!
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HOST AN EVENT
A fundraising drive or event is a great way to bring together a group of people to support DOVE!
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Check out our Volunteer Opportunities
DOVE offers many opportunities for group and individual volunteering projects. Join us today!
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lunch & Learn
Host a Lunch & Learn or other activity in your workplace or church!
Participants come together for a three-hour event where they can eat lunch, have a DOVE staff person come speak about DOVE’s programs & put together personal care bags for survivors.
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Host A bookclub
Host a BookGroup or Movie discussion about domestic violence and DOVE in your home, church, or workplace.
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Host a friendraiser
Host a get-together in your home or at a local restaurant and ask attendees to make a donation to DOVE. A DOVE staff will be available to present and answer questions about domestic violence and the work of the organization.
Ideal for a discussion group, parent group, book group, or friend group
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workplace drive
Encourage employees or colleagues to collect items on our Wish List. DOVE works with workplaces to coordinate drives, including donation pick-ups.
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Host a jeans/hat/etc. day at your office
Volunteer sets up a way for employees make a donation if they choose to ‘dress down’ and wear jeans/hat/etc. These contributions are donated to DOVE and DOVE provides material for an informational table the day of the event.
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attend dove training
To raise awareness and prevent domestic violence, DOVE offers trainings, workshops and seminars to law enforcement, health care professionals, schools, businesses, social service providers, religious organizations and the community.
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donate cell phone or device
DOVE collects used cell phones to be refurbished and given to victims of domestic violence. Phones that are unable to be refurbished are recycled, with proceeds going directly to DOVE’s client services programs.
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matching gifts
Many employers match donations. If yours doesn't, encourage them to join Verizon, Harvard University and Fidelity in supporting DOVE!
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Commemorative or tribute gift
Remember a loved one or celebrate a special event such as a graduation or a birthday, by making a special gift to DOVE, Inc. in their name.
In return, DOVE will send a letter or certificate recognizing your honoree and your kindness. Our certificates also serve as thoughtful wedding or shower favors!