Without help from our donors and grantors, HDVS would not be able to provide services to survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence. You can help us continue our services in a variety of ways, detailed below.
Physical
If you aren’t comfortable donating online, we also accept checks or money orders to:
Humboldt Domestic Violence Services
P.O. Box 969
Eureka, CA 95502
Clothing or Household Items
HDVS collects casual clothing and shoes for children and adults to use when fleeing abusive situations. We also take “household establishment” items such as towels, blankets, and kitchen items. We cannot accept any used mattresses, mattress pads or pillows. Any personal care items must be in unused, sealed condition. We are currently in need of shampoo, conditioner, lotions, and face soaps. Please no medications, even over-the-counter. Please call ahead to let us know that you are coming and what you are bringing. The business office has limited space, and the list of what we are in need of is always changing, so our Office Administrator can tell you over the phone what items we need most at this time. Please note: HDVS cannot accept items dumped on our property without an appointment!
If you would like to donate items to HDVS, please call our business office at (707) 444-9255. Donation hours are between 10:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday.
If we are not able to take clothing donations when you call, please consider donating to Lots 4 Tots Plus the Clothing Closet: (707) 445-3477. HDVS has a voucher program with Lots 4 Tots. When community members donate nearly new or gently used clothing to Lots 4 Tots, they may ask that the value of the donation be added to HDVS’ account. We can then give vouchers to our clients and they can shop for themselves. This provides a great way for survivors to exercise their independence and for donors to contribute directly to our clients’ well-being.
Lots 4 Tots Plus The Clothing Closet is located at 3008 Broadway St, Eureka, CA.
In Support of Pets
When deciding to leave, pets can become a major complication for survivors. Boarding their animals can quickly become very expensive, and this may convince a survivor that if they leave, then they must risk the well-being of their pets.
Jennifer Bushnell was a woman from Humboldt County who was tragically murdered by her partner in 2007. Her beloved dog, Gucci, was with her at the time. To honor her memory, Jennifer’s parents have established the Jennifer Bushnell Memorial Fund, which provides financial assistance for survivors so they can board their pets while they are in emergency shelter.
If you would like to donate to this fund, please send checks or money orders to:
Jennifer Bushnell Memorial Fund
c/o Humboldt Domestic Violence Services
P.O. Box 969
Eureka, CA 95502
You may also note “Jennifer Bushnell Memorial Fund” in the memo section of your check, and we will add your donation to the fund.
Support the Community
Do you have items that HDVS cannot currently accept? Please consider donating to the following thrift stores who also support worthy causes.
American Cancer Society Discovery Shop:
707-443-2155
Eureka Rescue Mission Thrift & Free Shop:
707-443-2523
St. Vincent De Paul:
Eureka: 707-443-8676
Arcata: 707-822-6946
Tailwaggers Thrift Shop (Sequoia Humane Society):
707-445-5837