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Programs
A safe home is something many of us take for granted. Friends With Dignity’s programs provide practical services to assist people who have escaped domestic violence start their new journey, free from abuse.
Fundraise for Friends
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Donating items
Friends with Dignity couldn’t do what we do without our generous donors. While we don’t like saying no to your generous offers for furniture and household goods due to lack of storage there are restrictions on what we can and cannot accept. We only accept good quality items on an ‘as needed’ basis to transform our Sanctuaries.
When we say good quality, we use the ‘would you give this to your best friend to use’ rule. Our goal is to make each Sanctuary into a beautiful haven for each family.
High demand items
Our only exception to an ‘as needed basis’ are items that we know we need for every sanctuary. Our specialist coordinators are always on the look out for:
- sheets, linen, towels, doona insets and pillows
- kitchen cutlery and crockery
- laundry items
- toileteries
- gift vouchers for purchasing things like power boards and cords, picture hooks, curtain rods, fresh flowers and fruit for the dining room and those other little bits and pieces.
Kitchen
New toasters, kettles, sandwich presses, microwave ovens, cutlery and utensils, dinner sets, pots and pans, cutting boards, sharp knives, baking items, storage containers, microwave container, fruit bowls and vases, serving platters, drinking glasses and plastic dinnerware.
Linen
Sheets – single, king single, double, queens and king sized, bassinet and cot sheets, mattress protectors, doona inserts, doona covers, pillow cases, blankets, throw rugs, new pillows, bath towels, beach towels, hand towels, bath and toilet mats, face washers, tea towels, table cloths and curtains.
Laundry
Laundry powder and liquid, fabric softener, laundry baskets, pegs and peg baskets, dustpan and brush sets, toilet brushes, cleaning products, sponges and cloths, toilet spray, paper hand towels, tissues and dishwashing liquid.
Bathroom
Shampoo, conditioner, children’s shampoo / bath product, shower gel, soap, hand wash, deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrushes (children and adult), tissues, sanitary items, hair products, hand cream, facial cleanser, sunscreen, lip balm, band aids, body moisturiser, toilet paper
Pamper
Chocolates, nail polish, magazines, make up, hair brushes, perfume, lotions or soaps, photo frames, hair accessories, and face masks.
Furniture and household items
We post the items we need on our Friends with Dignity Facebook page. The items listed on our sanctuary or donation request posts are exactly what we require at that particular time and what we can accept. If the items are not on those lists, unfortunately at this stage we are unable to accept the donation.
How to donate furniture and household items
To donate your items email donate@friendswithdignity.com.au with:
- photos and dimensions of the items you would like to donate
- your location
- whether you have the ability to deliver the items to our nearest Coordinator
We endeavour to answer emails same day, however the majority of our volunteers also work full time; delays of up to 48 hours may be experienced at times.
How can you help?
Follow us on Facebook
We post lists of what we need in each Sanctuary as we need them. Please like our page to help us help others.
Donate
Gift cards and cash donations help us purchase items that we have been unable to source through other donations.
Make a difference
Do you have a skill that will make a difference? There are a many ways you can volunteer with Friends with Dignity.
Fundraise for Friends
Can you host a fundraising event for Friends? Check out some ideas for hosting a fundraising events and help Friends With Dignity raise critical funds to support our programs.