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The Verde Valley Sanctuary provides comprehensive services to assist, protect and empower victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Our 360-degree approach provides emergency assistance and shelter, confidential counseling, case management, and legal support as well as year-round education and prevention programs in the community. Services available in English and Spanish.
None of this could be accomplished without the support of generous individuals, foundations and corporations.
Ways to Donate
Below is a list of the many opportunities to support the Verde Valley Sanctuary. To learn more please contact the Development office at 928-282-2755 or email us at development@verdevalleysanctuary.org
Individual Gifts
We are extremely grateful to all of our donors, no matter the size of the gift, and greatly appreciate their partnership in our commitment to transform the lives of those affected by domestic violence.
You can donate to Verde Valley Sanctuary on our secure website, by calling our Development Department at (928) 282-2755, or by mailing a check to Verde Valley Sanctuary at PO Box 595, Sedona AZ 86339.
Arizona Tax Credit
You can support the Verde Valley Sanctuary and benefit from the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit. Here is how it works: File your Arizona tax return, attach Form 321 and receive dollar-for-dollar credit on your taxes for your donation up to $400* (filing single return) or $800* (filing a joint return). Our Qualifying Charity Organization (QCO) code to be entered on Form 321 is 20041. For the complete list of QCO codes follow this link.
*Contact your financial advisor for professional assistance on your tax returns.
Become a Sustaining Donor
Our sustaining donors are committed supporters of the work of the Verde Valley Sanctuary, who agree to donate on a recurring basis via automated credit card transactions or monthly contributions. As a sustaining donor, your contributions will not only provide shelter and basic necessities, but also the much-needed support services that women and children need to overcome the impact of the violence they have experienced.
Friends of the Verde Valley Sanctuary
The Hope Society is the Verde Valley Sanctuary’s annual giving program recognizing individuals committed to annual gifts of $100.00 or more. Support through the Friends of the Verde Valley Sanctuary is an investment in the future of our critical mission and ensures that funding remains available to continue to deliver outstanding support to shelter residents, outreach clients and continued education and prevention initiatives that will bring us closer to the goal of ending domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
Individual gift levels are as follows:
- Champion: $50,000+
- Guardian: $10,000 - $49,999
- Advocate: $5,000 – $9,999
- Supporter: $1,000 - $4,999
- Ally: $500 - $999
- Follower: $100 - $499
Planned Giving
Many of our supporters choose to remember the Verde Valley Sanctuary in their estate plan. A planned gift is a meaningful way to continue your support for, the Verde Valley Sanctuary, far into the future while also providing tax and other benefits to you and your estate. Planned gifts can be made from your estate in a variety of ways. Gifts of cash, stocks and securities, a charitable gift annuity, a trust, life insurance and retirement assets are just a few options to leave a lasting legacy.
We encourage you to seek professional advice to determine the plan best suited for the needs of you and your loved ones. If you have already included the Verde Valley Sanctuary in your estate plan, please let us know about your gift so that we can express our gratitude.
Corporate Involvement
Corporate Matching Gifts & Volunteer Service Recognition
Does your employer have a matching gifts program? Many companies match employees’ charitable contributions with a gift that follows their designation. These programs are an excellent way to maximize your gifts in support of Verde Valley Sanctuary’s dedicated service to victims in the Verde Valley. Some 65 percent of Fortune 500 companies offer matching gift programs, as do thousands of smaller companies. Additionally, your company may recognize your volunteer service with a charitable gift. Please contact your employer and let them know of your interest in working with them to support the Verde Valley Sanctuary.
Give Back When You Shop
Support the Verde Valley Sanctuary when you shop!
Many online and community merchants will reward your purchases with a donation to Verde Valley Sanctuary.
Community Supporters Include:
AmazonSmile
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization, which you can easily designate on their site. You can choose from nearly one million organizations to support, including Verde Valley Sanctuary. Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice.
Fry’s Community Rewards Program
You can support Verde Valley Sanctuary and shop for groceries at Fry’s at the same time! Thanks to Fry’s new Community Rewards Program, every time you shop, Verde Valley Sanctuary will earn rewards. Click the “Enroll Now” button and create an account or sign in to your existing account. Select Verde Valley Sanctuary (#61427) as your organization. Shop like you normally do and re-enroll every year and help us keep earning rewards.
Wish Lists
Shelter Items Needed:
- Appointment Calendars/Planners
- Bus Tickets
- Clothing: Sweatsuits (S, M, L) and Pajamas (S, M, L)
- Coffee Pots
- Gift Cards: Gift cards are one of the most flexible ways to support our clients. We are in need of donations of gift cards in any denomination for gasoline, groceries, clothing, beauty/hair salons, nail appointments.
- Laundry Baskets: filled with cleaning supplies, dishwashing liquid, laundry soap, etc.
- Mattresses: Twin size (New)
- Mini-Fridges
- Mini-Lockers/Hotel Safes
- New Towel Sets: (New)
- Snacks
- Taxi Vouchers
- Teas & Hot Chocolate
- Tissues
- Water Bottles
- Women's Toiletry Kits: lotions, perfume, deodorant, razors, makeup, toothbrushes, toothpaste. (Please include items suitable for black, brown, and white women)
Legal Advocacy Center & Outreach Center Items Needed:
- Appointment Calendars/Planners
- Bus Tickets
- Gift Cards: Gift cards are one of the most flexible ways to support our clients. We are in need of donations of gift cards in any denomination for gasoline, groceries, clothing, beauty salons.
- Snacks
- Taxi Vouchers
- Teas & Hot Chocolate
- Tissues
- Water Bottles
Donations can be dropped off at any of the three Thrift Stores in Cottonwood, Sedona, or Camp Verde. Mark them Attention to VVS Wish List. Questions? Please call (928) 282-2755, development@verdevalleysanctuary.org
Camp Verde Twice Nice Thriftique Items Needed:
- Volunteers: cashiers, customer service, VVS ambassadors, backroom donation processing, daily cleaning and straightening, decorator, shoes, tag, price, and steam clothing.
- Two Storage Sheds
- Quality Donations: Clothing, shoes, household goods, small appliances, small furniture, jewelry.
Cottonwood Twice Nice Thriftique Items Needed:
- Volunteers: cashiers, customer service, VVS ambassadors, backroom donation processing, daily cleaning and straightening, decorator, shoes, tag, price, and steam clothing, Master Gardeners for flower and vegetable gardens.
- Quality Donations: clothing, jewelry, shoes, household goods, small appliances, furniture, children’s clothing, toys, games.
Sedona Twice Nice Thriftique Items Needed:
- Volunteers: cashiers, customer service, VVS ambassadors, backroom donation processing, daily cleaning and straightening, decorator, shoes, tag, price, and steam clothing, IT and computer technician.
- Quality Donations: Clothing, jewelry, shoes, books, household goods, small appliances, furniture.
Donations can be dropped off at any of the three Thrift Stores in Cottonwood, Sedona, or Camp Verde. Questions? Please call (928) 282-2755, development@verdevalleysanctuary.org