DIAPER DRIVE DAY

'SUPPORT SINGLE PARENTS'

Support mothers living under the poverty threshold. Provide assistance to women's shelters, as well as shelters for children and families with dependents.

• $180 provides diapers and wipes for 2 months for one child
• 24 million American children live in a single parent household, of which 32% live below the poverty level
• 1 in 2 U.S households with young children struggle to afford diapers and wipes necessary to keep their children clean, dry and healthy.
• Hygiene kit for women & men. Each kit contains toilet paper, toothbrush toothpaste, face towel, bar soap, deodorant, comb, lip balm, nail clippers, feminine monthly products (for women). $8-$13

FOR SHELTERS, NATIONAL & LOCAL FOOD BANKS, GIVEAWAYS, & MORE 

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FUNDRAISING EVENTS

March for Babies – March of Dimes

Spring–Summer (nationwide)

📍Charity walks supporting healthy pregnancies, NICU programs, and infant health research.

NON-PROFITS

BABYDAILY

WOMEN

March Of Dimes– Improves the health of mothers and babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality through research and advocacy.

The Texas Council on Family Violence is the only 501(c)(3) nonprofit coalition in Texas dedicated solely to creating safer communities and freedom from family violence.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – Advances cures and prevention of pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment — no family receives a bill for care. 

The Texas Council on Family Violence is the only 501(c)(3) nonprofit coalition in Texas dedicated solely to creating safer communities and freedom from family violence.

AVDA is a nonprofit organization that has served the Houston community for 40 years with the mission to end family violence by advocating for the safety and self-determination of victims, promoting accountability for abusers and fostering a community response to abuse. AVDA is dedicated to providing multilingual, transformational, lifesaving services to survivors of abuse and their families.

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)'s mission is to lead, mobilize and raise our voices to support efforts that demand a change of conditions that lead to domestic violence such as patriarchy, privilege, racism, sexism, and classism. We are dedicated to supporting survivors and holding offenders accountable and supporting advocates.

The Texas Council on Family Violence is the only 501(c)(3) nonprofit coalition in Texas dedicated solely to creating safer communities and freedom from family violence. With a statewide reach and direct local impact, TCFV shapes public policy, equips service providers with essential tools, and initiates strategic prevention efforts. Since 1978, we have been a nationally recognized leader in our efforts to end family violence.

RCDV has worked to strengthen the capacity of programs responding to domestic violence victims and their families by promoting effective public policy, institutional response and research, and engagement in prevention

FUTURES Without Violence has been providing groundbreaking programs, policies, and campaigns that empower individuals and organizations working to end violence against women and children around the world.

The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), a social change organization, is dedicated to creating a social, political, and economic environment in which violence against women no longer exists.

SOS Children Village Our comprehensive approach—preventing child abandonment, offering long-term care for children in need and empowering young people with the resources to reach their full potential—transforms the lives of millions of children and families worldwide each year.

National Domestic Violence Hotline We answer the call to support and shift power back to those affected by relationship abuse.

Community United Against Domestic Violence CUAV works to build the power of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) communities to transform violence and oppression.

Battered Women’s Justice Project (BWJP) promotes systemic change within the civil and criminal justice systems to ensure an effective and just response to victims and perpetrators of intimate partner violence (IPV), and the children exposed to this violence.

The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)’s mission is to improve the national response to elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation by gathering, housing, disseminating, and stimulating innovative, validated methods of practice, education, research, and policy.

Incite! Women of Color Against Violence is a network of radical feminists of color organizing to end state violence and violence in our homes and communities.

Asista Advance the dignity, rights, and liberty of immigrant survivors of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking.

The Parasol Cooperative empowers and accelerates the work of member organizations, who protect lives, by offering them technology tools, knowledge, and services so that more individuals can live safe and healthy lives, especially those affected by domestic violence.

Narika (Fremont, CA) To promote women’s independence, economic empowerment, and well-being by helping domestic violence survivors with advocacy, support, and education.

Visions of Women (South Carolina) To educate, support, and lead to raise awareness towards domestic violence and promote healthy relationships.

Texas Health and Human Service Commision The Family Violence Program promotes safety, self-sufficiency, and long-term independence of adult and child survivors of family violence and survivors of dating violence. Through a network of trauma-informed service providers, the program provides emergency shelter and supportive services to survivors and their children, educates the public, provides training, and offers prevention support to various organizations across Texas.

FOOD RESOURCES

SHELTER

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Provides affordable housing programs like public housing and Section 8 vouchers to help low-income individuals and families pay rent.

Continuum of Care Program

Connects people experiencing homelessness to emergency shelters, transitional housing, and long-term housing support.

Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA)

Helps cover rent, past-due rent, and utility bills to prevent eviction. Available through local city or county programs.

Emergency Solutions Grants Program

Provides emergency shelter, hotel vouchers, and rapid rehousing services for individuals and families in crisis.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Offers housing assistance and supportive services for veterans, including vouchers and homelessness prevention programs.

United Way (Dial 211)

Free helpline that connects you to local shelters, rental assistance, food programs, and emergency housing services.

Catholic Charities

Provides emergency housing assistance, rent help, shelters, and supportive services for families and individuals in need.

The Salvation Army

Offers emergency shelter, transitional housing, rent assistance, and disaster relief services nationwide.

Federal and State Resources and Professional Organizations

There are also state and federal resources designed to help you find health care providers and low-cost services. Some of the state resources include:

• Texas Health and Human Services (HHS)
  hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use
  HHS offers mental health and substance use services for families and people of all ages.
• 2-1-1 Texas
  Call 211 for Essential Community Services | United Way 211
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
  www.samhsa.gov
  For general information on mental health and to locate treatment services in your area, call the SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). SAMHSA also has a Behavioral Health Treatment Locator on its website that can be searched by location.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
  www.nami.org/home
  NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness for individuals and loved ones affected by mental illness.
• Mental Health America (MHA)
  www.mhanational.org
  MHA is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting the overall mental health of all Americans.

Assistance for Children, and Youth Families

National Alliance on Mental Illness North Texas

• National Child Traumatic Stress Network – Improves access to care, treatment, and services for children and adolescents exposed to traumatic events.
• Texas System of Care – Connects communities to ensure children and youth have access to mental health services.
• City House
• Mental Health America of Greater Tarrant County

Suicide Prevention

C-SSRS - Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale – Tool that helps users identify whether someone is at risk for suicide, assess the severity and immediacy of that risk, and gauge the level of support that the person needs.

• Now Matters Now – Skills and support for coping with suicidal thoughts.
• Suicide Prevention Resource Center – Provides technical assistance, training, and materials for suicide prevention practitioners and other professionals serving people at risk for suicide.
• https://www.sccenter.org/ - Crisis can strike any time, day or night. When feelings of hopelessness, isolation, shame, and anxiety lead people to think that suicide is their only option, the can't wait for help. They need to talk to someone at our suicide and crisis hotline...now.