One in four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime.

This November, help support domestic violence survivors in our community. 

Join us in supporting the YWCA of Memphis and the domestic violence survivors they serve through a community supply drive. We are collecting a variety of items (see list below) from Nov. 5 to Nov. 16.

This supply drive is a part of a multi-state Allstate Foundation Purple Purse® effort that will benefit more than 34 domestic violence nonprofits across the country. Items collected will directly benefit survivors of domestic violence and financial abuse* in our community.

Suggested supply donations:

Baby/Children

Baby beds (new and safety beds only)***

Baby lotion

Baby wipes Pampers (all sizes) 

Sippy cups 

Strollers 

Toys

Children's program

Binders

College rule paper

Flashcards

Gift certificates (Knowledge Tree)

Paper 

Pencils

Paint and washable paint brushes

School uniforms (Pre-K through 12th grade)

Cleaning supplies

40 gallon and heavy duty trash can liners

Air freshners

All purpose cleaner (with bleach and no Ammonia)

Batteries (all sizes)

Body soap and liquid dish soap

Brooms, household mops, dustpans

Cleaning products (with bleach and no Ammonia)

 Clorox bleach

Cooking utensils

Furniture polish

Gallon and quart freezer bags

Glass and window cleaner (no Ammonia)

Hand soap and hand lotion 

Rubber gloves (for cleaning) 

Cooking supplies

Pans

Paper plates

Pots

Silverware

Health and personal needs

Antibiotic cream

Bandages

Boy's underwear and socks (new) 

Disinfectant/Clorox wipes

Gauze

Girls' underwear and socks (new) 

Women's personal care needs

Household items

Comforters (twin size) 

Hand towels 

Mattress covers (twin) (plastic or cloth) 

Pillows (regular size) and pillow covers (cloth) 

Towels (White for bath towels and face towels)

Twin sheets

Office supplies

Copy/Computer paper

Gift cards from Walmart and Kroger 

  

On a single day last year, more than 11,000 requests for emergency services went unanswered due to lack of funding. Your contribution can help offset program costs so the YWCA of Memphis can continue to provide life-changing services survivors desperately need.

Allstate agency owners and financial specialists volunteer their time and support the charitable efforts of The Allstate Foundation. The Allstate Foundation's Purple Purse program is the longest running national campaign focused on ending domestic violence through a proven solution: financial empowerment services for survivors. Learn more at PurplePurse.com. 

 

*Financial abuse is one of the least known but one of the most powerful tactics to keep a victim from leaving a relationship. The tactics may include a victim having their spending tightly monitored or restricted by their partner, having their job jeopardized or their credit ruined, or being excluded from major budget decisions.