Making a donation of any amount is the most effective thing you can do. Every dollar you donate helps us expand and build new programs to create a community free from violence.
Become a Lightkeeper
Be a steady light in the lives of survivors. Lightkeepers are HAWC’s foundation—compassionate monthly donors who provide the consistent support survivors of violence rely on every single day. Your recurring gift fuels the dignity, safety, and care that define our work, and gives HAWC the flexibility to respond quickly to urgent needs. Whether it’s crisis response, emergency shelter, legal advocacy, or counseling, your monthly commitment ensures our doors stay open 24/7 for everyone who needs us. You can participate at any level—every dollar makes a difference. Become a Lightkeeper today and be the steady light that changes lives.
Matching Gifts
Double your impact! Many employers will match charitable contributions made by their employees. That means your gift to HAWC can go twice as far in supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Check with your HR department to see if your company participates in a matching gift program, and follow their process to submit your HAWC donation for matching. Every match multiplies hope.
Questions? Email our team at giving@hawc.org.
Donate Stock
Did you know that when you donate stock, you avoid the tax on the gain while deducting 100% of the value of the contribution? When you give stock, you may earn 2-3x the tax savings vs. donating cash. It is a win-win. And now it’s fast, safe and easy to do. The Houston Area Women’s Center has partnered with DonateStock.com to enable our supporters to make stock donations in 10 minutes or less. Our DonateStock page enables you to donate stock from your brokerage directly to our account through a secure portal, making the gifting process fast, safe and easy.
Donor Advised Funds
If you have a donor advised fund (DAF), recommending a grant to HAWC is a simple, tax-smart way to support survivors. DAF gifts allow you to make a significant impact while maximizing your philanthropic goals. Contact your DAF sponsor to recommend a grant to the Houston Area Women’s Center today.
Connect with our team if you need support.
Tim Moloney, Director of Development, at tmoloney@hawc.org.
Donate a Vehicle
Your generous gift of a vehicle can help make a tremendous difference funding critical programs at HAWC. Your vehicle donation is tax deductible to the full extent provided by law. We’ll arrange pick up of your vehicle, whether it is running or not. We’ll complete all IRS and title documents for you.
How it works
- Call us at 866-915-GIVE or (866)-915-4483, or visit www.careasy.org/houston-area-womens-center
- We will tow your vehicle at no cost to you!
- Get a tax deductible receipt and help support our mission.
Amazon Wish List
Support HAWC in a meaningful way by purchasing items directly from our Amazon Wishlist. From everyday essentials to emergency supplies, every item helps survivors and their families. Your gift ensures survivors have what they need, when they need it most. Browse our wish list and send items directly to One Safe Place Houston—it’s that simple. Shop here.
Kit Building
Bring your team, family, or friends together for a hands-on way to give back. HAWC’s kit-building events allow groups to assemble care kits filled with personal care items, clothing, school supplies, and more for survivors and their children. It’s a powerful team-building experience that makes a tangible difference.
Email us at giving@hawc.org to schedule your kit-building event. Learn more here.
Planned Giving
Your legacy can be one of hope, healing, and safety. Gifts through your will allow you to make a lasting impact on survivors of domestic and sexual violence while potentially providing tax benefits for you and your loved ones. Whether through a bequest in your will or another planned gift, you can ensure HAWC’s mission continues for generations to come.
Contact us at giving@hawc.org to learn more about leaving your legacy.
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- Bequests by Will. One of the simplest planned gifts is a bequest through your will in which you designate a specific amount or percentage of your estate to the Houston Area Women’s Center. A bequest also can reduce the amount of your taxable estate, which may increase the actual amount available to loved ones.
- Life Insurance. Contributions of life insurance can provide a substantial gift, and the value of an ordinary policy at the time of the gift is tax deductible.
Donate Your Big Day
Birthdays, Weddings, Graduations, Anniversaries – whatever the celebration – you can help celebrate clients of the Houston Area Women’s Center!
Ask for donations instead of presents to help adults, children and families affected by domestic and sexual violence move their lives forward. Email us at giving@hawc.org to learn how to donate your day in support of survivors.
Cryptocurrency Gifts
Cryptocurrency donations are a tax-efficient way to support HAWC’s mission. When you donate crypto, you may avoid capital gains taxes while receiving a charitable deduction for the full fair-market value. We accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other major cryptocurrencies. It’s fast, secure, and makes a powerful impact for survivors. Learn more at Crypto for Charity.