I Want to Give: Overview

DAIS provides hope and safety to thousands of women, children and men each year. Demand for our services is rising, and the severity of abuse reported by our clients is escalating.

But the future is bright because there are people like you—compassionate people from across Dane County who say yes to hope and
Quote 3   no to fear. As a DAIS supporter, you become part of a lifeline of hope for people who need it most—people who live in overwhelming fear, who worry they may not live to see tomorrow.

DAIS relies heavily on support from friends and allies to make our work possible. Your contributions ensure the safety and survival of thousands of families every year. In the most literal sense, your support saves lives.

We encourage you to learn more about DAIS and the work we do. Read our most recent Newsletter or Annual Report, and check out our Media page, or attend a DAIS event.

How Your Gift Helps

Almost one-quarter of our expenses are covered by individual donations from people like you. Gifts of all sizes can make a huge difference. For example:

  • $20,000 covers the DAIS Direct Aid transportation budget for year. This program helps survivors relocate to escape their abusers; supports taxi fare for women coming into shelter, often from the emergency room; and provides transportation for victims and their children who attend the DAIS support groups, meet with DAIS legal advocates, or meet with DAIS crisis response advocates for emergency safety planning.
  •  $5,000 covers the cost of program supplies for the entire organization for a year. Program supplies include such things as educational toys and games for the children’s program, cleaning supplies and paper products for the shelter, snacks and training materials for volunteer trainings, and educational materials and handouts for support groups and crisis response appointments.
  • $1,000 pays for 2 weeks of coverage for the 24-hour Help/Crisis Line.
  • $500 covers the cost of food for 25 shelter residents for one week.
  • $250 covers a year’s worth of arts and crafts supplies to allow children to engage in positive activities and express their feelings during children’s programming time.
  • $100 buys 50 tear off posters for area hospitals, clinics, and community centers.
  • $50 covers the cost of a lock change to help a domestic violence victim stay safely in her/his home.
  • $12 helps a survivor obtain a copy of her/his child’s birth certificate, so s/he can access government assistance.
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