Discover How You Can Help Support Victims of Domestic Abuse
El Refugio empowers all persons affected by domestic and sexual violence by providing advocacy, education, and services in a safe and supportive environment through [ERI Programs]. Download our brochure here.
Volunteer Your Time
Have time to give and an interest in creating social change? El Refugio offers opportunities for groups and individuals to volunteer.
Donate and help with financial assistance through PayPal:
Or Assist Through:
- Matching gifts through workplace matching programs
- Sponsorship of our events
- Donations made in honor or in memory of a loved one
- Bequests
Donate Goods
Help by donating goods!
Wish List 2024
Children's Items (All sizes)
- Diaper rash cream
- Orajel
- Pajamas
- Underwear and socks
- Bibs
- Pull-Ups (girls & boys)
- Diapers all sizes.
- Umbrella strollers
- Play-Doh
- Bubbles
- Bubble bath
- Baby wipes
- School supplies
- Back packs
- Baby formula/food
- Baby lotion
- Baby body wash
- Baby nail clippers
- Baby monitors
- Baby thermometers
Kitchen/Household Items
- Silverware sets.
- Heavy-duty plastic cups, bowls, and plates
- Thermos/water bottle
- Plastic containers
- Bath towels
- Laundry Baskets
- Cleaning towels
- Dish cloths
- Kitchen utensils/gadgets
- Blankets/quilts
- Large bedroom lamps
- Shower curtains/liners
- Twin-size sheets
- Full size sheets
- Pillows
- Pots/pans
- Tinfoil
- Trash bags
- Sandwich bags
- Gallon Ziploc Bags
- 10/pack gloves
Women's & Men's Items (All sizes)
- Body wash
- Razors
- Shaving cream
- Robes
- Slippers and flip flops
- Pajamas
- Underwear and socks
- Deodorant
- Personal hygiene products
- Large shampoo/conditioner
- Hairbrushes/hair picks/combs/ties
- Feminine products
- Shoes
- Tote bags
- Purses
- Manicaure sets
Cleaning Items
- Toilet bowl cleaner
- All-purpose cleaner
- Laundry detergent (HE)
- Fabric softener sheets/liquid
- Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
- Dish soap
- Lysol Disinfectant Spray
- Clorox wipes
- Bleach
- Swiffer starter kits
- Mops/brooms
- Dusters
Gift Cards/Certificates
- Wal-Mart
- Gas stations
- Fast Food for special occasions
Miscellaneous Items
- Colored folders
- Journals
- Yearly calendars
- Umbrellas
- Color copy paper
- First aid Kits or supplies, including bandages, peroxide, and Neosporin.
- Alarm clocks
- Flashlights
- Toothbrushes (all sizes)
- Toothpaste
- Batteries of all sizes
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Q-tips
- Masks
- Night lights
- Curling irons
- Blow dryers
- Makeup wipes
- Bobbi pins
Food Products (Non-expired)
- Packaged fruit and vegetables
- Cake/brownie mixes and icing
- Flour
- Sugar
- Salt/pepper
- Coffee
- Coffee creamer
- Tea
- Seasoning
- Garlic Salt
- Cooking oil
- Cooking spray
- Condiments
- Canned food
- Pastas
- Gravy Mix
- Seasoning packets
On behalf of El Refugio, Inc. we thank you for reaffirming our greatest beliefs, "HOPE."
If you have any further questions, please email: [email protected] Or call (575) 538-2125 extension 100
El Refugio
800 S. Robert Street
Silver City, NM 88061
Office: (575) 538-2125
Fax: (575) 538-0495
[email protected]
Crisis Hotline
(575) 538-2125
Toll-Free: 1-888-538-2125
New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
TTY 1-800-787-3224
Our Volunteer Opportunities
Become a Volunteer
Volunteering can be one of the most rewarding things in your life. There are many varying volunteer opportunities at El Refugio, Inc.
Volunteers have helped the front office catch up on filing, provide Sunday meals for the shelter, provide tutoring services for children in the shelter, provide yard services, and so much more. Depending on the availability of certain tasks, not every volunteer opportunity may be available at any certain time.
Learn about the process and call or email to see what volunteer services are currently in need: (575) 538-2125 or [email protected]
El Refugio
800 S. Robert Street
Silver City, NM 88061
Office: (575) 538-2125
Fax: (575) 538-0495
[email protected]
Crisis Hotline
(575) 538-2125
Toll-Free: 1-888-538-2125
New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
TTY 1-800-787-3224