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

New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence

National Domestic Violence Hotline

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]

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El Refugio

800 S. Robert Street
Silver City, NM 88061
Office: (575) 538-2125
Fax: (575) 538-0495
[email protected]

Crisis Hotline

New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence

National Domestic Violence Hotline