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:

Donate

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 2023
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
Baby wipes
School supplies
Back packs
Baby formula/food
Baby lotion
Baby wash
Baby nail clippers
Baby monitors
Baby thermometers

Kitchen/Household Items

Silverware sets.
Heavy-duty plastic cups, bowls, and plates
Plastic containers
Bath towels
Dish rags
Dish cloths
Kitchen utensils/gadgets
Blankets
Small lamps
Shower curtains
Twin-size sheets
Full size sheets
Pillows
Pots/pans
Foil
Trash bags
Sandwich bags
Gallon Ziploc Bags
io/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
8 oz. shampoo/conditioner
Full size shampoo/conditioner
Hairbrushes/hair picks/combs

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

Gift Cards/Certificates

Wal-Mart
Corre Caminos Monthly Bus Pass
Gas stations

Miscellaneous Items

Colored folders
Journals
Umbrellas
Color copy paper
First aid 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

Food Products (Non-expired)

Packaged fruit and vegetables.
Cake/brownie mixes and icing
Flour
Sugar
Salt/pepper
Coffee
Coffee creamer
Tea
Seasoning salt
Garlic Salt
Cooking oil
Cooking spray
Condiments
Canned food
Pastas
Gravy Mix

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]

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]