Support Survivors, Create Change
Your donation helps survivors of sexual violence, intimate partner and domestic violence, human trafficking, and stalking receive the support they need—free of charge. With your generosity, we provide crisis intervention, legal advocacy, hospital accompaniment, service coordination, prevention education, and more to individuals across Athens, Hocking, Morgan, Perry, and Vinton counties.
Together, we can build a safer, violence-free community.
Ways to Give
Make a Financial Contribution
Your gift directly funds emergency shelter, crisis advocacy, and survivor support services. Every dollar makes a difference.
- $25 provides emergency transportation for a survivor.
- $50 funds a crisis support session with an advocate.
- $100 supplies essential hospital care bags for survivors.
- $250 supports legal advocacy for a survivor navigating the justice system.
Donate Online: Securely give via PayPal.
Donate by Mail:
Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program
c/o Executive Director
145 Columbus Road, Suite 201
Athens, OH 45701
Volunteer Your Time
Be a part of our mission by becoming a hotline advocate, outreach ambassador, or event volunteer. No prior experience is necessary—training is provided!
Explore volunteer opportunities >
Donate Essential Items
Survivors often arrive at hospitals and shelters with nothing but the clothes they are wearing. Your donation of essential items helps us provide comfort and dignity.
We accept new (packaged) items, including:
- Journals and pens
- Coloring books, crayons, and art supplies
- Sheets, blankets, and bedding
- Hospital care bag items:
- T-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants
- Socks and undergarments (all sizes needed)
- Toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, and mouthwash
- Brushes, combs, and hair ties
- Travel-sized shampoo, conditioner, and soap
- Tea bags, stress balls, slippers
Gift Cards & Gas Cards (Max: $10 per card) are also appreciated to help survivors access food, transportation, and emergency needs.
Contact us to coordinate a drop-off location and time.
Other Ways to Give
- Employer Matching Gifts – Many companies will match your donation! Check with your employer to double your impact.
- Planned Giving & Legacy Gifts – Leave a lasting impact by including SAOP in your estate planning.
- Corporate Sponsorships – Partner with us to support survivors in your community.
Why Give to SAOP?
100% Confidential & Free Services
Survivors never pay for support.
Community-Funded & Transparent
We rely on grants and donor support, with financial accountability.
Serving 5 Counties
Your donation directly helps survivors in Athens, Hocking, Morgan, Perry, and Vinton counties.
Thank you for Supporting Survivors
Your generosity helps break cycles of violence, provide life-changing support, and create a safer world for all.
