Your generosity helps survivors gain freedom from violence and abuse
YWCA San Diego County relies on the generosity of donors like you to power our mission and help survivors rebuild their lives. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization funded by philanthropic and community support.
1 in 4 women, 1 in 7 men, and 1 in 2 trans and nonbinary people face domestic violence. With your support, we can ensure that survivors have access to our crisis interventions, housing and shelter programs, and advocacy and support services. Your tax-deductible gift provides hope for survivors and makes a lasting impact on those who desperately need our help.
For more information about ways to give, please contact Darlene Moreno, Development Coordinator, at 619.239.0355 x225.
Give Online
Make a one-time, monthly, or recurring gift today using our secure online donation form hosted by Network for Good. Options are available if you wish to honor a loved one or designate your gift for a specific purpose.
Give by Mail
If you prefer to give by mail, please make your check payable to YWCA San Diego County and send it to the following address:
YWCA San Diego County
Attn: Development Office
1012 C Street
San Diego, CA 92101
Give Stock and Securities
Donating appreciated stocks, bonds, and other securities may allow you to avoid the capital gains tax and amplify the impact of your giving. If you itemize deductions, you may be eligible to take a charitable deduction for the entire donation amount. Please contact us for assistance to initiate your transfer of assets.
Give through a Donor Advised Fund
Make a gift to YWCA through your donor-advised fund (DAF) to maximize your impact. If you have a DAF, you can use FreeWill’s DAF tool to indicate how you’d like your grant to be allocated, communicate your wishes to YWCA, share the details of your contribution, and navigate to your DAF provider.
Give through your Individual Retirement Account
If you are 70.5 or older and have a traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA), you can make a donation from your IRA account. Using our secure online tool, you can learn more and fill out the forms from your IRA custodian in just a few minutes, or print out the forms to fill them out offline.
Give Crypto
We accept donations of Ethereum, Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies. When you donate crypto to YWCA, you may avoid capital gains tax, meaning a larger impact on our work today. Donating your crypto may also allow you to receive a federal tax deduction against your income tax for the full value of the gift. This gives us more ways to fund our mission and can provide you with extra benefits.
Make a Planned Gift
Designate YWCA San Diego County as a beneficiary in your bequest, charitable remainder trust, or other giving vehicle. Our federal tax identification number is 95-1661119. Please contact us for more information about your giving options.
Make a Vehicle Donation
Donating a car, boat, RV, or other vehicle is an easy way to provide critical funding for our programs. Our partner, CARS, will handle all the details and issue you a tax receipt. Learn more about our simple donation process.
Give through Your Workplace
Many employers offer giving options through payroll deduction. You can designate a one-time or recurring gift through your employer’s preferred platform, such as Benevity or United Way. Please remember to ask your employer about matching your gift to double your impact!
Become a Corporate Partner
Get your company involved in our work for survivors of domestic violence. We offer recognition and employee engagement opportunities with mission support gifts, sponsorship, and cause marketing.
Organize a Benefit Event or Fundraiser
Individuals and groups can help us raise awareness of domestic violence and support our comprehensive solutions for survivors. Take a look at our ideas to help you get started.
Other Ways to Give
Learn more about how to support one of our signature events or seasonal campaigns, donate goods, give time, and more.
Voices of Strength and Courage
“After years of hidden abuse, I was broken, ashamed, and confused. She had convinced me it was all my fault. YWCA helped me regain my self-worth as a person, and most importantly, as a father. You literally changed my life.”
“When I was at my lowest point and losing hope, you saved us. You gave me a safe place to stay with my cat and helped me regain my strength. Although I’m still not fully healed, I know that we will be okay.”
“I’m grateful for all of the support and guidance you gave me. My children are doing much better now and I know we will keep getting stronger. Thank you for everything.”
“I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to take care of my son on my own. Thanks to YWCA, we’re in our own home and getting better every day. I never felt alone because I had so much support from all of you. Thank you for helping us get through this.”
“It was so hard to imagine that I could have a different life for my children. For the first time, I’m excited and hopeful about our future.”
“I was feeling so helpless and alone. You were there for me and my children and treated us like family. Because of YWCA, I’m working now and we’re living in our own home. All of this is because of your help and encouragement. I will always be grateful.”
