This holiday season, make certain safety stays within reach for survivors.

CAWC’s Annual Appeal

Ana & daughter

Because of you, survivors can move from fear to freedom.

When Ana and her daughter fled to CAWC, she described her life in one word: uncertain. Everything felt unpredictable, always waiting for the next attack.

At CAWC’s Greenhouse Shelter, Ana obtained an Order of Protection and reclaimed her legal power over her own life. With counseling, she began healing from trauma that had convinced her she was worthless. With parenting support, her daughter, who had learned to be silent and invisible, found her voice again. 

That’s exactly what your support makes possible for survivors.  Thank you for your gift!

Will Your Employer Match Your Gift?

You may be able to make the impact of your gift go even further! Simply search for your employer below and you may be able to double or triple your gift! For any questions please feel free to contact the Development Team at development@cawc.org

Other Ways to Donate

Stock Gifts

Contact Judi Golemba, Development Director, at 773.489.9081, for information about how to donate stock to CAWC.

Donor Advised Fund

If you have created a Donor Advised Fund, you can recommend making a gift to CAWC.

Matching Gift

Contact your employer to determine if they will match your gift to CAWC. If they have a matching gift program, your gift could double or even triple in value. If you send a form from your employer to CAWC, we can complete the paperwork and initiate the matching gift process.

Planned Giving

A gift to CAWC in your will or trust is your legacy to ensure happier tomorrows for domestic violence survivors and their children.

Honoring Someone’s Special Day

If you make a gift to CAWC in honor of someone, we will notify the recipient of your thoughtfulness. Many individuals ask friends and family to donate to CAWC in lieu of gift for a special occasion.

Memorial Gifts

If you make a gift to CAWC in memory of someone, we will notify the family of your thoughtfulness.

Prefer to mail us a check?

Checks can be sent to:
CAWC – Development
1116 N. Kedzie Avenue, 5th Floor
Chicago, IL 60651

Or you can make a gift online.

Plan a Fundraiser

You don’t have to be an experienced party planner to create an event that benefits CAWC – energy and enthusiasm go a long way! And the CAWC development team will help you plan an event that will assist survivors and their children on their journey to heal from abuse.