How to Support Transitions Family Violence Services

Since 1977, Transitions Family Violence Services has provided “a pathway to safety . . . a source of hope” to tens of thousands of women, children and men on the Virginia Peninsula.

We offer comprehensive intervention and prevention programs to help families with essential needs including emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling, legal advocacy, childcare and children’s services. We have sheltered more than 16,000 victims of abuse for 160,000 nights and have provided outreach support to many thousands more. We offer them a place to turn¾to help guide them through one of the most difficult times in their lives.

We are asking that you include us in your annual charitable support plans by considering giving at one of the following levels of support: 

As a supporter of Transitions Family Violence Services, you and/or your group/business will receive the following benefits:

• Private one-hour tour of our Client Services Center and Q&A session with a Transitions’ staff member;

• One hour presentation at your workplace/school/church/etc. on domestic violence, how to help victims, and resources in the community;

• Special certificate proclaiming that your workplace supports violence-free family life

• Acknowledgement and a link to your site from our web site

• Recognition through the year as an annual sponsor of Transitions wherever we find a promotional opportunity: our newsletters, events, displays, web site, etc. 

Donate now through our secure web server or send a check to Transitions, P.O. Box 561, Hampton, VA 23669. Our nonprofit tax ID is 51-0239447.

Join the Transitions’ Family Advocates!

Transitions Family Advocates make a generous pledge to donate monthly to support victims of family violence. No gift is too big or too small! Call Julia at (757) 728-0025 for more information, or send your first check in to Transitions, ATTN: Monthly Giving, P.O. Box 561, Hampton, VA 23661. You may also pay by credit or debit card and we can deduct the amount each month. Pay on our secure web site by clicking here.

Make a donation now by clicking the button below!

Buy and Sell Lucinda Pins – Lucinda Pins are 100% unique and the proceeds benefit Transitions. $15 each. We can come out to your office, civic group, church, or school to sell the pins or you can come to our office to peruse our selection. Call (757) 728-0025 for more information or to schedule an appointment. For information on Lucinda, visit www.lucinda.com

Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) Tax Credits – The Neighborhood Assistance Program is one option that Transitions is eligible to provide. Since Transitions provides education and services to low income families, the Virginia Department of Social Services has given us the "stamp of approval." Any cash or in-kind donation over $500 is eligible for a 40% tax credit on your Virginia State Taxes. For more information, please call Julia (757) 728-0025 or visit http://www.dss.virginia.gov/community/nap/index.html

Year-End Giving – Year-end giving is a great way to help fund unmet needs at Transitions while capitalizing on your allowable charitable tax deductions. Just imagine yourself in a tough position - Where would you turn for help? There is no doubt that Transitions is impacting Hampton Roads, but with your help we can accomplish even more! Just follow this link to make your tax-deductible contribution today.

United Way – Transitions is #7036 on your United Way pledge card (74704 on CFC and 3999 on CVC). This is a simple way to make a one-time or a regular donation through pay-roll deduction. Simply contact your payroll department, the United Way of the Virginia Peninsula, or Transitions to find out how to earmark your donation.

Food Lion Shop and Share links your MVP Card to Transitions. It’s easy! Just click on the above link, type in your MVP Card number, and you're set! Each time you use your MVP Card, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to us (use Internet Explorer when registering online). MVP CARDS ARE FREE, please ask any Food Lion associate for immediate sign up, visit FoodLion.com.

Support Transitions By Shopping Online

Do you have access to the internet? Do you like to shop online? You can give to Transitions just by shopping online without any additional cost to you! Click on the titles below to find out more about online giving!

Goodsearch.com – Raise money for your favorite charity or school just by searching the Internet or shopping online with GoodSearch - http://www.goodsearch.com - powered by Yahoo!

iGive.com – Every time you make a purchase at iGive.com, a percentage of the purchase price is donated to an organization of your choosing. You pay no additional cost. There are over 400 stores to choose from and up to 27% of the purchase price can benefit Transitions.

Yellow Brick Mall – Yellow Brick Mall allows you to shop at all your favorite stores - such as Old Navy and Best Buy. Every time you make a purchase from a Yellow Brick Mall website a percentage of the purchase price is donated to an organization of your choosing. You pay no additional cost.

MyCause.com – Up to 12% of your purchase price goes to the charity or cause of your choosing. This site features top internet retailers in all categories. Stores like Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Brooks Brothers, Gateway, Eddie Bauer, Best Buy, Office Max, Target, etc. are just the tip of the iceberg at MyCause.com. There is no cost to you, just log-on to give!

Giveline.com – Giveline allows you to buy products like digital cameras and vacuums directly. Every time you make a purchase, a percentage of the purchase price is donated to an organization of your choosing. You pay no additional cost.

NetworkForGood.com – You can make your own fundraising page for Transitions! This organization is dedicated to using the Web to help people get more involved in their communities -- from volunteering and donating money, to speaking out on issues that you care about.

Guidestar – Guidestar helps donors give to charitable organizations with more confidence by providing comprehensive information about nonprofits' operations and finances. Donors seek out and compare charities, monitor their performance, and donate with greater assurance that their contributions are being well used.

FlowerPetal.com – Transitions has partnered with flowerpetal.com to provide you a state-of-the-art shopping experience and unparalleled service for purchasing flowers and gifts online. How does it work? flowerpetal.com, a Las Vegas-based e-commerce provider servicing the flower and gift industry, handles order processing, fulfillment and customer service, all backed by their 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. 12% of your purchases on this site (excluding tax) benefit Transitions. You may also make an optional donation at the end of the purchase process.

Benevolink.com – Benevolink is a new movement in corporate giving that links individuals, corporations and nonprofit organizations to improve communities. The Benevolink program:

• Helps consumers give to their favorite charities, including schools, religious, arts and cultural organizations and other causes our consumer members really care about, through the act of shopping
• Helps businesses increase sales, profits and market share, while forming bonds with consumers
• Helps charities generate additional, unrestricted revenue on a year-round basis while adding value for their supporters

Cell Phone Donations –Transitions is accepting used cell phones as part of a unique fundraising opportunity. For each phone collected, Shelter Alliance, a private firm located in South Florida, will directly compensate Transitions. All types of cell phones will be accepted, including bag phones. Through the Shelter Alliance program, local organizations can transform a cellular phone collection drive into a source of valuable funds.

All proceeds from the phone collection will help Transitions continue providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, 24-hour Hotline and a variety of support and self-sufficiency programs. Used cell phones may be dropped off every week day between 9 am – 4 PM at 240 Chapel Street, Hampton. For more information and directions, contact (757) 722-2261.

For more information on the many ways that you and your organization can help support Transitions financially, please contact Julia Campbell, Director of Development and Community Relations at (757) 728-0025 extension 508 or via email at jcampbell@transitionsfvs.org.

Thank you for your support!