Monetary Donations
As a small non-profit, New Directions relies on the generosity of individuals and organizations. 100% of donations support our mission to serve victims of domestic, intimate partner, and sexual violence while promoting safe, respectful, and loving relationships in our community. Donations can be made by check or through PayPal.
Mail Checks To:
The Domestic Abuse Shelter of Knox County
P.O. Box 453
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
To set up an automatic monthly contribution, please call New Directions at (740) 397-4357.
In-Kind Donations
Donations of items for our shelter are greatly appreciated. To best meet the needs of our residents, please consider donating the following commonly needed items:
- Clorox wipes
- Aluminum foil
- Plastic wrap
- Baggies
- Disposable plates, cups, and plasticware
- Paper towels, toilet paper, and tissues
- First aid kits
- New sheets, blankets, towels, and pillows
- New underclothes and nightwear
- Laundry and dishwasher detergent
- New children’s toys
- Gift cards for gas, restaurants, entertainment, or supermarkets
- New frying pans, cookie sheets, and square/rectangle baking pans
Note: Due to health and safety considerations, New Directions does not accept used items such as clothes, bedding, and toys with fabric (e.g., stuffed animals). Additionally, because of limited storage space, we can only accept a limited quantity of new clothing, bedding (including blankets), and personal care items. Donations not accepted by New Directions are referred to Interchurch or similar organizations.
Thank you to Our Capital Campaign Donors!
Inspiration: $50,000+
Leading the Way to a Violence-Free Community
- Ariel Foundation
- Knox County Foundation
- Park National Bank Foundation
- Richard & Joan B. Stallard
- The Ramser Family
- Denzer-Emerson Fund
Empowerment: $25,000+
Strengthening Individual Growth and Vulnerability
- Schnormeier Family Fund
- Marsha Rinehart
- Gordy & Fran Yance
- United Way of Knox County
- Colleen & Greg Garland
- The Cecily & David Murphy Majerus Foundation
Healing: $20,000+
Supporting the Journey of Complex Trauma
- Ian & Charlotte Watson
- The Mary Kay Foundation
- Richard & Arlene Landers Foundation
- Kathryn L. Edwards
Connection: $10,000+
Building Trusting Relationships to Broaden Opportunities
- Ann Stallard (In honor of Joan Stallard)
- The Energy Cooperative Operation Round Up Foundation, Inc.
- Elizabeth Ring Mather & William Gwinn Mather Fund
- Hot Yoga Escape Foundation
- The Peters Creek Fund
Safety: $5,000+
Providing Safe Spaces for Open Conversation
- Linda Ellis
- Kidwell & Cunningham, LTD & Owl Creek Title
- Benjamin & Kathleen Locke
- Joe & Krys Mortellaro
- Jen & Marc Odenweller
- Steve Oster
- Lori & William Perkins
- Faith Lutheran Church
- Oak Creek Bible Church
Respect: $1,000+
Meeting Individuals Where They Are in Their Experience
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Thomas & Winnis Wilks
Rebekah Mullins & Family
Charlene Bland & Lori McKee
M. Barry, Douglas A. Barry, & Barbara A. Barry Fund
Bonhomie Acres Maple Syrup (Brown Family)
Charles & Kelly Brenneman
Brenneman Lumber
Katherine & Daniel Brown (In memory of Lynn Agapi-Gilligan)
Jay & Sonia Corrigan
Cindy Cunningham
Rachelle Dallas
Sean Decatur & Renee Romano
Susan & Katie Delozier of Pak Mail
Douglas & Susan Givens
Ruth Griffing
Robert & Arlene Griffith
Larry Hall
Carolin Hahnemann
Steve & Leanne Hill
Carl & Sharon Holmes
John Hinderer Honda
Ada & Charles Jacobs Family
Jacqueline Pack
Susan Ramser
Larry & Sarah Reed
Replex Plastics – Mark A. Schuetz
Robert & Patricia Ronk
Hannah Rose Sacks
Greg & Linda Sands
Jan Thomas & Gary Doernhoefer
VFW of Ohio Charities Post 427
Gay Street United Methodist Church
Dr. Barry & Brenda George
Jerry, Lindsey, Brantley, Linnea & Stetson Lamp
Joseph & Sally Nelson
St. Luke Knights of Columbus
The Teen Advisory Council of Knox County
John & Rachel Yoder
In Memory of Suzanne Spence
Jeremy Abrams
Dumbaugh Insurance
Jay Wilson
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 140
Susan Murray
JB's Flappers LLC
Mennonite Mutual (matching funds from Dumbaugh Insurance)
Lisa Rickard
Bruce & Kathleen White
Dumbaugh Insurance
Mother/Son Dance of Knox Co
Karen Greever
Duane and Sheryl Mickley
Dean and Marsha Rinehart Family Fund
Howard Sacks
Soroptimist Club #105410 of Mount Vernon
Michael & Patricia Pettis
Richard & Joyce Miller
Katie Jackson
Alpha Delta Phi (Kenyon College)
LeAnn Eshelman
Amy Smart
Bladensburg Church of Christ