Donate Your Vehicle!
You can help PWCL by donating your old vehicle!
PWCL is proud to work with the Volunteers of America Oregon Vehicle Donation Program. You can specify Portland Women’s Crisis Line to receive the proceeds from the donation of your vehicle.
Want to donate your vehicle now?
You can go to Charity Connection.Org and fill out the online form. Select Portland Women’s Crisis Line in the drop down menu to ensure your donation makes it to us.
If you would rather PWCL submit your donation, please call us to get started. 503-232-9751 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Donate Your Vehicle!
You can help PWCL by donating your old vehicle!
PWCL is proud to work with the Volunteers of America Oregon Vehicle Donation Program. You can specify Portland Women’s Crisis Line to receive the proceeds from the donation of your vehicle.
Want to donate your vehicle now?
You can go to Charity Connection.Org and fill out the online form. Select Portland Women’s Crisis Line in the drop down menu to ensure your donation makes it to us.
If you would rather PWCL submit your donation, please call us to get started. 503-232-9751 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
$2000 to Help Survivors
Give a gift now - if we get to $2,000, the PWCL Board of Directors will match it for a total of $4,000 for survivors!
$2000 to Help Survivors
Give a gift now - if we get to $2,000, the PWCL Board of Directors will match it for a total of $4,000 for survivors!
Vehicle Donation Frequently Asked Questions
*FAQ adapted from Volunteers of America Oregon’s Website*
Q: Why should I donate my vehicle to PWCL?
A: There are many reasons, including:
• You may receive greater value for your vehicle as a charitable contribution on your itemized tax return.
• You’ll be spared the ordeal of trying to sell your vehicle.
• PWCL is part of the Volunteers of America Oregon Vehicle Donation Program. VOA Oregon offers free towing.
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Q: What percentage of the proceeds from the sale of my vehicle goes to PWCL?
A: 60% of the sale of your vehicle will go directly to PWCL. VOA Oregon keeps the remaining 40% for administrative costs.
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Q: How will my vehicle be used?
A: If VOA Oregon can sell your vehicle, they will run a thorough safety check, detail your vehicle, and post it on their virtual car lot.
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Q: Does my car have to be running to donate it?
A: No. VOA Oregon accepts running and non-running vehicles. (Some restrictions may apply to oversized vehicles and tow range.)
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Q: What types of vehicles are accepted?
A: All kinds! Cars, trucks, boats, motor homes, travel trailers, utility trailers, and aircraft, to name a few. They have even received and sold a fire engine!
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Q: Will they pick up my vehicle? What is their tow range?
A: VOA Oregon offers free towing. (Call 503-239-7944 for details.) Their tow range is from Longview, WA to Cottage Grove, OR and a 50-mile radius of I-5, but they’ll go anywhere for the right vehicle.
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Q: What if I have an out-of-state title?
A: No problem – VOA Oregon can process a donation with an out-of-state title, and they can accept vehicles in almost any state.
Other Restrictions:
• The vehicle must have an intact engine, transmission and all 4 wheels with inflated tires present and able to spin.
• VOA Oregon will not accept vehicles that have been in a fire, flood or major collision. Vehicles with broken axles, cracked blocks, thrown rods, blown head or headgasket, broken timing belt, broken cam shaft or other broken engine part or transmission preventing it to run and drive if 10 years or older will not be accepted. Specialty vehicles such as classics, SUV’s, 4-wheel drives and some pick-ups are almost always accepted even with the above problems.
• Vehicles on a “Possessory Lien” will not be accepted. The donor must have a clear title to the vehicle, even if the title is not in their name. Vehicles with lost or destroyed titles can still be accepted; however, vehicle pick-up will be delayed until “clear title” status can be determined and all documents (that VOA Oregon will provide) have been signed and returned.
• VOA Oregon accepts out of state titles. If the donor has lost or destroyed their out of state title VOA Oregon cannot accept donation until the donor has obtained a new title (Washington State is the exception for this rule)
Vehicle Donation Frequently Asked Questions
*FAQ adapted from Volunteers of America Oregon’s Website*
Q: Why should I donate my vehicle to PWCL?
A: There are many reasons, including:
• You may receive greater value for your vehicle as a charitable contribution on your itemized tax return.
• You’ll be spared the ordeal of trying to sell your vehicle.
• PWCL is part of the Volunteers of America Oregon Vehicle Donation Program. VOA Oregon offers free towing.
________________________________________
Q: What percentage of the proceeds from the sale of my vehicle goes to PWCL?
A: 60% of the sale of your vehicle will go directly to PWCL. VOA Oregon keeps the remaining 40% for administrative costs.
________________________________________
Q: How will my vehicle be used?
A: If VOA Oregon can sell your vehicle, they will run a thorough safety check, detail your vehicle, and post it on their virtual car lot.
________________________________________
Q: Does my car have to be running to donate it?
A: No. VOA Oregon accepts running and non-running vehicles. (Some restrictions may apply to oversized vehicles and tow range.)
________________________________________
Q: What types of vehicles are accepted?
A: All kinds! Cars, trucks, boats, motor homes, travel trailers, utility trailers, and aircraft, to name a few. They have even received and sold a fire engine!
________________________________________
Q: Will they pick up my vehicle? What is their tow range?
A: VOA Oregon offers free towing. (Call 503-239-7944 for details.) Their tow range is from Longview, WA to Cottage Grove, OR and a 50-mile radius of I-5, but they’ll go anywhere for the right vehicle.
________________________________________
Q: What if I have an out-of-state title?
A: No problem – VOA Oregon can process a donation with an out-of-state title, and they can accept vehicles in almost any state.
Other Restrictions:
• The vehicle must have an intact engine, transmission and all 4 wheels with inflated tires present and able to spin.
• VOA Oregon will not accept vehicles that have been in a fire, flood or major collision. Vehicles with broken axles, cracked blocks, thrown rods, blown head or headgasket, broken timing belt, broken cam shaft or other broken engine part or transmission preventing it to run and drive if 10 years or older will not be accepted. Specialty vehicles such as classics, SUV’s, 4-wheel drives and some pick-ups are almost always accepted even with the above problems.
• Vehicles on a “Possessory Lien” will not be accepted. The donor must have a clear title to the vehicle, even if the title is not in their name. Vehicles with lost or destroyed titles can still be accepted; however, vehicle pick-up will be delayed until “clear title” status can be determined and all documents (that VOA Oregon will provide) have been signed and returned.
• VOA Oregon accepts out of state titles. If the donor has lost or destroyed their out of state title VOA Oregon cannot accept donation until the donor has obtained a new title (Washington State is the exception for this rule)
Wish List
Your help through the donation of in-kind goods can make a big difference in the life of a survivor and the work that PWCL is doing. Below is a list of items we need for our programs and services.
USED CELL PHONES FOR SURVIVORS
Donate your used cell phones in working or non-working condition for our 9-1-1 Cell Phone Project.
Click here for a list of cell phone donation sites.
HYGIENE ITEMS FOR SURVIVORS
New, unused packages of underwear and socks
Small packages of laundry detergent
Hand sanitizer in easy to carry sizes
New sweatpants, sweatshirts and t-shirts in various sizes for survivors at the hospital
Sunscreen
Lip balm
Wet Wipes
SELF-CARE ITEMS FOR SURVIVORS AND ADVOCATES
Gift certificates to local coffee shops, book stores, salons, movies, etc.
New journals
New, unused make-up
Donation of time and expertise for self-care meetings for advocates (examples: group massage, group acupuncture, group yoga, pilates or martial arts classes, etc.)
TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE FOR SURVIVORS
Gas gift cards in $5 - $10 increments
Bus passes and tickets
BASIC LIVING ASSISTANCE FOR SURVIVORS
Grocery gift cards in $5 - $10 increments
Pharmacy (Fred Meyer, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Target, Walmart, etc.) gift cards for prescriptions or new eye glasses
Gift certificates for haircuts
ITEMS FOR THE PWCL OFFICE
2 comfy arm chairs
A coffee or side table in good condition
Lamps in good condition
Coffee and tea for ongoing meetings and support groups
Grocery gift cards to go towards snacks for support groups and trainings
A clean, neutral solid color 5 x 7 rug (new or gently used)
A small loveseat (really small)
An armchair
An end table
A lidded (non-see through) box to hold art supplies including pens, paper, collage material, glue
Art materials: pens, paper, collage material, glue
Sheer curtains
If you have any questions about our wish list, contact us at 503-232-9751 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Wish List
Your help through the donation of in-kind goods can make a big difference in the life of a survivor and the work that PWCL is doing. Below is a list of items we need for our programs and services.
USED CELL PHONES FOR SURVIVORS
Donate your used cell phones in working or non-working condition for our 9-1-1 Cell Phone Project.
Click here for a list of cell phone donation sites.
HYGIENE ITEMS FOR SURVIVORS
New, unused packages of underwear and socks
Small packages of laundry detergent
Hand sanitizer in easy to carry sizes
New sweatpants, sweatshirts and t-shirts in various sizes for survivors at the hospital
Sunscreen
Lip balm
Wet Wipes
SELF-CARE ITEMS FOR SURVIVORS AND ADVOCATES
Gift certificates to local coffee shops, book stores, salons, movies, etc.
New journals
New, unused make-up
Donation of time and expertise for self-care meetings for advocates (examples: group massage, group acupuncture, group yoga, pilates or martial arts classes, etc.)
TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE FOR SURVIVORS
Gas gift cards in $5 - $10 increments
Bus passes and tickets
BASIC LIVING ASSISTANCE FOR SURVIVORS
Grocery gift cards in $5 - $10 increments
Pharmacy (Fred Meyer, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Target, Walmart, etc.) gift cards for prescriptions or new eye glasses
Gift certificates for haircuts
ITEMS FOR THE PWCL OFFICE
2 comfy arm chairs
A coffee or side table in good condition
Lamps in good condition
Coffee and tea for ongoing meetings and support groups
Grocery gift cards to go towards snacks for support groups and trainings
A clean, neutral solid color 5 x 7 rug (new or gently used)
A small loveseat (really small)
An armchair
An end table
A lidded (non-see through) box to hold art supplies including pens, paper, collage material, glue
Art materials: pens, paper, collage material, glue
Sheer curtains
If you have any questions about our wish list, contact us at 503-232-9751 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Thank You for Your Support!
Thank you so much for supporting the Portland Women’s Crisis Line! We can’t do this work without you, so thank you for standing with us in the fight against sexual and domestic violence. If you have any questions about your gift, please contact our Development & Marketing Coordinator, Kelsey Pine, at 503-872-8599 or at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
The Portland Women’s Crisis Line is committed to ending domestic and sexual violence by providing confidential support services and education to empower our community. Tax ID 93-6094804.
Thank You for Your Support!
Thank you so much for supporting the Portland Women’s Crisis Line! We can’t do this work without you, so thank you for standing with us in the fight against sexual and domestic violence. If you have any questions about your gift, please contact our Development & Marketing Coordinator, Kelsey Pine, at 503-872-8599 or at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
The Portland Women’s Crisis Line is committed to ending domestic and sexual violence by providing confidential support services and education to empower our community. Tax ID 93-6094804.
Join the 700 @ $7 Campaign: Sponsor a Call for $7 a Month
Each year, PWCL answers over 26,000 calls. Each one of those crisis calls costs our organization $7.00, and we need your help! We are working hard to sign up 700 monthly donors giving at least $7 a month. You can cover the cost of one call per month for just $7. That’s cheaper than the cost of a movie ticket! .
You can cover the cost of one call per month or more - each call is a brave moment in the life of someone seeking safety from violence - give the gift of safety and hope and give with a generous heart.
Thank you for your support throughout the year. Together we can make a difference in the lives of individuals experiencing interpersonal violence in our community.
If you don’t want to sign up to give monthly, you can give a one-time gift by clicking the donate button below.
Subscriptions may be cancelled at any time.
Join the 700 @ $7 Campaign: Sponsor a Call for $7 a Month
Each year, PWCL answers over 26,000 calls. Each one of those crisis calls costs our organization $7.00, and we need your help! We are working hard to sign up 700 monthly donors giving at least $7 a month. You can cover the cost of one call per month for just $7. That’s cheaper than the cost of a movie ticket! .
You can cover the cost of one call per month or more - each call is a brave moment in the life of someone seeking safety from violence - give the gift of safety and hope and give with a generous heart.
Thank you for your support throughout the year. Together we can make a difference in the lives of individuals experiencing interpersonal violence in our community.
If you don’t want to sign up to give monthly, you can give a one-time gift by clicking the donate button below.
Subscriptions may be cancelled at any time.
Tax Information
PWCL is a 501(c)3 non-profit. Our Tax ID is 93-6094804.
Donations are tax deductible and PWCL will provide you with a tax receipt for your donation. Please note that you must determine the value of all in-kind donations for tax purposes.
Questions about your tax receipt from PWCL? Contact us at 503-232-9751 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Tax Information
PWCL is a 501(c)3 non-profit. Our Tax ID is 93-6094804.
Donations are tax deductible and PWCL will provide you with a tax receipt for your donation. Please note that you must determine the value of all in-kind donations for tax purposes.
Questions about your tax receipt from PWCL? Contact us at 503-232-9751 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Host a Party with a Purpose!
A fun and exciting way to raise awareness and resources for the Portland Women’s Crisis Line is to host a PWCL House Party. Do you hold regular parties with friends throughout the year and want to benefit PWCL? Do you and your friends want to give back to your community but don’t know where to start? Hosting a Party with a Purpose is a great way to get to know PWCL, help grow our membership base, as well as use your creativity to have lots of fun. Our staff will work with you side by side to help make your party a success.
House Party Ideas from Real Donors
- In summer, Rebecca hosted a garden party in her backyard for her birthday. She raised $200 by inviting just a handful of friends!
- Hillary asked her friend in professional catering to make appetizers for her house party. She raised over $1000 for PWCL that night.
- Katie held her own “live auction” of items from her good friends in her living room. She raised over $200 from the packages like a style consultation from her well-dressed friend.
- Michael lives in an apartment, so he asked a friend to host his party at her house. By inviting both his group of friends and her own, they together raised $600 for PWCL.
- Joy held her 60th birthday party in her backyard, and over a hundred guests showed up! She raised over $750 by just asking her friends to give to PWCL instead of giving her a gift.
To inquire about hosting a House Party and to receive our step-by-step instruction guide, contact Rebecca Nickels at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 503-872-8627.
Host a Party with a Purpose!
A fun and exciting way to raise awareness and resources for the Portland Women’s Crisis Line is to host a PWCL House Party. Do you hold regular parties with friends throughout the year and want to benefit PWCL? Do you and your friends want to give back to your community but don’t know where to start? Hosting a Party with a Purpose is a great way to get to know PWCL, help grow our membership base, as well as use your creativity to have lots of fun. Our staff will work with you side by side to help make your party a success.
House Party Ideas from Real Donors
- In summer, Rebecca hosted a garden party in her backyard for her birthday. She raised $200 by inviting just a handful of friends!
- Hillary asked her friend in professional catering to make appetizers for her house party. She raised over $1000 for PWCL that night.
- Katie held her own “live auction” of items from her good friends in her living room. She raised over $200 from the packages like a style consultation from her well-dressed friend.
- Michael lives in an apartment, so he asked a friend to host his party at her house. By inviting both his group of friends and her own, they together raised $600 for PWCL.
- Joy held her 60th birthday party in her backyard, and over a hundred guests showed up! She raised over $750 by just asking her friends to give to PWCL instead of giving her a gift.
To inquire about hosting a House Party and to receive our step-by-step instruction guide, contact Rebecca Nickels at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 503-872-8627.
Your Old Cell Phone Can Save a Life
Do you have old cell phones lying around? Make a difference in your community!
PWCL recycles cell phones and distributes them to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Survivors are able to use these cell phones to call 911, allowing immediate help at the touch of a button.
PWCL also recycles used cell phones through PhoneXchange in Portland, Oregon a local store started with the idea of giving back to the community since 2009. All used cell phones donated through Phone Xchange that dial 911 are given to PWCL, any that don’t are recycled through Phone Xchange’s recycle program that plants one tree for every cell phone recycled. All profits and proceeds are put into the program and used to continuously provide women with a place to go and someone to call in a time of need.
If you have a cell phone you would like to donate you can mail it to:
PWCL Cell Phone Project
P.O. Box 42610
Portland, OR 97242
or you can drop it off at any of the following locations:
BEAVERTON
First Tech Credit Union-Tanasbourne Branch, 17877 NW Evergreen Parkway
First Tech Credit Union, 8700 SW Nimbus Avenue
First Tech Credit Union, 3555 SW 153rd Avenue
HILLSBORO
First Tech Credit Union, 5860 NE Cornell Road (Near Orenco Station)
Whole Foods - Tanasbourne, 19440 NW Cornell Blvd.
PORTLAND
In Other Words, 8 NE Killingsworth
Old Wives Tale, 1300 E Burnside
Portland Music, 123rd & Division
PSU, Women’s Resource Center, 10th & Montgomery, basement of Montgomery Hall
Red & Black Café, 400 SE 12th & Oak
Southwest Community Center, 6820 SW 45th
Whole Foods - Hollywood, 4301 NE Sandy Blvd., [Customer Service Desk]
Whole Foods - NW PDX, 1210 NW Couch St., [Customer Service Desk]
Whole Foods - Laurelhurst, 2825 E Burnside St., [Customer Service Desk]
Wireless Toyz, 2419 NE Sandy Blvd.
Phone Xchange 10632 NE Halsey St.
TIGARD
Whole Foods - Bridgeport, 7380 SW Bridgeport Rd., [Customer Service Desk]
VANCOUVER
Whole Foods - Mill Plain, 815 SE 160th Avenue, [Customer Service Desk]
Please include a wall charger and any working batteries with your donation. To protect your privacy, we recommend you remove all personal information from your phone before making your donation.
All cell phone donations are tax deductible. If you would like an acknowledgment of your donation for tax purposes, please include a piece of paper with your name and contact information.
If you have any questions about the cell phone program, you can call the Portland Women’s Crisis Line Business Office at (503) 232-9751.
Your Old Cell Phone Can Save a Life
Do you have old cell phones lying around? Make a difference in your community!
PWCL recycles cell phones and distributes them to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Survivors are able to use these cell phones to call 911, allowing immediate help at the touch of a button.
PWCL also recycles used cell phones through PhoneXchange in Portland, Oregon a local store started with the idea of giving back to the community since 2009. All used cell phones donated through Phone Xchange that dial 911 are given to PWCL, any that don’t are recycled through Phone Xchange’s recycle program that plants one tree for every cell phone recycled. All profits and proceeds are put into the program and used to continuously provide women with a place to go and someone to call in a time of need.
If you have a cell phone you would like to donate you can mail it to:
PWCL Cell Phone Project
P.O. Box 42610
Portland, OR 97242
or you can drop it off at any of the following locations:
BEAVERTON
First Tech Credit Union-Tanasbourne Branch, 17877 NW Evergreen Parkway
First Tech Credit Union, 8700 SW Nimbus Avenue
First Tech Credit Union, 3555 SW 153rd Avenue
HILLSBORO
First Tech Credit Union, 5860 NE Cornell Road (Near Orenco Station)
Whole Foods - Tanasbourne, 19440 NW Cornell Blvd.
PORTLAND
In Other Words, 8 NE Killingsworth
Old Wives Tale, 1300 E Burnside
Portland Music, 123rd & Division
PSU, Women’s Resource Center, 10th & Montgomery, basement of Montgomery Hall
Red & Black Café, 400 SE 12th & Oak
Southwest Community Center, 6820 SW 45th
Whole Foods - Hollywood, 4301 NE Sandy Blvd., [Customer Service Desk]
Whole Foods - NW PDX, 1210 NW Couch St., [Customer Service Desk]
Whole Foods - Laurelhurst, 2825 E Burnside St., [Customer Service Desk]
Wireless Toyz, 2419 NE Sandy Blvd.
Phone Xchange 10632 NE Halsey St.
TIGARD
Whole Foods - Bridgeport, 7380 SW Bridgeport Rd., [Customer Service Desk]
VANCOUVER
Whole Foods - Mill Plain, 815 SE 160th Avenue, [Customer Service Desk]
Please include a wall charger and any working batteries with your donation. To protect your privacy, we recommend you remove all personal information from your phone before making your donation.
All cell phone donations are tax deductible. If you would like an acknowledgment of your donation for tax purposes, please include a piece of paper with your name and contact information.
If you have any questions about the cell phone program, you can call the Portland Women’s Crisis Line Business Office at (503) 232-9751.
