Get Involved
There are many ways to get involved at YWCA Enid
Donate
Volunteer
Other Ways You Can Help
Donate
Ways to Donate to YWCA Enid
Donate Online
Join us in the mission to create real change for our community. When you make a donation to YWCA Enid, your financial gift helps us continue to build lives and hope in our community.
Together, we can build a stronger future for countless local families through our programs.
Several options are available to make your gift securely online:
Make a one-time gift.
Make a pledge with convenient monthly payments.
Make a gift in honor of or in memory of someone special.
Planned Giving
YWCA Enid is proud to announce our new partnership with FreeWill. Their free estate planning tool guides you through making your will in as little as 20 minutes and can even be used alongside an attorney for more complex needs.
While making your will, you can make an optional planned gift to YWCA Enid at no cost today. No matter its size, we would be grateful for your legacy to join us in providing help and hope to survivors of abuse. You can make a powerful and long-lasting impact on those most vulnerable in your community.
Volunteer at YWCA Enid
Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community. YWCA Enid has an array of opportunities for you to become involved as much or as little as your schedule allows – recurring opportunities, special events, program support and more. We would love your help supporting the victims and families we serve.
We need YOU to VOLUNTEER!
Ways to Volunteer
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My Sister's Closet & Project Cinderella
Organize and sort donations; help shoppers; merchandise and display items in-store.
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General Office Work & Maintenance
Assist in grounds maintenance, filing, shredding, painting, and other clerical duties.
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Sexual Assault Response Advocate (SARA)
On-call to assist victims after a sexual assault or rape to provide support and referrals.
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YWCA Board of Directors
Duties include governance, fiscal responsibility, and fundraising. Board terms are 3 years.
Other Ways You Can Help ↘
Support YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women!
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Give In Kind
Donate items to our Crisis Center, SANE Program, or My Sister’s Closet.
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Purchase off our Wish List
Donate items from our Amazon Wish List to the Crisis Center.
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Host a Donation Drive
Hosting a YWCA Enid donation drive is a powerful and meaningful way to raise awareness and make a positive impact in our community.
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Event Sponsor
Sponsoring an event is a powerful way to support YWCA programs and demonstrate your commitment to survivors in our community.
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Rent our Meeting Space
YWCA Enid offers a large meeting room with reasonable rates. All proceeds benefit YWCA programs. Call us at 580-234-7581 for pricing and availability.
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Women of the Year Fund
Established by past Women of the Year to support YWCA’s Crisis Hotline and other vital, ongoing needs.
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Honorary/Memorial Gifts
Celebrate an important milestone or remember a loved one through an honorary or memorial gift to YWCA.
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Recurring Gifts
Allows you to easily spread your support throughout the year and provide a steady and reliable stream of income to YWCA.
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ACH Transfer
Monthly giving is easy and enables you to safely send donations directly to YWCA Enid’s bank accounts.
FAQs
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Our Crisis Center provides all necessities our clients may need. Consider donations of new or gently used items to support those seeking shelter:
Twin size bedding: Sheets, blankets, mattress protectors.
Clothing for all ages/sizes/genders: Sweatshirts/sweatpants, t-shirts, flip flops, house shoes, pajamas, undergarments.
Cleaning Supplies: Dishwashing soap, laundry soap, laundry softener, disinfectant wipes.
Single Dose Medications: Adult & children’s pain medication, cold/allergy medication, antibiotic ointment, burn and itch spray, Pedialyte.
Individual Packaged Food: Canned Goods, box dinners, freezer meals.
Full Size Toiletries: Most needed include low fragrance/sensitive skin lotion, body wash, and shampoo.
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My Sister’s Closet provides gently used and new items to those in need in our community.
Please remember when donating, YWCA can only offer clean, undamaged (including stains), up to date, and in season items. Unfortunately, we are unable to clean, mend, or fix donated items.
We ask that donations be securely bagged or boxed up in light weight, easy to handle sizes (our volunteers and staff thank you!).
Items available include, but not limited to:
• In Season Clothes: for all ages, sizes, and genders.
• Undergarments: bra/sports bra New: socks & underwear.
• Accessories: belts, ties, purses, & backpacks .
• Seasonal items: jacket, coats, & swimsuit.
• Shoes: tennis shoes and work shoes are the most requested.
• Dishes: plates, cups, bowls, silverware, pots & pans, & cooking utensils
• Small Appliance
• New Toiletries
• Other Household Items
Please contact YWCA before donating LARGE amounts to insure space in available in our sorting room. Any furniture donations need to be scheduled and dropped off at our storage facility.
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We would prefer all item donations be dropped off at our loading dock located on the East side of our building. Ring the door bell by the double red door for assistance. The loading dock is attached to our sorting room where all donations are carefully organized and dispersed throughout our building.
If you have Food or New Items specifically designated for our Crisis Center Shelter or SANE Program, you may drop them off at the Front Desk of our Administration office.
We ask that donations be securely bagged or boxed up in light weight, easy to handle sizes (our volunteers and staff thank you!).
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All volunteers must fill out an application with a photo ID for a background check prior to your first day volunteering.
To volunteer in My Sister’s Closet or Project Cinderella without adult supervision you must be 16. Volunteers under 16 are welcome to participate alongside a guardian, and both would be required to submit a volunteer application.
For Court Ordered Community Service hours, you need to provide contact information for your supervising authority. Approval for completing Community Service Hours in our Sorting room or Maintenance Department is contingent upon having no violent crimes on your record.
To volunteer as a SARA or in our Crisis Center shelter you must be an adult, approved by the program directors, and complete the required training before you can volunteer.
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When a victim comes to the YWCA SANE Room, a SARA is provided for the victim. The volunteer has completed a SARA training as well as shadowed other experienced SARAs in order to be a reliable resource or any victim who seeks help. The SARA is there to provide several services to the victim including sharing information about options so they can make informed choices. They can be there to listen and for emotional support. They can also help to explain the paperwork process and the exam process in order to help comfort the victim. The SARA’s advocacy is trauma specific and they are trained to listen to and believe the victim. They are not there to judge or investigate. SARAs are volunteers of the YWCA Enid, and sign up periodically to be on call 24-hours a day.