There are many ways to support the movement to end domestic and sexual violence both with your time and your financial resources. RAVE's services are dependent upon the help and support of community members, area businesses and organizations. Monetary donations are used to support maintenance of facilities, emergency client needs, awareness activities and multiple needs throughout the two county service area. Click here for a printable donation form.

Donations can be sent to: RAVE, P.O. Box 93, Ionia, MI  48846. RAVE is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible for both the federal tax savings and the Michigan Homeless Shelter/Food Bank Credit.*

Community groups and individuals often organize fund raisers or donation drives for RAVE. If you or a group you belong to are interested in sponsoring a fund raiser for RAVE, please contact Erin at 616-527-3351 ext. 222.

Become a Community Ally. Join our Community Ally e-mail list, and be notified of ongoing or emergency needs of the program and the families we serve. Click here to be added to our e-mail list.

The shelter is always in need of various non-monetary donations. Click here for a printable list of needed items. To make a donation of goods, contact 616-527-3351 to arrange drop-off times.

RAVE relies heavily on the time, talent and generosity given to us by volunteers. We have a long and rich history founded on volunteers and we salute those who have come before you and welcome you to join our mission. A huge thank you to all those who have supported RAVE through gift cards and monetary donations so that we may purchase needs for our clients.

Services are empowerment-based, confidential and FREE!

If you are in immediate danger or are in need of emergency assistance, call 911. If you are seeking support, please call our 24-hour crisis line at 1-800-720-7233. All calls are confidential.
 
*A minimum of 50% of your donation could come right back to you. The law allows a taxpayer to reduce Michigan Income Tax or Single Business Tax liability by a credit of 50% of the amount contributed to a Homeless Shelter/Food Bank, subject to a maximum credit of: $100 for an individual filing singly, (Based on a $200 contribution) $200 for married filing jointly, (Based on a $400 contribution) This is in addition to your donation being fully deductible for federal income taxes.