Donate to organizations featured in ‘Break the Silence on Domestic Violence’

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Throughout the ‘Break the Silence on Domestic Violence’ show, many non-profit organizations were mentioned.

They each make a difference for survivors of domestic violence in their own ways. Here’s the information you need to make a donation to any of those organizations.

Friendship Home:

The Friendship Home in Lincoln offers crisis services, emergency shelter and transitional housing to survivors of domestic violence. They are serving more clients than ever before and could use cash donations and donations of supplies.

Friendship Home has an Amazon Wishlist.

Their top needs include: diapers, shampoo, deodorant, pillows, other baby items and items for children

Friendship Home also accepts cash donations. You can donate on their website.

Friendship Home also accepts volunteers.

RDAP:

The Rape/Domestic Abuse Program in North Platte offers a crisis hotline, emergency shelter, transportation, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, support groups and information referrals for victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault.

RDAP accepts monetary donations on their website.

RDAP has a list of supplies needed including supplies for their shelter: coffee, meat, boxed dinners, milk, trash bags, paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, cleaning supplies, deodorant, razors, diapers and wipes, twin bedding and pillows, towels and wash cloths, kitchen utensils, cookware, storage containers and gift cards.

RDAP is also always in need of volunteers.

S.A.F.E. Center:

S.A.F.E. Center in Kearney offers free and confidential support and resources to those affected by domestic violence, sex trafficking, sexual assault and stalking. They serve a five-county area. They offer a crisis line and emergency shelter.

The S.A.F.E. Center is currently fundraising to rebuild their emergency shelter after a devastating fire in April 2025. Donate to that fund here.

S.A.F.E. Center also has other needs including gently used clothing and essentials. They have an Amazon wish list and accept financial contributions on their website. S.A.F.E. Center is also accepting volunteers.

Bridge of Hope Child Advocacy Center

Bridge of Hope Child Advocacy Center in North Platte supports victims of child abuse, including children who witness domestic violence. It works to ensure these children are not revictimized.

They accept volunteers and monetary donations on their website. They also have a wish list including restaurant gift cards, gas gift cards, Walmart gift cards, children and adult clothing and stamps.

They also have an Amazon wish list.

Carole’s House of Hope:

Carole’s House of Hope in Omaha provides transitional housing for young women facing homelessness, including those escaping domestic violence. It focuses on building financial stability.

Carole’s House of Hope accepts donations on their website. They always need volunteers.

You can also donate supplies including diapers, wipes, car seats, strollers, body soap, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, toilet paper, paper towels, children’s medication, toothbrushes, toothpaste, hair brush, towels/wash cloths, queen size bedding, Ziploc bags, trash bags, batteries, baby monitors, vehicles, gift cards and baby safety gates.

They have online registries at Amazon, Target and Walmart.

EnoughDV:

EnoughDV is a new organization in Nebraska born out of personal experiences with domestic violence. They want to focus on systemic change, increasing education and awareness.

You can donate to EnoughDV through Venmo @EnoughDV and volunteer in their causes.

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