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Your donation supports survivors in Rutland County.

Every gift to NewStory Center helps provide emergency shelter, crisis counseling, legal advocacy, and essential services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking. Your generosity creates safety, stability, and hope for survivors and their families throughout Rutland County.

Ways you can support NewStory Center.

  • Make a one-time donation to support critical services.
  • Become a monthly donor and provide ongoing stability.
  • Sponsor a program or emergency shelter service.
  • Give in honor or memory of a loved one.

Rather not use your credit or debit card? Prefer to donate by mail? You can send a check or money order made payable to NewStory Center. Please mail your donation to:
NewStory Center
92 Grove Street
Rutland, VT 05702
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at (802) 775-6788.

Donate Using the Apps Below

For your convenience, you can also donate through our trusted online giving partners listed below. These secure platforms make it simple to support survivors and fund critical services with just a few clicks.

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Donate to Make an Impact

Because staff is not always available to receive donated items, these items can be delivered to the Portage Township Trustee's Office at 3590 Willowcreek Rd, Suite B, Portage, IN 46368. The office is open Mon-Thurs. 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and Fri. 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. Staff will informed that they need to be picked up from the office.

Questions about donations, please call the office at 219-364-8018.

What we really need:

  • Liquid Hand Soap
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Liquid Laundry Detergent
  • Liquid Dish Soap (like Dawn, Gain, etc.)
  • Toilet Paper 
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Paper Towels
  • Trash Bags - 30 gallon size
  • Plungers (multiple needed)
  • Disinfectant Spray (Microban or Lysol)​
  •  Grocery and Gift Cards (Save-A-Lot, Family Dollar, or Dollar Tree cards are very helpful because they are easily accessible for residents and have a good selection of basic need items.)
  • Gas Cards​​​ ​
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Funding Partners

NewStory Center is grateful for the support of our funding partners, whose generosity makes our work possible. From government grants to community foundations, these partnerships ensure we can provide shelter, advocacy, and support services to survivors across Rutland County—today and into the future.

  • Vermont Foodbank
  • Stewart’s Shops
  • Vermont Network
  • Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services
  • Vermont Office of Economic Opportunity


  • USDA
  • Vermont Bar Foundation
  • Vermont Women’s Fund
  • Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development