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Volunteer to support survivors in Rutland County.
Volunteers are an essential part of NewStory Center’s work. By offering your time and skills, you help provide safety, advocacy, and hope for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking. Together, we can build a stronger, more compassionate Rutland County.
Ways you can volunteer with NewStory Center.
- Provide direct support as a trained crisis line advocate.
- Assist with community outreach and educational events.
- Help organize donation drives and fundraisers.
- Offer professional skills like legal, administrative, or translation services.
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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