Peaceful Paths

Peaceful Paths is a certified domestic abuse network. They provide services to domestic violence survivors, such as emergency shelter, crisis hotline, children’s programming, transitional housing, victim advocacy, counseling and support groups.

Website: http://www.peacefulpaths.org/volunteer_info.asp

Contact: (352) 377-5690

Address: 2100 NW 53^rd Ave Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32653

Who they are: Peaceful Paths, a member of the FCADV (Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence), strives to stop domestic violence and encourage people who reside in our communities to make healthy and informed choices. Their core values are empowerment, hope, respect, honesty, empathy, compassion, choice, peace, mentoring and advocacy.

What they do: Their vision is to end domestic violence by:

Instilling self-esteem and confidence

Supplying resources and information

Providing a supportive, safe environment

Encouraging people to realize their personal goals

Offering training and education

Promoting equality and diversity

Working as a team

Teaching children and parents non-violent alternatives

Building a cooperative network

Acting as agents of social change

What YOU can do to help: Volunteers are needed in the following areas. If you are interested in volunteering, please send an email message or requestby clicking on that link and filling in the information. Peaceful Paths has individual, as well as group, volunteer opportunities.

Crisis Line & Shelter

Counseling & Support Groups

Victim Advocacy Program

Children's Programs

Repairs & Maintenance

Administrative services

Violence Prevention Teen Groups

Training

Fundraising

You can also help out by donating the following items from the 2011 Wish List for New Items:

Food:

Breakfast cereal

Grocery store gift cards

Beverages

Canned soups/pasta

Healthy snack items (granola bars, popcorn, etc.)

Instant oatmeal

Juices or drink mixes

Complete boxed meals (containing meat)

Canned meat/tuna

Household Supplies:

Laundry detergent

Liquid hand soap

Paper towels/Toilet paper

Bath towels

Cleaning supplies

Utensils/Silverware

Plastic drinking glasses

General Needs:

Full size bars of soap

Wal-Mart/Sam’s/Gas gift cards

Diapers & Pull-ups (all sizes/genders)

Tennis shoes (adult sizes 8-9.5)

Date books/planners (current and next year)

Antibacterial wipes/ “wet wipes” hand sanitizer

General office supplies

Twin sheet sets (new)

Over the counter medications for children and adults

Facial tissues (pocket size packs and boxes)

Scissors

Reading glasses “readers”

2 pocket folders without prongs

Feminist books of encouragement or motivational materials

Women’s underwear (sizes 5, 6, 7)

Socks (adult, child, toddler, infant)

Infant supplies

Tampons