Ways to Give

Research shows most customers (upwards of 85%) have a more positive image of a product/service/company when they support a charity the consumer cares about. Examples of cause-related marketing programs include:

• Portion of product sales
• Register ask
• Register round-up

We are always looking for sponsors for our events and fundraisers. We offer a variety of sponsorship levels. Take a look at our upcoming events to see what’s on the calendar and how you can be involved!

• Toast for Hope – October 30th, from 6:30-10:30pm at The Newport Car Barn (Newport, KY)
• Boots & Bluegrass – April 2027 in Maysville, KY

What will your legacy be?

By including a gift to Ion Center for Violence Prevention in your will or trust, as a beneficiary of life insurance or retirement assets, or through a gift of real estate or other personal property—you can ensure that our work continues for generations. Please reach out to our CFO, Lisa Buerkley at lbuerkley@ioncenter.org, to notify us of your intentions.

Examples include:

• Beneficiary designation (IRA)
• Bequests
• Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD)

We’ll work with you and your team to find the best fit for your funding priorities. Check out our most recent impact report here.

While all in-kind donations are deeply appreciated and will be put to good use, the Ion Center respectfully requests that all clothing and household linen donations be new; toiletries be full-sized and unopened; and food items be unopened and within their respective expiration dates. In this way, you can help us serve victim-survivors with dignity and efficiency. Donations can be dropped off at our walk-in offices during standard business hours.

See our wishlists

Many employers offer matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. Some companies also offer the program to employees’ spouses or retirees. Don’t know where to start? Ask your HR representative.

The impact of your gift to Ion Center for Violence Prevention may be doubled or possibly tripled! 

Pay tribute to the special people in your life with a memorial or tribute gift to Ion Center for Violence Prevention. We are happy to send a letter to the honoree or the honoree’s family on your behalf. Please enter their mailing information at the bottom of the donation page in the provided fields. A separate acknowledgement letter and tax receipt will be mailed to you.

Would you like to make a direct impact on the lives of people who have been affected by power-based personal violence?  Become a monthly donor.

Giving a little each month makes a big difference.  It’s easy to set up, just choose “Monthly” under the “Select Donation Frequency” on our donation page.