Our work is made possible by a community that believes in showing up for one another. When you give your time, talent, or treasure, you’re helping ensure survivors of sexual assault and child abuse have access to free, confidential, and comprehensive support right here in Athens. Your investment directly strengthens a safer, healthier community, because taking care of our neighbors is something we do together.
Your generosity ensures survivors in Athens and Clarke County have access to free, confidential support when they need it most. Every gift is thoughtfully stewarded to create real, local impact.
Give Needed Items
Support survivors and therapy services by purchasing items from our Amazon or Walmart Registry or participating in our Donation Drive. These contributions help meet practical needs and create a welcoming, supportive space.
In-Kind Donations
Businesses and individuals can donate goods or services such as supplies, food, professional services, or raffle and auction items to support our events and operations. In-kind gifts help us stretch every dollar further.
Friends of The Cottage
Join a dedicated community of recurring donors who provide steady, reliable support for survivor services throughout the year.
Legacy Giving
Leave a lasting impact by including The Cottage in your estate plans or retirement distributions. Visit our Contact Us page and select “Legacy Donations” to learn more.
Commemorative Giving
Honor a loved one with a gift in celebration of a milestone or in memory of someone special, including “in lieu of flowers” donations.
Event Sponsorship
Partner with The Cottage as an event sponsor to gain meaningful community visibility while directly supporting free services for survivors. Sponsorships are available for each event below:
You can make a difference by volunteering your time to support survivors and strengthen our community. Opportunities include serving as a trained hotline advocate, helping with outreach and community engagement, supporting special events like The Vagina Monologues and Athens’s Got Talent, or participating in organized Days of Service.
The Cottage, Sexual Assault Center and Children’s Advocacy Center raises awareness and facilitates the healing of individuals, families, and communities affected by sexual violence and child abuse.
The Cottage operates a 24/7 crisis hotline to help provide crisis counseling, support, education, and advocacy to survivors, their families, and to our community members. The hotline is answered by staff and interns during business hours and by trained volunteer hotline advocates during nights, weekends, and holidays.
The Cottage is seeking dedicated and responsible volunteers to help maintain 24/7 coverage on our hotline, to help provide empathetic support to survivors of all ages, and to help connect callers to the necessary resources.
Be part of something truly meaningful by joining a community of compassionate, well-trained advocates and gaining hands-on experience supporting survivors of child abuse and sexual violence. We offer undergraduate and graduate internships in Child Advocacy (CAC), Adult Advocacy (SAC), and Administrative & Community Engagement roles, providing real-world experience in trauma-informed care, crisis response, outreach, and operations.
Want to make a difference for The Cottage? Whether you’re interested in organizing a donation drive to support our clients or hosting a percentage night to raise funds, we’d love to team up with you! Your efforts can have a lasting impact, and we’re excited to see how you can help. Reach out to us today! Click here for more information.
We’d love to be a part of your community or educational event! At The Cottage, we’re passionate about collaborating with local partners, and we’re always excited about opportunities to table, educate, or train. Let’s work together to make a positive impact! Reach out to our Community Engagement Coordinator to start the conversation and explore how we can partner.
Help shape the future of survivor support in Athens by serving on The Cottage’s Board of Directors. Our board members are committed community leaders who provide strategic guidance, stewardship, and advocacy to ensure every dollar is used effectively and every survivor has access to care. If you’re passionate about strengthening our community and want to invest your time and expertise in meaningful impact, visit our Contact Us page and select “Interest in the Board of Directors.”
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