Community, State and National Organizations
AIDS Project of Central Iowa
(515) 284-0245
Assault Care Center Extending Shelter and Support
http://www.assaultcarecenter.org/Provide a safe environment for all people who have experienced domestic and sexual violence, regardless of race, national origin, gender, sexual identity, religion, immigration status, age or ability; advocate for individuals who have experienced domestic and sexual violence; promote social change in the judicial, political, and medical systems; partner with other agencies to promote policies, procedures, and programs to create a safe community; provide education and professional training to understand and end domestic and sexual violence; continue to seek resources to implement programs to achieve the vision. Phone: (515) 292-0500 or Crisis Line: 800-203-3488.
Directory of Projects Working to Eliminate Sexual Violence:
A Directory of National Organizations and Projectshttp://www.nsvrc.org/publications/directories/nat_dir.pdf
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is a clearinghouse of information, resources, and research related to all aspects of sexual violence.
Iowa Democratic Party
http://www.iowademocrats.org
Iowa Republican Party
http://www.iowagop.org
La Leche League International
http://www.lalecheleague.orgFounded in 1956 and now 8,000 leaders and 3,000 local groups strong in the United States alone, La Leche League Groups meet regularly in communities worldwide to share breastfeeding information and mothering experience. Each year, an estimated 750,000 American mothers call La Leche League with questions and concerns. Telephone counseling is available 24-hours a day, along with access to an extensive library of breastfeeding literature. When a woman joins La Leche League, she participates in a mother-to-mother helping network, a priceless resource for breastfeeding and parenting help, support, knowledge, and inspiration
League of Women Voters
http://www.lwv.orgWhether you're interested in voter information, civic participation, or current public policy issues such as election reform, campaign finance reform and health care, you have come to the right place. The Website gives you up-to-date information and provides you with the tools to get involved in the democratic process at the federal, state and local levels. You can also use this site to get connected to the League. Learn about our legacy of reform, become an active part of today's League network, and help to build the League of tomorrow. We welcome your interest, involvement and support!
Mary Greeley Medical Center
http://www.mgmc.org
Men Can Stop Rape
http://www.mencanstoprape.orgMen Can Stop Rape empowers male youth and the institutions that serve them to work as allies with women in preventing rape and other forms of men's violence. Through awareness-to-action education and community organizing, we promote gender equity and build men's capacity to be strong without being violent.
Mid-Iowa Community Action: HIV & AIDS Support
126 S. Kellogg, Ames, IA(515) 956-3333
NARAL
http://www.naral.orgNARAL Pro-Choice America is the only organization with a proven history and expertise to combat an aggressive anti-choice movement intent on taking away women's rights and freedoms.
National Center for Victims of Crime
http://www.ncvc.org/ncvc/Main.aspxThe National Center for Victims of Crime is the nation's leading resource and advocacy organization for crime victims. Since 1985, we have worked with more than 10,000 grassroots organizations and criminal justice agencies serving millions of crime victims. The mission of the National Center for Victims of Crime is to forge a national commitment to help victims of crime rebuild their lives. We are dedicated to serving individuals, families, and communities harmed by crime. Helpline (Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-8:30 PM EST): 1-800-FYI-CALL; TTY, 1-800-211-7996. E-mail:
National Domestic Violence Hotline
http://www.ndvh.orgThe National Domestic Violence Hotline allows victims of domestic violence across the nation to have resources available to them toll-free, 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. With a database of more than 4,000 shelters and service providers across the United States, Puerto Rico, Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Hotline provides callers with information they might otherwise have found difficult or impossible to obtain. Helpline: 1-800-799-SAFE; TTY, 1-800-787-3224.
National Organization for Women
http://www.now.orgSince its founding in 1966, NOW's goal has been to take action to bring about equality for all women. NOW works to eliminate discrimination and harassment in the workplace, schools, the justice system, and all other sectors of society; secure abortion, birth control and reproductive rights for all women; end all forms of violence against women; eradicate racism, sexism and homophobia; and promote equality and justice in our society.
Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)
http://www.pflag.orgSupport for parents, families, friends and LGBT people. The Ames chapter meets the second Tuesday of each month at Collegiate Presbyterian Church. 292-8348
Peace Project
http://www.peaceproject.comOur dream is for a world of peace, social justice and ecological harmony. Since 1982 we have been dedicated to creating and providing awareness building, educational and fundraising resources. We hope to spread encouragement to each other and build our faith in our own abilities to create the world we want to see.
Planned Parenthood
http://www.plannedparenthood.orgPlanned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., is the world's largest and most trusted voluntary reproductive health care organization. Founded by Margaret Sanger in 1916 as America's first birth control clinic, Planned Parenthood believes in everyone's right to choose when or whether to have a child, that every child should be wanted and loved, and that women should be in charge of their own destinies.
Pro-Choice Project
http://www.prochoiceproject.comThe Pro-Choice Resource Project is dedicated to providing promotional and fundraising materials to non-profit organizations as well as the general public. Our products include bumper stickers, buttons, magnets, T-shirts and rubber stamps, and all have pro-choice or family planning themes.
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
http://www.rainn.orgThe Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. At the Website, you'll find statistics, counseling resources, prevention tips, news and more.
Suited For Work
Suited For Work welcomes donations of business-appropriate, in season clothing and accessories. Please be sure that the clothing is in excellent condition, clean and on hangers, with sizes clearly marked. Acceptable items include: suits, dresses, blouses, shirts, skirts, slacks, blazers, sweaters, new hosiery, all-weather coats, scarves, ties, handbags, briefcases, shoes, jewelry.Location:
130 S. Sheldon Avenue, Suite #305
Ames, IA 50014
(Collegiate United Methodists Church/Wesley Foundation Annex)
Enter through the north doors.
Closet Hours:
Mondays, 11:00am - 1:00pm.
Thursdays, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Every third Saturday of the month, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Donation Drop Off Times:
Mondays, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Every third Saturday of the month, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Contact Information:
Shirly Barnes, 232-6064 or email
During Closet hours, please call 292-8582
V-Day
http://www.vday.orgV-Day is a global movement to stop violence against women and girls.
