Friends of The Cottage are individuals, clubs, and groups who choose to invest in lasting local impact. Their sustaining support makes free, confidential services like therapy, advocacy accompaniment, and essential care possible for survivors. However you choose to give, your support creates real impact and helps ensure no one has to navigate healing alone.
The Cottage has been community-founded and funded for over 50 years. Your generosity ensures survivors in the Athens area 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. See the Friends of The Cottage giving levels here.
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 join Friends of The Cottage starting at just $10/month ($120/year), becoming part of a dedicated community that sustains therapy services, advocacy accompaniment, and essential care for survivors. Friends receive updates, invitations to special events, recognition throughout the year, and, at select levels, additional perks like a commemorative leaf on our Friends Tree and event tickets.
You may also donate appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds through the Athens Area Community Foundation (AACF), allowing you to maximize your impact while receiving potential tax benefits. Appreciated securities donated to the AACF are deductible at their full market value up to 30% AGI each year. The AACF will liquidate, and no capital gains tax is paid on the appreciated part of the gift. The AACF will then make a grant to The Cottage.
After donating, you’ll receive an email receipt and our sincere gratitude for being part of this work.
Sometimes the most meaningful gifts are the ones you can hold in your hands. The items you donate create comfort during counseling sessions, provide stability during difficult moments, and help make The Cottage a safe, welcoming space for survivors.
To donate, shop our Amazon or Walmart Wishlists or email email us to coordinate a drop-off. Your generosity turns simple items into powerful tools for healing.
Different sized canvases
Paints for canvasses
Pain brushes
Fidget toys
Journals for groups
Supplies for bracelet making/bracelet-making kits
Pencil Sharpeners for children using color pencils for therapy activities
Pens & Highlighters
Whiteboard Markers
Post-It Notes
Note Pads- small and college ruled
Kinetic sand
Play-doh and play-doh tools/sets
Individual sets of acrylic Paint
Individual glitter glue pens
Washable Paint Sets
Essential Oils and empty 3.4 ounce spray bottles to create oil spray in therapy
Bath Bombs, face masks, and fuzzy socks for self-care take home items
Sequins Option 1
Sequins Option 2
Kleenex Tissue
Toilet Paper
Paper Towels
Clorox Wipes
Swiffer Dusters
Lysol Spray
Febreeze Spray
Snacks for clients as they receive counseling or go through reporting/medical needs
Individual bagged chips (the children are a big fan of Takis, crackers, goldfish, cookies, fruit snacks, etc.)
Bottled Water
Juice Boxes
Capri Suns
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