Throughout the year, Friends of AVDA provides supplemental support to clients through various initiatives. See below how you or your company can make an impact!

Build-a-Backpack Program sponsored by Ytterberg Deery Knull LLP
Help 100 children impacted by family violence prepare for the school year. Purchase much-needed school supplies from our Amazon Wish List and ship directly to AVDA or contact us to schedule a drop off. Friends of AVDA will host a sorting event in late July to fill the backpacks and prepare for distribution. Join us July 27 at Backpacks for Brews from 1:00-4:00 pm at Saint Arnold.

Halloween Costumes
Thanks to the generosity of partner org, Y’alloween, we are able to provide our clients’ children with Halloween costumes and treat bags. Friends of AVDA will host a decorating event in early October to prep for costume distribution and trick or treating.

Holiday Gift Assistance Program
Friends of AVDA hosts an annual toy drive to collect gifts for AVDA’s families. Companies and groups can purchase off AVDA’s wish list or from a retailer of their choice.

In 2024, AVDA’s network collected more than 700 gifts, distributed books donated by Books Between Kids, and provided Rockets apparel donated by Tari Eason and the Houston Rockets. Over 200 children were impacted by this initiative.

New Beginnings Drive
A year-end round drive collecting basic essentials and toiletries for AVDA clients.

For more information on AVDA initiatives, contact Elizabeth Galante at elizabethg@avda-tx.org.