About Us

DOVES® is a landmark program of the Area Agency on Aging serving victims of late-life domestic violence and elder abuse.  This innovative program assists older victims of abuse regain their well-being and independence by providing them with safe, affordable housing and critical support services to help them overcome emotional trauma and become self-sufficient. 

The program started in 1996 with one support group and created the one- woman skit "The Dance" to spread awareness of late-life domestic violence.  The program expanded to several support groups, emergency, transitional, and interim housing as the needs of our community expanded.  Below you will find a current Wish List of items most needed by our program at this time, donations can be dropped off at the Area Agency on Aging located at 1366 E Thomas Road, Suite 108 Phoenix, AZ 85014 for more information please call 602-264-2255.

DOVES® PROGRAM WISH LIST
2009

HOUSEWARES
Coffee pots (prefer 4-cup)
Serving bowls
Mixing bowls
Good pots & pans
Good frying pans
Cutlery sets
Cooking utensils - assorted
Crock pots
Blenders
Good hand can openers
Bakeware
Toasters
Colanders
Dish drainers – small

 LINENS
Standard bed pillows
Full/double:
    Bed-in-a-Bag w/ sheets or
         sheet sets
         comforter sets
         bedspreads
Mattress pads
Blankets - lightweight
Bath towel sets
Shower curtain liners
Bath rugs - small
Kitchen towels
Dish cloths
Pot holders

SUPPLIES
Paper towels
Napkins
Zip-lock type bags
Trash bags
Dish detergent
Cleaning products
Brooms/Mops
Laundry detergent
Fabric softener – sheets only

FURNISHINGS
Chest of drawers – small
Bookcases - small

APPLIANCES
DVD/VCR players
Clock radios
Wall clocks
Good telephones (corded)
Answering machines
Irons
Ironing boards
Hair dryers

DOVES® CLIENT WISH LIST
2009

FOOD
Fry’s gift cards
Basha’s gift cards
Tuna
Canned soups
Canned fruits
Hot cereal
Cold cereal
Crackers
Honey
Fruit spread
Spices/Seasonings
Salad dressings
Coffee
Tea bags – variety
Bottled water
Peanut butter

TOILETRIES
Lotion!
Sunscreen
Bath Gel
Quality shampoo/conditioner
Combs/Brushes
Hair accessories
Face Moisturizer
Polish remover
Nail files
Mouthwash
Toothpaste
Deodorant