About Us

DOVES® is a landmark program of the Area Agency on Aging, Region One, 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 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® WISH LIST
2011

Monetary Contributions (to operate the program)

Wal-Mart Gift Cards

Target Gift Cards

Gas Cards (to assist the women when out job searching & attending job training)

Fry’s Gift Cards

Basha’s Gift Cards

Safeway Gift Cards

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

New Kitchen Items (Pots & pans, cooking utensils, etc.)