FAQ

  • No. PRESENT NOW is a gift-granting organization that partners with transitional domestic violence shelters across the country. You are not alone!  If you are a victim of domestic violence and need help and support, please contact the Domestic Violence Hotline www.thehotline.org at 800-799-7233 or text BEGIN to 88788.

  • We serve youth aged 0 yrs - 24 yrs living in transitional domestic violence shelters.

  • The PRESENT NOW headquarters are located in Los Angeles, CA and we serve 152 transitional domestic violence shelter partners in 15 states, including: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Nevada, Ne Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, and Texas.

  • If your organization is interested in becoming a partner, we invite you to fill out our interest form. A member of our team will reach out to you after reviewing your inquiry!

  • PRESENT NOW accepts gifts of  Cash, stock, In-kind donations of new merchandise

    • Please note, PRESENT NOW does not accept any gently used items or regift any second-hand items. All donations must be brand new for our Presents Program. 

    Click here for sample packing lists for the Presents Program.


  • We pack presents year-round! Presence of Love gifts are packed in January, Presence of Mind gifts are packed in July, and Presence of Being gifts are currently packed in March, June, September, and December.  We also need support in our office with inventory and organization. 

    Register here to receive updates when new PRESENT NOW Volunteer Opportunities are available

    • Customizing and Packing Presents  – Curate beautiful present boxes for children in need.

    • Sorting & Counting Inventory –Help us manage the inventory and create outfits for our youth

    • Office Volunteering – Researching in-kind donation opportunities, support with organizing gift supplies

    • To sign up, click the “Register Now!” button 

    • Once you are directed to the volunteer website, you can sign up using your email address.

    • When registering online, you will need to electronically sign a waiver. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must sign the waiver for you.

  • Yes! To schedule a volunteer session for your group, please contact our Program & Volunteer Manager, Mary, at mdorotan@presentnow.org.

  • Yes, no experience necessary! All volunteers will be trained at the beginning of their volunteer opportunity.