Are you experiencing abuse and need help? Call The National Domestic Violence Hotline:
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
*Note: Operation Pretty Things is not a shelter. We have the privilege of partnering with organizations that provide shelter and services to victims of abuse and sexual assault. If you are in need of immediate help, please call 911 or go to our “Who We Serve” page, by clicking HERE, to contact the shelter nearest to you.
loving and empowering victims of domestic violence and sexual assault since 2007
What’s Happening Now
For the months of March and April, we are collecting the cosmetics and beauty essentials that will go in the gifts we give to women in domestic violence shelters for Mother’s Day.
2025 was a big year for OPT, as we gave nearly 1200 gifts in all! Please help us meet (and maybe even surpass) that goal in 2026!
The need is great. The ask is simple. Please help us love and empower these beautiful women and give today.
What’s Happening Next
Saturday April 18th
Calling all high school students!
Looking for volunteer hours or ways to serve our community? Come volunteer with OPT! Thursday afternoons, from 3-5pm at our office in downtown Wilmington. See signup for details.
Our Mission
To love and empower victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Operation Pretty things is designed to be an on-call resource to shelters and victims of abuse by meeting their immediate needs, as well as offering life-impacting gifts, services and support.
*Note: Operation Pretty Things is not a shelter. We have the privilege of partnering with organizations that provide shelter and services to victims of abuse and sexual assault. If you are in need of immediate help, please call 911 or go to our Who We Serve page, by clicking HERE, to contact the shelter nearest to you.
How we serve
Women & SHelters
We come alongside domestic violence shelters and organizations, providing them with the tools and services that will help survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking, and sexual assault take those next steps towards a life free from abuse.
Students & Schools
Partnering with local schools and teen groups to educate and promote awareness is one of our greatest joys and highest priorities! With the ever increasing need for education and awareness, OPT has made this a strategic part of our mission.
Community opportunities
OPT unites members of local communities during our drives, gift packing events, and our annual gala. These opportunities help build and encourage unity, while impacting the lives of the women, families, and teens in shelters throughout our city.
A message of hope…
Take a moment to send 3-4 sentences of hope and encouragement that will accompany gifts received by victims of abuse and assault.
We are founded on three principles...
love, empowerment, & hope.
It is with these building blocks that we have designed an organization that ministers to the hearts and souls of the hurting.
