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At YWCA, we are on a mission eliminate racism and empower women. We work with women and families furthest from opportunity and work to eliminate disparities in housing, economic advancement, health, and safety. BIPOC communities have continued to be the hardest hit in the face of continued economic challenges resulting from the pandemic and continued inflation. To support those most vulnerable in our community, we need your help!
Thank you for supporting YWCA women and families this holiday season. On this page, you’ll find everything you need to know to support our 2024 Thanksgiving Days and Gift Giving Program (formerly known as Adopt-A-Family).
Our families receive gift cards so that they can purchase culturally responsive foods for their holidays and gifts that best meet their families’ needs. Gift card amounts this year reflect current costs for food, gas, and other items.
For YWCA’s Gift Giving Program (formerly known as Adopt-A-Family), we are requesting the following:
- A $150 gift card for groceries for the head of the household
- Two $75 gift cards for each child to the two stores of their choice (total of $150/child)
URGENT UPDATE: We still have some families to match for the Gift Giving program, so registration will remain open through December 13, 2024. Please register soon to be matched with a family, or donate $50 gift cards to our clients’ favorite stores: Target, Walmart, Fred Meyer (also known as QFC) and Safeway, and drop them off/mail them (see below for address/mailing information). We will use these cards for any unmatched families and new families moving into our Emergency Shelters.
To register for King County, please complete this form.
To register for Snohomish County, please complete this form.
Once matched, you’ll receive information about the family/families including names, ages, interests, and their store gift card requests. If you are unable to support a family but still want to help, you can drop off or mail gift cards to the addresses below. Preferred cards are Target, Fred Meyer, and Walmart, and individual gift cards will be combined to give to unmatched families. Please write the amount of the gift card on each card and include activation codes (or pins for printed digital gift cards) with your donation.
King County donors can drop off gift cards at our Phillis Wheatley Branch (2820 East Cherry Street, Seattle, WA 98122) from 9 AM to 5 PM on the following dates:
- Wednesday, December 4, 2024
- Thursday, December 5, 2024
- Friday, December 6, 2024
Snohomish County donors can drop off gift cards from 9 AM to 5 PM on the following dates and locations:
- Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the Everett Regional Center (3301 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201)
- Thursday, December 5, 2024 at the Everett Regional Center (3301 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201)
- Friday, December 6, 2024 at the Pathways for Women Shelter (6027 208th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036)
If you’re unable to make it on those dates, please mail gift cards for King County program participants to:
YWCA Phillis Wheatley Branch
ATTN: Lori Bugaj, Gift Giving
2820 E Cherry St
Seattle, WA 98122
If you’re unable to make it on those dates, please mail gift cards for Snohomish County program participants to:
YWCA Everett Regional Center
ATTN: Karla Danson, Gift Giving
3301 Broadway
Everett, WA 98201
Please have gift cards dropped off or postmarked to be received by December 6 – we want to allow plenty of time for our families to purchase their holiday gifts.
Winter Giving Program frequently asked questions
As the weather gets colder, women and families in our programs need help staying warm. We especially need women’s items for our Angeline’s Day Center for Women but are looking for men’s and children’s items as well. New or gently used items with no rips or stains are welcome.
Shop our Winter Warmth wishlist here!
Women’s, men’s & kid’s winter coats
Adult & kid’s gloves
Women’s, men’s & kid’s warm socks
Adult & kid’s winter hats
Scarves
Boots & winter weather shoes
Warm polar fleece or emergency blankets
Warmth Kits:
- Hand & toe warmers
- Lotion, lip balms & tissue packs
- Knit caps
- Weather-resistant tote & cinch bags
If you have any questions, please email lbugaj@ywcaworks.org.
For individuals and/or organization who want to host a drive for YWCA, we now have a “Host a Drive” sign up form on our Volunteer page where you can sign up to host the drive of your choice. We’ll send you a list of the items we need along with a link to our Amazon wishlist and instructions.
