Donate Items
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!
This Mother’s Day, YWCA wants all the women we serve to have what they need to feel their best. Help us provide high-quality, full-sized, ethnically diverse personal care products to the women in our emergency housing programs.
Our collection drive runs now through Mother’s Day. Donations can be dropped off through May 1, 2025 at our Phillis Wheatley branch, located at 2820 E Cherry St. Seattle, WA 98122 between the hours of 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM. You can also use our Amazon wish list to have your donations shipped directly to us: https://a.co/d547S0j
WHAT TO DONATE
Personal Care Items – that honor different hair types and skin tones
- Sulfate-free shampoo and shampoo bars
- Leave-in conditioners and moisturizers
- Detanglers
- Combing and curl shaping crèmes
- Hair masks
- Scalp and hair oil or butter – castor oil, coconut oil, almond oil, jojoba oil and essential oils
- Edge control gels and hair tools
- All-natural body lotions (sulfate- and paraben-free)
For hair products, look for hydrating ingredients that seal hair, like humectants, glycerin, honey, and butters.
Hair Styling Items – to meet the needs of the diverse women we serve
- Braiding hair, pre-stretched preferred
- All types of combs and brushes
- Hair ties and puff cuff hair clamps
- Satin-lined headwraps, headbands turbans, and pillowcases
If you or your organization would like to hold a Mother’s Day drive, you can sign up here. Please send any questions to Lori Bugaj at: lbugaj@ywcaworks.org
YWCA welcomes women and their families into our programs and shelters throughout the year and there is an ongoing need for household and personal care items to help these families. Here are the links to our Amazon wish lists:
Our programs and families are also in need of these critical items year-round:
Angeline’s Women’s Shelter
- Mugs, bowls, spoons and forks – mismatched is okay, just no chips or cracks!
- New women’s underwear and socks – all sizes
- New and gently used bras – all sizes
Please drop off all donations at YWCA’s Phillis Wheatley branch, which is located at: 2820 E Cherry St, Seattle, WA 98122 and is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM - 5:00PM.
For any questions, please email Lori Bugaj at: lbugaj@ywcaworks.org
A BIG Thank You to everyone who provided treats, toys and fun items for our Spring Goodie Bags!
With special shoutouts to the Seattle Metro National Charity League, MicroSoft and Kalos Church, we were able to make 506 goodie bags for the children in our shelters!
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.
