Hope For The Holidays 2024

November 1, 2024
November 1, 2024

Hope For The Holidays 2024

Join Us for YWCA's 9th Annual Family Wish List Program!

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The holiday season is a time for celebration, love, and generosity. But for many families in our community, the challenges of domestic violence, homelessness, and unemployment can make it difficult to experience the joy of the season. That’s where your kindness can make all the difference.

Through our Hope for the Holidays Adopt-A-Family Program, we’re bringing light and hope to 90 families in need this year. Whether it’s a heartfelt gift, a much-needed item, or a gift card that empowers parents to select meaningful presents, every contribution helps spread joy and remind families that they are not alone.

Together, we can create cherished memories and fill homes with warmth and hope during this special time of year.

To best serve the unique needs of each family, our departments have tailored wishlists. Explore the specific needs of each program and discover how you can help. Prefer to make a direct impact? Consider donating online to support this heartwarming initiative.

Thank you for joining us in making the holidays brighter for families in our community!

Participating Programs

 

Adopt a Family

Interest Form

Please complete this interest form to connect with the appropriate program lead, who will share details about families you can support within our participating programs.

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After You're Matched

  1. Enjoy fulfilling a family's special wishlist!
  2. Complete a Donation Receipt* for your records and to drop off with your gift(s).
  3. Share a photo of you with your gifts so we can celebrate all our donors.
  4. Deliver clearly marked packages to YWCA with the family's name and program supported: WOC, ECEAP, or DV Safe Shelter.
  5. Feel good knowing you made a family's holiday a little brighter. <3

*Note: Download and open the donation receipt on your computer to fill in the PDF fields, print a copy to send with the gift, and save one for your tax records.

Donation Drop Off

Deliver unwrapped gifts to YWCA Spokane, 930 N Monroe St, Spokane, WA 99201 on one of the following days:

  • Thursday, December 5th, 11am - 6pm
  • Friday, December 6th, 11am - 6pm

Remember:

  • Bring your donation receipt when you drop off gifts.
  • Label all gifts with family name and program name: WOC, ECEAP, or DV Safe Shelter.
  • All donations need to be delivered by Friday, December 6th, to ensure our families receive all gifts on time.

For general questions, please email hopefortheholidays@ywcaspokane.org.

Domestic Violence Safe Shelter

Our safe shelter provides a secure haven for survivors of domestic violence and their children, offering safety, counseling, case management, education, and essentials like food, clothing, and transportation. Learn more about our shelter.

During COVID-19, we adapted our holiday wishes to keep the shelter participants safe by reducing exposure, so we switched to gift card requests. This turned out to be a great fit for our program. Parents felt empowered shopping for that perfect gift for their kiddos, and the kids saw their parents providing for their needs during such a difficult time.

We've continued with this approach and request $150 gift card per family member. Walmart, Fred Meyer, and Target are the most frequently requested gift cards.

Below are scenarios that represent families typically served at our safe shelter over the holiday season.

Women's Opportunity Center (WOC)

In YWCA Spokane's Women's Opportunity Center, we offer holistic, restorative services for trauma survivors. Groups, classes, and learning opportunities are aimed at supporting healing and wellness while building a supportive community, all at no cost to participants. Learn more about the Women's Opportunity Center.

Below are scenarios that represent families this program typically serves during the holiday season.

Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP)

YWCA Spokane's ECEAP preschool program prepares low-income 3- and 4-year-olds for success in school and life. This free program also offers family support, health services, and nutrition assistance. Learn more about ECEAP.

  • Contact: Ryan Simmons | eceap-hope4holidays@ywcaspokane.org
  • To sponsor a family, complete the inquiry form or you can donate online.

Below are examples of families that were previously adopted.

Photo Submission Share a photo of you with your wish list donations.

We are excited to celebrate the success of this wish list program with a gallery of photos that will be available on our website's blog at the end of the campaign. Thank you for taking a moment to submit a photo so we can acknowledge ALL of our wonderful supporters.

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