November 1, 2020

Hope for the Holidays 2020

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Join us for YWCA Spokane’s 5th Annual Hope for the Holidays Adopt-A-Family Wishlist Program

In these difficult times, your contributions are so meaningful and will make this season a little brighter for those impacted by domestic violence, homelessness, and unemployment.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hope for the Holidays looks a little different this year. To reduce potential exposure, our Domestic Violence Safe Shelter and Women’s Opportunity Center are asking for gift card donations. Our families will then be empowered to buy their own gifts. A gift card allows a mother to experience the joy of picking out personalized items for her children and allow families to make their own special holiday meal.

To accommodate the different needs of families utilizing our services, each department has its own wishlist. Take a moment to learn more about each department’s needs.

Contact the program of interest to adopt a family this season. On behalf of our team at YWCA Spokane and those we serve, thank you so much for your support!

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

Please complete this online donation form so we know which family you will be ceremoniously adopting.

The form is closed but 2021 Families are available here!

After you purchase your gift, please complete this Donation Receipt. Print one to include when returning your gift with the total value of your contribution and one for your records.

Donation Receipt

Also, please share a photo with us of you and your group with your gifts!


Donation Deadline

To accommodate ECEAP’s winter break schedule and allow our families requesting gift cards time to shop for themselves ahead of the holidays, all donations need to be delivered by Thursday, December 10.

Holiday donations can be delivered to YWCA Spokane, 930 N. Monroe St., Spokane, WA 99201. If you would like to mail your gift, please address it to the program of choice (i.e. WOC or DV Safe Shelter).

Thank you for your gracious support this holiday season!


Women’s Opportunity Center (WOC)

Contact Information: Chris at 509-202-5613 or email chrisc@ywcaspokane.org

YWCA Spokane’s Women’s Opportunity Center offers free services geared toward personal growth, resourcefulness and a belief that each woman is capable of pursuing her dreams. Through COVID-19 we have continued to come alongside women to provide mentorship, coaching, and advocacy in support of women’s economic stability through employment services and Mobility Mentoring. Additionally we have continued to provide parenting classes, free clothing resources and wellness programs geared toward helping women regain a deep sense of wholeness and self worth. Learn more about services in YWCA Spokane’s Women’s Opportunity Center.

This year, Women’s Opportunity Center is requesting gift cards which will empower clients to purchase their own gifts with safety and flexibility. Please complete the donation form above if you’d like to donate a gift card to a woman in our program. A gift card to a store like Fred Meyer or Target allows women to purchase everything from clothing and gifts to grocery supplies.

Once A Family Has Been Adopted:
  • Please complete the Donation Receipt to include with your gift and one for your records!
  • Please share with us a photo of you and your group with your gifts!
  • Please donate all gifts unwrapped.
  • Feel good knowing you made a family’s holiday a little brighter. <3

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Domestic Violence Safe Shelter

Contact Information: Melanie at 509-863-2882 or email melaniew@ywcaspokane.org

Please contact Melanie for the latest family availability.

All Shelter Families have been adopted! Thank you so much!

Click on a family picture to learn more about how your generous gift could be used.

Once A Family Has Been Adopted:
  • Please complete the Donation Receipt to include with your gift and one for your records!
  • Please share with us a photo of you and your group with your gifts!
  • Please donate all gifts unwrapped.
  • Feel good knowing you made a family’s holiday a little brighter. <3

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Early childhood Education and assistance program (ECEAP)

Contact Information: Emily at 509-789-9271 or at emilys@ywcaspokane.org

Please contact Emily for the latest family availability.

All ECEAP Families have been adopted! Thank you so much!

This year, we have 92 families, all in full day classes. We have been serving both remote and in-person learners to best meet the needs of our community.

ECEAP is a FREE preschool that promotes long-term success with school and life. ECEAP provides preschool education, family support, and health and nutrition services. Learn more about YWCA Spokane’s ECEAP.

Click on a family picture to see the family’s wishlist.

Once A Family Has Been Adopted:
  • Please complete the Donation Receipt to include with your gift and one for your records!
  • Please share with us a photo of you and your group with your gifts!
  • Please donate all gifts unwrapped.
  • Feel good knowing you made a family’s holiday a little brighter. <3

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Photo Submission

At the end of this year’s campaign we will celebrate with a gallery of photos on our website, at ywcaspokane.org, acknowledging all our wonderful supporters (be sure to include your Donation Receipt when returning your gift).

To submit a photo, please complete the form below. Thank you!

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By: Jemma Riedel-Johnson

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