Other Ways to Give

Overview

There are many ways to get involved with YWCA Spokane! Here are a few more ways to provide support as an individual or organization.

Host Your Own Donation Drive

Conduct a focused effort in 4 Easy Steps: 

  1. Tell us your plan.
    • We can advertise your drive on social media, inform you of our current needs, and schedule a time to receive donations. Let us know at ceteam@ywcaspokane.org. 
  2. Call on your community. 
    • Are you part of a book club or church group? Do you work in an office? Want to do something fun and different for your birthday or another important life events? Gather and inform your group of people to help and let them spread the word!
  3. Decide what you want to donate. 
    • The following items are generally always needed:
      • Bras and panties (bras can be gently used or new, panties must be new and in packaging)
      • Hygiene items such as feminine hygiene products, full sized shampoos and conditioners, deodorant, dental care products, etc.
      • Socks (must be new in packaging)
      • Jeans and leggings
      • Note: The most successful drives focus on gathering a specific much needed item from the list above.
  4. Schedule a time to drop off donations collected from your drive:
    • call 509-326-1190 or
    • email ceteam@ywcaspokane.org

Host Your Own Fundraiser

Gather your friends, family members, or coworkers to have fun and give back to the community by hosting your own fundraiser!

Interested in hosting a fundraiser for YWCA Spokane?

Contact the Philanthropy Team at 509-789-9305 or email philanthropy@ywcaspokane.org.

Host a Hope Stones Party

Gather your friends and make jewelry for a cause! All supplies will be provided. All you have to do is gather your friends and create items to benefit our domestic violence safe shelter!

Contact our Shelter Resource Coordinator, Melanie Wilson at 509-863-2882 or email her at melaniew@ywcaspokane.org to set up a date at your home or another fun location. 

Donate to YWCA USA

YWCA Spokane is proud to be a YWCA USA affiliate.

YWCA USA is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities. We are one of the oldest and largest women’s organizations in the nation, serving over 2 million women, girls, and their families.

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