With the end of each new year, we find ourselves increasingly grateful for the incredible community we’re surrounded and supported by. We also understand how many of the people in our community have a challenging couple of months ahead. But with so many organizations in need, it can sometimes be challenging to figure out where your efforts will help most.
This year, we’re hosting a series of collection drives from November 1st to December 31st, to benefit four of our favorite, local non-profits. We’ll be collecting financial contributions for each non-profit throughout the duration of the Giving Season, and will be accepting physical donations during the allotted drive times, as specified on the calendar below.
Downtown Emergency Services Center is a pillar of hope for the Seattle homeless community. Founded in 1979, to provide emergency shelter and survival services for individuals chronically without housing, they have since expanded to provide employment, permanent housing, health services and more. As thought leaders in the fight to end homelessness, their progressive approach has led to both local and national recognition.
Most Needed: Gently used warm, winter coats – especially men’s sizes and monetary contributions.
Food Lifeline has been revolutionizing the way Washingtonian’s think about food collection since 1979. Born by a community-focused board of directors, with a desire to end hunger entirely, Food Lifeline now provides 90,000 meals to our neighbors, every day, 365 days a year. Recognized as a member of the Feeding America Network, and with localized sustainable programs like Seattle’s Table and Grocery Rescue, they have become and irreplaceable element in PNW efforts to change how we think about feeding our cities.
Most Needed: Non-perishable goods and monetary donations.
Most Needed: Women’s hygiene products and monetary donations.
Most Needed: Toys and electronics designed for teens and monerary donations.