Organizing A Drive
- Choose an item to focus on, or a genre of items, such as: personal care products, gift cards, or used professional women's clothing.
Women's Opportunity Center Needs (call for specifics)
Binders, pens/pencils, professional work items, cotton paper, business accessory store gift cards, recent (past XP and Office 2007 on PC) software licenses, laptops, community volunteers to teach professional skills.
Our Sister's Closet Needs (call for specifics)
Used, modern professional clothing (smaller and larger sizes always in greatest need), accessories, new underwear and new or gently used bras, personal care items such as tampons, pads, toothpaste, hair product, deodorant, makeup.
Domestic Violence Program Including Safe Shelter (call for specifics)
Gift cards, childrens toys, clothing, "welcome packs" (inquire with shelter), blankets, household furniture that you are able to move, food cards, food. - Decide the amount of time you will be collecting. Ongoing drives lose people's focus. Consider making it a day, week, or month.
- Get permission from your workplace or place of worship to have a bin or receptacle for items. A prominent place is best, and clear signage is helpful.
- Advertise! Do you have a bulletin or newsletter? An all-staff email? A breakroom you can post signs in?
- Decide the date you will drop off the supplies, so that we can be ready to take them and thank you!
Common Questions
Can you speak to our group?
Yes! Contact our education department at 509-789-9311 and one of us will come out to explain our services.
Do you provide receipts?
We are obligated to provide you a single receipt at drop-off, but if you have a single donor who needs their own receipt, it is no problem. Just let us know ahead of time.
Do I have to let you know what I am up to?
It's helpful for us to know, but not necessary. However, if we do know, we can help you with signage and ideas for critical needs.
Support the YWCA while hanging out with friends at Spokane hot spots.