*Thank you for your interest in donating physical items. We are currently updating our In-kind program and have paused accepting physical donations. Please check back in for updates on this timeline, and in the meantime, donate through our Amazon Wishlist. Corporate deliveries are not affected by this update. Thank you for supporting young people in need.
Winter Giving!
Support youth experiencing homelessness through the winter with gift cards for their needs!
Dear friend of YouthCare, thank you for your generosity and support! Crucial to our collective movement to help young people rise above homelessness is their empowerment to make their own decisions. Donating gift cards is the perfect solution to help young people this winter.
If donating gift cards, please contact the Donations Team at donations@youthcare.org for dropoff support.
1. Provide needed items from the Amazon Wishlist:
Provide needed items online through YouthCare’s WishList—gifts are shipped directly to YouthCare:
2. Donate the following needed items:
- Winter Essentials Wishlist
- Hot Meals – serving and/or providing (for 10+ young people)
- New Underwear
- Products for Curly Hair
- Gas Gift Cards
- Groceries
Provide a Meal
A warm, healthy meal keeps youth healthy and whole. Use your skills to provide delicious meals for young people in our care. See below for different ways you can ensure youth can count on nutritious meals:
Additional Thoughtful Ideas
- These local businesses have donated to or partnered with YouthCare: Noir Luxe Candle Co., Gourmondo, That Brown Girl Cooks, Cornuto, Molly Moon’s, Starbucks, and more!
- Other recommended small businesses that frequently fulfill the needs of youth: 35th North Skate Shop, Ada’s Technical Books & Café, Black Coffee Seattle, Cone & Steiner, Seattle Goodwill, TomboyX, Two Big Blondes: Plus Size Consignment
Please send electronic gift cards to donations@youthcare.org or see below for more info about shipping or dropping off your gifts.
Charity Gift Cards
Charity gift cards work like any other gift card, but instead of purchasing goods, the recipient can “spend” funds on the card in support of a charity, including YouthCare! When you buy via this link, YouthCare receives a $2 donation, and your recipient will see a special message about YouthCare.
Shop Local
Want to support young people experiencing homelessness AND local businesses at the same time? View the list below or visit the Intentionalist to find local BIPOC-owned businesses! Go here to find products from businesses that partner with YouthCare for good!