Every night, more than a thousand young people seek refuge from the streets, in need of a safe place and a safe person to turn to.

Each night in a shelter means they are safe, fed, and out of the elements while connecting to resources. When these basic needs are met, something powerful happens: a young person can finally see beyond surviving and look ahead to the future!

Nowhere in Seattle is there a dedicated safe place for young people to go during the weekends. We are urgently working to change that, ensuring every young person finds the consistent, 7-day-a-week support they need to survive and thrive.

Will you show up today to help young people find safety, healing, and the freedom to build a future?

Other ways to give

  • Mail. Mailed checks can be made out to YouthCare and sent to P.O. Box 15258, Seattle, WA 98115.
  • Phone. Let our main office know you would like to speak with the Development team to donate, and they will get you connected: 206-694-4500.
  • Stock. Transferring stock is an easy way to make a tax-deductible investment in homeless youth. Please visit our stock transfer page for direct links and general guidance on how to get started.
  • Monthly giving. The YouthCare Monthly Givers are a group of dedicated and thoughtful monthly donors who envision a world where all young people have the chance to unlock their potential and reach their dreams. Visit this page to learn more about monthly giving.
  • Workplace and matching gifts. You can double or even triple the impact of your gift to YouthCare with workplace and matching gift programs. Contact your employer’s human resources office to find out if you can support YouthCare via payroll deduction or your workplace giving campaign. Your company may also match your cash donations or volunteer hours: ask your employer, or check our list of companies with matching gift programs. Does your company participate in a workplace giving program? Let us know by emailing development@youthcare.org and we’ll add them to our list!
  • Legacy giving. Legacy giving enables you to contribute significantly to the work that is most meaningful to you and that memorializes your values. Proper planning can ensure your wishes are fulfilled, potentially lower your estate tax, and create powerful change for homeless youth. There are many ways to leave a legacy and support YouthCare through your estate:
    • Name YouthCare as a beneficiary in your will. Make YouthCare a beneficiary of your life insurance policy, IRA, 401(k) or 403(b).Name YouthCare as the beneficiary of a charitable remainder trust.If you’ve already included YouthCare in your estate plans, let us know! Especially if you are designating your gift to a specific program, sharing your wishes in advance will help us honor your plans for our future.

    Don’t have a will or trust? Start here!

    Your will, trust, or beneficiary designation can be updated with the following information:
    Legal name: YouthCare
    Federal tax ID number: 91-0917079
    Address: P.O. Box 15258, Seattle, WA 98115To learn more about legacy giving, email development@youthcare.org
  • In-Kind donation. Donations of new, unused essential items and gift cards help provide young people experiencing homelessness with the resources they need while empowering them to make choices that best meet their individual needs. To view our current list of needed items, please visit our Amazon Wish List. If you are interested in donating items directly, please email donations@youthcare.org to coordinate a drop-off time with our team before bringing your donation.

Thank you for supporting YouthCare. If you have questions regarding your financial gift, please contact our Fund Development team at development@youthcare.org.