The young people we serve consistently need gift cards and meals. Our seasonal drives are crucial to helping us meet those immediate needs. But hosting a drive doesn’t just provide much-needed items: it’s one of the best ways to raise awareness in our community about youth homelessness. Your business, organization, school, church, or community group can make a big difference by hosting a drive and spreading the word.
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How to Host a Drive
In-kind donations play an important role in helping us keep costs down and meeting the needs of homeless youth. You can host a drive for our currently needed items by following the steps below:
Step 1: Get Started
Step 2: Spread the Word
Most people want to help—they just need to be asked. You can send emails, use postcards or flyers, or post to Facebook, Twitter, and other social media. Bring up the drive at meetings and group gatherings. Host a party and ask guests to bring a donated gift card.
Step 3: Make it Easy to Donate
Pick a central location for people to drop off their gift cards. For office or school drives, make sure you have collection boxes at several locations. You can also collect gift cards during a holiday party or office gathering. Monetary donations are also welcome.
Step 4: Deliver Your Donations to YouthCare
Delivering Gifts: Please deliver all gifts to YouthCare’s Main Office, 2500 NE 54th St., Seattle, WA 98105 between 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday.
Shipping Gifts: When purchasing things online or in person, people can ship items directly to YouthCare:
Attn: Donations, YouthCare, 4616 25th Avenue NE Box #36, Seattle, WA, 98105
Step 5: Celebrate Your Success!
Remember to thank those who donated! Post pictures of your donations on social media and other communications. Don’t forget to tag us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!