Opportunities From: United Way of King County

Help spread joy to the seniors, caregivers, and adults with disabilities served by our non-profit Full Life Care, including isolated elders in our ElderFriends program, who may otherwise be alone this holiday season.

Spend a Wednesday afternoon meeting up with other volunteers at our South Seattle (Beacon Hill) office to sort, decorate, and prepare holiday greeting cards to mail to our clients in time for Thanksgiving and/or the winter holiday season.

Wednesdays - November 12, November 19, & December 3 @ 12pm - 4:30pm 

Drop in any time! Come as an individual, or bring your own group.

All supplies provided; Additional contributions of handwritten cards / donations are welcomed.

Note: This service project is behind-the-scenes, not including clients. If interested in direct client interaction with our seniors, caregivers, and/or adults with disabilities, refer to our additional volunteer opportunities. 

Support low income seniors and adults with disabilities served by Full Life Care by offering donations of:

Contribute individually, or coordinate a donation drive of your own, spreading the word to your personal/professional networks.

Donations are accepted on an ongoing basis, with a preferred deadline of December 30.

Location:
Mail or drop off items in person at Full Life Care's South Seattle (Beacon Hill) location. (Exact drop off hours, and details provided after sign up.)

Alternate locations and/or pick up options may be offered for larger contributions. 

Spread comfort and joy to elders and adults with disabilities. Donate handmade hats and scarves to our non-profit! 

Click Respond to confirm your interest, and receive details to mail or drop off donations in South Seattle (Beacon Hill). 

We prefer to receive items by November, but will otherwise welcome contributions of items on an ongoing basis, year-round. 

Help brighten someone's day using your card making supplies and creativity!

Handmake greeting cards for seniors, caregivers, and adults with disabilities supported by our non-profit Full Life Care, including isolated elders in our ElderFriends program, who may otherwise be alone this holiday season. 

By 11/10 - We will accept Fall/Thanksgiving themed cards. 

By 12/5 - We will accept Winter themed cards (generally referencing "Season's Greetings" / "Warm Wishes," not specific to any holiday, to be randomly distributed throughout December and into the New Year). 

Cards must be 5x7" or smaller, and lay flat (no 3D or loose elements, and no glitter) 

Click Respond to confirm your interest, and receive more details about guidelines and instructions to mail or drop off completed cards at our South Seattle office (Beacon Hill). 

ADEFUA is now seek Board Members and A Job Position!

Location: Tukwila, WA 98188
Commitment: Minimum 3 in-person visits per month

Are you someone who loves good conversation, music, and making meaningful connections? We’re looking for compassionate volunteers to spend time with a vibrant and fun-loving senior who enjoys socializing, listening to 90s jazz, gardening, movies, bowling, and attending church.

This friendly individual is wheelchair-bound and has mild cognitive impairment, occasionally needing help finding words. Staff are always available to support volunteers and ensure a safe, welcoming environment.

 What You’ll Do:

Volunteer Requirements:

 Why Volunteer?

Whether you're a student, retiree, or simply someone with a heart for service, we’d love to welcome you!

Volunteer Opportunity: Help a Pioneer in Homeopathic Medicine Publish Her Memoir 

Location: Des Moines, WA (Near 25825 18th Ave S, 98198) 

Client Profile: Elder with mild dementia, clear speech and thoughts, chronic pain and anxiety. Needs loud, clear communication. Unable to write due to hand issues. 

Project Overview: 

A trailblazer in homeopathic medicine is working on a memoir chronicling her personal and professional journey. She has already begun writing but now requires support to complete her story through interviews, transcription, and editing. 

We’re seeking compassionate, patient volunteers to help bring her vision to life. 

Volunteer Roles: 

Interviewer: Engage in thoughtful conversations to help capture her story. 

Transcriber: Convert audio recordings into written format. 

Editor/Writer: Organize, refine, and prepare the manuscript for self-publication. 

Publishing Support: Assist with formatting and navigating self-publishing platforms. 

Ideal Volunteers: 

Experience in writing, editing, or publishing (preferred but not required) 

Interest in homeopathic medicine or elder storytelling 

Comfortable working with voice-to-text tools and editing transcripts 

Willing to collaborate with the PACE team 

Able to meet in person (at least one volunteer ideally) 

Why Volunteer? 

Make a meaningful impact by preserving a legacy 

Bring Comfort and Hope Through Faith – Become a Spiritual Care Volunteer! 

Do you find joy in sharing the love and words of God? Are you passionate about bringing peace, comfort, and encouragement to those who need it most? Join us as a Faith and Spiritual Care Volunteer and make a meaningful difference in someone’s life. 

Location: 34th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126 

Opportunities: In-person visits (with an option for virtual visits) 

We are seeking compassionate individuals who can offer spiritual support and companionship to those navigating life’s challenges. Your presence and words can bring light, hope, and reassurance to someone who values faith and connection. 

What You’ll Do: 

Offer prayer, scripture reading, or uplifting conversation. 

Provide a listening ear and empathetic presence. 

Share encouragement rooted in Christian faith. 

Who You’ll Serve: 

Individuals who appreciate spirituality and enjoy meaningful conversation. 

Someone who loves coloring, word searches, NPR radio, and TV—perfect for relaxed, heartfelt visits. 

Why Volunteer? 

Make a profound impact by sharing God’s love. 

Be a source of comfort for someone who sometimes feels overwhelmed. 

Experience the joy of serving others through faith. 

If you feel called to bring hope and spiritual care to those in need, we would love to hear from you! 

Contact us today:archana.devi@providence.org 

Do you love board games and meaningful conversation? We’re looking for a friendly, compassionate volunteer to spend time with an alert and oriented elder who would truly enjoy a companion for game time.

This is a chance to bring joy through shared laughter, lighthearted competition, and genuine connection. Your presence can turn an ordinary afternoon into the highlight of someone’s week.

 What You’ll Do:

No communication barriers | Flexible schedule

 Who We’re Looking For:

Why It Matters:

Sometimes, the simplest moments—like rolling dice or sharing a laugh—can mean the most. You don’t need special skills, just a kind spirit and a love for connection. Your time can bring joy, friendship, and a sense of belonging.

 Volunteer Requirements:

To ensure a safe and supportive environment, volunteers must complete:

Ready to Make a Difference?

Reach out to: Archana Devi (She/Her) Volunteer Coordinator, Providence Elder Place WA

 archana.devi@providence.org

Are you someone who believes in the power of kindness and connection? We have a special opportunity for you to make a meaningful difference in the life of a wonderful individual who’s feeling isolated and would deeply appreciate your companionship.

 Meet Our Participant:

Despite facing challenges like visual impairment, speech difficulties, and major depressive disorder, this lively soul has a heart full of humor and warmth. They love cracking jokes, sharing stories, and simply enjoying the company of a good listener.

Your presence, whether through conversation, watching a show together, or just sitting nearby, can bring comfort, joy, and a sense of belonging.

 What You’ll Do:

 Flexible Scheduling:

We’ll work with your availability—weekends, afternoons, or whenever you can spare a little time.

 Why It Matters:

Loneliness can be heavy, but your time and kindness can lift someone’s spirits. You don’t need special skills, just a caring heart and a willingness to connect. The simple act of being there can create moments of happiness and friendship that truly matter.

 Volunteer Requirements:

To ensure a safe and supportive environment, volunteers must complete:

 Ready to Make a Difference?

Reach out to: Archana Devi (She/Her) Volunteer Coordinator, Providence Elder Place WA  archana.devi@providence.org

Are you a compassionate and friendly individual who enjoys gentle walks, light outings, and meaningful conversations? We’re looking for a Companion Volunteer to spend time with a vibrant 60-year-old participant who would love company for short walks and visits to nearby places like the waterfront, Target, or local shopping centers.

 About the Participant:

What We’re Looking For:

 Why Volunteer?

Your presence can make a world of difference. Whether it’s a stroll by the water or a quick trip to Target, these moments bring joy, connection, and dignity to someone who values companionship.

Interested in making a difference?
Reach out today to learn more or sign up to be a Companion Volunteer!

Archana.devi@providence.org

Location: Kent, WA 98032
Role: Companion Visitor for a vibrant, well-traveled elder (70+)

Are you someone who finds deep purpose in giving back to our elderly community? Do you believe in the power of presence, compassion, and human connection—especially for those who may struggle to express themselves but still long to be seen, heard, and valued?

We are seeking a caring, compassionate volunteer to spend time with a joyful and intelligent elder who has lived a rich life full of travel and experiences. Though aging has brought challenges in communication, this participant radiates warmth, humor, and a love for socializing. They often speak in complex phrases that reflect a lifetime of wisdom, even if the message isn’t always clear. What they truly need is someone who listens with their heart.

What You’ll Do:

Who You Are:

This is more than a volunteer role, it’s a chance to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life, and perhaps even your own.

To apply or learn more, please contact Archana Devi at archana.devi@providence.org

Seattle, WA – 98178
 Morning Hours (before lunch)

Are you someone who believes in the power of connection and kindness? Do you enjoy meaningful conversations, music, sports, or simply being present for someone who needs a friend? We’re looking for compassionate volunteers to brighten the mornings of a very pleasant man living with ALS.

About Him:

A/Ox4 is a gentle soul who enjoys watching TV, listening to rock 'n' roll from the 60s and 70s, chatting with his housemates, and reminiscing about motorcycles and sports. As his condition progresses, he’s finding it harder to speak loudly and is feeling increasingly isolated. He attends an Adult Day Health center but has no other social outlets. Your presence could make a world of difference.

 What You’ll Do:

 Who We’re Looking For:

 Volunteer Requirements:

To ensure a safe and supportive environment, volunteers must complete:

This is a beautiful opportunity to make a real impact in someone’s life—just by showing up and being present. If you have a heart for service and a few morning hours to spare, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: Kent, WA 98031
Type: In-Person Companion Visits
Schedule: Minimum commitment of 3 visits per month, flexible timing

We are seeking a compassionate and patient volunteer to provide companionship to an adult living with mild cognitive impairment and speech delay due to stroke. This individual enjoys reading, cooking, gardening, watching the news, and sports—and would love to share these interests with a friendly visitor.

About the Individual:

 Volunteer Requirements:

To ensure a safe and supportive environment, all volunteers must complete:

 Ideal Volunteer:

This is a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life through simple, heartfelt connection.

Are you looking to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life? Parkside Retirement Assisted Living Facility in Auburn is seeking a compassionate volunteer to spend time with one of our residents—a lovely 70+ year-old woman who would benefit greatly from one-on-one companionship.

About the Resident:

Volunteer Role:

Ideal Volunteer:

Location:
Parkside Retirement ALF
Auburn, WA 98002

Time Commitment:
Flexible – even one hour a week can make a big difference.

 Interested?
Contact Archana Devi at archana.devi@providence.org to learn more or get started!

In-person Tutors needed for Youth Tutoring Program!

Please click the Respond button below to apply now so that we have your application processed in time for scheduling this year.  

Program Dates and Times:  

Description:

Volunteer Testimonials:  

How it feels to be a tutor at YTP: "like I'm helping, maybe if only a little bit, to the students becoming better learners and advocates for themselves" - a current tutor at YTP  

We asked our volunteers what they enjoy most about tutoring with YTP:  

"The students are amazing and I learn something new from them every session"  

"Getting to know the kids... which is a huge difference from other youth outreach experiences. They teach me... how to be better at teaching and are just fun to hang out with"  

"I think my favorite memories will always be watching my student experience "Aha!" moments. Realizing that I am helping this student learn something they previously had trouble with is very satisfying. I also appreciate the strong relationship that we have formed over the year and value it."  

How This Helps Our Community:  

We welcome everyone who wants to help and particularly encourage members of the Black community and people of color to volunteer with us. Almost all of YTP's students are people of color and roughly 85% come from immigrant families and many of our students are of East African descent. We believe African-American tutors will support them in navigating American culture, as tutoring is not only about academics but relationship building and socio-emotional support. We need your help to strengthen our diverse community and raise our collective efforts to improve our students' education across the city.  

Skills Desired*:  

*No Experience Required, but we welcome volunteers with background and experience to apply!  

Our Locations:   

Lake City Court - Lake City  

Yesler Terrace - First Hill  

High Point - West Seattle  

New Holly and Martin Luther King Jr. Apartments - SE Seattle  

Rainier Vista - Columbia City Beacon Hill    

Click the link to send in an initial application! Then click the "respond" button for this post.

  Youth Tutoring Program Application (office.com).

Sincerely,  

YTP Team

Providence Elder Place is an innovative program of services for older adults. Providence Elder Place helps older adults remain as healthy and independent as possible in the community for as long as possible.

Participant Overview:

Providence Elder Place is an innovative program dedicated to helping older adults remain healthy and independent in the community for as long as possible. We are seeking volunteers to be companions and serve the elderly.

Spanish-Speaking Volunteer Needed: We are seeking a Spanish-speaking volunteer for an elderly participant (over the age of 55) who is alert and oriented. The participant enjoys socializing and drinking coffee. This volunteer opportunity aims to help the participant achieve their 6-month goal of getting more involved in the community, especially through outdoor activities.Flexible Schedule: Give as little as an hour a week. Weekdays, weekends, afternoons—whatever works for you and your senior companion.No Prior Experience Required: Training and education provided.Bring a Buddy: You don’t have to do this alone.

Comfortable interacting with people at different cognitive levels.Good listener.Dependable.Patient.Compassionate.

Providence Elder Place is an innovative program of services for older adults. Providence Elder Place helps older adults remain as healthy and independent as possible in the community for as long as possible.

Location: Seattle, WA 98125

Do you enjoy sewing, embroidery, or knitting? Love spending time outdoors and having meaningful conversations?

We’re looking for a friendly volunteer to spend time with a vibrant elderly participant who enjoys crafting, chatting, and light walks.

What You’ll Do:

Flexible schedule | Age 20+ | No experience required—just heart!

Make a difference through creativity and companionship. Join us!

The YWCA Central Food Bank currently serves 300+ food-insecure households in Central & South Seattle. Every Wednesday, 80+ volunteers pack and distribute over 6,000 lbs. of food. Food requests have increased and we have a waitlist of families who need help. Much of our food comes from institutional and government donors like Food Lifeline, NW Harvest and the USDA. We also rely heavily on our community for assistance – for both food and volunteers.

Volunteers who would like to host a food drive will connect with their communities for donations, collect and deliver the donations to the food bank. This is a great opportunity for school, work, church, and other groups.

Most needed:
• $25 and $50 gift cards to Safeway, QFC/Kroger, or Grocery Outlet. Gift cards empower families to purchase culturally appropriate food and items they need
• Canned soups, stews, and chili – vegetarian and meaty, pop-tops/pull tabs are best
• White rice (uncooked)
• Tuna and canned chicken
• Baby formula and baby food
• Diapers (size 5 and 6) and baby wipes
• Cash donations – used to buy protein, eggs, dairy, staples and high demand food items. Please contact us to make a cash/check donation.

Always useful:
• Top ramen – meat and vegetarian
• Pasta and pasta sauce
• Crackers – saltine/Ritz wrapped ‘packs’
• Peanut butter
• Jam, jelly, syrup, and honey
• Ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise
• Cooking oil
• Soy sauce, family sized bottles
• Salt and pepper sets
• Sugar
• Seasoning, spices and herbs
• Kid friendly snacks – raisins, fruit chews, granola/breakfast bars, nuts
• Ground caffeinated coffee
• Simple, inexpensive can openers
• Cleaning supplies – dish and laundry soap, all-purpose cleaner, sponges, mops and brooms
• Toiletries – full-sized* shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste (*hotel/travel sized toiletries can be triggering for clients who have been victims of sex trafficking)

What are the items the YWCA cannot accept?
• Any open food containers – where the seal has been broken or food has been partially consumed
• Expired food items
• Home prepared food, including jams, jellies and pickled foods
• Leftovers / open containers of home prepared food

Please join Rainier Valley Food Bank in welcoming our clients for in-person shopping. Volunteers in this role will assist RVFB Staff in connecting our clients with nutritious food and good community. 

Fridays and Saturdays

Shift 1:  8:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Shift 2:  11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Volunteer tasks include:

Help set up warehouse for in-person shopping

Line management

Welcoming people as they enter

Monitoring stations of food

Help clients to bag their food

Keep the space clean and restocked during distribution

Reset the room at end of distribution.

Line and parking lot direction 

Multilingual people encouraged to join!

Please respond if interested. The Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch to guide you through the sign up process. Please note in your response if you are looking to sign up a group of more than 5 people. Our maximum group size is 15 people with some days limited to 8 volunteers.

Enjoy baking? CupcakeUP/BreakfastUP is a service opportunity where volunteers use their imaginations and their kitchen skills to whip up delicious and nutritious desserts for Teen Feed’s dinner, or nutritious and delicious grab-and-go breakfast items (such as muffins) for ROOTS Young Adult Shelter, where many of Teen Feed's guests stay the night and eat breakfast. Use your own kitchen (or bake in ours if our bandwidth allows) to create sweet treats that are sensitive to a variety of diets and lifestyles. Know that you have brightened the day of a young person with your special treat, and enriched their diet with your healthy creations.

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Love cleaning and want to make a difference? Our dinner site kitchens are always in need of a deep clean. Gather your friends, family, and community, roll up your sleeves, and help us keep Teen Feed’s kitchens squeaky clean. Cleaning supply donations greatly appreciated.

For either group service opportunity, please click on the "respond" button and we will follow up with you.

Support Teen Feed by organizing a basic needs drive within your community! Our young people are in need of new and high quality clothing, basic needs items, and toiletries. Click on the "respond" button and we will follow up with you if you'd like more information about how to run a basic needs drive within your friends, family, or neighbors!

STOP (Street Talk Outreach Program) volunteers power the strong relationships at the
core of the Teen Feed mission, and are the passionate, empathetic, and mature
community members often the very first point of contact with Teen Feed’s young people.
Our STOP Program is divided into two different roles: Outreach & In-Reach.

Outreach: Direct service team who work to meet youth and young adults with housing
insecurities in the streets, alleyways, and parks of Seattle's University District and surrounding
Seattle Areas. Meeting youth where they are in order to provide information about services and
basic needs items.

In-Reach: Teen Feed’s version of “drop-in,” In-Reach volunteers help facilitate a welcoming space
for youth to hang out before Teen Feed’s dinner service. Meeting youth “where they are,” this
time and space is for youth to use however they choose, with the support of In-Reach volunteers
to help maintain a safe space. Come hang out and build meaningful relationships by playing
card games and D&D, doing art, watching movies, and creating connections that help lift youth
out of poverty through empathy, not fixing. Weekly commitment for at least 6 months (12
preferred) in order to build consistency for youth.

As a STOP volunteer you have the choice to be involved in either one or both roles, both of
which take place during standard business hours.

STOP volunteers will ideally commit to twelve months with Teen Feed and receive both virtual
and in-person training.

STOP Volunteers Complete:

-in-person volunteer orientation

-remote training

-two shadow shifts

-STOP volunteer application + background check

Ally Volunteers are responsible individuals ages 15 - 17 years who provide consistency, peer modeling, and positive connections to homeless youth guests during the Teen Feed meal. Allies help with program set-up, guest sign in, and distribution of basic needs. They also provide backup kitchen support for nightly meal teams when needed. Allies serve at University District Meal Site locations which rotate throughout the week.

Requirements: Allies commit to a weekly volunteer shift for one year (don't be concerned about the length, we will work with you!). Ally volunteers must complete:
-in-person volunteer orientation

-Ally volunteer application (signed by both youth + guardian)

-remote training

-three shadow shifts with an experienced volunteer

Interested in directly serving Seattle's community of homeless young people? Wanting to make a tangible impact and address hunger and basic needs in your community? Become an advocate!

Advocates are responsible individuals over 18 years of age who provide consistency and positive relationships to youth guests in addition to helping meet basic needs at the Teen Feed dinner program. Advocates are crucial members of our direct service team who remember youth’s names, help meet the basic needs of meals and supplies, conduct entryway health screenings on youth, and join guests in open air environments to engage in conversation. Additionally, advocates help with nightly set up and tear down of the service space and work with staff coordinators to create detailed records of the evening’s activities.

REQUIREMENTS: Advocates are an integral part of the Teen Feed dinner program and act as consistent sources of support for our young people. Having the same people show up on a regular basis creates a sense of community and trust. Advocates commit to 2/2.5 hours (6:00/6:30-8:30pm) one evening per week for a minimum of one year of service. This includes the holiday season, as Teen Feed continues to operate every day of the year. If you know that you will be taking a significant amount of time off during the holiday season, please reach out to us to discuss.

**SUMMER-ONLY volunteer opportunities available**

Advocate volunteers must complete:

-in-person volunteer orientation

-remote training that encompasses topics such as anti-oppression and intro to youth homelessness

-Advocate Application + Washington State Patrol background check.

Teen Feed aims to create a volunteer corps reflective of the diversity of our youth - those who represent diverse identities and/or have lived experience with homelessness/housing insecurity are highly encouraged to apply.

**COVID Safety: At this time, we are recommending that individuals who may be high - risk do not participate in - person at the Teen Feed dinner program. All volunteers are highly encouraged to wear face masks. PPE provided.

The mission of Horn of Africa Services (HOAS) is to offer multi-lingual and multicultural assistance to East African immigrants and refugees in support of immediate and long-term adjustment needs.  

Due to COVID-19, HOAS is in need of the following items for the communities they support:

Diapers

Wipes

Formula 

Activity packs (crayons, coloring books, playdough)

If you are able to support these needs please respond to this opportunity!

Lake City Partners Ending Homelessness is a non-profit operating an enhanced shelter (The Oaks) in Shoreline, WA.  We serve 60 formerly unhoused individuals with a housing program as well as shelter 24/7.  To supplement the nutrition offered to the participants, we are asking for help from the community to provide sack lunches Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  

Please either bring pre-packaged lunch items to The Oaks anytime between 10am and 12pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday or use our large kitchen to make sandwiches. Groups and families are welcome!

Some examples of items for lunches includes:

Sandwich (please avoid pork or provide alternatives)
Fruit
Chips/Veggies
Individual juice or milk
Something sweet

After you express your interest, our volunteer coordinator will send you the link to the signup page to find a time that works best for you or your group!

We provide basic needs supplies (e.g. soap & hygiene supplies, toilet paper, cleaning supplies) so that residents can focus on their goals such as finding stable employment, continuing their education, spending time with their kids and addressing health care needs. With the recent lack of supply at stores for essential items and increased concerns around use of bacteria-reducing products (hand sanitizer, cleaning wipes, etc.) we have seen a substantial increase in demand for these products from our residents. On average, we distribute 2,000 items monthly at our 15 properties. The demand for these items has increased substantially at our communities as a response to COVID-19 and we assume this level of increased demand will remain constant for the next three months.

Host a drive to collect these vital items for your most vulnerable community members! For a full list, please sign-up first. 

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, several of our service delivery areas have been affected. Our primary service area that has been affected is community meals at our properties. Depending on the property, we have community meals hosted weekly, bi-weekly or monthly at eight of our communities. This meal is vital for many of our families, and we serve food for 30-40 individuals per meal per property. With the outbreak, many of our case managers have had to cancel community meals at our properties, impacting over 500 residents.

Currently, we are asking folks to donate Fred Meyer, QFC, Walmart, or Target e-gifts cards in amounts between $25-$100 that can be distributed to individuals and families living at our affordable communities.

We will be distributing these resources with grocery store delivery resources to respect those who are practicing social distancing or are self-quarantining, especially our senior communities who are high-risk. 

Helping us with funding is the fastest way for you to make a difference in this vulnerable population as we grapple with the immediate physical needs of homelessness and hunger.   Online peer to peer fundraisers are a great way to help us to meet those needs right now!  If you are willing to spread the word, tell your networks about us, and help raise awareness- you will make a huge impact!

Visit our website at iwantrest.com, or contact me with questions at lisa@iwantrest.com

In this crisis, the already vulnerable individuals and families whom we serve are facing extreme hardship and difficult survival decisions.  REST is responding with safe spaces for survivors to rest, food and basic necessities, and rental assistance.  But the need is well beyond our budget!  

Many of our clients, who have successfully gotten out of the sex trade, are now losing the jobs they fought so hard to get.  They need your support with food and rent assistance.  We know that times are challenging for all.  We know that many people who want to give may not be able to right now- and that is ok.  

But if you can give right now, please do.  Grocery cards and Orca cards are any easy way to make sure that our clients have access to food and expand the area in which they can work.  Help us offer hope to victims of sexual exploitation.  Your support can make a world of difference in someone's life, and possibly keep them from being homeless once again at the end of all of this.  Email me at lisa@iwantrest.com if I can answer any questions for you!  Thank you!!

HealthPoint is a community health organization providing quality healthcare for over 100,000 patients annually.

We need masks of all types, especially n95 size small. We can accept cloth masks.

We also accept cash donations to our COVID-19 response fund as we gear up to respond to the needs of our community for additional primary and behavioral health care.

https://www.childrenshomesociety.org/donate

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many families who were already food-insecure now find themselves with children out of school — children who ordinarily received more than half of their daily nutrition at school through free and reduced-price meals.  These families often make trade-offs with other living expenses and employ coping strategies to secure such household items as toilet paper, toothpaste, soap, or disposable diapers.

Children’s Home Society of Washington is dedicated to helping these families now more than ever.  Consider donating today to support our efforts to help families in need in King County.

Suggested Donations:

https://www.childrenshomesociety.org/donate

Fred Meyer, QFC, Safeway Gift cards between $25-$100

We will be distributing these resources in compliance with COVID-19 public health recommendations.

To Donate:

Contact us at 253-854-0700 or email southking@chs-wa.org

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many families who were already food-insecure now find themselves with children out of school — children who ordinarily received more than half of their daily nutrition at school through free and reduced-price meals.  These families often make trade-offs with other living expenses and employ coping strategies to secure such household items as toilet paper, toothpaste, soap, or disposable diapers.

Children’s Home Society of Washington is dedicated to helping these families now more than ever. Consider donating today to support our efforts to help families in need in the North Seattle area.

 Suggested Donations:

Fred Meyer, Shell Gas Station, and Food Store Gift Cards: $25-$100

Diapers sizes 1-6 (highest need sizes 4-6)

Baby Wipes

Toilet Paper

Cleaning Supplies

Hand Sanitizer

We will be distributing these resources in compliance with COVID-19 public health recommendations.

 Drop off Donations: Monday 11am-1pm/Tuesday 11am-1pm

12545 Lake City Way NE Chris.Leverson@CHS-WA.org

RIFC and SWEL's mission is to provide a high quality part-time preschool experience for children ages 3-5 in a warm, nurturing, culturally relevant environment. We create an environment where children can continue to live out their childhoods. We believe children learn best when the curriculum is child-centered, play-based, and emergent, based on their interests and passions. We also believe that by thoughtfully planning social experiences, activities, environments, and teacher-child interactions we facilitate children’s success in kindergarten and beyond.

With our reopening after this COVID19 outbreak, we continue to follow the best health and safety protocol to keep all staff, families, and children safe. 

We've encountered that the use of GLOVES is flowing quickly. 

If you are able to donate boxes of single use, powder free gloves please connect with us and respond to this opportunity! They can be delivered at 6535 Delridge Way SW or we can schedule a no contact delivery at that address. 

We are in need of extra as we continue to prevent the spread of COVID19. 

Hey Everyone! Due to Covid 19 our studio is closed. We are offering online Zoom classes, however not all of our students have access to technology at home. We are looking for used or new computers or tablets that have video and audio functionality. Thank you so much!

Right now, our main challenge is finding the necessary personal protective equipment, cleaning supplies and other supplies necessary to serve our clients and the staff in their homes. As people continue to deplete the stock in the stores, we are trying to secure gloves, gowns, masks, goggles, disinfecting wipes and sprays, bleach, hand sanitizer, hand soap, paper towels and other supplies necessary to properly disinfect the homes and provide protection for our staff and the individuals we support. There is a lack of resources, so we are worried that our current supply will not last throughout this crisis.  

Unlike other businesses, we can’t follow the recommendations from the CDC and Department of Health and have our staff work from home. Our staff provide 24-7 care in the homes to the individuals we support, so we need to continue to provide staffing in the homes. 

Specific items we are in need of currently are:

Hand Sanitizer

Disinfecting Spray

N-95 Masks

Grocery Store Gift Cards for our clients

Our staff have been very creative at finding sources of PPE and other necessary products but when we find them we must act fast. Monetary donations are gladly accepted to go directly to our COVID19 response. 

You can mail your donations to:

Alpha Supported Living Services

16030 Juanita Woodinville Way NE

Bothell, WA  98011 or go directly to our website 

www.alphasls.org

Our office is closed to visitors and volunteers, please contact Dave Bushnell at dbushnell@alphasls.org if you have any questions in regards to your donation.

Thank you so much for helping us!

 Due to the COVID-19 outbreak many of the families with whom we work, and are already struggling, are in need of gifts cards for groceries and gas.

Attain Housing houses and supports with case management services 37 King County families transitioning from homelessness in apartment homes in Kirkland and Bellevue. We also keep housed Eastside families at risk of eviction by providing rental assistance. For 31 years, we have served as a staple on the Eastside helping families experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

The COVID-19 crisis has hit the most vulnerable neighbors in our community the hardest. Clients in Attain Housing's safe and supportive transitional housing program are all extremely low-income, living on an average annual salary of about $10,000. Our Stable Home clients are also low- to moderate income, and 2 of every 5 are disabled.

 Donating is the fastest way for you to make a difference as we grapple with the impact of the Coronavirus. If you would also like to give your time, we would love to have the help.

Immediate needs:

Eviction prevention: As low-wage workers in East King County are sent home from their jobs with no pay, or need to stay home with children whose schools or day cares are closed, Attain Housing's Stable Home program keeps them housed with immediate funds to help cover their rent. Help your vulnerable neighbors with a donation to Stable Home.

Transitional housing: Attain Housing families are struggling to pay their rent, utility, transportation and food costs due to layoffs, reduced hours, and for many, the need to stay home with children whose schools or day cares are closed. Each household pays a rent based on 30% of their monthly income or at least $150. The average rent paid is $365 per month.  Our case managers are helping their clients manage their stress, connect to resources, and if possible, add more hours at a different job. Your donation immediately helps these families transitioning from homelessness.

To respond to the crisis created by the COVID-19 outbreak, the Muslim Association of Puget Sound (MAPS) through its Muslim Community Resource Center (MAPS-MCRC) and AlSadaqa program are providing additional social and humanitarian services. We have allocated additional funds to reach out and help as many people as possible through the following services:

Donating is the fastest way for you to make a difference as we grapple with the impact of COVID-19.  You can donate at www.tinyurl.com/mapscovid19.  

If you would also like to give your time, we would love to have the help as well.  Sign up at https://www.mapsredmond.org/covid-19/

The King County Sexual Assault Resource Center wants the community we serve to know we are continuing full operations during the COVID-19 public health emergency. This includes our 24-Hour Resource Line for help and information at 1.888.99.VOICE, as well as therapy, family education, legal advocacy and other supports for survivors and their families. All services are offered in both English and Spanish.

Survivors face enormous barriers to justice and healing under the best of circumstances. The majority of families KCSARC serves are further stressed by closures of workplaces, schools, childcare and more. They are anxious about loss of income and supports ushered in by the crisis.

As we absorb the unanticipated costs of new technology needed in order to deliver uninterrupted services, our nonprofit is also scrambling to respond to clients’ escalating needs for basics like groceries, transportation, or housing to make it possible for them to participate in therapy and engaged in their legal cases.

Over the last three years, demand for KCSARC’s services has increased 22% and has held steady. As we respond to survivors who are now facing enormous additional barriers to healing, our nonprofit’s resources are stretched thinner than ever.

We are counting on the support of community members to help us continue delivering the services and supports that survivors and vulnerable families need to heal, especially during these challenging times. 

THANK YOU FOR STANDING WITH SURVIVORS DURING THIS PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY!

EBC is in need of diapers, diaper wipes, formula, new shoes, used laptop computers, and hygiene items.  You can help! Connect with others to organize virtual collection drives or events, participate in our Every Minute Counts Challenge,  sign up as a company to do the 6th annual Diaper Derby or make a financial donation online.

At Volunteer Services of Catholic Community Services, volunteers assist low-income seniors and adults with disabilities with chore assistance, shopping, laundry, and yard work assistance. However, in the midst of COVID-19, we have redirected our volunteers to ensure program participants get their groceries and medications, essential medical transportation, and phone check-ins.

We are asking for supplies such as gloves, hand sanitizers, and disinfecting wipes for our dedicated volunteer drivers and grocery deliverers to help us safely provide services to our program participants at this time. We can arrange a “no-contact” drop off location or do a curb-side pick-up from your car.

If you would like to make a financial contribution to help support our efforts, donations can be made on our website: https://secure2.convio.net/ccsww/site/Donation2?df_id=5342&mfc_pref=T&5342.donation=form1

Program Website: https://ccsww.org/get-help/services-for-seniors-people-with-disabilities/volunteer-services/volunteer-services-king-county/

Pike Place Market is the soul of Seattle - we are 500 local businesses, 400 senior residents, specialized social service agencies, and thousands of local workers, artists, and friends. And the Market Foundation needs YOUR help in sustaining the future of this vibrant Market community!

In this COVID-19 crisis, our staff is raising vital funds and helping community members navigate pressing needs such as Market Community Safety Net requests, unemployment filings, food access, housing referrals, and so much more.

There are 3 ways you can help the Market community in its greatest hour of need: 

1. SHOP LOCAL – Essential food business at Place Market are open and have delivery, take out and online ordering options. Flower farmers, artists and specialty shops rely on online shoppers at this time. Please be intentional on how you spend your money to help small, local businesses survive this economic crisis.

2. DONATE TO OUR MARKET COMMUNITY SAFETY NET – This fund supports individuals who live, work or access services in the Market community, are facing a sudden financial crisis and need support to regain stability. Since the COVID-19 crisis emerged 2 weeks ago, the demand has skyrocketed and we anticipate the need will overwhelm our existing system. We’ve already received more than 1,000 calls for support.

3. GIVE TO OUR SPRING HYGIENE DRIVE– Give new and unused toiletries to keep our Market community services and clients healthy in this time of need.

No matter your contribution, you can make a difference to the Market community at its greatest time of need