Ways to Support Local Families During the Holidays
Thank you for your interest in supporting families and children during the Holiday Season! Please review our donation information. You can support families during the holidays by donating gift cards, items for our resource station, activity kits, items for our family shelters, food, and contributing financially, scroll for more details!
Drop Off Holiday Donations By: Tuesday, December 16th
Donation Hours: Monday-Thursday , 9:00am-4:45pm and Friday, 9:00am-1:45pm
Address: 3545 7th Ave SW, Ste 200, Olympia, WA 98502
Drop off donations at reception on the 2nd floor. If you have a large donation, please call ahead of time and we can direct you to a different area at the same address for large donations.
Contact Us: Helena at 360-754-9297 x253 or helenas@fscss.org
Purchase Gift Cards
Families really appreciate receiving gift cards so they can shop for their kiddos, buy some much needed necessities, or use as a gift for their teenager!
- Food and gas cards (Safeway, WinCo, Grocery Outlet, etc.)
- Multi-Purpose Stores (Target, Walmart, Fred Meyer, etc.)
- Gift certificates for activities and hobbies for families, kids, and teens (Painted Plate, Lazer Fun Zone, Skateland, Movie Passes, Sky Zone, Barnes and Noble, etc.)
Restock Our Resource Station
This donation-based resource is available to anyone who walks through our doors, no questions asked. Donate items to ensure that families, children, and survivors are able to get their basic needs met this holiday season.
- Cold weather gear: coats, hats, gloves, hand warmers, thermals
- Hygiene items: lotion, chapstick, shampoo, conditioner, dental items, menstrual products, deodorant, etc.
- Baby items: diapers, wipes, formula, food, etc.
- Toys & games: new toys, games, puzzles, art supplies for all ages
Create a Family Fun Activity Kit
Share some of your favorite wintertime traditions with families at Pear Blossom Place. Make a kit, or a whole bunch of kits, that we can give to parents and kiddos staying at our
family shelter. Think gingerbread houses, decorate cookies, arts & crafts, movie night, etc.
Restock Our Family Shelters
We have a robust Family Shelter program that is currently housing 30 families a night. We need help restocking the bedrooms and common areas at both of our shelter locations.
- Bedding: twin and full size bedding, warm blankets, and new pillows
- Bathroom: toilet paper, shower curtains, hand soap, etc.
- Miscellaneous: stroller covers, non-perishable food, cleaning supplies, and hygiene items
Food and Snacks
We are always in need of food for our resource station, shelter programs, and more to best support families and survivors in our community.
- Non-perishable snacks: peanut butter, jelly, jerky, bars, etc.
- Microwaveable meals: cup of noodles, soup, oatmeal, etc.
- Canned foods: veggies, fruit, beans, etc. and can openers!
- Drinks: coffee, tea, cider, cocoa, creamer, sugar, bottled water
- Dispoosable items: plates, bowls, utensils, coffee cups with lids
- Individually wrapped candy
Other Ways to Get Involved
