9th Annual March of Diapers Drive

This year’s goal: 400,000 Diapers & 200,000 Wipes

What can you donate?

Diapers Size Preemie to 7 Pull-Ups
Adult Incontinence (e.g., Depends, Tena ect) All Sizes
Yes, we take open packages of diapers
Wipes
Cloth Diapers & Diaper Savers (new only)

Drop-Off Locations

Why should you donate?

A typical baby needs 10-12 diapers a day and a toddler needs approximately 8 diapers. At a cost of between $100 and $120 a month, diapers are an expense that many families struggle to meet. 1 in 20 mothers who has had to cut back on other purchases to pay for diapers has reused a disposable diaper. 36% of mothers living in poverty regularly run out of clean diapers for their infants. Diapers are not covered by social welfare systems like WIC or food stamps/EBT Card because diapers are considered “hygiene items”. Families are sometimes forced to use one diaper a day for their babies. These babies can experience diaper rash, infections, and other health problems. Babies with severe diaper rashes often cry more – more crying coupled with the stress of living in need can lead to child abuse. Babies who cry excessively are the most likely to be victims of shaken baby syndrome…

Supporting these Non-Profit Organizations

Donations will be distributed to 20 local non profits that are committed to serving families needing a little extra help in this season of their lives.

We are thrilled to be working with all our wonderful partners to Support 20 Nonprofit Organizations this year
Benefitting These Wonderful Non Profits.
Dawn “Domestic Abuse Women’s Network” www.dawnonline.org
Multi Service Center in Federal Way www.mschelps.org
Nourish Food Bank of Edgewood www.nourishpc.org
Foster Champs www.Fosterenterprises.org
Maple Valley Food Bank www.Maplevalleyfoodbank.org
Care Net of Puget Sound Carenetps.org
Two Hearts Pregnancy Aid www.twoheartswas.org
Fusion Transitional Housing www.Fusionfederalway.org
Pediatric Interim Care www.picc.net
Parent Child Assistance Program www.Depts.Washington.edu
Prepares of Washington https://preparesforlife.org
S. King Food Bank@The FW Senior Center www.federalwayseniorcenter.org
El Centro de Laraza www.elcentrodelaraza.org
Children’s Home Society www.childrenshomesociety.org
Auburn Food Bank www.theauburnfoodbank.org
Iraqi Community Center www.irccw.org
We Love Our City Kent https://ccskent.org/welovekent
St. Vincent de Paul Tacoma www.svdptacoma.org
Communities in schools of Federal Way https://federalwayhighline.ciswa.org
Mother Africa https://www.motherafrica.org

Thank you so much for helping us Save One Tush at a Time!

View the Facebook event

www.Dotherightthingnonprofit.org

FW Cares for Kids

DECEMBER 17

FW Cares for Kids, the non-profit in Federal Way that organizes the holiday toy drive/event for families in need, is collecting toys and donations for this year’s event. Families will submit wish lists and sign up for a slot to pick up the holiday gifts for their family, along with wrapping supplies. They will dress up the pick-up area with Santa, hot chocolate, popcorn and fun holiday décor to help keep the holiday spirit alive and make it a special pick-up drive-through experience.

We are anticipating an even greater need in 2022 as the economy has hit families in a real way. This is where we could really use your help.

Four Ways to Give

Annual Turkey Drive

NOVEMBER 20

Drop off a 12-15 pound frozen turkey at Family Life Community Church or Brooklake Church between 9 am – 12 pm. You can also give online and we will shop for you!

Turkeys will be donated to local food banks & FW Veterans Center.

Thanksgiving Club

NOVEMBER 14

It’s hard to believe, but Thanksgiving Club is less than a month away! This long-standing tradition for Federal Way Young Life is one of our most-anticipated events. It began in a private home for just a handful of kids and leaders and grew to a city-wide event held at Federal Way High School. During COVID, our community of staff, leaders, and volunteers responded to the disruption by delivering meals, pies, and treats to our Young Life kids and their families. Last year, we began to rebuild and once again hosted a small but sweet Thanksgiving meal in a private home. This year, we continue to grow as we bring Thanksgiving Club back to a school — this time, at Decatur High School.

And so we ask you to join us in serving our teens an abundant Thanksgiving feast by donating and/or dishing food during the meal. It is truly a time of joy and gratitude and we would love for you to be a part of it! We need dozens of dishes and sides, so please share and invite your friends and family to help out as well! You will be blessed!

Will you help us fill their plates with turkey, ham, stuffing, gravy, potatoes, pie, and more? We appreciate any and all donations!

Our Community Gets an A+ for Generosity!

The Red Canoe Credit Union started the annual community Fill the Canoe Back to School Drive in 2009. They generously matched $1 per pound of school supplies donated & also provided a dollar-per-dollar match. Thousands of dollars and supplies have been donated to the families in our communities over the years.

We did our homework and the drive looked a little different this year. The FWPS district is providing supplies but advised us there was a need for quality backpacks. This year, the Red Canoe Credit Union partnered with We Love Our City with the goal of collecting 1000 backpacks. Over 25 local churches, businesses, non-profits & community members accepted the challenge! Donations are being distributed to the FWPS district, Communities in Schools, Boys & Girls Club, FW Veterans Center, and a variety of back-to-school events. We are always thrilled and amazed at the generosity of our community.

We are happy to announce, that with the help of all our partners, we exceeded our goal with 1100 backpacks & 2838 pounds of supplies! We are grateful for all our donors and we are excited to help our students kick off the new school year!