Donation Drives
Make in-kind gifts of items or volunteer your time to improve the lives of the kids in our communities
School Supply Drive
Washburn Center teams up with the Greater Twin Cities United Way to get kids new backpacks and supplies to start the year off. Backpacks and school supplies are divided between elementary and middle/high school levels.
The event is held by United Way and the main opportunity for volunteers is helping transport backpacks to Washburn Center after the August 9 event. If you are willing to volunteer for transport, please contact our team via email.
Annual Winter Gear Drive
Washburn Center hosts a drive to help outfit kids with proper winter coats as we head into the chilly season.
This drive focuses on gathering new items that will keep kids warm from infant through teen years. There is also an opportunity for supporters to donate handmade scarves or mittens for children or gift cards that help a family purchase winter gear.
2024 Drive Information
Support our community’s kids with coats, gloves, hats
and socks. Donate your new or gently used and freshly
laundered items by shipping them directly to our
Glenwood location or drop them off at our Community
Open House on November 7, 2024 as we celebrate 10 years at
the Glenwood building!
Be sure to mark off your donations in the wish list below
so the remaining needs stay updated. Contact Bekah at
bekah.kirby@washburn.org with any questions.
Holiday Toy Drive
Washburn Center hosts a toy drive for kids and families served by Washburn Center.
Each year, on the approach to holidays for all traditions, our community gives generously so that our staff can spread the joys of the season to clients, their siblings and caregivers.
This gift drive focuses on gathering new items that will fuel fun and play for kids from infants through teen years. There is also an opportunity for supporters to donate gift cards that help a family choose gifts for kids or to help plan a family feast or celebration.
Create a joyful moment as part of this amazing annual drive by clicking below!
