We are grateful to all who support women experiencing homelessness with in-kind donations.
Online
Please order items directly from our wishlists. These are updated regularly, as we add new items as needed.
In-person
We accept donation of items at our Donation Center on Wednesdays between 12 and 2 pm. Please email Megan Duncan to schedule a drop-off.
Note: Our Donation Center will be closed on November 27th, December 18th and 25th, and January 1st.
Please do not bring any items to our office or shelters.
We support women with compassion and respect their lived experiences. We endeavor to provide women with quality items that spark joy when they receive them. Before you donate, please read these guidelines to know if the items would be helpful.
- Clothing should be suitable for women ages 18 to 80. Many of the women need sizes L and above; extra large sizes (3XL+) are greatly appreciated
- Clothing need to be new or very gently used
- Socks and underwear must be brand new (gently used bras are welcome)
- Footwear must be flat or low-heeled
- Toiletries must be new and unopened
- Food items need to be at least two months from their the sell-by / best-by date
If you’re unsure or have questions, email Megan Duncan
Holiday Gifting Program
Holiday shopping season is just around the corner, and we’re thrilled to start preparing 170 gift bags for the incredible women we serve! With your support, we’ll spread warmth and joy to women across all our programs, including those recently housed and those in our outreach program. These cozy, joy-filled bags will be a beacon of light and comfort during a time that can be especially challenging for our clients. Let’s make this holiday season truly special together!
Wishlist: please donate by December 4th
- Robes
- Slipper socks with grips
- Chapstick
- Spa masks
- Adult coloring books and colored pencils (set of 12 pencils)
- Travel tumblers with hot chocolate packets
- Umbrellas
- $25 Gift Cards (Starbucks, Fred Meyer/QFC, Albertsons, Amazon, Safeway/Albertsons, Target)
How to donate
You can donate through our Amazon Wishlist or drop off items at our Donation Center on Wednesdays between 12 and 2 PM. For more information, email Megan at megan.d@sophiaway.org.
Host a Donation Drive
A great opportunity to involve children and friends. Email Megan Duncan to know our current needs. Here is a list of our always-needed items:
- Bath towels (new or gently used)
- Bottled water
- Breakfast items such as cereal, oatmeal, coffee, tea, juice
- Clorox cleaning wipes
- Hand soap
- Single serving snacks: chips, crackers, jerky, nuts, dried fruit, trail mix
- Underwear (new) in all sizes
- Ziplock sandwich baggies
Gift Cards
Gift cards are a great option for women to access basic necessities of their choice. Donate gift cards from Safeway, QFC, Fred Meyer, Target, or Walmart. Please mail the cards to The Sophia Way, 1100 Bellevue Way NE, #8A-110, Bellevue, WA 98004.
Donation of children’s items
We are a women’s shelter. If you have clothing or items for children and families, please consider donating to:
Donation of furniture
Women moving into housing often need furniture and furnishings. We rely on two community partners that help with needed items. Please consider donating furniture and furnishings to:
Donation of vehicles
If you have a vehicle that you no longer need, please consider donating it. We have partnered with CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services) to make it easy for you to donate your vehicle and support women experiencing homelessness. Donations are tax-deductible.
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