Wellspring Family Services Gift Drive and Service

Volunteers will support the Family Store program extension, providing holiday gifts for children facing homelessness and hardship. Tasks will include sorting incoming gifts, or packing orders to go directly to families. It will include light lifting and walking. Day of tasks will vary based on our greatest needs.

We will need a list of all volunteers we should expect by December 10^th.

As always, returning volunteers will not need to complete the application again. New volunteers will need to complete the volunteer application: https://wellspringfs.org/volunteer-form/.

Additionally, we would be so grateful if Rotary or members participated in our holiday gift drive! Let me know your thoughts.

It is my pleasure to also share the Gift Drive Toolkit and additional ways to engage below. If you have any questions, please reach out anytime.

1. Share the Gift Drive toolkit and gift wish lists: This webpage is a one-stop shop for everything gift drive! Please share the flyer at your local coffee shop, host a drive with your sports team or at your office, and activate your network for this critical effort.  
2. Bring a new and unwrapped gift: Help us ensure every child we serve has something special this holiday season. We welcome toys, books, and gifts for children of all ages, with babies, toddlers, and teens being the highest needs. You can ship deliver your gift to Wellspring from November 1 – December 6. The online wish lists and print flyer linked on the drive webpage are a great starting point for gift ideas.
3. Spread the Word on Social Media: Please share our gift drive on your social platforms! The more visibility we create, the more support we can gather to make this year truly magical. Keep an eye out for posts from Wellspring throughout the season, or craft your own.
4. Volunteer: If you would like to volunteer yourself, or with a group to support the gift drive, just reach out to me. This is a cheerful and easy way to reconnect with the Wellspring mission.
5. Cash donation: A cash donation during Giving Together supports Wellspring programs year-round. Share the donation page to raise critical funds this holiday season

An additional date to keep in mind:

Change is Brewing December 10: At Reuben’s Brews in Ballard! This annual fundraiser will feature photos with Santa and a lot of cheer. Reuben’s will donate $1 to Wellspring for each pint sold, and we will have lots of fun spin-the-wheel prizes.