Call: (206) 937-7680
Email: info@swyfs.org
Office: 4555 Delridge Way SW Seattle, WA 98106
Make a INVESTMENT
Monthly Giving
INVEST Your Time
Investors
Your investment makes a difference for all who partner with us. Through your investment and involvement, Southwest Youth and Family Services can make a greater difference in the lives of families in our community and continue to support new and existing programs for many years to come.
More Ways to Invest
Do you shop on Amazon often? Use this link to direct a percentage of your purchases will be donated to Southwest Youth & Family Services.
If you shop at Bartell Drug then you can use this link to register your card and a percentage of your purchases will be donated to Southwest Youth & Family Services.
Holiday or Back to School Assistance
Help us support our families in urgent need! You can donate grocery gift cards, toys, and books at the end of the year for holiday time support and we can pair you with a family in need. We also collect school supplies and backpacks in August for families unable to afford the supplies otherwise. For more information – email us at development@swyfs.org.
Legacy Giving
An estate gift lets you leave a lasting impact by honoring your values and beliefs beyond your lifetime. It can take various forms, such as a bequest in your will or naming Southwest Youth & Family Services as an IRA beneficiary. Please express your intent for such a gift by completing and returning our legacy gift statement of intent. Please email us at development@swyfs.org to learn more.
Volunteer
Volunteering at SWYFS sends a powerful message to young people that you care about them and their potential. Many of our programs depend on volunteers to help make them happen. We have fun and rewarding volunteer opportunities on both a long-term and short-term basis including:
- After-school tutoring
- Reading Buddies
- Youth Mentoring
- Event and marketing assistance
- One-time group projects
- Workshop facilitation for youth and/or adults (computer skills, cooking, nutrition, arts, exercise, etc.)
- Reading with elementary-age students after school (bilingual a plus)
- Cleaning and fixing up community garden spaces
- Assisting with upcoming development events and acknowledgments
- Supporting outreach efforts for marketing
- … and more!
Volunteer Requirements
All volunteers who work with children must pass a background check including fingerprinting.
We do not accept court-ordered volunteers.
We welcome group and family volunteers when appropriate for the program.
Any volunteer under the age of 18 must be approved by the site or be volunteering with an adult family member.
All volunteers must complete a SWYFS Volunteer Application before they can begin volunteering.