It is so easy to host a drive:
At WestSide Baby, we collect essential children’s items sizes newborn through 14/16. You can host a drive for hygiene items, diapers, car seats, or any items that inspire generosity within your community. If you’re interested in doing something a little different or unique, we encourage you to review our most-needed items list and reach out to us at drives@westsidebaby.org with any questions or ideas. We’re happy to partner with you.
Your drive can be structured in whatever way works best for you. Some supporters host a one-day drive tied to a special event, such as a birthday party or baby shower, while others collect items over the course of a few weeks. Choose the approach and timeline that best fit your goals and community.
Let us know what you are collecting and when you will be dropping off your donations. We will be in touch after you submit the online form. Thanks for partnering with us!
Share on social media, with posters, or just word of mouth. We can help get various printed promotional materials to you if you come by either of our locations, just email us!
Get your drive materials here!
Our Warehouse
Monday – Thursday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Please email us if you are unable to drop off your donation drives during regular hours. Thank you!
Your donation drive will ensure that caregivers will have the tangible items they need in order to create a safe and nurturing environment for their children.
- Host a dinner party and ask guests to bring diapers
- Coordinate a clothing drive at your school or daycare
- Create a collection area in your office and ask coworkers to bring items
- Gather the support of your faith-based organization and gather items
Please refer to our most needed items Wish List to help determine what you might want to collect.
If you have any other ideas or if you have any questions, please email drives@westsidebaby.org.
You can even host a drive 100% online!
- Host a virtual drive and have your friends and family send items directly to WestSide Baby through our Amazon Wish List of Most Needed Items!
- Form a planning committee. Bringing together a group of enthusiastic and dedicated people who share an interest in raising money for a great cause will increase the probability of a successful event.
- Brainstorm. Gather members of your planning committee to brainstorm ideas for your fundraiser. Give free rein to your imagination — several heads are better than one! The more people participate now, the more committed they’ll be later.
- Choose the “right” event. The type of event you choose should fit the size, interests, talents, goals and time availability of your planning committee.
- Contact WestSide Baby to request event approval. Please email Mari Litzenberger to share your event proposal & receive approval from the organization.
- Identify your target audience. Consider who is most likely to attend and support the type of event you have selected.
- Develop a budget. Try to identify all the expenses involved with your event (invitations, postage, rental space, signage, food and catering, promotional materials, website, advertising, etc.) Then think about possible sources of funds, and people and companies you know who may be able to donate products (food, equipment) or services (like design, printing, photography) to reduce your costs.
- Develop an event timeline. A timeline is important in planning a publicity strategy for your event.
- Schedule the event. Select a time that is appropriate and convenient for those who will be attending. Be sure to check local community calendars for conflicting events.
- Have Fun! Create an environment for guests to enjoy themselves while learning about the mission of WestSide Baby.
- Collect all funds.
- Say thank you! Sending thank-you letters, notes or e-mails to everyone who participated in or supported your event shows your appreciation and reinforces their goodwill about supporting WestSide Baby.
Birthday/Anniversary Party
Do you have an upcoming birthday, anniversary, shower or another type of party? Consider making a contribution to WestSide Baby in lieu of personal gifts – and ask your friends and family to do the same. This is a great way to get the kids involved!
Cocktail Party
Throw a cocktail party in your home or at a local restaurant or bar. Many venues provide great deals for very little money. Include a raffle or auction to increase revenue.
Garage Sale
Ask friends and neighbors to clean out their basement or garage for a good cause. Organize a garage sale, and you’ll clean out your house while vulnerable babies & children in our community at the same time!
Golf Outing
Whether planning a small golf outing with friends and family or an outing for your business, think about making your swing really count and partnering with us to give back to WestSide Baby!
Independent Business Gives Back
Are you a local independent business owner, restaurant or retail owner who is looking to align with a great cause? Whether it is a percentage of proceeds for a week or simply collecting change, you can make a difference while you work.
School Fundraiser
Kids love to help! Have fun with your students while teaching them about the meaning of philanthropy with anything from a coin drive to a read-a-thon. Be creative! We’d love to hear about your school fundraiser ideas and stories.
Trivia Night
This is a fun way to raise funds while increasing awareness about the need for diapers & other items in our community. Host your trivia night at a restaurant or other local establishment and invite between 10 and 50 of your friends and family.
WestSide Baby Signature Events & Campaigns
Annual Fundraising Event:
An Evening to Benefit WestSide Baby
Coming Soon: June 2026
We are inviting our community to gather with a common goal – ensuring children have their most basic needs met! Stay tuned for more details!
The countdown to our Community’s Largest Diaper Drive is happening NOW!
From the Bottom Up kicks off March 1st and runs through March 31st!
1 in 5 families in King County struggle to afford diapers for their children. Join us in raising $50,000 and bringing in 50,000 diapers during the month of March to support families in need in our community!
Give Joy to children this winter!
Give Joy runs from November 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026!