Organization - WestSide Baby

WestSide Baby, in partnership with our community, provides essential items for children in need by collecting and distributing diapers, clothing, toys and equipment free of charge through established social service agencies. We work toward a day when all babies and young children in our community have their basic physical needs met--enough diapers and food, adequate clothing and shoes, appropriate toys and books, and safe equipment for their care.

Description:
Local residents donate new and used baby items to us. Social service agencies order items from us for their clients and deliver them to these families during home or office visits. We serve families from north Seattle to Federal Way, with the majority living in White Center, Burien, and Tukwila. We also supply new disposable diapers, carseats, booster seats and portable cribs and are one of the few agencies focusing on these crucial needs. Our volunteers sort, inspect, fold, launder and mend (as necessary) each item for cleanliness, completeness and safety before we send them out.

History:
WestSide Baby was founded in 2001, modeled on Eastside Baby Corner in Issaquah. In 2012, we distributed approximately $1.6 million in goods helping 22,000 local children. We partner with 90 local social service agencies, including Public Health, DSHS, Head Start, Neighborhood House, Consejo, Seamar, New Futures, White Center and West Seattle Food banks, medical clinics, schools, and many more.

Contact people:

Sarah Schilz, Program Director, (phone), (email) Maria Groen, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Address:

10032 15th Ave. SW Seattle, WA 98146 (See a map)

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	Yes
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	No
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes