Volunteers of America Western Washington understands that supporting the basic needs of individuals and families often goes beyond food and shelter. Our mission of helping others toward self-sufficiency, improving living conditions, and bettering health and wellness is the guiding force behind our Emergency Services program.

The strength is in the variety of available offerings 

Through this program and its many funders and partners, Volunteers of America is able to provide vouchers for a variety of things, see the listing below.  Through this program, we also coordinate our Holiday Basket Bureau, an end-of-year program that matches sponsors with vulnerable families and seniors who enter the holiday season with very little hope.

School supplies:  Available to students from low-income families who need help to start school prepared.  Thanks to Operation Backpack, in partnership with The Boeing Company and the Puget Sound Labor Agency, 1,000 backpacks  stuffed with pencils, notebooks, scissors, glue, pens, and other supplies students need to start the school year off with success will be distributed to children in need.

Gas: Available for job interviews, job retention, or medical general need. You will need proof of car insurance, your most recent pay stub, and phone verification.

Bus Tickets: Available for job interviews, job retention, or medical general need. You will need your most recent pay stub and phone number for verification.
 
Clothing: Available for job interviews, job retention, or general need. You will need proof of residency and a photo ID for verification. 
 
Furniture: Vouchers are for anticipated emergencies and transitional or permanent housing. You will need a referral from a service provider; a copy of your lease agreement, rent receipt or utility bill; and verification of the people receiving this service.

 

House Wares: Available for transitional or permanent housing or general need.
 
Bedding, Linens, and Towels: Available for transitional or permanent housing or general need.

 

Prescriptions: This program is essential for many people, including some seniors whose prescribed medications wipe out their monthly budget. Funding does not include vouchers for sleeping, pain, or anti-psychotic medication.
 
Eye Doctors: Offered through the generosity of the North Everett Lions Club, these limited vouchers are available for residents in the 98201 zip code. Vouchers are available by appointment only, except for a medical necessity or a prescription voucher.

 

If you have questions, want to set an appointment, or are looking for a way you can help others in this way, please email us or call 425-259-3192 x13000.