Annual Toiletries Drive July 10-21

It’s that time again!  Our annual toiletries drive for The Other Bank kicks off on July 10.  Attached is a flyer to help spread the word and encourage our co-workers to join in the effort. The Other Bank in Olympia provides free personal hygiene products to more than 20,000 local low-income individuals and families annually. …

YWCA of Olympia Seeks Plus-Size Clothing Donations

The YWCA of Olympia is seeking donations of professional clothing, size 2X or larger for its Kathleeen’s Closet program. Kathleen’s closet provides free professional attire to unemployed and underemployed women. The YWCA is also accepting donations of dress shoe sizes 10 or larger. Donations can be made to the YWCA, 220 Union Ave. SE in…

The ICSEW toiletries drive is a huge success

By: Jennifer Masterson Thanks to all who participated in the ICSEW toiletries drive. The YWCA’s Other Bank estimates that state agencies donated nearly $8,500 in products. Check it out! Products distributed by The Other Bank cannot be purchased with food stamps and are not available at food banks, yet they are essential for maintaining health.…