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National Diaper Need Awareness Week
National Diaper Need Awareness Week is September 14 – 20, 2026. The week draws attention to the issue of diaper need in the U.S.
National Diaper Need Awareness Week is a signature initiative of the National Diaper Bank Network that provides individuals, organizations, communities, and elected officials the opportunity to come together to empower important change. By working together we can ensure that all babies have access to clean diapers and other basic necessities required for them to thrive and reach their full potential.
We invite you to get involved! To learn more about National Diaper Need Awareness Week, donate in support of the cause or purchase diapers to help ensure local kids are clean, dry and healthy please click the buttons below.
Join us for National Seat Check Saturday this September!
September 20th – 26th is Child Passenger Safety Week. Join us on September 26th for National Seat Check Saturday!
- KidVantage Issaquah Hub (1510 NW Maple St; Issaquah, WA 98027)
- 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Questions? Email us at carseatcheck@kidvantagenw.org. There is no cost to attend, but a suggested donation of $10 per seat checked will help purchase car seats for local families who cannot afford them.
Save the Date for the Helping Kids Thrive benefit luncheon!
Join us on for the 2026 Helping Kids Thrive luncheon!
- Friday, November 6, 12:00 noon
- Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue
We invite you to become a part of the Thrive tradition as a table captain! Click the button below to complete a short form, or email us at development@KidVantageNW.org to become a 2026 THRIVE captain today.
Ready to lend a hand? The Thrive Committee Team is a great way to volunteer! Email us to learn more about it.
Want to become a sponsor partner? Click the button below to learn more about sponsorship opportunities!
Thank you for your support!
YOU helped kids be ready for school and school success!
Thank you to all of the individuals, groups, and organizations that have offered their support during this year’s Pencils & Pants campaign. Because of your generosity, local kids are better prepared for back-to-school success!
It’s not too late to support, click the buttons below to learn more or make a donation to help KidVantage purchase the essential items that kids and their families may need for the upcoming school year!
News
KidVantage’s 2026 Summer Newsletter
Behind the Scenes: Repurposing Materials with Anne
KidVantage’s 2026 Spring Newsletter
Focus on the Kids – Donation Acceptance Change
Interns in Action: Lila White
Interns in Action: Chirag Nijhawan
Events
September 14 - September 20
National Diaper Need Awareness Week
September 15
National Clothing Insecurity Awareness Day
September 20 - September 26
Child Passenger Safety Week
September 26 @ 10:00 am - September 26 @ 1:00 pm
National Seat Check Saturday
Issaquah Hub
1510 NW Maple ST, Issaquah
October 10 @ 10:00 am - October 10 @ 1:00 pm
Issaquah Car Seat Check
Issaquah Hub
1510 NW Maple ST, Issaquah
November 6 @ 10:30 am - November 6 @ 1:30 pm
Helping Kids Thrive benefit luncheon
Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue
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We`re so grateful for our village! Thank you to our friends at @HeritageBankNW for visiting us at the Issaquah Hub to volunteer this August! 🌟
Your time, talent and teamwork make a real difference for local families. YOU are helping local kids get the essentials they need to thrive!
Want to make an impact? Whether you’re an individual or part of a group, we’d love to have you join our community of changemakers. Learn more and sign up at https://kidvantagenw.org/volunteer/.🧡
#KidVantage #Volunteer #SupportLocal #ThankYou #CommunitySupport
This August, KidVantage staff drove to Spokane, Washington to share resources with Catholic Charities that will assist families who have been impacted by the devastating Spokane complex fires.
Your support of KidVantage made this possible. To learn more about the work Catholic Charities (@cceastern_wa) is doing and ways you can help, please visit https://www.cceasternwa.org/.🧡🫂
📷: KidVantage employee and volunteer loading the van with donations (photo 1), Catholic Charities employee accepting the donations at their location in Spokane (photo 2)
Thanks to the incredible generosity of The Blaire Krekel Shine Bright Foundation, and the amazing community behind Blaire’s 9th Birthday Book Drive, KidVantage received a remarkable donation of 3,826 books this August! 📚
We are truly honored to partner with The Blaire Krekel Shine Bright Foundation and to be part of Blaire’s legacy. 🧡✨
#KidVantage #TheBlaireKrekelShineBrightFoundation #Community #BookDrive #ThankYou
Labor Day weekend schedule at the KidVantage Hubs!📣
🧡The Issaquah and Shoreline Hubs will be closed for donations on Saturday, September 5th - volunteer shifts remain open.
🧡The Bremerton Hub will be open on Saturday, September 5th as normal.
🧡All KidVantage locations will be closed on Monday, September 7th for Labor Day. Normal hours resume on Tuesday, September 8th.
Join KidVantage`s certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians this fall for a car seat check event!
September 26th
🕘10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
📍1510 NW Maple St Issaquah, WA 98027
✨ Register now at https://go.oncehub.com/IssaquahCarSeatCheck
October 10th
🕘10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
📍1510 NW Maple St Issaquah, WA 98027
✨ Register now at https://go.oncehub.com/OctoberCarSeatCheck
P.S. There is no fee associated with the event. Donations of $10 are encouraged to help purchase car seats for local families who cannot afford them.
#KidVantage #CarSeatCheck #RideSafe #RideSmart #BuckleUp
We`re back with our September Greatest Needs list! 🧡
This month, you can make a real difference for local kids and families by donating the items they need most—see images for details on each Hub!
Every single donation helps a child thrive, eases stress for parents, and strengthens our community.
Not sure what to give? Find our full list of accepted items at https://kidvantagenw.org/donate-goods/.
Ready to get involved? Visit https://kidvantagenw.org/, click the Locations tab, and discover how you can support your nearest Hub.
Together, we can meet urgent needs and spark brighter futures for kids in our community this September!✨
Honk, honk!🚗 Calling all KidVantage supporters…
The KidVantage van will be at KidsQuest Museum in Bellevue today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a Pencils & Pants Van Visit!✏👖
We hope you’ll stop by to help prepare local kids for back-to-school success! You can support the cause by bringing donations of back-to-school clothing and supplies.
📍 1116 108th Ave NE Bellevue, WA
P.S. If you’re unable to make it to a van visit and would still like to contribute, you can visit https://kidvantagenw.org/back-to-school/ learn more or make a financial donation now! 🧡
#KidVantage #PencilsandPants #BackToSchool #VanVisits #SupportLocal HelpingKidsThrive
Did you know that parents are spending over $850 per child for back-to-school shopping this year?
The National Retail Federation 2026 Back-To-School Survey found that an average of $863.86 is being spent per child for back-to-school clothing and supplies.
These rising costs mean some kids may start the school year without the essentials they need. At KidVantage, we’re stepping up with our Pencils and Pants campaign to help bridge the gap.
Together, we can make sure every child is ready to learn and thrive! Want to make a difference? Visit https://kidvantagenw.org/back-to-school/ to learn more about Pencils and Pants and discover how you can help kids in our community.✏️👖🧡
