Get Involved

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There are many ways to get involved at YWCA Billings

  1. Donate

  2. Volunteer

  3. Join Our Team

  4. Other Ways to Give

Donate

Ways to Donate to YWCA Billings

Donate Online

From our web site, you can make your gift securely online. Several options are available:

•Make a one-time gift.

•Make a pledge with convenient monthly payments.

•Make a gift in honor of or in memory of someone special.

In-Kind Donations

YWCA Billings often needs specific items that are commonly used in Gateway Horizons, Gateway Vista affordable apartments and in programs. YWCA Billings is accepting new or gently used:

  • Dishcloths

  • Dish scrubbers

  • Bowls with lids

  • Kitchen utensil sets (spatulas, serving spoons, etc.)

  • Paring knives

  • Can openers

  • Laundry baskets

  • Brooms and dustpans

  • Washcloths

  • Bathmats

If you have questions about what kinds of donations YWCA Billings accepts, please call us at 406-252-6303.

Volunteer at YWCA Billings

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We need YOU to VOLUNTEER!

Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community. YWCA Billings has an array of opportunities for you to become involved as much or as little as your schedule allows – recurring opportunities, special events, program support and more. We would love your help supporting the survivors we serve.

Ways to Volunteer

  • SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) Advocate

    Advocates provide support to survivors of sexual violence during forensic evidence collection exams

  • Meal Preparation

    Bring prepared meals to Gateway Horizons so residents have access to healthy, ready-to-go meals

  • Childcare at Gateway Horizons

    Watch residents’ children while Gateway residents to conduct errands or go to appointments

  • Group/Corporate Volunteering

    Positively impact the Billings community through a group volunteer project at YWCA Billings

Other Ways to Give ↘

Support YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women!

  • Donate via your IRA

    Rolling over your IRA or Donating your IRA’s Required Minimum Distributions Eliminates Paying Taxes

  • Donate to YWCA's Endowment Foundation

    Individuals and businesses can claim up to a $10,000 credit on their taxes

  • Give In Kind

    Help shelter residents by donating non-perishable food to the First Interstate Bank Food Pantry

  • Partners & Sponsors

    YWCA [Location]’s Corporate Partner Packages offer a variety of options designed to provide both brand marketing value and meaningful impact.

  • Online Giving

    You can use our online donation form to give in a number of ways in addition to the standard one-time credit card gift.

  • Recurring Gifts

    Setting up recurring donations on a monthly basis helps guarantee that those we serve receive the appropriate care and support every day. It allows you to easily spread your support throughout the year and provide a steady and reliable stream of income to us. You can donate monthly by selecting “automatically repeat the gift every month” at out Donate page.

  • Honor/Memorial Gifts

    Celebrate an important milestone, such as a birthday or anniversary, or remember a loved one through an honorary or memorial gift to YWCA [Location]. Encourage friends, family and colleagues to invest in the future of women and girls in lieu of materials gifts. Cards will be sent to those you would like notified of your generosity. Select “this is an honor or memorial gift” and follow the instructions that appear at our Donate page.

  • Stock Giving

    A gift of appreciated stocks, bonds or mutual funds is an excellent way to support YWCA [Location]. Your donation will still be eligible for a tax deduction, and it may allow you to avoid or reduce capital gains taxes. For more information on potential tax advantages, please consult with your financial advisor.

    Gifts of securities can easily be made by asking your broker to transfer the stock to YWCA [Location] account. Please have your broker notify YWCA [Location] of the expected stock gift by completing this Stock Notification and Transmittal Form.