Supporting Northwest Center’s Mission since 1965
EASY FUNDRAISING!
Raise money for your team, church, school, or nonprofit just by collecting gently used clothing
4 Easy Steps
Free Pick Up
Zero Cost
FOUR EASY STEPS TO BETTER FUNDRAISING
Simple, flexible fundraising your whole community can support. It’s easy to get started.
Contact Us to Get Started
Ready to fundraise? Fill out contact form. We will guide you through the process.
Schedule Your Fundraiser
Clothing drives are scheduled on your timeline. We work with you to find dates that fit your needs.
(min. 30 days notice)
Promote & Host
Plan, promote and host your clothing drive. Provide Big Blue truck with a count of bags/boxes for pickup or dropoff.
Receive Payment
Payment (by the pound) will be dispersed within 30 days.
Big Blue Truck provides pickup or drop off options. Nonprofit partners just need to provide an accurate count of bags/boxes and we will scale/weigh for payment.
All donations must be in reusable/resellable condition; items that do not meet this standard may impact payment.
TOOLS TO PROMOTE YOUR EVENT
Everything you need to spread the word — free to download or order directly through our print partner.
Download Free Poster
Free • Printable PDF
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Download and print the PDF
Edit PDF or use a Sharpie to fill in your event details (date, location, organizer name)
Share via email, post on social media, or display at libraries, coffee shops and community bulletin boards
Order a Yard Sign or Banner
Purchase • Printed by Print It Forward
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Select option below - click to access ordering options
Fill out form with information requested
Post signs or banners to promote your event
Why Partner With Big Blue Truck
Do Good by the Pound
Play a role in high impact fundraising by only collecting reusable clothing and getting paid by weight. No selling or complex logistics.
Turn Clothing Into Opportunity
Help fund Northwest Center programs that remove barriers and create opportunities for children and adults with disabilities.
Green Fundraising Made Simple
Take care of the planet, give items a second life and keep them out of landfills.
Fundraise Without the Fuss
The program is free and flexible. Zero cost to participate and you can run a drive for a day or up to 30 days.
Clothing Drive Success Stories
“Our clothing drive beat our usual popcorn sales—easier, more fun, and Big Blue Truck handled pickup. We raised money while supporting Northwest Center programs for people with disabilities. Highly recommend!”
— Carol B
FAQ
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Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the Puget Sound (Greater Seattle) and Spokane markets, including:
Schools
Sports teams
Community groups
Churches
Other charitable organizations
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This fundraiser supports your organization directly. Funds also help power Northwest Center programs that remove barriers and create opportunities for children and adults with disabilities.
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Accepted items include reusable, resalable clothing in good condition, such as:
Clothing and shoes
Hats and purses
Bed, bath, and kitchen linens
Items that are damaged, wet, or otherwise not suitable for resale may be refused.
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Yes. Small household items and books may be collected, but they do not generate fundraising dollars.
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No, there is zero cost to host a drive.
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Drives can run anywhere from a single day to 30 days, and there's no minimum requirement; every pound collected creates impact.
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You'll receive payment within the normal billing cycle, calculated by the weight of approved donations collected.
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Donation bins may be available to make collection easier. Availability depends on location and scheduling.
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Participating organizations manage their own promotion. You can download this customizable poster below to help spread the word.
You can use the flyer in:
Email
Social media
Libraries, coffee shops, community bulletin boards, and other community gathering spaces
Customize for your event
Hang for event visibility
Customize for your event
Post in yards, at street corners, anywhere to promote your eventt
Still having questions about the program?
Contact us directly or fill out the form
Melanie Clark, Director of Customer Engagement
epickups@nwcenter.org
206-691-2591