Supporting Northwest Center’s Mission since 1965

EASY FUNDRAISING!

Raise money for your team, church, school or other nonprofit just by collecting gently used clothing

4 Easy Steps

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FOUR EASY STEPS TO BETTER FUNDRAISING

Simple, flexible fundraising your whole community can support. It’s easy to get started.

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Ready to fundraise? Fill out contact form. We will guide you through the process.

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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.

Nonprofit partners 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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  1. Download and print the PDF

  2. Edit PDF or use a Sharpie to fill in your event details (date, location, organizer name)

  3. Share via email, post on social media, or display at libraries, coffee shops and community bulletin boards

Download Poster (PDF)

Order a Yard Sign or Banner

Purchase • Printed by Print it Forward

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  1. Select option below - click to access ordering options

  2. Fill out form with information requested

  3. Post signs or banners to promote your event

Order a Banner
Order a Yard Sign

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.

The more you donate to The Big Blue Truck the more good we can do together.

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

  • "We had a great experience with our textile drive! Melanie was amazing to work with on such short notice. She went out of her way to help us. We needed a quick turnaround, and were able to get us scheduled within just a few days. They were easy to communicate with, always responded quickly, and made the whole process simple from start to finish. Pickup was on time, everything went smoothly, and it was a really easy fundraiser for our group. We'd definitely do another textile drive with them and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a hassle-free fundraiser."

    —Mt. Si High School Booster Dance Team

  • "Working with the Blue Blue Truck was such an easy and seamless process.  The truck arrived promptly, loaded up and was off. Our results were sent quickly and now waiting on payment. I would recommend this fundraiser to anyone!"

    —Fundraising coordinator, St Charles Borromeo School

  • "From our initial online inquiry, they were responsive, helpful, and quick to answer all of our questions. They clearly explained how the fundraiser worked, provided helpful best practices, resources and made the entire process easy from start to finish. This was a fantastic fundraising option because we were able to raise money without spending money upfront. It was simple, beneficial, and a great way for our community to turn unwanted clothing into meaningful support. We would highly recommend the Big Blue Truck - Northwest Center to any organization/team looking for an easy and effective fundraising opportunity. Leveraging social media, community pages and good timing around yard sale seasons helped our fundraising event be successful. The staff is excellent!"

    —Beamer High School Football Team

FAQ

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Yes. Small household items and books may be collected, but they do not generate fundraising dollars.

  • No, there is zero cost to host a drive. For pickup or drop-off, Big Blue Truck provides options with a 100 bag minimum. Contact us for more information.

  • Drives can run anywhere from a single day to 30 days, and there's no minimum requirement; every pound collected creates impact.

  • You'll receive payment within the normal billing cycle, calculated by the weight of approved donations collected.

  • Donation bins may be available to make collection easier. Availability depends on location and scheduling.

  • Participating organizations manage their own promotion. You can download this customizable poster below to help spread the word.

    DOWNLOAD POSTER

    You can use the flyer in:

    • Email

    • Social media

    • Libraries, coffee shops, community bulletin boards, and other community gathering spaces

    ORDER A BANNER

    • Customize for your event

    • Hang for event visibility

    ORDER A YARD SIGN

    • Customize for your event

    • Post in yards, at street corners, anywhere to promote your event

Still having questions about the program?

Contact us directly or fill out the form

Melanie Clark, Director of Customer Engagement
Clothingdrive@nwcenter.org
206-691-2591