How You Can Help

Every day brings a new story about a family or individual struggling with or overcoming homelessness. Washington State’s homeless population hovers at about 23,000 people; more than 10,000 are families with children. Building Changes is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness in Washington State. By donating to Building Changes, you become part of the commitment to invest in smart solutions that change the way communities across Washington State respond to homelessness. Thank you!

Ways you can support Building Changes:

• Donate Online, by Phone, or by Mail
• Workplace Giving
• Donate Stock
• In-kind Donations
• Event Sponsorship
• Foundation or Corporate Grants

Donate Online

GIVE NOW to make an online donation to Building Changes through GiveDirect. GiveDirect's secure server is safe, simple and fast. You will receive an acknowledgement for tax purposes by e-mail. Thanks so much for supporting our work to end homelessness!

Donate by Phone

Please call Fund Development Coordinator, Jessica Silye, at 206.805.6139. Office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (PST), Monday through Friday.

Donate by Mail

Please download our Donation Form (PDF). Make your check payable to Building Changes and send it with your completed donation form to:

Building Changes
2014 E Madison Street, Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98122
ATTN: Christena Coutsoubos

Workplace Giving

Every year, generous donors give to their favorite nonprofit organizations through workplace giving campaigns. Workplace giving is convenient because donations can be deducted directly from your paycheck.

If you do not see Building Changes listed in your workplace campaign brochure, please write us in. In most campaigns, donors have the option to make a contribution to any qualified 501(c)3 nonprofit organization of their choice. Our LIC campaign code number is #70249.

Donate Stock

We welcome gifts of stock. For wire transfer instructions to Building Changes’ account, please contact us by phone at 206.805.6100. For information about the specific tax benefits to which you may be entitled through your charitable gifting of stock or securities, please consult your tax advisor or attorney. If you would like to donate stock, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Director of Development.

In-kind Donations

Building Changes relies on in-kind donations from a variety of companies to support day-to-day operations, service initiatives, and special events. By donating goods or services, you are helping free up operating dollars that can go toward essential innovations, training and advocacy among nonprofits serving the homeless community.

If you have an item or service you wish to donate, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Fund Development Coordinator. at 206.805.6139.

Event Sponsorship

Building Changes hosts an annual event to raise funds for innovative solutions to end homelessness. This year, we will be hosting our Innovations Celebration at the Museum of Flight on June 6, 2012. Please read about sponsor benefits here. For more information about sponsoring an event, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at 206.805.6139.

Foundation or Corporation Grants

If you represent a foundation or corporation that might be interested in supporting Building Changes, please let us know how we might begin the application process! Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at 206.805.6139.