As we approach the holiday season, the ESD Connects committee is shifting the winter giving opportunity to focus more intentionally on the most urgent needs in our community. This year, we’ve chosen to support a couple of key organizations that serve families and individuals across Clark County.  This opportunity is open to everyone, so please feel free to share it with family and friends. Help us spread the word!

These organizations are trusted partners our programs regularly refer families to for support, and by focusing our giving efforts on them, we’re not only helping meet urgent community needs—we’re also easing the financial burden on staff who want to support families in crisis by allowing everyone to contribute at a level that’s comfortable for them.

We’ve also started building a shared list of organizations that support family resources across our broader region. If you know of any local groups in your area—or ones you’ve partnered with—please share them with us. We’d love to include them in this resource we’ll share with all our programs serving families.

Donations to our 2025 Holiday Giving effort are open now through December 5 and will support the following organizations:

The Salvation Army – Vancouver Corps

Top requested toy items this holiday season for the Angel Tree Toy Drive:

  • LEGO sets
  • Arts & Crafts supplies
  • Teen Gifts (i.e., nail polish, makeup, advanced craft kits, LED strip lights, portable Bluetooth speakers)
  • Barbie dolls and accessories
  • Building/Construction Toys
  • Toddler toys
  • Infant toys
  • Play Kitchen Food
  • Headphones/Earphones
  • General sports equipment (basketballs, footballs, soccer balls, skateboards)

Clark County Food Bank

Most wanted foods:

  • Packaged Foods: Pasta, Mac and Cheese, Hamburger Helper, Cereal, Shelf-stable milks, Peanut Butter, Dry Beans, Rice
  • Canned Foods: Canned Beans, Meats, Fruit, and Vegetables, Tomato Products, Soups, Peanut Butter
  • Pantry Staples: Spices, Cooking Oil, Broth, Sauces

Collection bins will be available at various locations on the Vancouver Campus. If you’re unable to deliver items in person—no worries! You’re welcome to ship them to us:

ESD 112
2500 NE 65th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98661
Attention: Laura Knox