💙 End of Year Giving 💙
đź’™ End-of-Year Giving - Ds Connections NW
What you’re funding
💙 End-of-Year Giving - Ds Connections NW
As the year comes to a close, we at Ds Connections NW want to thank you for being part of our community. Your support makes it possible for individuals with Down syndrome and their families to connect, learn, and thrive.
This year, your generosity has helped us: ✨ Host family events that foster connection and belonging ✨ Provide new parent outreach and support from day one ✨ Offer medical and educator trainings that promote understanding and inclusion ✨ Create social opportunities for children and adults with Down syndrome ✨ Celebrate the holidays and provide resources for families at every stage of life
As 2025 comes to an end, we invite you to consider making a tax-deductible gift to help us continue our programs and expand our impact in the coming year. Every donation, large or small, strengthens families, builds community, and empowers individuals with Down syndrome to live their fullest lives.
💛 Give today and help us start the new year strong
Thank you for supporting Ds Connections NW. Together we create connection, community, and a brighter future.
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About Ds Connections
Ds Connections gives families a place to land when a Down syndrome diagnosis brings a hundred new questions. In Hayden and beyond, it offers support, information, resources, and monthly meetings that help parents and children stay connected. It also makes room for the moments that matter most, from new-parent guidance to hospital support to a community walk that brings people together.
What sets Ds Connections apart is how practical and human it is at the same time. A family can find help for a new diagnosis, support during hospitalizations or difficult situations, and simple ways to stay connected through birthdays, welcome totes, and monthly meetings.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
Ds Connections NW strives to be a network of support, information, and resources focused on improving the quality of life of persons with Down syndrome.
Who they serve
Families raising children with Down syndrome, people with Down syndrome, and the community around them.
How your donation helps
- Supporting programs and events for families in Northern Idaho and Eastern Washington
- Funding social and informative opportunities for families and individuals with Down syndrome
- Supporting monthly meetings for families and children
- Supporting New Parents resources
- Supporting Medical Outreach to medical professionals
- Supporting Critical Care Support for hospitalizations and difficult situations
- Supporting the Step UP for Down syndrome Walk
Programs
Network of support and resources
Provides a single point of connection for people with a Down syndrome diagnosis, their families, and the community at large through social and informative opportunities.
Monthly meetings
Holds monthly meetings to provide social interaction for families and children.
New Parents
Offers information and resources for new parents.
Medical Outreach
Provides information on Down syndrome for medical professionals.
Critical Care Support
Offers support for hospitalizations and difficult situations.
Birthday Club
Provides a way to celebrate birthdays through registration.
Welcome Totes
Lets new arrivals in the area request a tote as a gesture of friendship.
Step UP for Down syndrome Walk
Runs a flagship fundraising walk and related community events.
Need help?
Families can connect through the organization's programs and monthly meetings. New Parents provides information and resources, Medical Outreach serves medical professionals, Critical Care Support helps with hospitalizations and difficult situations, Birthday Club is open by registration, and Welcome Totes can be requested as a gesture of friendship.
Events
Step UP for Down syndrome Walk
annualFlagship fundraising event for the Down syndrome community.
Quad Cities Step UP for Down syndrome Walk
September 28, 2025Community walk and celebration for the Down syndrome community.