Need a Little Help?
You Don't Have to Figure It Out Alone.
Sometimes life gets heavy. Sometimes you know you need help but aren't sure where to start.
That's where we can help.
Stoke the Spark Collective exists to build connected communities where young people and families feel seen, supported, and like they belong. While we don't provide every service listed below ourselves, we believe in working with our community—not competing with the organizations already doing important work.
If you or someone you care about is struggling with food insecurity, housing, mental health, transportation, laundry, basic needs, or another challenge, we can help you find a place to start.
You don't have to know exactly what you need before reaching out.
Washington 211
Not sure where to start? Start with 211.
Washington 211 is a free, confidential resource-navigation service that can connect Washington residents with local resources for food, housing, utilities, healthcare, transportation, mental health, childcare, and many other needs.
Call 211
You can also search the Washington 211 resource directory online.
Food Resources
Need food for yourself or your family? Please don't hesitate to ask for help.
Food insecurity can happen for many reasons, and needing help does not mean you've done anything wrong. There are community organizations that want to help.
Not every food resource requires you to provide proof of income or go through a lengthy eligibility process. Some local food programs are designed to make it easy to receive help when you need it, while others may have specific eligibility requirements.
If you're unsure whether you qualify, don't let that stop you from asking. Check with the individual organization to learn what they require.
Resources may include:
- Salt of the Earth Food Blessing
- Arlington Community Food Bank
- Lake Stevens Food Bank
- Marysville Community Food Bank
- Stanwood-Camano Food Bank
- Seeds of Grace
- SNAP / Basic Food assistance
- Food banks and food pantries
- Free food distributions
- Community meals
- Grocery assistance
- SNAP / Basic Food assistance
- WIC
- School meal resources
- Emergency food assistance
- 211 — for finding additional food resources
Clothing, Shoes & Personal Items
Need clothing, shoes, coats, diapers, toiletries, or other basic items?
Lake Stevens Community Resource Center
8021 20th St SE, Lake Stevens
425-405-2252
They provide clothing, shoes, diapers, wipes, hygiene items, emergency food, referrals, and other basic-needs assistance as donations allow. They also help people navigate other resources.
Cornerstone's Clothing Closet
Lake Stevens
Their community clothing closet can provide clothing, shoes, coats, bedding, and hygiene items as available.
Clothing & Toiletries for Children
Kids' Kloset & Tiny Tots— Arlington
135 S French Ave, Arlington
360-435-4875
Kids' Kloset provides qualifying K–12 students with free clothing, shoes, socks, underwear, coats, books, and new toiletries. They also have formal attire available to students.
Serving children connected to Arlington, Lakewood, Darrington, and Granite Falls school districts.
Kloz 4 Kidz — Marysville
5600 64th St NE, Marysville
360-658-1021
Provides free children's clothing.
Clothing Resources for Teens & Young Adults
LINC NW — Marysville
1424 172nd St NE, Marysville
360-654-4205
LINC NW provides basic-needs assistance, including clothing, and resource navigation.
Hygiene & Household Cleaning Supplies
Arlington Community Resource Center
Arlington Community Resource Center
103 E 3rd St, Arlington
360-322-6988
They can provide clothing, shoes, diapers, wipes and hygiene items as donations allow. Their F.R.E.S.H. program also provides free showers, toiletries, community resources and dinner, and they offer free public laundry in partnership with Suds N Duds.
Youth & Family Support
Parenting and caring for young people can be hard, and asking for support doesn't mean you've failed.
Resources may include:
- Parenting support
- Family counseling
- Youth programs
- Mentoring
- Childcare resources
- School and educational support
- Employment resources
- Family resource centers
Family & Community Resource Centers
Snohomish County has Family & Community Resource Centers throughout the county, including locations in Stanwood-Camano, Arlington, Lake Stevens, Marysville, Monroe, Darrington, and Sultan. These centers can help connect families with local resources and support.
Cocoon House — Support for Youth & Young Adults
You deserve a safe place to land.
Cocoon House supports youth and young adults ages 12–24 who are experiencing homelessness, housing instability, or other challenges. Their services can include safe housing, food, hygiene supplies, showers, laundry, clothing, case management, mental health resources, housing navigation, and connections to education and employment support. Their U-Turn Drop-In Center in Everett provides a welcoming place for young people to access basic needs and support.
U-Turn Drop-In Center: 3530 Colby Ave, Everett
Call: 425-740-2945
For youth under 18 needing immediate shelter: 360-805-9282 (24/7 shelter line)
Birthday Dreams
Every child deserves to feel celebrated.
Birthday Dreams brings hope, joy, and a sense of belonging to children experiencing homelessness by providing birthday celebrations, gifts, cake, decorations, and other party supplies. They serve children ages 1–18 throughout Snohomish, King, and Pierce counties through partnerships with shelters and community organizations.
For a child going through the uncertainty of homelessness, having a birthday celebration can provide a joyful moment, a positive memory, and a reminder that they matter.
Phone: 425-988-3954
Transportation
Sometimes the barrier isn't knowing what resource exists—it's being able to get there.
VOAWW Connect provides one-on-one transportation navigation for Snohomish County residents and can help identify available options such as public transportation, local shuttles, volunteer drivers, and medical transportation.
For other needs—including healthcare, childcare, financial assistance, utilities, clothing, transportation, and more—211 is a great place to start.
Never ridden the bus before? That's okay.
You don't have to figure it out by yourself. Community Transit can help you learn how to plan a trip, understand routes and transfers, and feel more comfortable using public transportation.
Community Transit has a free program called Travel Training, and it is specifically designed for people who want someone to ride the bus with them and teach them how to use the system.
Their Travel Trainers can ride with the person all the way to their destination, providing hands-on instruction. The training can cover:
- How to figure out which bus to take
- Finding the correct bus stop
- Planning a trip
- Paying the fare and using an ORCA card
- Transferring between buses
- Knowing when and how to get off
- What to do if you miss the bus or plans change
- Building confidence riding independently
It's available to new riders, students, seniors, people with disabilities, non-English speakers, and anyone who needs extra help navigating the system. The training is free and can range from one session to several sessions.
Call 425-353-7433 and ask about Travel Training, or email riders@commtrans.org
Community Transit Zip Shuttle
Need to get around Lake Stevens or Arlington but aren't near a regular bus route? Zip is an on-demand shared ride service that can pick you up and take you where you need to go within the Zip service area. Rides are $2.50 or less, and youth 18 and under ride free. You can book through the app or by calling 833-342-5947.
Connection, relationships, activities, and reducing isolation for adults with disabilities
Eagle Wings DisAbility Ministries is based in Marysville and offers several programs for adults with disabilities, including:
- Celebrations — free community gatherings for adults with disabilities, their families, and caregivers.
- Life Groups — smaller groups focused on friendship, relationships, outings, communication, boundaries, and navigating life together.
- Enrichment Programs — smaller-group activities such as cooking, art, Bingo, and games.
- AIM (Autism In The Middle) — a program for young adults with Level 2 autism, roughly ages 18–35.
- Project Hello — connection and encouragement for adults who are shut in.
- Mom Support Events — support and community for mothers of adult loved ones with disabilities.
Eagle Wings provides opportunities for adults with disabilities and their families and caregivers to build friendships, participate in community activities, and develop ongoing relationships.Some programs are specifically designed for young adults with disabilities.
Mental Health & Emotional Support
You don't have to wait until you're in crisis to ask for help.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, isolated, anxious, depressed, hopeless, or simply not like yourself, talking with someone can be a good place to start.
Resources may include:
- Counseling
- Youth mental-health services
- Support groups
- Behavioral-health services
- Crisis support
- Substance-use support
- Peer support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
The 988 Lifeline provides free, confidential crisis support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Snohomish County Crisis Services
800-584-3578
Snohomish County's crisis system provides 24/7 crisis support for mental-health, substance-use, and suicidal crises.
Teen Link
866-833-6546
A confidential teen-answered help line available every evening from 6–10 p.m.
A Note About These Resources
Stoke the Spark Collective does not directly provide all of the services listed on this page. We are sharing these resources as part of our commitment to connecting youth, young adults, caregivers, and families with community support.
Programs, eligibility requirements, availability, hours, and funding can change. Please contact the organization directly to confirm current services and eligibility.
We don't have to solve everything alone.
Sometimes we just need someone to help us find the next step.
Email: info@stokethesparkcollective.com
Call/Text: 425-344-7125
⚠️ If You Are in Immediate Danger
If you or someone else is in immediate physical danger, call 911.
If you are experiencing a mental-health or suicide-related crisis, call or text 988.
For Snohomish County's 24/7 Crisis Response Line, call 800-584-3578.