About UWT Gives:

The UWT Gives Program is a way for the UWT community to help ease the financial burden associated with the holiday season by donating gifts to student families who may not otherwise be able to celebrate. The Center for Student Involvement, in partnership with the University Y Student Center and departments across campus, coordinates this anonymous gift-giving program. 

Important Dates:

November 12th: Applications for both families and donors open

December 9th: Applications close for both families and donors

December 9th through December 16th: Gift Drop Off (or schedule an independent drop off time with Buddy Molina at xmolina@uw.edu)- Please drop off unwrapped gifts at the UWY Student Center (107). Please indicate the Family Name and donor Name, if applicable.

December 10th through December 20th: Gift Wrapping.  Join us for a wrapping party at the UWY Student Center 107 (Schedule - TBD)

December 11th through December 23rd: Gift distribution to families begins in the Center for Student Involvement

Information for Families:

Eligibility Requirements for Families:

  • Must be a current UW Tacoma student
  • Must have a family with one or more children/dependents
  • Must have an approved UWT Gives application

Gift Pick-Up:

Gift pick-up will be available from December 11th to 23rd at the Center for Student Involvement (UWY 107). Your acceptance email will provide information about pick-up scheduling! 

Questions? 

If you have any questions about UWT Gives, please contact Buddy Molina, the Center for Student Involvement's Husky Volunteers Chair, at xmolina@uw.edu.

Submit a Family Application!

Information for Donors:

Want to help? 

UWT Department, Organization, or Individual Sponsorship: Rally your colleagues and sponsor a family anonymously! 

  1. Register your unit by completing the Donor Commitment Form by December 9th
  2. You will receive your student recipients gift ideas after the completion of the donor form
  3. Coordinate gift purchases with your team! 
  4. Return your unwrapped gifts to UWY 107 between December 9th and December 16th (before 5pm on drop-off dates). Be sure to indicate your department/organization/donor family name.
Submit a Donor Commitment Form!