charity partners

a focus on housing, food, education, and hope

At Dick’s Drive-In, giving back has always been part of who we are. Through our Round Up for Charity program, customers help support local organizations that provide housing, food, education, and hope to those who need it most. Every cent collected goes directly to these incredible partners—nine nonprofits making a lasting impact across the Greater Seattle and Puget Sound area.

Logo: text in orange that says 'COCOON HOUSE' with a small drawing of a butterfly, on a light beige background.

cocoon house

Cocoon House gives teens and young adults experiencing homelessness a place to feel safe, seen, and supported. Through shelter, outreach, and education programs across Snohomish County, they help youth rebuild trust and confidence. Dick’s Drive-In partners with Cocoon House because every young person deserves a foundation for a better future and a community that believes in them.

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Logo: a round orange circle with the words "COMPASS HOUSING ALLIANCE" written in white, with white lines dividing the circle into sections, on a light beige background.

compass housing alliance

Compass Housing Alliance builds communities where everyone has a place to call home. With emergency shelters, permanent housing, and essential support services throughout the Puget Sound region, they help individuals and families regain stability and dignity—including Veterans and their families who face unique challenges after service.

As a company founded in part by Veterans, Dick’s Drive-In is proud to support Compass Housing Alliance with their ongoing work to ensure those who served have a safe, stable place to call home.

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Logo: an orange stylized spoon and concentric circles beneath it looking like stacked bowls with the text 'FARESTART RESTAURANT' in orange, on a light beige background.

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FareStart transforms lives through food, training, and community. By teaching culinary and job skills to people overcoming barriers to employment, they empower individuals to achieve self-sufficiency while nourishing others. Through their Mobile Community Market, FareStart distributes fresh food and staples to food-desert communities within the Greater Seattle area. Dick’s Drive-In shares their belief that food can change lives and that everyone deserves a second chance to succeed.

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Logo: bold text in orange that says 'First Place', featuring a small illustration of a medallion with the number one inside it, on a light beige background.

first place

First Place supports families and children experiencing or at risk of homelessness with education, housing, and wraparound services. They help students stay in school and parents find stability, creating lasting change one family at a time. Dick’s Drive-In partners with First Place to help ensure every child has both a classroom and a home to return to.

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Logo: an orange stylized house outline and text that says 'Mary's Place' in orange, on a light beige background.

mary’s place

Mary’s Place opens doors for women and families experiencing homelessness, providing shelter, safety, and hope. Their family-centered programs offer more than a bed for the night—they help parents and kids find lasting housing and new beginnings. Dick’s Drive-In proudly supports their work to ensure no child sleeps outside in King County. Every December—for the entire month—all orders that are rounded up supports Mary’s Place and their No Child Sleeps Outside campaign.

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Logo: an opaque orange rectangle with a circle cutout representing the moon, and text that reads 'NIGHtWATCH' that stretches the length of the rectangle changing color from beige to orange and back to beige text, on a light beige background.

Operation Nightwatch

Operation Nightwatch looks out for Seattle’s most vulnerable neighbors — offering meals, spiritual care, and late-night outreach to people living on the streets. Their work reminds us that kindness doesn’t keep office hours. Dick’s Drive-In is honored to join forces with Operation Nightwatch to bring light, dignity, and connection to those who need it most.

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Logo: orange stylized text that says 'ROOTS' with the second 'O' drawn as a heart with a plant growing out of it, and the phrase 'rising out of the shadows' below, on a light beige background.

ROOTS Young Adult Shelter

ROOTS provides a warm, welcoming overnight shelter for young adults ages 18–25 in Seattle’s University District. Their team offers meals, resources, and compassionate support to help youth move toward stability and independence. Dick’s Drive-In stands beside ROOTS in creating a city where no young person is left out in the cold.

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Logo: Orange silhouette of St. Martin de Porres (patron saint of social justice, public health, and more) with orange text says 'St. Martin de Porres Shelter' written beside it, on a light beige background.

St. Martin de Porres Shelter

For nearly 40 years, St. Martin de Porres Shelter has been a place of rest and care for older men facing homelessness. Located in Seattle’s Industrial District, the shelter provides meals, beds, and respect for those who’ve spent a lifetime in our community. Dick’s Drive-In helps support their mission of compassion without judgment.

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Logo: a large, orange stylized 'Y' and the word 'the' to the left of it, with the text 'YMCA' at an angle at the base of the 'Y' on right, on a light beige background.

ymca social impact center

The YMCA Social Impact Center helps young people across King County find stability, safety, and opportunity. From housing and employment programs to mental health and education services, they meet youth where they are and help them build what’s next. Dick’s Drive-In proudly supports their ongoing mission to uplift the next generation of Seattle’s changemakers.

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