OUR MISSION
Ds Connections NW, a 501(c)3 organization, strives to be a network of support, information, and resources focused on improving the quality of life of persons with Down syndrome.
Our goal is to provide a single point of connection for people with a Ds diagnosis, their families, and the community at large through a diversity of social and informative opportunities.
Help Replace Critical Funds for DSCNW Families
Your Gift Matters More Than Ever
In September 2025, our community came together for our annual walk Step UP Walk and raised $20,896 to support DSCNW families.
Those funds were supposed to be released in October. They never were.
After six years of using a trusted payment platform, our payment processor, Flipcause, did not release these funds. The funds are now tied up in an ongoing federal bankruptcy case impacting thousands of nonprofits.
While we remain hopeful for resolution, our families cannot wait.
Please support DSCNW by donating to our IDAHO GIVES campaign. Idaho Gives is live now. Official giving days are May 4-7.
SAVE THE DATE!
18th Annual Step UP for Down Syndrome Walk
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Event and sponsor details coming soon!
A Look Back at the 2025 Step Up for Down syndrome Walk
The 17th Annual Inland NW Step UP for Down syndrome Walk on September 20, 2025 was a huge success!
The team at Ds Connections NW heartily thanks everyone who participated: those who walked, our invaluable volunteers, and our generous donors and sponsors. We deeply appreciate everyone for joyfully coming together to uplift local Ds families.
As our community continues to grow, so does the need for our programs serving families in Northern Idaho and Eastern Washington. The Step UP for Ds Walk is our flagship fundraising event. Your support, as well as the support of businesses and organizations based in Washington and Idaho, enable us to continue offering vital programs and events, empowering families and individuals with Down syndrome.
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