Ds Connections Nw

Ds Connections Nw DS Connections NW is a network of support, information and resources for everyone!

We provide a single point of connection for people with a Ds diagnosis, their families and the community at large. Ds Connections NW Events
* Bi-Monthly socials
*Inland Northwest Step UP for Down Syndrome Walk
*Spring Party
*Summer Connection Event
*Family Holiday Celebration Party

We are so excited for Adison! Way to go!!!
05/26/2026

We are so excited for Adison! Way to go!!!

Our Medical Outreach team, Amanda, along with volunteer Hannah, spent two days at the nursing skills fair sharing inform...
05/26/2026

Our Medical Outreach team, Amanda, along with volunteer Hannah, spent two days at the nursing skills fair sharing information about DS Connections NW and the support we provide to families. 💙💛

These nurses are on the front lines supporting new and expectant families, and we are grateful for the opportunity to provide them with current, accurate, and encouraging information through our outreach baskets and bags.

While there, we also met Tasha, mom to a 12-year-old son with Down syndrome, who proudly showed off her arrow tattoo in support of the Down syndrome community. Moments like these remind us how powerful connection and community can be. đź’™

FATHER'S DAY FUN!Join DSCNW for TWO Spokane Indians games this summer! ⚾💙Our first game is on Father’s Day, Sunday, Jun...
05/15/2026

FATHER'S DAY FUN!

Join DSCNW for TWO Spokane Indians games this summer! ⚾💙

Our first game is on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21st. Come celebrate your favorite dad or father figure with an afternoon at the ballpark!

Our second game is Saturday, August 8th for Star Wars and Fireworks Night! ✨🎆

Attend one or both games with family and friends. We hope to see you at the ballpark this summer!

https://www.gofevo.com/group/Dsconnections

Spokane Valley Teen & Young Adult Connect Group on May 20th 🍿🎬By popular request, we’ll be watching The Super Mario Bros...
05/14/2026

Spokane Valley Teen & Young Adult Connect Group on May 20th 🍿🎬

By popular request, we’ll be watching The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)!

Participants are welcome to bring pajamas, comfy clothes, blankets, or anything cozy to get ready for the movie.

đź“… May 20th
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
đź“Ť Stepping Stones Pediatric Therapy - Spokane Valley

This will be Alyssa and Chad's last group before they take a summer break, so we hope to see everyone there for a fun night together! đź’™
Please register so we know you're coming: https://givebutter.com/spokane-valley-teen-young-adult-connect-group

THIS is what happens when community comes together. đź’™We at DSCNW are feeling the love from our community today! You show...
05/08/2026

THIS is what happens when community comes together. đź’™

We at DSCNW are feeling the love from our community today! You showed up, donated, shared our posts, encouraged us, and helped us reach our goal!

We are whole again! đź’™

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU. Your generosity and support mean more than words can express. This community rallied around us during a difficult season, and we are overwhelmed with gratitude.

Now, every additional donation will go toward expanding what we can offer our families:
đź’™ Expanded medical outreach for new diagnoses
đź’™ A fall family dance
đź’™ Lower-cost events so more families can participate
đź’™ Even more opportunities for connection and support
đź’™ Future programs and activities for our Inland NW Down syndrome community

Giving is open until May 10th, and every gift, big or small, matters! Every like, comment, and share also helps us reach more people and continue spreading awareness about DSCNW and the families we serve.

Today, we celebrate YOU and the incredible power of community. Thank you for believing in DSCNW and the families we serve. đź’™

When , DSCNW Thrives! Link to donate in first comment.

đź’™ Idaho Gives has ended, but you can still give! Now every dollar donated will go towards expanding our Medical Outreac...
05/07/2026

đź’™ Idaho Gives has ended, but you can still give! Now every dollar donated will go towards expanding our Medical Outreach, adding more events - summer camp and a fall dance and so much more! Thank you for supporting DSCNW! First comment has updated link to give. đź’™

Meet some of the heart behind DSCNW. This photo was taken last night at the gathering at , a team that has faced a difficult season, yet continues to show up with hope, determination, and love for our Down syndrome community.

Because of YOU, we are now at 79% of being whole again. We cannot fully express how grateful we are for this incredible community that has rallied around DSCNW during this time. Every donation, share, message, and word of encouragement has reminded us that we are not alone.

Today is the FINAL DAY to give, and we are so close to reaching our goals and potentially earning leaderboard prizes that would make a huge impact for the families we serve.

If we surpass our goal, we have so many dreams for our local Inland NW Down syndrome community:
đź’™ Expanded medical outreach for new diagnoses
đź’™ A summer camp for our families
đź’™ A fall dance for families
đź’™ Lower-cost events so more families can participate
đź’™ Even more opportunities for connection and support

If DSCNW has touched your life, encouraged your family, connected you with community, or made you smile, please consider making a donation today. Every dollar matters right now, and every gift helps us continue building a future filled with connection, support, advocacy, and joy for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

Thank you for believing in DSCNW. Thank you for standing with us. đź’™
Donation link in first comment on Facebook.
Link in bio on Instagram.

Meet Marissa. đź’™She is the reason Down Syndrome Connections NW exists.Marissa is a beautiful human who loves country musi...
05/06/2026

Meet Marissa. đź’™

She is the reason Down Syndrome Connections NW exists.

Marissa is a beautiful human who loves country music, dancing, her boyfriend, and most of all, her family. Her mom, Susan Villelli, founded DSCNW in 2009 after recognizing the need for connection and support for families navigating a Down syndrome diagnosis.

Since then, Susan has served as DSCNW’s board president and its biggest champion. The Villelli family has poured so much love into this organization because they understand, firsthand, the power of connection. They live this life every day, and their heart for this community is at the center of everything we do.
Now, we’re in the final stretch.

There are only 2 days left in the Idaho Gives campaign - and after everything we’ve faced this year, this moment matters more than ever.

This recent Flipcause fraud (read more on our Idaho Gives page) has been incredibly difficult for DSCNW. But our team is strong, determined, and moving forward - focused on the future and all we will continue to build for our Inland Northwest Down syndrome community.

Today, we have a powerful opportunity.

The next 64 $21 donations will be tripled thanks to our generous sponsor and a $5,000 match - turning each $21 gift into $63.

We have $4,000 left in matching funds, so now is the time to act - your donation will be tripled while funds last.

We’re asking for $21 in honor of Trisomy 21, the genetic condition that causes Down syndrome.
That match won’t last - and time is running out.

Will you be one of the 64?

Please don’t wait - these final 2 days will make all the difference. Your support right now helps ensure this community continues to grow, connect, and thrive. 💙

Please like, comment, and share to help us reach 64 donors before time runs out.

Link to donate in first comment.

Meet Shereé and Tera. 💙They’ve been an integral part of DSCNW, always showing up to volunteer and support our community....
05/06/2026

Meet Shereé and Tera. 💙

They’ve been an integral part of DSCNW, always showing up to volunteer and support our community. This photo captures a special moment where they got to be on the receiving end - enjoying our Mother’s Day Tea last Saturday, where mothers and daughters came together for a few hours of connection, pampering, and love, thanks to some incredible volunteers.

These are the moments your support makes possible.

Because of you, we’ve already raised $8,112 - and today, we received a $5,000 matching donation.

We are so close.

Right now, it would take just 304 people giving $21 to help us reach our goal and be whole again. Every dollar you give will be matched, doubling your impact for families like Shereé and Tera’s.

This community matters. These connections matter.

Will you be one of the 304?

Please don’t wait. Your $21 will go twice as far and mean more than you know. 💙

Please like, comment, and share to help us reach those 304 people.

Idaho Gives has ended, but you can still give! Now every dollar donated will go towards expanding our Medical Outreach, adding more events - summer camp and a fall dance and so much more! Thank you for supporting DSCNW! https://givebutter.com/ds-connections-nw-together-we-thrive-9vjzsh

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Hayden, ID
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