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Help youth ages 14–18 build real skills, real confidence, and real opportunity through mentorship and hands-on technology training.

Every young person deserves a shot at a future they’re proud of. Your support makes it possible.

Donate for any donation

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Other Ways to Make a Difference:
Give Items / Give Luggage • Volunteer or Partner • Request a Speaker / Host a Drive

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501(c)(3) nonprofit • Donations may be tax-deductible as allowed by law • EIN: [add] • Secure giving

🎯 Choose Your Impact

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💸 Card 1: Donate

Give Monthly or One-Time

Your donation helps fund training materials, technology access, certifications, and mentorship support so youth can stay engaged and succeed.

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Donate for any donation

🏆 Card 2: Sponsor

Sponsor a Youth Pathway

Sponsorship supports structured training and real outcomes. Ideal for businesses, teams, and community leaders investing in workforce development.

→ Become a Sponsor

🎁 Card 3: Give Items

Donate Items or LUGGAGE

Give practical support

→ Give Items

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💰 What Your Gift Makes Possible

Choose an amount tied to real outcomes. Every gift supports youth development, mentorship, and skill-building that changes trajectories.

$25 — Student supplies for hands-on learning
$50 — Program materials for one youth project
$100 — Workforce readiness support (tools, training resources)
$250 — Helps cover a youth training pathway segment
$500 — Supports equipment access and project-based learning
$1,000 — Helps fund a youth cohort experience and outcomes tracking

Donate for the printing services

Prefer to give by check or in-person? Contact us.

🏅 Sponsorship Opportunities

Businesses and community partners can sponsor training pathways, youth cohorts, or program equipment.

Your sponsorship doesn’t just fund programs—it funds futures.

🥉 Bronze Sponsor — Equip a Student

  • Supports essential materials and consistent participation
  • Recognition on website (optional)

🥈 Silver Sponsor — Pathway Support

  • Helps cover training access, supplies, and program delivery
  • Recognition + impact update

🥇 Gold Sponsor — Full Journey Sponsor

  • Supports comprehensive youth experience (tools, mentorship, training resources)
  • Recognition + invitation to engagement opportunities (mentor day/speaker)

🎁 Give Items That Remove Barriers {#give-items}

In-kind gifts help youth show up ready and stay focused while building skills. Sometimes the barrier between a young person and success is as simple as bus fare, a meal, or clean clothes.

What We Accept:

  • VR Heads
  • Tablets
  • Drones
  • Printer Supplies
  • Luggage (new or slightly used)
  • Laptops
  • Domains Name – Ownership
  • VR headsets
  • Tablets
  • Ink for Printers

How to Donate Items:

 Drop-off Location: 405 W GreenLawn Ave, Suite 135, Lansing MI 48910
Drop-off Hours: Monday – Friday, 12-5pm
Online Location: Monetary Items
📧 Questions? info@youthbuildercommunitydc.org | 📞 (517) 312-6092

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🤝 Volunteer or Partner With Us {#volunteer}

Volunteer

We welcome mentors, guest speakers, project partners, and businesses who want to expose youth to careers and entrepreneurship.

Your experience matters. Your time matters. Your belief in them matters.

Ways You Can Get Involved:

✅ Mentor a youth cohort — Share your journey, answer questions, offer guidance
✅ Provide a workshop or career talk — Show them what’s possible in your field
✅ Offer internships/shadowing opportunities — Let youth see real work environments
✅ Support a youth project showcase — Celebrate their achievements and growth
🙋 Submit Volunteer /
Partner Interest Form

🛡️ Trust and Transparency

We believe supporters deserve to know exactly how their contributions create change.

Mission-Driven

Youth empowerment through skills, mentorship, and opportunity—always.

Accountable

Outcomes and program updates shared with supporters regularly.

Transparent

Financial transparency and donor policies are always available.</div>

Learn More:
Financial Transparency • Donation Policy • Privacy Policy

💙 Ready to Build a Future With a Young Person Today?

Your support creates access to training, mentorship, and the confidence youth need to step into opportunity. Every dollar. Every gift card. Every hour volunteered. It all adds up to transformed lives.

Let’s show them what’s possible—together.💙 Donate Now</button>🤝 Become a Sponsor</button>

Questions? We’re here to help.
📧 info@youthbuildercommunitydc.org
📞 (517) 312-6092

Because every young person deserves someone who believes in them. Thank you for being that someone.

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