When you invest in Youthlinks, you change lives for the better.

Your dollars make it possible for youth to be actively engaged in learning civic skills, feeling valued for their work, and receiving recognition for their contributions. Significantly, many nonprofits benefit from the volunteer hours and fundraising initiatives that Youthlinks participants undertake. Youth also learn healthy life skills that improve their odds of remaining fit and healthy.

Youthlinks works, one kid at a time, one generous act of volunteerism and community awareness-building at a time, to help create a future generation who understands why their communities, locally and globally, are their responsibility. There is no more important work than preparing the next generation to be empathetic, compassionate, thoughtful citizens who possess critical thinking and leadership skills. This is what we do, and your support helps us to continue our work.

From Arthur, in his second year of providing monthly donations:

"I've found it easiest to donate once a month. I feel more connected to the organization, and I believe it serves as a reminder to them that there are people who are thinking of them all year long, and not just at appeal time."

From Ken and Barbara, who are part of a multi-year pledge plan:

"Each year, we're invited to visit Youthlinks and be involved in a program. We always feel welcome there, and it our visits reassure us that their good work continues. We realize how fortunate we are to have this organization in the community where our second home is located. We have as strong a commitment to the well-being of our summer community as we do to our winter one."