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Your Gift Makes a Direct Impact

Put proven support in a young person’s corner.

Your gift helps Youth Guidance surround young people with caring adults, proven programs, and opportunities to thrive—in school, at home, and in their communities.

Youth Guidance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your gift is tax-deductible. EIN: 36-2167032

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The Bright Futures Campaign

Building a Sustainable Future.

The Bright Futures Campaign is raising funds for a $30 million Impact Fund and $50 million for an endowment—so proven support can continue to reach the young people who count on it.

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More Ways to Give

Whatever fits your circumstances, there’s a way to help.

Give Monthly

Become a sustaining donor. Steady support lets us keep counselors in schools the whole year through.

Employer Matching

Many employers double your gift. Check whether your company matches and multiplies your impact.

Stock & Donor-Advised Funds

Give appreciated securities or recommend a grant from your DAF. Transfer details available on request.

Planned & Legacy Giving

Include Youth Guidance in your will or estate plans and help young people for generations to come.

Tribute Gifts

Give in honor or in memory of someone who believed in young people. We’ll notify whomever you choose.

Corporate & Foundation Partners

Align your organization with proven, evidence-based programs. Let’s build something together.

Where Your Gift Goes

Programs First

The large majority of every dollar goes directly to programs in schools.

Data Driven Results

Our programs are studied by independent researchers, including the University of Chicago Crime Lab.
See Financials and Annual Reports

Talk with Our Team

Considering a major gift, planned gift, corporate partnership, or another way to support Youth Guidance? Our Development team can help you find an opportunity that reflects your interests and the impact you want to make.

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