Thank you for thinking of us. Youth Central is a charitable not-for-profit organization that relies on donations. There are many ways to support us and help us inspire, engage and celebrate youth through community participation. No matter the size, each dollar makes a huge difference!
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Make a donation! Donations can be made anytime by calling our office through credit card (VISA and Mastercard) at 403-266-5448 or online through Canada Helps. You can also send a cheque to: Suite 820, 105-12 Ave SE Calgary, Alberta T2G 1A1. Please consider becoming a monthly donor! 
Please click here to read about how a $1500 dollar donation can get your business on the back of 300 Youth Central T-shirts, worn all around the city, every day!
Make a corporate donation! We welcome financial support from businesses. Your business can fund a specific program or the organization as a whole. To become a donor, please contact Penny Hume, Executive Director at 403-266-5448 or penny@youthcentral.com.
Donate publicly traded securities! When you donate publicly traded securities to a registered charitable non-profit like Youth Central, you will no longer pay tax on the capital gains. Publicly traded securities include: public company shares, mutual funds, bonds and stocks. Youth Central has an account with a reputable securities firm who will handle the transfer. To donate your publicly traded securities, please contact Penny Hume, Executive Director at 403-266-5448 or penny@youthcentral.com.
Planned Giving Leave a legacy! Through a bequest in your will, you can significantly contribute to the community with a gift of assets (property, stocks or bonds), gift annuities, trusts or life insurance policies. To leave a legacy, please contact Penny Hume, Executive Director at 403-266-5448 or penny@youthcentral.com.
Company Matching Grants Many companies have a matching gift program, contact your human resources department for more information.
Plan a Fundraising Event Have an idea for a fundraising event for Youth Central? To discuss event ideas or for more information, please contact Lisa Kindree, Assistant Director at 403-266-5448 or lisa@youthcentral.com.
Donate A Car Canada accepts vehicle donations for Youth Central. To donate a car, truck, RV, boat, motorcycle or other vehicle to Youth Central simply go to www.donatecar.ca and complete the donate now tab. Donate a Car Canada can pick up your car or truck, or you can drop off your vehicle to maximize your donation. A representative will contact you after you submit your vehicle to confirm the appropriate processing method. Donate A Car Canada will look after everything to make your donation as easy as possible. Youth Central will issue you a tax receipt after your vehicle donation is complete!
Make your generous donation go further; learn about the Federal and Alberta Government Tax Credits. Effective January 2007, the Alberta government raised the charitable tax credit for eligible annual donations above $200 by 60 per cent. Including the federal tax credit, Albertans now receive a 50 per cent non-refundable tax credit for every dollar donated over the $200.
For more information go to: http://culture.alberta.ca/communityspirit/taxcredit.aspx
Youth Central respects your privacy. We protect your personal information and adhere to all legislative requirements with respect to protecting privacy. We do not rent, sell or trade our mailing lists. The information you provide will be used to deliver services and to keep you informed. If at any time you wish to be removed from our contact list you can reach us by phone at 403-266-5448 or info@youthcentral.com and we will gladly accommodate your request.
Tax receipts will be sent promptly upon receiving the donation. Charitable Registration # 899067748RR0001
Thank you for your support.