How to Donate

Thank you for thinking of us. Youth Central Society 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!

Make a donation!

Donations can be made anytime online through Canada Helps. You can also send a cheque made out to Youth Central to: Suite 820, 105-12 Ave SE  Calgary, Alberta  T2G 1A1.

Sponsor Youth Central in the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon

Youth Central will be one of the official charities taking part in the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon.  Support Youth Central in this initiative and help us reach our goal! All money raised will go directly to supporting Youth Central to continue to inspire, engage and celebrate youth through community participation.  How Can YOU Help Us:

1) Join the Team & Run
2) Sponsor the Youth Central Race Team
3) Make a General Donation

Make a corporate donation!

We welcome financial support from businesses.  Your business can fund a specific program or the organization as a whole.

Switch Your Power provider to Sponsor Energy

Button-Orange2Whether you are a residential or commercial customer, when you sign-up with Sponsor Energy half of the profits from each kilowatt of power that is used each month is donated to Youth Central.

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.

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.

Company Matching Grants

Many companies have a matching gift program, contact your human resources department for more information.

Donate a Car

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!

Tax Credits

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

 

If you have any questions or require more information, please contact Lisa Kindree, Assistant Director, at 403-266-5448 or lisa@youthcentral.com.

 

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 generous support.