Support Us
Help provide a safe place for youth to gain confidence and leadership opportunities by donating to support our programming and annual expenses. Make a contribution of any size today! Your support will help us reach our goals to expand Youth Be Heard so we can help youth build confidence and believe in themselves.
Shannon Corgan, artist 
Youth Advisory Board member, Andra 22 
Will Wagner Tarpon 
Interview with Colton about high school, work, and college 
The rest of the carnival introduced itself later to make things more interesting, and, with some late nights spent with my pen and watercolor along with the stress of finals and excitement for break, “Magic Fair” was born. 
Live to express, not to impress. Calligraphy by Abbi, age 14 
Youth Advisory Board member, Charlotte 18 
Youth Advisory Board member, Hannah 17
One-time and monthly giving options
Any auto payment amount that we can count on to help cover monthly expenses is appreciated. One-time gifts are also welcome and make an immediate impact. You can choose your amount and giving frequency through PayPal using the donate button below, donate via Venmo by scanning the QR code, or set up an automatic payment through your bank to mail a check.
Checks can be mailed to:
Youth Be Heard, PO Box 291, Edwardsville, IL 62025
Sponsorship Levels
Support Youth Be Heard at a level that works for you and receive recognition for helping us empower youth. Our sponsorship tiers offer a variety of ways to showcase your support, from social media recognition to logo placement on event materials. Choose a tier that fits your commitment and join us in helping youth build confidence, leadership skills, and a sense of belonging.
All of the below plus:
– Recognition in a designated Facebook and Instagram post
– Your name featured on our sponsorship page for one year with a large logo
– Prominently larger logo on all event marketing materials
– Two event tickets with choice of creative challenge
$1,000
All of the below plus:
– Your name featured on our sponsorship page for one year
– Verbal recognition at our annual in-person event
– Logo displayed on all event marketing materials
$500
– Featured in at least one social media story
– Recognition in our year-end annual email to all subscribers
– Listed by name on our sponsorship page for one year
– Logo with link on our event page
$250
Program Sponsorships
Program Sponsorships directly fund Youth Be Heard’s core initiatives, from our annual writing and art contest to our strengths-based writing program and Youth Advisory Board. These sponsorships make specific programs possible and create measurable impact for youth through creativity, leadership development, and self-expression. Sponsors receive recognition tied directly to the program they support, with the option to remain anonymous if preferred.
Support the implementation of Youth Be Heard’s annual writing and art contest for youth ages 13–21. This sponsorship helps amplify youth voices and celebrate creativity through writing and art.
Recognition includes:
– Thank-you recognition and tagging in all contest-related social media posts (minimum of three)
– Logo featured on our contest webpage and linked on our dedicated registration page, live for approximately four months (anticipated 15,000 page views)
$1,000
Eight sponsorships available per year
Enable the Strengths-Based Writing Program (SBWP) to be implemented in one school or after-school setting. This eight-session program helps youth build self-worth, recognize their strengths, and believe in their ability to create positive change through writing.
Recognition includes:
– Three social media posts or stories highlighting your sponsorship and its impact
– Logo featured on all program promotional materials and registration pages
$3,000
Two sponsorships available per year
Support the recruitment, mentorship, and leadership development of youth through Youth Be Heard’s Advisory Board. This sponsorship directly invests in youth leadership and long-term organizational impact.
Recognition includes:
– Exclusive logo and link featured on the Youth Advisory Board webpage for one year
– Large logo placement on the Youth Be Heard sponsorship page for one year
– Recognition in three Facebook and Instagram posts or stories
– Recognition in the year-end annual email to all subscribers
– Recognition at our annual in-person fundraising event
– A Youth Be Heard t-shirt of your choice
– A posted celebratory video from our Executive Director of her happy dance of excitement in response to your incredible generosity (she’s camera shy, so this is a big deal!)
$5,000
One sponsorship available per year
To become a sponsor:
- By check: Make payable to Youth Be Heard. Checks can be mailed to: Youth Be Heard, PO Box 291, Edwardsville, IL 62025
- By credit card: Click the PayPal button above or the yellow Donate button below. PayPal will give you the option to pay using your credit card, even if you don’t have a PayPal account.
- Important: Write your sponsorship level in the “Comments” box (or memo line for checks).
We’ll follow up with you for your logo and company details.
Thank you for your support!
Volunteer options are also available. If you are interested in being involved with this important mission in another way, we would love to hear from you. Email info@youthbeheard.org to connect.
