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Get Involved

Ways to Give

Become an ongoing financial partner or make a donation via Paypal or a check made out to "Youth Life Foundation of Richmond".

 

Mailing address:

YLFR

P.O. Box 15202

Richmond, VA. 23227

 

Every donation amount is welcome and appreciated. Thank you for partnering with us to provide a brighter future for children in at-risk communities.

 

Central Virginia Area Combined Federal Campaign - Our Code #79416

Microsoft Matching Gift Campaign

Bank of America Employee Giving Program

 

Mentor A Child

Interested volunteers are encouraged to participate in becoming weekly mentors.  They will be assigned a child and expected to volunteer two hours each week at our Learning Centers at Delmont Plaza Apartments or at our new Highland Park Learning Center.  Each mentor works with his or her child for a two-hour session between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m from September through early June.  Mentors provide emotional encouragement, homework assistance, and read with the children daily.  Mentors are asked to make at least a one-year commitment.  Our need for volunteer mentors is ongoing. 

 

During our six-week summer program, mentoring opportunities are available Monday-Wednesday from 9:00am-3:00pm or join our summer team as a full-time summer intern.

 

Contact Mentor Coordinator for more information: ylfr@mail.com.

 

Guest Speakers

Fun Fridays are an opportunity for the children at the Learning Center to learn about various careers, participate in educational or sports activities, and generally, expand their knowledge of what they can do in the world.  Many different speakers visit the Learning Center to share with the children about their profession and provide a hands-on activity related to their skill.  We welcome guest speakers who would either visit our center or invite the children on a field trip to their place of work. Contact Mentor Coordinator for more information: ylfr@mail.com.

 

Facility Help

If you can help with the following facility-related needs at our Learning Centers, please contact Stephanie Gossett 804.266.1616 ylfr@mail.com
            -Computer Help
            -Building Maintenance and Small Repairs
            -Plumbing
            -Electrical

 

In-Kind Donations 

We have ongoing needs for the following in-kind donations:
           -New books
           -New educational games
           -School Supplies
           -Fresh Fruit and Vegetable snacks
           -Cleaning Supplies
           -Desks, tables, and chairs

If you can provide any of these in-kind donations, please contact Stephanie Gossett at 804.266.1616 or ylfr@mail.com

 

Special Events and Outreach

We usually have two major special event fundraisers each year and many smaller outreach events in the Learning Center communities.  Read more about our special event fundraisers.  If you would like to volunteer to help on one of these event committees or if you have a small group interested in helping with a community outreach, please contact Stephanie Gossett at 804.266.1616 or ylfr@mail.com