IGNITE the Future: Giving Tuesday

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Support You Matter 2

​Your donation to You Matter 2 makes a meaningful difference in the lives of South Suburban youth. By supporting our programs, you empower young minds to become confident leaders and active contributors in their communities. Together, we create positive change, foster connections, and highlight cultural heritage. Join us in shaping a brighter future for our youth and the neighborhoods they call home.

Choose to donate one-time or set up a monthly contribution, providing consistent support for our initiatives. Your generosity fuels our mission and impacts lives directly. Donate now and be a part of the transformation. Thank you for caring and investing in our youth's potential.

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​Explore our year-round sponsorship opportunities and join us in making a lasting impact on youth empowerment and community growth.

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​Support our mission by contributing to our Amazon Wishlist. Your generosity directly benefits the youth we serve, providing essential resources and tools for their growth and success.

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Join You Matter 2 Champions

Join our community of You Matter 2 Champions by becoming a monthly donor! Your ongoing support will help us provide young people with the resources they need to thrive in their communities. By giving just a little each month, you can make a big impact on the lives of the youth we serve. All You Matter 2 Champions will be listed in our Annual Report. 

Why Give Monthly?

• It’s Affordable: By giving monthly, you invest what makes sense for you and make an incredible impact over the course of your gifts.
• It’s Sustained Support: Monthly gifts enable us to invest in specific areas of our work and, expand and innovate our programs because we know we have the ongoing support of the Champions community.
• It’s A Community: Becoming a Champion allows you to join a dedicated group of supporters who understand the importance of making a sustaining commitment to provide opportunities for all.
• It’s Exciting: You’ll receive updates from our work that we don’t share with anyone else; as well as surprise gifts, photos & videos of the youth and communities you’ve impacted, and more!

$10/Month
Community Builder

Your monthly donation can provide a Study Break for a middle or high school student. Receive a personalized thank you message from a You Matter 2 youth leader.​

$25/Month
Youth Advocate

Your monthly donation can help provide materials for making 25 lunches for South Suburban PADS during MLK Day of Service. Receive a You Matter 2 t-shirt as a token of appreciation for your support.​

$50/Month
Future Leader

Your monthly donation can provide one middle school student with a full summer of academic support, skill-building, and enrichment activities through G.A.M.E. Changers. Receive a personalized video message from a You Matter 2 youth leader sharing how your support is making a difference in their life.​

$100/Month
Community Visionary

​Your monthly donation can provide one student with a Discover U College Tour experience. Receive a You Matter 2 hoodie and a shout-out on our social media channels.

$250/Month
Youth Champion

​Your monthly donation can support the cost of gifts for 5 families through Adopt-A-Family. Receive a personalized thank-you letter from our Executive Director and an invitation to join us for a virtual roundtable discussion with You Matter 2 youth leaders.

$500+/Month
Transformer

​Your monthly donation can help support multiple programs and events, providing more opportunities for students and families to grow, learn, and connect with their community. Receive a customized plaque recognizing your ongoing support of You Matter 2's mission and an invitation to attend our annual Fundraising Gala.