Don Baker Circle for Youth

Creating a World of Opportunity

Following in the footsteps of Y.O.U. Founder, Don Baker, DBCFY members share a commitment to bridging the opportunity gap in Evanston and believe that our youth can change the world. It is thanks to their generous compassion that we are able to be the foundation in the community for clinical and out of school time services at no cost to our families.

Don Baker Circle for Youth members give $1,000-$10,000+ annually and play a crucial role in Y.O.U. mission delivery. They are Visionaries, Advocates and Champions! Donate online or send a check to:

Y.O.U.
1911 Church Street
Evanston, IL 60201

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Give By Will

Giving by Will and Other Planned Gifts

Turn your compassion into action and be a model for others by remembering Y.O.U. in your will, trust or other planned gift. Your legacy will continue on for generations of Evanston youth.

A planned gift also offers you many potential advantages: the opportunity to increase spendable income, the elimination or reduction of capital gain taxes and possibly federal and state estate tax savings.

Find out about giving options contact our Executive Director of Advancement at ldayon@youthopportunity.org.

Give by Donor Advised Fund

DAF Direct enables you to donate to the Y.O.U. directly from your DAF. If your DAF sponsoring organization does not participate in DAF Direct, please have them direct your gift to the address below:

• Youth & Opportunity United, Inc. at Vanguard Group.

Here are the key details your broker will need to make the transfer:

• DTC Number: 0062
• Account Number: 87353477

Stock or Wire Transfer

Create Belonging with Your Gift of Stock

Y.O.U. is committed to creating a world where our youth know their limitless potential and are successful in building a life where they are connected and thrive. By making a gift of stock to Y.O.U., you are fueling the vital mission of closing the academic achievement gap and creating a foundation for our youth to become the future leaders of Evanston.

Making a stock gift to Y.O.U. is a two-part process:

1. 1. Please contact Laurie Dayon, Executive Director of Advancement to notify her of your gift.
2. 2. Please transfer the securities to the account of Youth & Opportunity United, Inc. at Vanguard Group.

Here are the key details your broker will need to make the transfer:

• DTC Number: 0062
• Account Number: 87353477

Other Ways To Give

Gifts of Joy

By giving to our holiday program, you help ensure that families in our community experience the warmth and magic of the season. Your contribution provides essentials like meals, clothing, and gifts, offering hope and creating memories that last a lifetime. Y.O.U. provides gifts to all youth in our program and families who otherwise would not be able to celebrate the holidays.

Corporate Sponsorships

By becoming a corporate sponsor, your organization has the unique opportunity to support Y.O.U.’s mission while demonstrating your commitment to social responsibility. Together we can create a world of opportunity for the youth of Evanston.

• Make a Cash Donation
• Donate a Percentage of Sales
• Host a Workplace Giving Day
• Honor Employee Anniversaries or Holiday Donation
• Gifts of Products or Services