Online Giving  |  Mail-In Donations  |  In-Kind Donations  |  Wishlist

KCUYC offers easy and secure online giving through eTapestry. To give online with your major credit card, please click here.

In addition, KCUYC is reviewed annually by the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation's DonorEdge program. This review gives you added confidence that your financial investment in the programs and services of KCUYC are being put to good use. To view KCUYC's DonorEdge profile, please click here.

To donate via mail, please print out KCUYC's giving card and mail to:

Kansas City Urban Youth Center
P.O. Box 280414
Kansas City, MO 64128

All donations are tax-deductible and will be acknowleged with a formal thank you letter and tax receipt.

KCUYC welcomes in-kind donations of the following items:

  • 15-passenger van(s) or "people-mover" vehicle
  • Lifetime® Table and Chairs (white granite)
  • Drinks: Lemonade, Kool-Aid, Capri Sun, Juice Boxes
  • Healthy Snacks (Fruit snacks, Fruit Cups, Crackers)
  • Used and New Wii Games and Controllers
  • Used or New Television
  • Outdoor Lights (and Installation)
  • Friday Night Dinner (for about 50)
  • Sports Equipment: Footballs, Basketballs, Tennis Racquets and Balls
  • New/Gently-Used Laptops
  • New/Gently-Used Bicycles & Helmets
  • Office Supplies, Art/Craft Supplies
  • Books (please check for specific criteria before donating)
  • Gardening Supplies/Equipment

In addition, the Center occasionally requests specific school supplies, as well as kitchen and cleaning supplies. For more information regarding in-kind donations, please e-mail chuck@kcurbanyouthcenter.org

KCUYC's wishlist on Amazon.com is the perfect way to donate books, games and other items. The items on the list have been specifically chosen for their ability to fulfill the academic, programmatic and educational goals of KCUYC's programs.

Shopping the Amazon.com Wishlist is easy! Just pick out items from the list and add them to your cart. When you check out, the items from KCUYC's list will be sent directly to the Center.

Giving in-kind couldn't be easier! 


KCUYC's 2011 Fall Giving
Campaign Has Begun!

As with many non-profits, 2011 has been a challenging year for KCUYC ... but not one without some exciting stories and accomplishments! 

Will you help support this important work in Kansas City's urban core?

Help KCUYC raise the funds needed to kick off the 2011-12 strong with a new gift of financial support. Simply download and mail-in your donation card or contribute your gift online.

 Please consider a gift today. An automatic recurring gift is a great way to way to regularly support the KCUYC.