Support:

Without the generous support of people like you, this project could not be possible.   We have thankfully received many contributions in the form of financial support, school and recreational supplies, and volunteerism.   A program such as this one in the United States generally costs about 70-120,000 U.S. dollars per year.   For a similar program that can involve hundreds of young people in Guatemalan communities, our budgeted expenses for one year are only 14,000* U.S. dollars!   This is a small investment for a program that impacts so many lives, but it can't happen without your help…

" It was inspiring, invigorating, and moving.  The Mayan people are beautiful inside and out.  And the smiles of the youth are forever etched in my mind.  The youth center is already providing so many opportunities for these youth to grow and contribute.  Continuing to support this and other similar initiatives will lift up so many more young people to find their voice and role in their communities."

-Gary Sanford, A GYEP Donor reflecting on his visit to the program
Youth development consultant and trainer
Director of R.E.S.P.E.C.T.- Respect Every Single Person Especially Children and Teens

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-Contribute-

A special account for the Guatemala Youth Empowerment Project has been established within the Youth Empowerment Alliance, Inc. an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization; 100% of your contribution is fully deductible according to the federal tax code.  

Please make checks payable to Youth Empowerment Alliance, Inc. and note for Guatemala Youth Empowerment Project in the memo line.

You can mail your contribution to:

Youth Empowerment Alliance, Inc.
235 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 U.S.A.

Or...donate to the Guatemala Youth Empowerment Program through PayPal (secure transaction):

Text Box: How a Little Support Can Go a Looong Way… • $10 will buy a new soccer ball or pencils for all of the young people to have for school • $20 covers the expenses of a Youth Council meeting or leadership activity for 60 kids, including snacks and supplies • $100 will send all of our kids on a field trip to visit a place of cultural significance or bring supplies to a village devastated in the recent hurricane • $500 will cover full operating expenses for a month • $2,500 enables us to hire another local program staff to work with the youth council • $14,000 enables us to expand our program to another impoverished village to serve another 60-80 kids per week • $25,000 provides enough funding to build a fully operating youth center in the village with computers and a library