You Can Help a Child Succeed in School—and in Life!


Thank you for choosing to support CYC! The numerous individuals, companies, and organizations that offer financial contributions to CYC play a vital role in ensuring students graduate from high school and successfully navigate the pivotal decision of entering college or the workplace.

Statistics show that a college degree will increase lifetime earnings by one million dollars. Be a part of student success!

  • 86% of students participating in CYC programs were promoted to the next grade level
  • 95% of CYC seniors graduated from high school
  • 89% of CYC graduating seniors applied to college
  • $15 covers a month of after-school club activities for one mentee
  • $25 pays for 50% of an online college application
  • $40 sends one student on a CYC college tour

If you have any questions, or would like to speak to someone about donations, please call the CYC Development Director at (513) 475-4125.






Make a Financial Contribution


You can make a tax-deductible monetary donation that will be used to support or expand CYC programs in Cincinnati Public Schools. You can:

orDownload the Contribution Form and send to CYCMail your donation to:

The Cincinnati Youth Collaborative
301 Oak Street
Cincinnati, OH, 45219
Proceeds from your gifts will help to expand the Mentoring and College Access programs whose goals are to reduce the number of school dropouts, improve academic performance, and help students with college and career preparation.

Matching Gift Programs


Double your investment with an employer's matching gift! Many employers offer a matching gift program so that you can double (or even triple!) your investment in CYC. Visit your employer's human resources department to request a matching gift application. It's a great way to help even more Cincinnati-area youth, at no additional cost to you.

All donations are tax-deductible.

In addition to financial contributions, learn more about other ways to donate to CYC.

A Different Kind of Donation
Have extra tickets to a Reds game, the Newport Aquarium, or King's Island? What about surplus office supplies or books? Put your tickets or materials to great use!