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Youth Enrichment Services for Boston's Kids

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Matching Gifts

Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees.

If your company is eligible, submit a matching gift with these two easy steps:

  1. Request a matching gift form from your employer and fill it out
  2. Send it to Youth Enrichment Services:  Youth Enrichment Services, Development Office 412 Massachusetts Ave, Boston MA 02118

We will do the rest. The impact of your gift to Youth Enrichment Services may be doubled or possibly tripled! Some companies match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses.

For any questions, contact [email protected].

Donate Stock

A gift of stock provides increased value to YES  at a decreased cost to the donor.  The benefits include the following:

  • A charitable income tax deduction for the fair market value of the stock;
  • Elimination of the capital gains tax that would ordinarily become due if you had sold the stock on the open market and donated the proceeds of the sale to YES.

To donate stock to YES, please contact your firm for its Transfer of Account form. YES’s Account at Charles Schwab is #6448-7667. Schwab’s DTC # 0164. Please enter this information in the appropriate field on your form. If you have any additional questions, please contact Jamie Burch at [email protected].

Click here to download YES’s Stock Donation Form.

Donate Equipment or Soft Goods

YES accepts a limited amount of prearranged equipment and winter clothing donations. While YES appreciates generous in-kind donations of equipment, we are not currently able to accept all donations due to space constraints. See the list below for our greatest needs of donations for the upcoming summer and winters seasons. If you are interested in donating your used or new outdoor equipment, please fill out our Donation Inquiry Form. Once complete, Elliot, the Rental Shop Manager/Recreation Coordinator, will be in contact with you if we can accept your donation.

Snowsports Equipment:  

  • New or used alpine ski boots sizes (12.5-14)
  • New Helmets (Manufactured year 2018 and up)
  • Skis 120 cm and below with bindings
  • Snowboard decks (100cm-130cm)
  • Snowboard Bindings – Burton Progression Rental 
  • Snowboard boots (sizes 1-4 &  10-14)
  • Ski tuning tools

Soft Goods

  • Lightly used ski jackets (XS to XL)
  • Snow pants (adult medium to large)
  • Water resistant mittens and or gloves (adult small to extra-large)
  • New or used Goggles

Outdoor Adventure Equipment Needs:

  • Paddle 
    • Stand up paddle boards (9ft-11ft) 
    • Tandem Sea Kayaks (sit-In or sit-on top)
    • Old Town Canoes 
    • Adjustable stand-up paddle board paddles
  • Bike
    • Water bottle cages 
    • Youth Bikes (wheel size 18in to 24in) 
    • Adult bikes (wheel size 26in to 27in.)
    • Tubes – (size 16,18, 20, 24, 26)

Equipment Storage & Tuning 

  • Snowboard storage system 
  • Advanced Racking Systems boot dry rack

Sponsor an Event

Showcasing a partnership through a corporate sponsorship with us will help your company leverage its name through the ideals, values, and mission of YES. Contact Jamie Burch, Director of Development, at [email protected] to sponsor an event.

Donate an Auction Item

We hold an auction at our annual Black Diamond Gala fundraiser. Contact Jamie Burch, Director of Development, at [email protected] to donate an item.

 If you are interested in providing pro-bono services or contributing in another way, we are grateful for your support. Contact Jamie Burch at [email protected] for more information.

YES is a 501(c)3 private nonprofit organization. The organization relies on the generous support of foundations, corporations, individual donations, and events. All contributions to YES are tax-deductible to the extent that is allowed by law.