Support
$25,000 runs the program for a year
The full operating budget to launch and run the program for 75 youth over 12 months. We are also raising $10,000 from the community to build a fund for the years after.
Where the money goes
| Category | What it covers | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Instructional staff | Certified martial arts instructors and youth mentors | $12,000 |
| Equipment & gear | Student uniforms (gis), belts, protective sparring gear, safety mats and training targets | $6,500 |
| Facility & utilities | Dedicated space rental, liability insurance and maintenance | $4,500 |
| Administration | Registration software, student progress tracking and community outreach materials | $2,000 |
| Total | $25,000 |
Download the program summary (PDF) Grant officers: the full proposal is available on request. Choose “Request the full proposal” in the form below.
What a gift makes possible
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$20
One student uniform (gi)
Outfits one student in a traditional cotton gi.
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$10
One student's materials kit
Journal, curriculum pages and rank certificate for one student.
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$1,000
Sparring gear for the dojo
Pads, mitts, shields and chest guards shared by every class.
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$1,000
One month of instruction
A month of certified instruction and youth mentoring for all 75 students.
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$2,500
Safety mats for the floor
2,000 sq ft of interlocking mats so every student trains safely.
Become a sponsor
Tell us how you'd like to help, and we'll be in touch. Businesses, foundations, congregations and individuals are all welcome.
Prefer to talk? Call 215-764-7172.
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Donate
Online giving is coming soon. To give now, call 215-764-7172 or send the form above and we'll reach you.
Neighborhood Center for Youth Development is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 23-2303864.