Ways to Give / In-Kind Giving

Practical gifts.
Real possibilities.

The right supplies, equipment, or services can help turn a lesson into a skill and a next step into a new beginning. Let’s put what you have to good use.

Discuss an in-kind gift

Support that meets a real need

Give something useful.
Make something possible.

In-kind giving means contributing goods or services instead of money. A well-matched gift can support learning, career training, or day-to-day programming. Start with a conversation so we can connect your offer with a current need.

A thoughtful gift starts here.

Have something to offer? These are examples to discuss with our team, rather than a standing wish list.

A YBLC participant wearing safety equipment at a construction site

Tools & materials.

Ask about tools, equipment, or project materials that could support hands-on career training.

YBLC participants learning with laptops and classroom supplies

Supplies & essentials.

Talk with us about classroom supplies or practical items that could meet current program and participant needs.

YBLC participants working together to measure materials during hands-on training

Skills & services.

Have a professional service to contribute? Tell us what you do, and we can explore whether it fits a current project.

Please contact us before purchasing items, organizing a collection, or arranging a delivery.

Let’s find the right fit

Tell us what you have in mind.

Send our Development team a few details about your proposed gift. We’ll discuss whether it meets a current need and coordinate next steps with you.

Contact our Development team

A few details help us get started.

  • What you’d like to give, including quantity and condition.
  • Photos, dimensions, or specifications, if relevant.
  • Your location and preferred timing.
  • For services, the scope of work and your availability.
development@youthbuildlakecounty.org
Racks of business clothing and shelves of shoes in YBLC’s Corporate Closet

The Corporate Closet

Ready for the interview.
Ready for what’s next.

Professional clothing can help young adults walk into an interview, training, or a new workplace feeling prepared. YBLC’s Corporate Closet puts that practical support within reach.

Grainger kickstarted the Corporate Closet in March 2026. Their support helped create a resource for participants preparing for work and their next opportunities.

Support the Corporate Closet

Ask our team about current clothing needs before organizing a collection or bringing items in.

Frequently asked questions.

What items are needed right now?

Needs change throughout the year. Contact our Development team to ask about current priorities before buying or collecting items. That helps ensure your gift can be put to use.

Can I drop off a donation?

Please get in touch first so we can discuss the items and arrange a time if they’re a fit. Coordinating in advance helps us plan for space, handling, and the people who will receive your gift.

Can my company organize a collection?

Start by checking current needs with our Development team. We can discuss the kinds of items, quantities, and timing before you invite colleagues or customers to take part.

What if I’d rather contribute my time?

Volunteering is another way to support young adults. Explore our Volunteer page for opportunities to share your time and experience, or our Corporate Engagement page for ways to involve your team.

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