A Statement by our CEO
“Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.” – MLK Jr.
Important reminders: QCDs and CLATs
Our recent communications have highlighted the unique importance of Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) and Charitable Lead Annuity Trusts (CLATs) in today’s market conditions. Given the critical needs facing our community right now, YouthBridge wants to reiterate the value of these two planning tools.
Donor-advised funds: Working hard for our community
Donor-advised funds are a popular charitable giving tool. This is a good time to consider a DAF for your clients.
May 2020
Where All Children Can Reach Their Potential • When College is a Possibility for All • Loved Ones Live on Through Memorial Funds • Responding to COVID-19 – How Can You Help? • Covid-19: A new tipping point for disaster philanthropy? • Charitable lead trusts: A timely revival
When College is a Possibility for All
“Those of us working to improve child well-being often have setbacks, but you just keep going. Legislation which would support college savings for low-to-moderate income children in Missouri was in its final stages when the pandemic hit.
Where All Children Can Reach Their Potential
“Many parents come to us worried that their dreams for their child will not come true – that they won’t be able to share milestones such as high school graduation, marriage, starting a career,” he says. “But as we’re able to break through to their child, they begin to have hope for the future.”
Immigrant Family Emergency Response Fund Created to Fill the Gap
The Immigrant Service Provider’s Network (ISPN) would like to announce the creation of the Immigrant Family Emergency Response Fund. The fund has been created due to the financial repercussions of the COVID19 pandemic and the lack of funding available for immigrants and mixed status families.
Loved Ones Live on Through Memorial Funds
YouthBridge Community Foundation has helped honor the lives of two special women and mothers – and carry on their legacy of love – through the establishment of memorial funds.
Charitable lead trusts: A timely revival
Among the many factors swirling together in the pandemic marketplace are (1) historically low interest rates and (2) historically high needs for increasing charitable giving to support organizations dealing with the health crisis.
Covid-19: A new tipping point for disaster philanthropy?
The community foundation provides context and education for your philanthropic clients at all levels of giving and across the full range of charitable interests. The global Covid-19 pandemic in many ways has likely united your clients and other donors in a collective effort to support people in the communities they love.
April 2020
YEP STL! Grant Awards 2020 – via Zoom! • FamilyForward Sharing New Way of Thinking about Child Development • The Power of We • Welcome Martha Vosse to Our Board of Directors • Moonshot Award • 2020 Guidestar Platinum Seal
The Power of We
WEPOWER’s mission is to activate the community in leading the policy changes we believe – and what residents have expressed to us – are necessary to improve outcomes.
YouthBridge Welcomes Martha Vosse to Board of Directors
YouthBridge has announced the appointment of Martha Vosse to its Board of Directors.
FamilyForward Sharing New Way of Thinking about Child Development
Just as abuse and neglect negatively impact the developing brain, therapy can alter the brain toward healing, recovery and the development of healthier functioning.
YEP STL! Grant Awards 2020 – via Zoom!
YEP STL! shows we can still work together (but separately!) to serve our community. On April 5th, YEP STL! presented their 2020 grant awards, totaling $10,000, to seven organizations.
Moonshot Awards 2020
Moonshots are bold attempts at a better future. The 2020 Moonshot nominees are trying audacious things to move our region forward, whether those efforts are ultimately successful or not.
A special message to advisors
Meeting the ever-changing needs of our community has always been an integral part of our mission as a community foundation.
What’s in the CARES Act for philanthropy?
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) unlocks $2 trillion in funds for American individuals and businesses impacted by COVID-19. Here’s what the Act includes to help stimulate charitable giving…
2020 Guidestar Platinum Seal
YouthBridge just earned a 2019 Platinum Seal by adding information to our Nonprofit Profile on GuideStar.
YouthBridge Community Foundation Establishes Recovery Fund in Response to COVID-19
An advocate, counselor, cheerleader, partner. YouthBridge Community Foundation has stood beside, behind and out in front of nonprofits for 15 years to “protect these vital community assets,” says Michael Howard, YouthBridge CEO.