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Why Give to Ypsi CAN?

Direct Impact

100% of your donation directly funds programs serving Ypsilanti youth, artists, and entrepreneurs.

Community-Driven

We work collaboratively with partners, breaking down silos to maximize community impact.

Tax-Deductible

Ypsi CAN is a registered nonprofit. Your donation is tax-deductible and you'll receive an automatic receipt.

Your Impact

See how your donation makes a difference

$25

Community Supporter

Provides supplies for one youth event activity

$50

Event Sponsor

Snacks for a youth event
Art supplies for a creative workshop
Materials for an entrepreneur showcase

$100

Program Champion

4 trophies for tournament winners
Space for an artist showcase
Pitch competition support for an entrepreneur

$250

Community Builder

Full basketball tournament supplies
Multiple artist showcases
Good Social event promotion

$500

Pillar Partner

Complete youth event with food & prizes
Quarter sponsorship of arts festival
Entrepreneur support package

$1,000+

Visionary Leader

Major program expansion funding
Annual event series sponsorship
Resource website development
Multiple programs across all pillars

Make a General Donation

Support all of our programs. Your donation will be used where it's needed most to maximize community impact.

Donate with Zeffy

100% of your donation goes directly to Ypsi CAN. Zeffy operates on an optional tip model.

Support a Specific Program

Choose the pillar that matters most to you

Health & Wellness

Fund 3-on-3 basketball tournaments, youth recreation, and safe spaces for young people to play and connect.

$100 = 4 tournament trophies for winners

Donate to Health & Wellness

Creative Expression

Fund artist showcases, fashion shows, hip-hop events, and cultural celebrations like the Smeet Frog Festival.

$100 = Space for an artist showcase event

Donate to Creative Expression

Innovation

Fund Good Social events, entrepreneur support, marketplace opportunities, and future pitch competitions.

$100 = Startup support through pitch competition

Donate to Innovation

Other Ways to Give

Choose the payment method that works best for you

Zeffy

Our preferred platform. 100% of your donation reaches Ypsi CAN with automatic tax receipts.

Donate via Zeffy

PayPal

Make a secure donation through our PayPal account.

Donate via PayPal

Venmo

Send a quick donation via Venmo.

Donate via Venmo

@YpsiCAN

Cash App

Send a donation through Cash App.

Donate via Cash App

$YpsiCAN

Become a Monthly Supporter

Join our Community Builder program with a recurring monthly donation. Sustained support helps us plan and expand programs throughout the year.

Predictable support allows for better program planning
Your impact multiplies month after month
Automatic tax-deductible receipts
Cancel or adjust anytime

Set Up Monthly Giving

Select "Monthly" option on the Zeffy donation page

Tax-Deductible Information

Ypsilanti Community Action Network is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

Tax ID (EIN): [To be added when confirmed]

You will receive an automatic email receipt for your tax records immediately after donating through Zeffy. For donations made through other methods, please contact us at ipsycan@gmail.com for a receipt.

Other Ways to Support

Volunteer Your Time

Can't donate financially? Your time is valuable too! We have opportunities across all three program pillars.

Learn About Volunteering

Become a Partner

Organizational partnerships help us expand our reach and impact in the community.

Partner With Us

Spread the Word

Tell your friends, family, and neighbors about Ypsi CAN's work in the community.

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