Help us help youth and families by taking part in the YSI Annual Holiday Giving Program

The end of year holidays is a difficult time of year for families and youth who receive YSI’s services. YSI offers unique programs and niche services, including Philadelphia’s only Crisis Nursery program and the longest standing shelter in the area for runaway and homeless teens. As the holidays approach, we hope you are able to participate in YSI’s holiday giving program in one of the ways listed below. Make a contribution.

Last year with the help of our generous supporters, YSI was able to provide holiday gifts to over 200 households, which included 482 children in our various programs. This year, we hope to make the holiday season a happy one for even more of the individuals and families we serve. Our goals is to raise $7,000 in honor of YSI’s 7oth anniversary.

To learn more about our programs and the communities your holiday donations will be directly impacting, visit our website

Ways To Give

Holiday Gifts:

Our goal is to provide presents to 250 families and 650 children this holiday season! There are many ways to contribute. Please download, complete and return the Donor Participation form (click here) as soon as possible, in order for YSI to match you up with opportunities.

What types of gifts do our families ask for for the holidays?

Please take a look at our wish lists of suggested presents: for children, for teens, and for caregivers.
Items from this Amazon Wish List (or these items shipped from a retailer of your choice to 410 N. 34th St. Philadelphia, PA 19104)
$25-$50 gift cards from: Target, Walmart, Marshall’s, Burlington, Five Below, and Primark.
$5-$15 gift cards from Dunkin’ Donuts, Starbucks, Subway, and Wawa.

Financial Contributions:

Make an online donation below, or mail a check to: Attn: Finance, Youth Service, Inc., 410 N. 34th Street, Philadelphia PA 19104. Supporters wishing to include YSI in their United Way designations can use donor choice #00139 (UW Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey). Supporters wishing to include YSI in their Combined Federal Combine (CFC) pledges can do so by designating CFC #96778 on their donor form. Individuals can also create their own Facebook campaigns to support our mission.

Questions about our Holiday Giving Program? Contact our Marketing Manager, Dan Brightcliffe: dbrightcliffe@ysiphila.org
215-222-3262. Ext 2029

MAKE A DONATION

$ 25

Allows us to purchase several books for a younger child.

$ 50

Allows us to purchase a gift card for a teen in need.

$ 75

Allows us to purchase staples for a family holiday dinner.

$ 100

Allows us to purchase gifts for two children.

$ 200

Allows us to purchase gifts for a larger family.

In-Kind Donations:

If you prefer to shop online, please click here to visit our Amazon Charity List and your donation will be delivered directly to our office. If you’d like to order items online outside of our list, you can ship them directly to our office by adding our shipping address: 410 N. 34th St. Philadelphia, PA 19104. If you need a YSI staff member to pick up your donation or would like to drop the donation off at our offices, contact our Marketing Manager, Dan Brightcliffe, at dbrightcliffe@ysiphilia.org or 215-222-3262 to schedule.

Please note, Amazon does not release purchaser information to non-profits due to privacy concerns. If you order items off the Amazon Wishlist, please email dbrightcliffe@ysiphila.org with the order details, so your gift may be acknowledged appropriately. In the email, please include your name, your address, a description of the items purchased with their value (or a receipt for your order).ations and send donors a thank you/gift receipt letter.

About Us

Youth Service, Inc. (YSI) is a nonprofit organization that has provided immediate shelter and support services to Philadelphia’s children, youth and families for over 67 years. YSI offers unique programs and niche services throughout the city, including Philadelphia’s only crisis nursery program and the longest-standing shelter in the area for runaway and homeless teens. Through shelter, counseling and in-home support services, YSI reaches more than 5,000 clients annually, the majority of whom live below the poverty level.

Our Mission

YSI’s mission is to offer accessible, responsive, high-quality services to at-risk children and families. YSI is dedicated to providing community-based care, shelter and counseling to children, teens or families in crisis, as well as restoring self-sufficiency, cultivating responsible parenting, and helping to create a future of hope.

410 N. 34th Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 | 215-222-3262 | Visit ysiphilly.org