How Can You Help?
Donations made by individuals and organizations fund our Compassion in Action Fund. Here are some examples of how your gift can make an impact.
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Your support helps to ensure that every child and family we serve feels the warmth, encouragement, and resources they need. Thank you so much for your donation!
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Donation FAQs
If you’d like to send a check, please make it payable and mail to:
Youth Service Bureau
424 W. Madison St.
Ottawa, IL 61350
Please call our main office to donate via credit card, or to set up a meeting to discuss how your gift can best impact those we serve.
Your support helps us create lasting change—and there are many ways to contribute beyond traditional cash donations.
Donations made by individuals and organizations fund our Compassion in Action Fund. This money is made available by our generous donors to meet the needs that fall outside of our state-funded services. The flexible fund serves many purposes. When YSB staff identifies a need, they can access this fund to meet urgent needs of our clients in crisis or provide for some much needed ‘extras’ for the kids in our care.
How can I manage my monthly donation?
Please contact BethO@ysbiv.org or 815-431-3023 if you need to make any changes.
How do I make a donation in someone’s name?
To make a donation in honor of someone, please put their name in the comment section, along with the address we should send the acknowledgement, if different from your own.
Are donations to YSB tax-deductible?
Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley is a 501c-3 tax exempt organization. You will receive a letter of acknowledgment for your records, either by email or post (if you provide an address).
Have Questions?
Please see the tab above labeled “FAQs” or feel free to contact us if you need more information about donations.