For the 2024 End of Year Campaign, we aim to raise $6,000 to continue providing valuable opportunities for Baltimore’s youth through our programs. Your donation helps provide art education, on-the-job training, mentorship, and all the creative resources these talented youth need to get making art, friendships, changes, and wages!
Thank you for helping us reach our goal!
Since our founding, we’ve had the privilege to work with more than 2,000 youth in Baltimore, providing them with opportunities to express themselves creatively, develop new skills, and gain valuable work experience. Through our Studio Apprentice Program, a paid creative job training initiative, we’ve employed over 200 young people, offering them hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities for relationship building. In a collaborative and supportive environment, BYA Apprentices develop valuable professional skills, enhance their social-emotional learning, and foster meaningful connections that help them grow both personally and professionally.
With your donation, we can continue to offer these opportunities, ensuring that other young people in Baltimore have access to the resources and support they need to thrive.
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Donate Today: Every dollar makes a real difference. Head to our donation page to donate and help us reach our $6,000 goal!
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Spread the Word: Share this campaign with your friends, family, and followers on social media. The more people who hear about BYA, the more youth we can support!
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Use Our Social Media Toolkit: We’ve created a Social Media Toolkit to help you share our campaign easily. Use our posts, graphics, and hashtags to help spread the word!
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Double Your Impact: Check if your employer matches donations! Your gift can go even further with a match.
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Become a Monthly Donor: Join us in making a lasting impact by becoming a monthly donor. Your ongoing support will ensure that we can provide steady, meaningful opportunities for young people all year long. Whether you give $5, $10, $25, or more each month, you’ll be helping create positive, long-term change in our community.
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$193.77 per week for one Apprentice’s wages, giving them paid, hands-on work experience.
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$1,937.70 to cover one Apprentice’s wages for an entire 10-week session, supporting their growth in the Studio Apprentice Program.
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$76.92 per week average for materials and supplies – from paints and brushes to sketchbooks and screenprinting materials.
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$323.07 per week for BYA Community Studio Rent – a safe, creative space where youth can work, learn, experiment, and grow.
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$98.08 per week for utilities – keeping the lights on and the space ready for creativity.
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$62.50 per week for snacks, Apprentices need some extra fuel to be focused during their time with us.
At BYA, we believe that every young person deserves the chance to thrive – not just in the classroom, but in life. Your donation ensures that we can continue offering meaningful opportunities for growth, creativity, and personal development.
Thanks for being part of the BYA family and helping us make a lasting impact on these incredible young people. We can’t do this without you!