Your gift is more than just a donation.
Supporting Youth Builders STL means investing in real lives, empowering young people in our community to grow confident, capable leaders who uplift themselves and those around them. Through hands-on learning, supportive mentorship, and real-world experiences, every young person can develop practical skills, discover their potential, and build a rewarding career path. Together we can equip young leaders with skills for life, and build a stronger, more resilient St. Louis.
When you give, you help St. Louis youth develop confidence, skills, and hope, to transform not just their future, but ours as a community.
Mentoring and life skills development –Reliable guidance and encouragement to help young people make positive choices, grow as leaders, and support our community.
Educational enrichment and tutoring –Academic resources and personalized support that open doors to opportunity and career success.
Tools, safety gear, and supplies – Equipping young builders to learn – and lead – safely and confidently, whether it’s in our Afterschool Program or the Tiny Homes Project.
Certified instructors and mentors –Ensuring expert guidance, encouragement and celebration of every milestone
Safe learning environments – Creating spaces where young adults are seen, valued, and prepared to lead.
Opportunities for youth to see their impact – Empowering them to uplift families and neighborhoods, making every project a positive step forward for St. Louis.
Your generosity directly supports:
Donations, sponsorships, and partnerships make this life-changing work possible.
Builders Circle
$25,000+
Create the foundation for generational change
Title sponsorship recognition across all programs and events
Logo placement on marketing, signage, and program materials
Opportunity mentor participants directly
Featured recognition on website, social media, and press releases
Skilled Trade Advocate
$5,000
Connect youth with skill-building and career opportunity
Recognition as a workshop sponsor (woodworking, electrical, or design)
Logo displayed at after school program sessions
Social media acknowledgement
Option to provide volunteers on mentoring days
Community Builder
$2,000
Foster neighborhood pride, youth leadership, and true engagement
Recognition on program signage and newsletter
Social media acknowledgement
Opportunity to visit the program and engage with participants
Friend of Youth Builders
$1,000
Bring skills, confidence and hope to young people who need it
Recognition in program newsletter and on social media
Certificate of appreciation
Donate To Our Café
Our café is more than a kitchen, it’s a classroom where youth learn healthy nutrition, build community and know they’re cared for. Every participant in our programs receives daily afterschool snacks and one hot dinner meal each week, fueling both learning and connection. We gratefully welcome individually wrapped, store-bought, or catered food donations.
Our Vision for Growth
Your gift supports our vision – completing finished homes for those in need, constructing a steel facility for year-round programming, developing community gardens, and expanding beyond tiny homes for community-side transformation.
Partnerships and Community Support
Our work thrives on partnership and collaboration. Local organizations like SLATE (paid internships), Bridge the Gap 314, and others strengthen our ability to serve. Local media and community champions amplify our story and our commitment to youth development and neighborhood revitalization.