There are many other ways in which you can help generate support for Advocates for Youth. Below are some creative suggestions.

Support Advocates with Style

HUMAN INTONATION, a premium, unisex apparel brand that uses fashion to raise awareness and funding for various social and human rights issues, has partnered with Advocates and created a line of “Stop HIV” t-shirts. When you purchase a tee, 20% of the proceeds will be donated to Advocates. Visit HUMAN INTONATION’s website to check out the selection.

Host a Community or Campus Event

Help advocate for young people’s right to uncensored reproductive and sexual health information by hosting a community, classroom, or campus event to benefit Advocates for Youth. We will be happy to assist you with your car wash, house party, bake sale, yard sale, concert, auction, dance-a-thon, sporting event, blue jeans day, or class project by providing brochures and fact sheets, donation forms, the Advocates logo, or possibly promotion.

If you have an idea for an event, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Elizabeth Merck, Manager of Individual Giving, at (202) 419-3420 Ext. 24.

Note: Advocates for Youth reserves the right to require the review and approval of all print materials prior to distribution. All proceeds should benefit (and all payments should be made payable to) Advocates for Youth.  

Charity Registries and Wedding Favors

If you are planning a wedding, you can set up a charity registry at http://www.idofoundation.org, and your guests can make a secure online donation to Advocates for Youth as their wedding gift to you. You can also make donations to Advocates in honor of your wedding guests. We will be happy to provide you with acknowledgement cards that can be used as favors. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Elizabeth Merck, Manager of Individual Giving, at (202) 419-3420 Ext. 24 for more information.

eBay Giving Works

You can generate support on eBay by designating Advocates for Youth to receive 10-100% of your proceeds the next time you sell something through eBay Giving Works. eBay gives back to you too, with a fee credit on your basic selling fees.  You can also search for items to buy that benefit Advocates for Youth. For more information, visit http://www.ebaygivingworks.com.

GoodSearch.com, GoodShop.com, and GiveBackAmerica.org

Search the web with Yahoo-powered Goodsearch.com and a penny will be donated to Advocates for Youth each time you conduct a search. Shop online at GoodShop.com or GiveBackAmerica.org and a percentage of each purchase you make will benefit Advocates. Just select Advocates for Youth as your charity of choice and help spread the word.

Volunteer Opportunities

There are a number of ways that individuals and groups can support and get involved with Advocates for Youth without making a monetary contribution.

• Subscribe to one or all of our e-updates to learn more about Advocates and keep current on our accomplishments.
• Visit Amplify, our new social networking site for youth activists, and let your voice be heard.
• Visit Advocates on Facebook and MySpace. Join our Facebook Causes “Comprehensive Sex Education” and "Support Advocates for Youth.”
• Spread the word. If you believe in Advocates and its mission, let your friends, family members, and colleagues know about our efforts and how they can help support our programs. 
• Connect with over 10,000 youth from communities across the country that are fighting for the right to accurate sexual health information and services by joining our Youth Activist Network. If you live outside the United States, consider joining our International Youth Activist Network.
• Visit our Take Action Center and contact your state and local officials about sexual and reproductive health policies that affect you, your friends, and your family.

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