There are many ways you can contribute to Advocates for Youth.

You can make an online contribution in any amount using your Visa, MasterCard, or American Express by clicking here. In an effort to keep costs low and to spend the maximum amount of time and money on programs, Advocates uses GiveDirect to process credit card transactions. LICA-GiveDirect (not Advocates for Youth) is the name that will appear on your credit card statement.

Donate by Mail

You can mail a check or your credit card information to:

Advocates for Youth
Attn: Development Department
2000 M Street #750
Washington, DC 20036.

Be sure to include the cardholder name, card type, account number, and expiration date for credit card donations. Checks should be made payable to Advocates for Youth.  Please include a note with your contribution indicating any special instructions.

Donate by Phone

To pay by credit card over the telephone, please call 202-419-3420.

Make a Monthly Gift

You can provide consistent, sustainable support for Advocates’ programs through monthly donations. Choose your preferred denomination, and Advocates will debit your credit card monthly. You can cancel your monthly gift at any time.

Monthly donors are invited to join Advocates’ Leadership Circle. Leadership Circle members receive the following special recognition and exclusive benefits:

• An honorary membership certificate
• Thank you letter from the president
• Name listed in annual report
• Subscription to The Advocates Voice, our monthly e-update
• Fewer mail solicitations
• An annual contribution statement for tax purposes

Memorial and Tribute Gifts

Celebrate the memory of a loved one by making a memorial donation in their name. When your gift is received, Advocates will promptly send an acknowledgment to whomever you designate, notifying them of your thoughtful donation.

Gifts can also be made in honor of individuals, groups, or special occasions such as birthdays, graduations, weddings, or anniversaries. Tribute gifts make great holiday gifts as well. 

Workplace Giving

Many public and private employers participate in workplace giving campaigns that allow employees to contribute to their favorite charities through payroll deductions. Check with your employer’s human resources or personnel office for more details.

If you are a federal employee or military personnel, you can contribute to Advocates for Youth through the Combined Federal Campaign. Our CFC Number is 12087. You may contribute through the United Way as well.

Many organizations will also match charitable contributions made by employees. Check with your employer to see if your gift to Advocates can be matched - or perhaps even doubled or tripled - by your employer. Then forward your employer’s matching gift form to Advocates along with your donation.

Gifts of Stock

Advocates welcomes gifts of stock, bonds, and other appreciated assets. If you would like to donate securities, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Manager of Individual Giving, at (202) 419-3420 Ext. 24 for instructions.