SUPPORT US
CGYC programs are made possible through the generous donations of individuals and businesses. Together we make afterschool programming affordable for all students.



Empowering Students for Success
Minimizing Costs for Students
WHAT'S THE NEED?
CGYC exists to break the chains of generational poverty
by helping students learn the skills needed to launch successfully into adulthood.

24.8% of Adams County children live in poverty*
*6th highest in Indiana
31% of people who don't graduate will live in poverty.
32% of Adams County high school students considered "economically disadvantaged."
For students involved in afterschool programs
70% express more interest and knowledge in science.
50% improve math and reading grades.
60% see improvement in classroom behavior.
56% improve homework completion and in-class participation.
72% see an increase in perseverance and critical thinking skills.
HOW WE MEET THE NEED
Empowering Students for Success

MENTORING TOWARDS HEALTH
All CGYC programs have been designed to help students in the 8 dimensions of wellness.
Spiritual
Social
Emotional
Occupational
Intellectual
Environmental
Financial
Physical

REDUCING HIGH RISK BEHAVIOR
Developmetnal assets are the building blocks of healthy youth. Every CGYC activity supports one or more of these assets. The more assets a student has, the less likely they are to be involved in high-risk behaviors.

ENGAGING ACTIVITIES
Tutoring- students receive one on one acadmic help every day
Life Skills- students build skills in areas such as personal finance, culinary arts, resume building, employable skills, and job etiquette.
Media & Arts- students learn online broadcast, live production, video & sound mixing, set and stage lighting, post production editing, and more

YOUR DONATIONS MATTER
Your donations provide real services to Adams County students. The section below shows the amount of services for one student your donation provides. Whether your donation covers an hour, day, week month, semester, or year you are changing student's lives forever!
$900 ($75 per month)
Every semester students at CGYC progress along an academic success path designed to help them improve their grades in school. Every semester matters.
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GIVE SECURELY TODAY
CGYC Online Donation Portal
Use the secure form below to give a one-time gift or set up recurring gifts to CGYC. Thank you for supporting Adams County Students!
Donors are added to our "Thank You" list on our website and social media. If you do not wish to be included, leave a note in the memo field on your gift below.
*Contact CGYC staff with questions about giving options at 260.724.7729.

THANK YOU
CGYC PARTNERS!
Together we are empowering students for success.
We partner with businesses, organizations, and foundations to break the cycle of generational poverty in Adams County through education and life skills training that supports students' transition into adulthood.
Business Sponsors
Center for Congregations
Do It Best Corporation
NEI Mission Development
Adams County Community Foundation
Complete Printing Service
Kampman Renovations
First United Methodist Endowment Fund
First Bank of Berne
First Merchants
ProFed Credit Union
Pizza King of Decatur
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
Lisa Libraries
Individual Sponsors
Rod & Kim Penrod
Chris & Sian McDonald
Rod & Candy Smith
Eric & Deborah Ward
Bob & Kate Counterman
Ralph & Jane Huge
