
Make a monetary donation.

Adopt-A-Bed Program
Our monthly giving program here at KYS provides crucial, ongoing support for the youth we serve here daily.
Through our convenient and flexible Adopt-A-Bed program you can easily set up an account to provide critical resources on a regular basis.
Your monthly donation will go directly towards supporting day to day expenses and program costs within our Youth Without Shelter.
WHY GIVE THROUGH THE ADOPT-A-BED MONTHLY GIVING PROGRAM?
Effective: Your monthly donation provides a stable, reliable source of funding year round so that KYS can plan ahead and provide the resources to change the lives of youth.
Simple & Easy: You can arrange monthly giving online by clicking here. You can change or cancel your monthly donation at any time.
Manageable: Your donation is spread out over the year, in smaller more manageable amounts for you.


Volunteer
Volunteer opportunities at Kingston Youth Shelter include:
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Board of Directors
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Exterior building maintenance such as yardwork, painting, minor repairs
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Administrative support such as filing, stuffing envelopes, shredding
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Sorting donations
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Laundry
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Pick-up and delivery of supplies
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Meal preparation
HOW TO VOLUNTEER
Contact us at anne@kingstonyouthshelter.com to find out how you can be involved with KYS. Some volunteer activities may require a current CPIC.

DONATE SUPPLIES
Ongoing Needs:
• Milk
• Eggs
• Cheese
• Meat
• Vegetables
• Fruit
• Paper towels
• Soap
• Dish soap
• Multipurpose cleaner
• Toilet cleaner
• Garbage bags
• HE Laundry detergent
• Dryer sheets
• Toilet paper
• Clothing – new or gently used
• Underwear – new only
• Bras – new only
• Hair brushes/combs
– new only
• Hair elastics
• Makeup – new only
• Toothbrushes & toothpaste
• Shampoo
• Conditioner

Fundraise
Host an event in your community to raise funds for homeless youth.
Examples of some successful events that have been hosted in the past are:
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Bowling nights
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Car wash
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Yard sales
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Bake sales
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Special event like “Sleep in an Igloo”
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5K walk/run

Have something else in mind you would like to do?
We would love to hear about it!
For all inquiries please contact Jay Nowak, Executive Director
jay@kingstonyouthshelter.com

