SUPPORT

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EITC

Since 1982, RAISE28 has provided thousands of underserved children and teens in the Lancaster County community with free access to counseling, after-school tutoring, mentoring, and recreational programs. This is possible through the generous donations of community members, businesses, and foundations. All of our programs are offered with zero cost to the students or their families.

  • Give online by clicking the button below.
  • Mail in your one-time or recurring contributions to our address: 105 Fairview St., Mount Joy, PA 17552.
  • Donate products or supplies. A list of needed items can be obtained by contacting the youth center offices @ (717) 653-9511.
  • Include RAISE28 in your estate planning.  Through estate planning, many people are able to contribute financial gifts that they would not be able to otherwise. Contact RAISE28’s Executive Director to discuss ways to include the youth center in your estate planning
  • Make an EITC (Educational Improvement Tax Credit) donation. RAISE28 is approved for several of our programs as an Innovative Educational Organization (IEO) and is approved by Pennsylvania to receive contributions from businesses who participate in this program.

Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC)

The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development allows state tax credits for organizations conducting business within Pennsylvania when they make donations to an eligible Educational Improvement Organization (EIO) program. RAISE28 is a recognized EIO and has multiple programs currently approved with the state, including our early elementary Reading at RAISE28 program and our Music at RAISE28 programs

Donations

General Donations

Your generosity helps RAISE28 provide mentoring, after-school programs, meals, recreation, and other opportunities that help children and families thrive. Every financial gift directly supports our mission and allows us to continue offering programs at no cost to those we serve.

We also welcome donations of new or gently used items, including:

  • Board games and card games
  • Sports equipment (basketballs, soccer balls, footballs, etc.)
  • Arts and crafts supplies
  • Outdoor games and recreation equipment
  • Snacks and drinks for student programs
  • Gift cards for program supplies
  • Bibles

 

Backpack Giveaway

Each August, RAISE28 provides local students with free backpacks filled with school supplies. We collect donations throughout the year to ensure every student starts the school year prepared.

Backpack Needs

Download ‘2026 Backpacks Supply List’ PDF Here

We need approximately 75 boys’ and 75 girls’ backpacks for each of the following grade groups:

  • K–2: Small backpack (14–16″, 10–15 liters)
  • 3–5: Medium backpack (16–18″, 15–20 liters)
  • 6–8: Large backpack (16–18″, 30–40 liters)
  • 9–12: Standard high school backpack (16–18″, 20–30 liters)

Most-Needed School Supplies

  • Elementary pencils (fun/colors)
  • No. 2 pencils
  • pens (black, blue, and red)
  • highlighters
  • Colored pencils (12-pack & 24-pack)
  • 24-pack crayons
  • Blunt-tip scissors
  • Glue sticks
  • Spiral and composition notebooks
  • 1″ and 3″ binders
  • Pocket folders (elementary, intermediate, and high school)
  • Loose-leaf paper
  • 3×5 note cards
  • Erasers
  • Washable markers
  • Pencil sharpeners
  • Subject dividers

Please donate only new items with age-appropriate, positive, and respectful designs.

Thank you for helping us equip local students with the supplies they need to succeed and for sharing the love of Christ with families in our community.

RAISE28 is a registered 501c3 with the Department of the Treasury of the Internal Revenue Service.  All contributions to RAISE28 are tax deductible as allowed by law and are under control of RAISE28 for the use of this ministry.