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Thank you for visiting our website to learn more about our educational and athletic programs. Make a difference, by making a donation today. CYI & FPF are IRS designated 501(c)3 charitable foundations and donations are tax deductible.

  • St. Louis Cardinals Game
    17%
    Sold : 107 / 600

    CYI is having an event day at Busch Stadium, June 23rd 2017 at 7:15pm

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  • Tutoring Programs
    22%
    Donation : $4,500 / $20,000

    CYI sponsors math and reading tutoring programs within the Centralia area public school system (Grades 1st - 8th)

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  • Fred Pearson Foundation Athletic Programs

    50%
    Donation : $1,000 / $2,000

    FPF helps provide Centralia youth an opportunity to participate in local athletic programs.

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How can you help us reach our GOALS

Become a Sponsor

Gain exposure while helping a great cause. Send us a message if you would like to be a sponsor for one of our events.

Send Donations

Charitable donations are what make our youth programs possible. Your contributions will go a long way in helping us continue our educational and athletic initiatives.

Become a Volunteer

It takes alot of work behind the scenes to make our events successful. For more information on how to help send us a message.

Help Us Reach Our Goals

Featured Donor

Rent One donated $5075 from their
Great Expectaions Program

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Our Videos

  • CYI Day at Busch Stadium

    June 3rd announcement

    Huge announcement! We are going for the big one and this will be our biggest event yet! We want you to join us. Will you? #cyiday #cyi2016

    Posted by Centralia Youth Initiative on Wednesday, April 6, 2016

  • Centralia and Robots

    Excitment of Youth

    The excitement is huge for these kids! #letskeeptheexcitmentalive #youcanhelp

    Posted by Centralia Youth Initiative on Wednesday, August 19, 2015

  • Rent One - Check Presentation

    Huge donation to the Centralia Youth Initiative

    Here it is! The second video announcing the HUGE amount of money the Centralia Youth Initiative received from Rent One through their Great Expectation Charity. #thisisgoingtochangelives

    Posted by Centralia Youth Initiative on Tuesday, December 22, 2015

  • New Donation Annoucement

    Thank you Rent One! Yet another HUGE announcement! #stoked #giving #money

    Posted by Centralia Youth Initiative on Tuesday, December 8, 2015

  • Mike Shannon's - The Outfield Fundraiser

    A big day for Centralia

    Saturday July 25th was a big day for the kids of Centralia! Look at this check that was given to the CYI from Mike Shannon's Outfield. We were chosen as their charity for the month and received .30 for every drink they sold in the month of June!First it was a dream, then a reality, and now the support is overwhelming! Want to get involved? Message us or start by sharing this post! #please

    Posted by Centralia Youth Initiative on Sunday, July 26, 2015

  • Update on After School Programs

    Just one of the many testimonials

    We are doing it! The goals are coming to life and the youth are being helped. #reallifetestimonial

    Posted by Centralia Youth Initiative on Monday, May 11, 2015

  • Promoting Those Who Help The Youth

    Promoting those who help the youth

    As you know we are all about helping and supporting the youth. But we also about promoting those who help the youth. Find out what Gus is doing to help the youth. Also.....Gus mentions a special nomination he just received. #watchandfindout

    Posted by Centralia Youth Initiative on Thursday, June 4, 2015

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