Make an
impact today
Support CGTI’s mission by contributing a donation!
Donating to CGTI means supporting opportunities for youth leaders to pursue their passions, use their voice for positive change and feel empowered to make a difference. You can support us through our PayPal Giving Fund, Amazon Wishlist, or make a donation via check!
DONATE
✦
DONATE ✦
-
General Donations or Scholarships
Here you can make a donation of any kind or sponsor a scholarship ($475/student).
Please leave a note in your donation form so we can apply it to the correct tier if you use PayPal!
-
Amazon Wishlist Purchases
Looking for a simple, impactful way to give? Our Amazon Wishlist lets you choose exactly how your generosity supports our youth and traditions. Click below to give directly and meaningfully today!
-
Donate Via Check
Checks can be made payable to IABH with CGTI notated in the memo. Mail to:
IABH
℅ CGTI
937 S. Second St.
Springfield, IL 62704
Any support is meaningful and important! Your contribution continues to drive our youths’ dedication and passion for making a tangible, long-lasting difference at the local level and beyond. Middle school and high school students that are able to attend CGTI leave with developed leadership skills, prevention and mental health education and resources, and higher self esteem and drive to set and achieve goals.
Donations Go To:
-
✽
Sponsoring youth to attend CGTI events.
-
✽
Bringing in expert-level keynote and workshop speakers.
-
✽
Providing materials for leadership development activities.
-
✽
Keeping prevention resources updated and accessible.
-
✽
Continuing to advance programming and provide opportunities for youth to engage, learn and grow.
-
✽
And so much more!
Sponsor Youth at CGTI
-
1 Scholarship
to attend CGTI
-
2 Scholarships
to attend CGTI
-
Sponsor a Team
(7 youth + 1 adult) to attend CGTI
LEADERSHIP
✦
HEALTHY CHOICES
✦
POSITIVE CHANGE
✦
LEADERSHIP ✦ HEALTHY CHOICES ✦ POSITIVE CHANGE ✦
“Your support helps fuel my confidence to stand up for what I know is right.”
Jonathan D, High School Participant
“Your support fuels the furthered education of students both at CGTI and beyond in communities through initiatives chosen by participants in areas of their communities that they would like to see improved based on statistics gathered through the Illinois Youth Survey! Real world impact based on real world issues.”
Brett B, Volunteer Staff & Donor
“Your support has fueled my ability to form statewide connections, allowing me to bring substance abuse prevention education to my local schools.”
Palmer P, High School Participant
“Your support fuels a place where youth can learn, connect, and grow in a safe, supportive environment. Your support to CGTI gives small town kids like me, from Tuscola, IL, the chance to learn how to give back to my community. Through workshops, group discussions, and speakers’ messages, they learn to break the stigma surrounding mental health and embrace the power of awareness, empathy, community, and so much more. Your gift of giving is helping shape a new generation that is informed, empowered, and ready to lead with compassion. Thank you for making this journey possible for our future leaders.”
Kyla G, Volunteer Staff
“Our ability to provide well rounded programming to students across Illinois. When you support CGTI, you’re not just giving to a program - you’re investing in the future of young people across Illinois and abroad. You’re helping students step into spaces where they’re seen, heard, and challenged to grow. Our students learn how to support their peers, make healthy choices, and take action in their schools and communities. Most importantly, they leave with the confidence that they can make a difference.”
Emma M - Volunteer Staff & Donor