When you give to NELA Youth, you are not simply supporting a program.
You are changing the trajectory of a child’s life—replacing fear with hope, isolation with belonging, and brokenness with purpose.

YEAR END GIVING: Individuals who itemize deductions, a gift to a qualified charitable organization may allow them to claim a charitable contribution deduction against their taxable income. If a gift is deductible, it will reduce an individual’s taxes paid based on the income tax bracket they are in. Make your year end contribution by December 31, 2024.

NELA Youth Center, Inc. (nelayouth@gmail.com)

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Mailing address: NELA Youth, 118 LaSalle Circle, West Monroe, LA 71291

One of the ways we steward donor support with excellence is through our mobile mentoring model. Instead of operating from a traditional brick-and-mortar facility with high overhead costs, we bring programs directly into neighborhoods, schools, churches, and community spaces. This allows us to keep expenses low and impact high—ensuring that more resources reach the children who need them most. Because of this model, 88% of all funding goes directly into youth programs—supporting mentorship, meals, outreach events, educational resources, transportation, and life-changing experiences for the kids we serve.

NELA Youth Giving Levels:

What your donation makes possible for local at-risk youth

  • $50 – Bible Outreach Craft Kit: Provides hands-on, meaningful Bible crafts during outreach nights, helping kids learn Scripture in a fun and engaging way.
  • $60 – Fuel the Mentoring Van: Helps us reach youth where they are—schools, neighborhoods, community events, and outreach sites throughout Monroe & West Monroe.
  • $100 – Sponsor a Child’s Birthday Celebration: Many children we serve have never had a real birthday party. Your gift will cover a small gift, entry fee into indoor or outdoor park and snacks.
  • $125 – Sponsor an Outreach Pizza Day: Covers pizza and drinks for a full outreach evening, giving kids a hot meal, fellowship, and a safe, encouraging environment.
  • $200 – Snacks & Drinks for a Month of Outings: Feeds youth during 4 weekly outings, ensuring no child goes hungry while participating in mentoring and activities.

DONATE NEEDED ITEMS. Our main needs are pizza donations (10-12) for our monthly youth outreach, McDonald’s gift cards, gas cards, snacks for outings and bible crafts for 30-40 kids. SHOP OUR AMAZON WISH LIST