Current Funders
Youth Mentoring Services (YMS) would like to acknowledge the generosity of donors and community partners without whom our doors could not remain open. We are grateful to Foundations and Corporations that have provided substantial funding…
Niagara County Youth Bureau
The Niagara County Youth Bureau is a division of the Niagara County Department of Social Services. Their main function is to represent and serve the needs, interests and welfare of youth under 21. YMS receives NYS Office of Children and Family Services funding through the Niagara County Youth Bureau.
United Way of Greater Niagara
The United Way focuses on youth development which initiates a cycle of empowerment, unity, and emerging leadership. It mitigates adverse outcomes, stimulates economic progress, and nurtures a diverse and prosperous community. United Way recruits people and organizations who bring the passion, expertise and resources needed to get things done. That’s what it means to LIVE UNITED.
Funded Programs:
AQUARIUM OF NIAGARA | Summer Camp
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE NORTHTOWNS | Camp Spirit
COMMUNITY MISSIONS, INC. | Supersived Visitation
EPIC | Summer Storytime & Family Zumbini
GIRL SCOUTS OF WNY | After School Program
KENAN CENTER | Kenan ACRES
LEADERSHIP NIAGARA | LYNC
MATT’S MUSIC | Music From the Heart
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION NIAGARA COUNTY | P.A.M.
NIAGARA FALLS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB | 716 United Teen Program
PINNACLE COMMUNITY SERVICES | Casey House Youth Shelter
SPECIAL OLYMPICS NY | Western Region Program
YOUTH MENTORING SERVICES | LINKS
YWCA OF NIAGARA FRONTIER | Carolyn’s House Youth Enrichment Program
Grigg-Lewis Foundation
The Grigg-Lewis Foundation is a long standing benefactor to Youth 
Every summer the Workership Program provides funding for 2 summer interns to work at YMS. As Summer Program Assistants, they help staff the summer adventure program.
Niagara Area Foundation
Established in 2000 by local community leaders, the Niagara Area Foundation is committed to strengthening the Niagara region by addressing critical needs to improve lives. Through the years, the Foundation has supported human services with an emphasis on positive youth development.
M&T Bank
M&T Bank Corporation is a regional financial services company with more than $120 billion in assets. We provide banking, insurance, investments, mortgage and commercial financial services through more than 800 
Founded in 1856 in Buffalo, New York, we’re a community-focused bank that serves customers in New York, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, DC.
To the numerous individual donors, organizations, businesses and friends of YMS:
Our sincere thank you for your generosity!
