Join our building futures Recurring donor initiative

Become a builder & invest in the long term sustainability of COA Youth & Family Centers

At COA Youth & Family Centers, we believe that the most effective way to support our community is through unrestricted, sustainable funding. When you join our Building Futures recurring donor initiative, you aren’t just making a donation; you are providing the flexible resources necessary for COA to remain agile and responsive to the evolving needs of Milwaukee’s children and families.

Become a builder today

Why Unrestricted funding matters

Unrestricted monthly gifts are the bedrock of COA. They allow us to direct funds where they are needed most at any given moment—whether that is expanding a high-demand youth program, maintaining our community centers, or launching a rapid-response initiative.

By trusting us with an unrestricted gift, you ensure COA has the stability to plan for the long term and the flexibility to innovate.

Our commitment to stewardship

We take our role as stewards of your generosity seriously. Every dollar is managed with transparency and a focus on maximum impact. We pride ourselves on operational efficiency, ensuring that your contribution is converted directly into high-quality programming and services.

Our Building Futures initiative is guided by the commitments that have defined COA Youth & Family Centers for over a century.

As a Builder, your monthly gift puts these values into action every single day:

Empowerment: COA works diligently to empower the children, families, and communities we serve by providing the sustaining resources, service, and programming families need to prosper.
Community-Led: By embracing place-based focus, we can access community resources to rapidly respond to the needs of the community.
Family-Focused: Family is the single most important influence in a child’s life. COA uses a focused approach to address the needs of the entire family.
Children-First: COA’s introduction to the community or family begins with connection to a child. When families and community members are involved in putting the needs of children first, children have a greater chance to improve their developmental and educational performances.
Commitment: COA is committed to children, families, and communities we serve to provide an environment where each child, family, and community can thrive.
Collaborations: COA works in collaboration with local residents, community-based organizations, corporations, donors, foundations, and volunteers to provide critical wraparound programming and services to best support children, families, and communities.

Building Futures Benefits & FAQ

Is the Building Futures recurring donor initiative paperless?

Yes! To ensure the maximum amount of your gift goes toward our mission, we keep this program as paperless as possible. You will receive your Building Futures quarterly newsletter and your annual tax statement via email.

What are the benefits of being a Builder?

Exclusive Insight: Receive our quarterly Building Futures digital newsletter.
Special Access: Get advanced notices for volunteer opportunities and invitations to COA events.
Hassle-Free: One consolidated tax receipt emailed to you every January.

Can I change my gift amount?

Absolutely. You can increase, decrease, or pause your monthly gift at any time by contacting our Development team. Builders will also be asked to consider increasing their recurring gift on the anniversary of their enrollment.