Young Lions Roar Donations & Sponsorship Tiers

Help a young voice be heard.

Young Lions Roar gives young poets and creatives the space, tools, mentorship, and stage to tell their stories and find their voice.

Every young person has a story worth hearing.
Young Lions Roar creates opportunities for youth to explore poetry, creative writing, performance, and self-expression in a supportive community.
Your donation helps remove barriers and gives young creatives access to the supplies, mentorship, workshops, and experiences they need to grow.

Creative Expression

Mentorship

Safe Community

The Stage

Tier #1 - First Verse | $25

Help a young voice get started.

  • Supports basic program supplies
  • Helps provide writing materials for a student
  • Contributes to a young poet’s opportunity to participate

Tier #2 - Rising Voice | $50

Help a young voice find its confidence.

  • Supports workshop materials
  • Helps cover meals/snacks during programming
  • Contributes to student performance opportunities

Tier #3 - Bold Story | $100

Invest in a young poet’s story.

  • Helps sponsor a student’s participation in the program
  • Supports creative writing and performance workshops
  • Helps provide resources for developing their craft
  • Contributes toward event and showcase expenses

Tier #4 - Roaring Stage | $250

Put a young poet in the spotlight.

  • Helps sponsor a student through a full program experience
  • Supports performance/showcase costs
  • Helps provide transportation, meals, supplies, and creative resources
  • Contributes to opportunities for students to perform and be celebrated

Tier #5 — Legacy of Lions | $500+

Invest in the next generation of voices.

  • Helps fully sponsor one or more students
  • Supports workshops, supplies, meals, and performance opportunities
  • Helps bring visiting artists and creative educators to students
  • Contributes to the long-term growth and sustainability of Young Lions Roar
  • Special recognition as a Legacy of Lions supporter

This is what your support looks like.

“Young Lions Roar has taught me how to be more expressive with my feelings and helps me escape to a free space to share what I am thinking. It has also helped me become a better writer by showing me how to use different forms.”
- Jeremiah

What Your Donation Makes Possible

  • ✏️ Writing & art supplies
  • 📚 Poetry and creative writing resources
  • 🎤 Performance opportunities
  • 👩🏽‍🏫 Visiting artists & creative educators
  • 🍽️ Meals and refreshments
  • 🚌 Transportation assistance
  • 🎭 Showcase & event expenses
  • 💛 Mentorship and youth programming

Ready to Help a Young Lion Roar?

Can't sponsor a full tier? Every gift makes a difference.