Who We Are
The You Cane Give Initiative (YCG) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that provides canes, mobility training, and assistance to individuals all over the world.
Men, women, and children in over 30 countries have been impacted by YCG. Thank you for supporting our mission!
We Need Your Help
In countries like Mexico, China, India, and South Africa, people do not have access to the proper tools to empower independence and success. YCG collects donated canes to refurbish and deliver to individuals with vision impairments and vision loss all over the world. One donation can change the course of someone’s life.
Your Kindness Travels Far
Your donations impact the lives of people from all over the globe. YCG has donated canes to over 30 countries, and we hope to see that number grow!
Colombia
South Africa
Philippines
The YCG Impact
3,029+
Mobility Canes Donated
687+
Solar-Powered Audio Players Donated
40+
Countries Served
Lives Changed
3,029+
Get to Know Us
Co-founder James Boehm describes the You Cane Give Initiative in the video below.
Since 2015, YCG has set goals and celebrated many achievements. Learn more about our organization’s major milestones below.
Featured Blog Posts
— But We Need YOU!
April 5, 2025
Our team just completed another powerful day at the Sebeta School — over 12 hours of hands-on training, encouragement, and life-changing moments.
We’re working with students who have never experienced the freedom of using a white cane, never learned how to repair one, and have never heard stories of people who have overcome challenges just like theirs.
The impact is real — but so is the urgency.
As much as we’re accomplishing, there are still many children who, once our team departs, will be left without a cane of their own.
Right now, your donation can make a tremendous difference.
Help Us Extend Our Impact in Ethiopia – Your Support Makes It Possible!
April 16, 2025
As our team’s extended stay in Ethiopia proves to be more cost-effective than sending another group on a separate trip, we are kindly asking for your support to help cover the additional expenses. By extending our time on the ground, we can maximize our reach and deepen our impact—all while maintaining efficient use of resources.
We are incredibly thankful for our team’s willingness to dedicate more time to serving the blind and visually impaired communities in Ethiopia.
Empowering Through Mobility: A Call to Action
Our board member, Angus Kola, originally from South Africa, highlights the critical need to understand the daily struggles faced by individuals with blindness and visual impairments across many African nations. These individuals often lack access to basic daily living supplies, let alone tools that foster independence and empowerment.
You Cane Give Hits a Monumental Milestone: Impacting 40 Countries!
April 21, 2025
We are beyond thrilled to announce an extraordinary milestone—You Cane Give (YCG) has officially reached 40 countries as of April 18, 2025!
This incredible achievement, originally projected for the end of the year, has been met months ahead of schedule thanks to YOU, our passionate supporters!
Groundbreaking Global Impact:
In just the past few weeks, YCG has empowered communities both locally and internationally:
- Solar-powered Bible players paired with mobility canes
- Restoration training guides for brighter futures
- Inspiring songs for adults and children to master cane travel
- Heartfelt testimonies from individuals worldwide sharing their journeys of triumph and transformation
From the rural landscapes of Sicily to the breathtaking beauty of New Zealand, these life-changing tools are sparking freedom, hope, and resilience in countless lives.
Join the Celebration & Be Part of the Global Impact!
Get Involved Today!
Discover more YCG Stories - Visit our Blog Page!
We have so much to share with you. Discover our full collection of blog posts to learn more about YCG mission trips, cane donations, and the impact we are making across the globe!
Every Donation Counts
Send us your USED or SPARE EQUIPMENT and get $15 off on your next Kustom Cane order!
Do you have spare canes lying around, collecting dust? Not sure what to do with extra cane tips or spare parts? Donating your equipment couldn’t be easier. Simply package your equipment, attach this shipping label, and put it in the mail! This equipment will be donated to a visually impaired person in need. Thank you for your support!
Cane Recipient Testimonials
A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
- ACB
- AIRA
- African Union of the Blind
- Ambutech
- Blind Abilities (South Africa)
- Brentwood Jewelers
- Church of the City (Franklin)
- ExpresArte Foundation
- HAVIN
- Infinite Abilities Africa
- Jamaica Society of the Blind
- Kenyan Union of the Blind
- Leaders for the Blind
- Latin Union of the Blind
- Lighthouse for the Blind (San Francisco)
- Lions Club of Donelson Pike (Nashville)
- Loving and Leading Others
- LS&S
- MegaVoice
- NFB
- Refuge Center for Counseling
- Southeastern Orientation and Mobility Association (SOMA)
- Vanderbilt Eye Institute
- World Blind Union
- Vision Without Barriers
ACB
AIRA
African Union of the Blind
Ambutech
Blind Abilities (South Africa)
Brentwood Jewelers
Church of the City (Franklin)
ExpresArte Foundation
HAVIN
Infinite Abilities Africa
Jamaica Society of the Blind
Kenyan Union of the Blind
Leaders for the Blind
Latin Union of the Blind
Lighthouse for the Blind (San Francisco)
Lions Club of Donelson Pike (Nashville)
Loving and Leading Others
LS&S
MegaVoice
NFB
Refuge Center for Counseling
Southeastern Orientation and Mobility Association (SOMA)
Vanderbilt Eye Institute
World Blind Union
Vision Without Barriers
