You Cane Give Initiative

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YCG logo consisting of a circular logo with a black border. Inside, there is a depiction of the Earth with the continents visible in green and the oceans in blue. Over the Earth, there are two hands shaking, one is light-skinned and the other is dark-skinned. The handshake is positioned over Africa and Europe. A white cane, symbolizing blindness, is integrated into the handshake as part of the light-skinned hand's wrist. Above the Earth and handshake, the text reads "YOU CANE GIVE INITIATIVE".

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!

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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.

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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!

Man stands and smiles with woman who has just received a new cane at a YCG cane dispersal event in Colombia.

Colombia

Smiling young student learns to use their new mobility cane with the help of a YCG volunteer.

South Africa

A man and woman smile outside a doorway with their new canes.

Philippines

The YCG Impact

2,169+

Mobility Canes Donated

456+

Solar-Powered Audio Players Donated

32+

Countries Served

2,500+

Lives Changed

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.

Our Blog

Thanks to your generous donations and Kustom Cane purchases, we are able to help others in need, all over the world! Keep up with our goings and doings here, on our blog.

individual approaching stairs with a white cane

Equipping People With Canes—Providing Independence Around the World

March 1, 2024

Imagine trying to cross the street as a person who is blind without a cane! Think of the places you have recently traveled. Maybe you went to school, work, church, or visited family or friends. None of these examples of independent travel…

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YCG mission trip team gives a presentation to an auditorium full of adults in South Africa.

Mission Successful!

October 10, 2023

I wanted to send an update because many of you have supported our nonprofit You Cane Give at previous cane restoration events! Our trip to Athlone School for the Blind in Cape Town, South Africa from March 1 – 9, 2023, was an amazing and productive experience!…

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Woman receives new cane at YCG Cane Donation event

YCG Reaches Colombia!

July 31, 2023

On Friday, July 21st, 2023, Jimmy and I got to watch and participate in a live “Cane Giving” ceremony all the way from Columbia, via Zoom! We partnered with the non-profit organization Fundacion Expresarte, who also has support from individuals and private sector…

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Cane Recipient Testimonials

“The kids are so excited to receive the canes. May these canes not only allow them to roam around the school freely, but also remind the children to assert their right to independence.”
- Rolando Ogayon
“Dearest Jimmy, Wendy and Shep, Thank you for sending us white canes here in the Philippines!!! More power and God Bless you all.”
- Pinoy Blind Side
“This is not a simple stick or cane, but a very helpful one. I’m so proud of having this cane and letting the whole world see that we can make it and build our dreams.”
- Robert Mendoza