You Are Helping Us to Change Lives
Thank you Indy School for the Blind Recently, there was a surprise at our doorstep. Look at this picture of the 3 gigantic boxes we received from the Indy School…
Athlone School for the Blind after winning the Golden Cane Award
Pictured are 3rd graders at Athlone School for the Blind after winning the Golden Cane award this past week! When we visited last October, we created the Golden Cane as a…
YCG Post Lack of Resources Monthly Donor
In many poor countries, resources are limited. Resources that are available are too expensive for a common person to afford. For instance, a typical folding cane costs about $150 USD…
Upcoming initiatives to sponsor!
You can give the gift of independence with your donation of canes, tips, or tax-deductible donation! Are you an organization, church, or group looking for ways to give back or…
Support Education and Accessibility for Children in Ethiopia
If you haven’t yet heard the inspiring interview with Elsa from Ethiopia, listen to it here: Elsa Asrat Interview. Elsa shares her journey and passion for helping visually impaired children gain…
Equipping People With Canes—Providing Independence Around the World
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,…
Philippines Update and Year-End Donations!
We are so excited to recently hear back from our contacts in the Philippines! YCG has sent multiple packages of canes to this country over the years. In fact, it…
Giving Tuesday
You Cane Give hit an incredible milestone in 2023!!!! See our milestone video here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlFX0V07jd0&t=24sYes!!! We have reached over 31 countries by donating approximately 2,000 canes and 458 solar-powered audio…
Athlone School Outreach and White Cane Day March
October 2023 has been a super busy month for YCG! We just had a team return from the Athlone school for the blind in Cape Town, South Africa. The trip…
YCG Milestone Reached!
You Cane Give has hit an incredible milestone! 31 countries with over 2,046 canes and 451 solar-powered talking players that include the mobility training guide and the Bible! Check out…
Reflecting on South Africa Trip
We look forward to sharing the many stories, pictures, and videos from our team’s trip to South Africa! Your support impacts the lives of so many!One of our team members,…
YCG Reaches Columbia!
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…
Mission Successful!
Dear Refuge Family, 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…
YCG On The Move!
YCG is on the move thanks to you! 26 countries served, and we plan to reach 30 countries by the end of the year! We also expect to disperse more…
December Concert Follow Up
Did you see our concert? If not, check out this link: December concert. This concert featured blues artist Brandon Santini and bluegrass Americana tag team Irene and Justyna Kelley! You…
YCG Update and December Concert
Thanks to everyone who supported YCG and our international concert in October! You can still see the concert on our You Tube channel. Check out our channel and other videos…
YCG Fundraiser Oct 15!
Special Announcement! Mark Your Calendars! You Cane Give will be on mission in South Africa in March 2023! Please join us Saturday, October 15th at 7:00pm CST for a FREE…
Franklin Range – Thank You!
I want to do a shout out to the Franklin Range in Franklin, TN. We reached out to them and asked for support for YCG. In restoring straight canes, we…
Liberia Outreach Update!
YCG's goal is to provide over 100 canes with extra tips and White Cane First Aid Kits to a school for the blind and organization in Liberia. Here are some…
South Africa Outreach
Check out this video from South Africa. Chris Ventor and Jim Paradiso helped us deliver 105 canes, 80 solar-powered, talking Bibles with a mobility training guide, and 34 eye protective…