Youth Groups

Tired of selling doughnuts? Youth groups such as athletic teams, bands and civic groups can partner with The Up Center on this unique fundraiser. Sponsorship money raised by youth groups will be divided equally between the youth group and The Up Center.  Youth can support a great charity and their own group at the same time for a real win-win.  To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Jessica Oulahan at 965-8649 or jessica.oulahan@theupcenter.org.

How Do I Fundraise?

One of the easiest ways to fundraise is to create an online page for your youth group. Then you can email or ask your family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers to sponsor your climb.

-To create a page, click on the "donate now" image above or this link: donating online

-Choose the option at the top of the page to "Become A Fundraiser"

-Click "Fundraise as an Individual" or "Create a Fundraising Team"

-Follow the instructions to create your page

-Give your friends your direct url address or they can search by individual name or team name at the top of the Step Up donate page

-Funds received by The Up Center will be divided in half. The youth group proceeds will be sent after all the funds have been received and processed.

You also can print out our pledge form to gather offline pledges.

50% of all offline donations received before April 16th, may be mailed to:

Jessica Oulahan

The Up Center

222 W. 19th Street

Norfolk, VA 23517

All donations received after this date may be brought to the stair climbing event. Please ensure that you bring the other 50% of the proceeds to your youth group leader or school so that the group benefits from your efforts. Please contact Jessica Oulahan at 757-965-8649 or jessica.oulahan@theupcenter.org with any questions.

Are Youth Groups Eligible for Prizes?

Yes, youth groups are eligible. Please note that only the funds donated to The Up Center (50% of the proceeds in this case) will be counted toward fundraising prize eligibility. Youth groups and young individuals also can compete in the stair climb for climbing honors. Watch our prizes page for updates on what will be available.