Donating to Tyrtle Beach...
The annual Tyrtle Beach campaign is primarily held during the month of April each year, and is a grassroots community campaign. Radio pledges, individual and business donations, and proceeds from community events all combine to raise $35,000-$40,000 annually to benefit youth programs in central Steuben County.
Radio Updates:
Much of the Tyrtle Beach excitement will happen "on-air" on WVIN radio (98.3 FM),
the founder and long-time sponsor of Tyrtle Beach. We encourage you to listen all
month long to hear the campaign total climb.
As possible, all donations are read on air, unless the donor indicates that he/she wishes to remain anonymous. Please note that it might take up to 24-hours for your pledge to be read on air after it is received.
Mailing a Donation:
We receive donations daily throughout April from individuals, businesses, organizations,
clubs, and other entities who want to support kids in our areas. Although we will
gladly accept donations any time of year, our annual campaign is held in April, so
we strongly encourage donors to send in their donations during the month so that we
can tally up the campaign total and to get the funds back out to the youth programs
who need it.
Checks should be made payable to: Steuben Youth Services Fund, Inc., with a
“note” that it is for Tyrtle Beach
Please mail all donations to:
Steuben Youth Services Fund, Inc.
P.O. Box 444
Bath, NY 14810
On-line Donations:
We are very excited to now offer an on-line giving option
through PayPal, which you can reach by clicking this link:
Donate
Please be aware that on-line donation services retain a small percentage of the donation, which we are not able to include in our campaign total. If you want to insure that 100% of your donation supports kids, we encourage you to mail in a check, as described above, or donate at a community event, as noted below.
Supporting Employer/Organization Events
One of the most amazing things about Tyrtle Beach is that it is a 'community' campaign,
and so many organizations and businesses hold special events to raise funds that are
donated to the year's campaign. Just a few examples include:
- The Steuben County Finance Department holds a Basket Raffle each year among their employees and the public, and often raise over $3000 for Tyrtle Beach!
- Chemung Canal Trust Company (our long time promotional Tyrtle Beach sponsor!) - the employees of the Bath Branch paint and sell ceramic turtles and other objects each year, and donate the proceeds to Tyrtle Beach!
- Prattsburgh Central School District teachers and staff have paid for the "opportunity" to wear jeans at work, and raised over $300 for Tyrtle Beach.
- Mitchelsville United Methodist Church - for many years has conducted a bake sale in the lobby of a local bank in Bath, raising hundreds of dollars for Tyrtle Beach!
These are only a few ideas of what has worked throughout the region to support the campaign. Businesses, clubs, or organizations that are thinking about conducting an event are welcome to call us and let us know, or even let us help with ideas. When possible, we'll even help promote your event to the public. Please call the Steuben County Youth Bureau at (607)664-2119.
Tyrtle Beach is… an amazing COMMUNITY effort.
Tyrtle Beach is one of the best experiences that I have ever had in my life. I am extremely proud to have been a part of the 2005 event.
Heather Wheaton
Investigator & former School Resource Officer, Bath Police Department
& 2005 Jumper
Our sponsorship with the Tyrtle Beach event has been very beneficial as a corporate citizen. We believe that this is one of the most unique and cost efficient ways of dealing with the many grass roots youth groups in Steuben County.
Ron Allison
Vice President, Chemung Canal Trust Company