Approved Partners Expanding Outdoor Access

YOLO supports Approved Partner Organizations that already deliver meaningful youth outdoor experiences. Through charitable funding, volunteer support, and community connections, we help trusted partners reach more young people with leadership-building adventures.

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Volunteer team organizing supplies for a community event outdoors
Approved partners

Who We Support

YOLO partners with organizations that provide safe, mission-aligned outdoor experiences for youth. We focus on groups that demonstrate strong leadership, responsible stewardship, and a clear commitment to character, citizenship, conservation, service, and personal growth.

Mission alignment

Programs should reflect values that help youth grow through outdoor leadership and service.

Responsible stewardship

Partner organizations are expected to use charitable resources carefully, transparently, and for meaningful community impact.

Community Impact Through Partnership

When YOLO strengthens Approved Partner Organizations, communities benefit from broader access to outdoor experiences that build confidence, resilience, and leadership.

Youth leadership

Support helps young people develop decision-making, teamwork, and responsibility in real outdoor settings.

Access and inclusion

Partnerships can expand scholarships and resources so more youth can participate in transformative programs.

Trusted accountability

YOLO emphasizes transparency, stewardship, and thoughtful giving that serves long-term mission outcomes.

Stronger communities

Volunteers, donors, and organizations work together to create lasting opportunities for service and growth.

How it works

How Partnership Works

Our partnership approach is designed to support organizations already doing meaningful work while ensuring charitable resources are used with care and purpose.

Apply and connect

Organizations begin by reaching out to YOLO to share their mission, youth focus, and outdoor program model.

Review alignment

We evaluate fit based on mission alignment, stewardship, accountability, and the quality of youth outdoor experiences offered.

Mobilize support

Approved partners may benefit from grants, scholarships, corporate charitable contributions, matching gifts, and volunteer grant opportunities.

Grow impact

Together, we help expand access to experiences that foster leadership, character, conservation, service, and personal growth.

Interested in Becoming an Approved Partner?

If your organization provides quality youth outdoor experiences and shares YOLO’s commitment to stewardship and growth, we’d love to hear from you.

YOLO is a Missouri nonprofit corporation and a 501(c)(3) charitable organization committed to responsible, mission-driven support.

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