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​Make an Impact with In-Kind Donations
for Youth Programs

At Outdoor Life Leadership, we believe in the power of community support. In-kind donations—whether it's camping gear, educational materials, or outdoor equipment—help us provide hands-on outdoor experiences for young men. Your contribution directly supports our mission to teach life-saving skills, leadership, and economic mobility through outdoor adventures.

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Why In-Kind Donations Matter

Your in-kind donations allow us to provide essential tools and resources to empower the next generation of leaders. By donating gear, supplies, or services, you're helping us ensure that every young man has the opportunity to build self-reliance, resilience, and confidence. These donations are a vital part of our programs like Bear Archers and Bear Captains, which develop essential skills through outdoor activities.

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In-kind donations can range from tents and backpacks to first-aid kits and wilderness cooking supplies. No matter the size or type, every item counts and directly impacts our programs and the young men we serve.

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How Your In-Kind Donations Help

Donating goods, equipment, or services is a meaningful way to give back. Here’s how your donation makes a difference:

 

Youth Development: Your contribution helps young men develop leadership, teamwork, and survival skills in a safe, engaging outdoor environment.

 

Disaster Preparedness: In-kind donations of first-aid kits, safety gear, and educational materials allow us to run disaster preparedness workshops, equipping youth and their families with life-saving knowledge.

 

Environmental Stewardship: By donating eco-friendly equipment and supplies, you help teach the importance of environmental conservation during our outdoor adventures.

What We Accept as In-Kind Donations

We gratefully accept a variety of in-kind donations that directly benefit our participants.

 

These include but are not limited to:

  • Camping Gear: Tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, and hiking boots

  • Outdoor Equipment: Cooking gear, compasses, and portable stoves

  • Survival Kits: First-aid kits, fire-starting tools, and emergency blankets

  • Educational Materials: Books, training manuals, and leadership development tools

  • Nonperishable Food: Shelf-Stable dry goods, bottled or packaged liquids, cooking staples for group

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Items accepted for workshops

  • Perishable items (meat, dairy, fresh produce)

  • Cooked food (from restaurants only)

  • Items that require refrigeration (specific pre-arranged events)

 

For businesses or organizations, in-kind donations are also an excellent way to contribute to community development while receiving recognition for your support.

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How to Donate Food

  • Ship to PO Box 12345, Winston-Salem, NC 27117 or Arrange pick-up for local (Triad).

  • You’ll get a donation receipt for your records.

  • Corporate or bulk donations? We’ll include you in our donor highlights.

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