Start A Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention® Chapter Today
Chapters are an approved ‘extension’ of Yellow Ribbon in a specified community/area/location. Chapters can do fundraising and accept donations, however, unless they hold a tax-exempt status, donations are not recognized for tax deduction benefits.
- 501 (c) 3 – $750 – Yellow Ribbon lnternational is an IRS recognized Coordinating 501c3 and can assist chapters obtaining tax-exempt status through the Yellow Ribbon group number.
- Multi-Site – $300 – Works with resources within several sites i.e. multiple schools in a District, Regional Hospitals, etc.
- Single Site – $150 – Works with resources within the site i.e. school, church, service club, etc.
- Youth/Club – $50 – typically a school or youth group. Required to have 1 primary adult advisor (preferably a Yellow Ribbon Certified Trainer).
Requirements –
- Submit Quarterly Reports through the Yellow Ribbon Web
- Renew Membership Annually with Annual Report (including budget report).
- Abide by the Operational Use Agreement
- Have at least 1 Youth on Chapter Board
Benefits –
- Discount on Yellow Ribbon Store Merchandise
- Tech support from Yellow Ribbon (or Master Chapter)
- Seat on International Chapter Council
- Chapter Portal Section on Yellow Ribbon – providing access to training materials & updates
