Who We Are
The You Cane Give Initiative (YCG) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that provides canes, mobility training, and assistance to individuals all over the world.
Men, women, and children in over 30 countries have been impacted by YCG. Thank you for supporting our mission!
We Need Your Help
In countries like Mexico, China, India, and South Africa, people do not have access to the proper tools to empower independence and success. YCG collects donated canes to refurbish and deliver to individuals with vision impairments and vision loss all over the world. One donation can change the course of someone’s life.
Your Kindness Travels Far
Your donations impact the lives of people from all over the globe. YCG has donated canes to over 30 countries, and we hope to see that number grow!
Colombia
South Africa
Philippines
The YCG Impact
2,169+
Mobility Canes Donated
456+
Solar-Powered Audio Players Donated
32+
Countries Served
2,500+
Lives Changed
Get to Know Us
Co-founder James Boehm describes the You Cane Give Initiative in the video below.
Since 2015, YCG has set goals and celebrated many achievements. Learn more about our organization’s major milestones below.
Our Blog
Thanks to your generous donations and Kustom Cane purchases, we are able to help others in need, all over the world! Keep up with our goings and doings here, on our blog.
Equipping People With Canes—Providing Independence Around the World
March 1, 2024
Imagine trying to cross the street as a person who is blind without a cane! Think of the places you have recently traveled. Maybe you went to school, work, church, or visited family or friends. None of these examples of independent travel…
Mission Successful!
October 10, 2023
I wanted to send an update because many of you have supported our nonprofit You Cane Give at previous cane restoration events! Our trip to Athlone School for the Blind in Cape Town, South Africa from March 1 – 9, 2023, was an amazing and productive experience!…
YCG Reaches Colombia!
July 31, 2023
On Friday, July 21st, 2023, Jimmy and I got to watch and participate in a live “Cane Giving” ceremony all the way from Columbia, via Zoom! We partnered with the non-profit organization Fundacion Expresarte, who also has support from individuals and private sector…