Help Shape the Next Generation.
Every gift creates opportunities that last a lifetime.
Young Appalachian Musicians is a nonprofit dedicated to helping young people discover confidence, community, and lifelong skills through the rich traditions of Appalachian music.
Why Your Support Matters
Every young person deserves the opportunity to experience the joy of music, regardless of their family’s financial circumstances.
As a nonprofit organization, YAM depends on the generosity of individuals, families, businesses, and community partners to make that opportunity possible.
Support the Cause That Speaks to You
When you support YAM, you’re doing more than funding a program. You’re one-time or recurring donation shapes the future of a young person while preserving the traditions that have brought our communities together for generations.
Support Every Student
Your recurring or one-time gift provides the flexibility to meet YAM’s greatest needs, helping fund music instruction, instruments, scholarships, performances, and the everyday resources that make our mission possible.
Sponsor a Scholarship
Established in memory Ryan Hood, the Ryan Hood Memorial Guitar Scholarship Fund honors his legacy by helping remove financial barriers for young musicians. Every gift opens the door for more young people to learn, grow, and discover their potential through music.
Become a Community Partner
Partner with YAM to invest in young people, strengthen our community, and increase your business or organization’s visibility through meaningful engagement.
In accordance with IRS guidelines, donations to POSAM are tax deductible. The full amount is deductible when no goods or services are exchanged. If any goods or services are provided, only the portion exceeding their value is deductible.
We use Zeffy so that 100% of your donation goes straight to our mission with no processing fees. Zeffy lets donors leave an additional amount to support its free platform, but it’s completely up to you. You can set it to zero if you prefer.
See the Difference You Can Make
Whether it's a one-time gift or ongoing support, every donation helps shape the next generation through the power of music.
$50
Inspire a Child
Provides strings, picks, books, and learning materials that spark creativity and help a young musician take their very first steps.
$100
Open The Door
Helps place an instrument into the hands of a student, creating opportunities for confidence, growth, and connection through music. A quarterly recurring donation develops a sponsorship for a child all year.
$250
Fuel Opportunity
Supports expert instruction, rehearsals, and mentorship that allow students to develop skills, friendships, and a sense of belonging.
$500
Build Confidence
Helps sustain group classes, workshops, and performance opportunities that empower students to find their voice and share it with their community.
$1,000
Change Lives
Provides critical support for on demand scholarships, instructors, instruments, and program expansion ensuring more young people can experience the life-changing impact of Appalachian music.
$2,500+
Create A Legacy
Your annual investment helps sustain YAM's programs while demonstrating your company's commitment to investing in young people and strengthening our community. Eligible Community Partners receive recognition through performances, events, and promotional opportunities throughout the Upstate.
The Future Sounds
Better Together.
Every performance. Every scholarship. Every young person.
They’re all made possible because someone believed in the power of music.
Thank you for helping shape the next generation while preserving a tradition that continues to inspire our community.