Your Gift Creates Harmony
Invest in the next generation and help us keep the music playing.
Why Your Support Matters
Tuition fees cover only 4% of what it takes to run our programs. The rest comes from the generosity of people like you. Your donation directly funds everything from sheet music and instrument repairs to scholarships and expert coaching, ensuring that every young person has the chance to experience the power of music.
$10/month
- Supports core program needs
$25/month
- Enhances learning experiences
- Provides expert instruction
$50/month
- Increases program accessibility
- Empowers a young musician
$100+/month
- Provides a full year of music
- Creates a lasting impact
More Ways to Give
Choose the donation method that works best for you. Every contribution over $20 qualifies for a charitable tax receipt.
Use CanadaHelps to make a secure one-time or monthly donation. It's a simple and effective way to support our mission and receive an instant tax receipt.
Donate on CanadaHelpsPlease make cheques payable to the Kawartha Youth Orchestra and mail to our P.O. Box.
P.O. Box 53, 150 King Street, Peterborough ON K9J 6Y5
Send E-Transfer donations to donations@thekyo.ca. Please include your full name and address in the notes for a tax receipt.
donations@thekyo.caFor the fastest tax receipt, we encourage supporters to donate online.
Contribute to our legacy fund for dependable, long-term support, managed by the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough.
Have an unused instrument? Let us put it to great use in the hands of a young musician who can't afford one of their own.
Donate your car, truck, RV, boat, or motorcycle through Donate a Car Canada. They handle all the details, making it easy for KYO to benefit, and you'll receive a tax receipt.
Have a specific way you'd like to contribute or a question about donations? We would love to hear from you.
A Special Thank You to Our Supporters
Our work is only possible because of the tremendous generosity of our community, corporate, and government supporters. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to youth music education.
Not Ready to Donate? Volunteer!
Your time and talent are just as valuable. By volunteering, you play a crucial role in our mission. Explore how you can make a lasting difference today.