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Youth as Resources of Allen County
Contact Information:
Ellen Cavacini
2101 East Coliseum Boulevard
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
phone: 260-481-6312
email: cavacine@ipfw.edu
website: www.leadershipfortwayne.org
Program Description:
Youth as Resources of Allen County is a program of Leadership Fort Wayne. YAR of Allen County gives grants to youth to perform community service projects that meet a need in our community. Projects must be designed and implemented by youth and the youth must be affiliated with a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Youth and adults work together on the projects and serve together on the YAR grants council.
Program Components:
√ Leadership Development
√ Community Service
√ Civic Engagement
√ Develops youth and adult partnerships
√ Fundraising events and activities
Service Learning
√ Philanthropy education/training
√ Grantmaking
√ Encourages personal giving
Annually gives funds for community needs
Community Partner Organizations:
Leadership Fort Wayne is our umbrella organization. We also work closely with the Drug and Alcohol Consortium of Allen County.
Number of youth involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
Varies each year depending on number of projects.
Number of adults involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
Varies each year depending on number of projects.
If applicable, approximate amount of funds raised annually?
If applicable, how are the funds raised each year?
Funds come from grants, individual donations and fundraisers.
If applicable, how have youth been involved with fundraising?
Youth participate in at least one fundraising experience each year.
If applicable, total dollar amount of funds awarded to the community on an annual basis:
Usually between $5000-$6000
If applicable, total dollar amount of endowment:
Updated - 5/07
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