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Benton Community Foundation Community Activism Awareness Project
Contact Information:
Benton Community Foundation
PO Box 351
Fowler, IN 47944
phone: 765-884-8022
email: ashley@bentoncf.org
website: www.bentoncf.org
Program Description:
Organization is comprised of high school students who are learning and practicing in various areas of philanthropy. The youth will learn fundraising skills, administer a grant cycle, offer special programs and volunteer in the community on various service projects.
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:
Benton Community Foundation
Benton Central Jr-Sr High School
Number of youth involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
60
Number of adults involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
5
If applicable, approximate amount of funds raised annually?
New program - have not began fundraising yet.
If applicable, how are the funds raised each year?
If applicable, how have youth been involved with fundraising?
If applicable, total dollar amount of funds awarded to the community on an annual basis:
Have no done this yet either
If applicable, total dollar amount of endowment:
Approximately $2,350
Updated - 05/07
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