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Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana
E-Chronicle of Youth Philanthropy
April 2007
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Young Hoosier Philanthropists- Derek Jones
Derek Jones is a recognized young philanthropist and will be a 2007 graduate of Scottsburg High School next month. He has served as president of the Indiana Association of Student Councils and serves on the Riley Children's Hospital "Kids Caring and Sharing" Advisory Board. Derek has helped organize the District 12 National Youth Service Day park beautification project and a fundraiser for an 8 month old girl with leukemia. His involvement within his community is quite evident: participated in Big Brothers-Big Sisters "Bowl for Kids Day" for 7 years, volunteered at a camp for the mentally disabled for 2 years, and helped with
the Scott County Charity Auction for 10 years. His congregational volunteer work includes playing with the worship band and being an active member of the youth group. In school, he is involved in the Science Club, the Spanish Honorary Club, Academic Super Bowl team, and is a 6-year marching band member. Derek is an amazing young man who makes a difference in so many ways in Scott County and Indiana as a Young Hoosier Philanthropist!
New Resources at Learning to Give
Learning to Give has announced the development of new resources for youth workers. Learning to Give developed new activities for youth workers with philanthropic themes associated with religious based teachings. The activities can be incorporated into faith-based after-school settings, Sunday school programs, and youth small groups. These resources are now available at
http://www.learningtogive.org/religiousinstructors/youth_activities/
or by going to their homepage in the new resources section. Also, in the LTG teachers’ room, content has been streamlined to make it easier for teachers to find the resources they need to incorporate philanthropy education in the classroom. Please visit the room at http://www.learningtogive.org/teachers/index.asp
Save the Earth Now Resource
Wondering what to do for Earth Day? Save the Earth Now, a resource that addresses environmental stewardship and philanthropy might be your answer! Save the Earth Now, is a comprehensive resource for teachers, educators, parents, youth workers, and faith-based organizations to educate youth on the importance of environmental stewardship. It includes grade-specific lesson plans, providing teachers and youth workers with all the necessary materials needed to engage youth around the topic of environmentalism-global warming and recycling, management of natural resources, animal ethics, wilderness preservation, and activism. This resource is made possible by a grant from
the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust. Please email strout@indianagrantmakers.org regarding details or call Eileen Ryan, YPII Program Director at 317.630.5200. |
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YP Ambassadors for your Community
Youth Philanthropy Ambassadors are making a difference all across Indiana. An orientation for a new class of Ambassadors will be held on April 27th, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
at Franklin College in Franklin, Indiana. YP Ambassadors will serve local communities within the state to promote the concept of philanthropy among children, youth and young adults. Thanks to our generous sponsors, this high quality event is available for a nominal fee of $20.00 per participant. Participants will receive over $800 in quality resources to use in their local communities. To get more information about Ambassadors, go to www.ypin.org.
Register Your National Youth Service Day Project
Registering your service project at http://www.ysa.org/nysd/partner/profile/login.cfm
enables Youth Service America to highlight your project through their national media campaign. National & Global Youth Service Day, the largest service event in the world, is April 20-22, 2007. Resources are available to help you plan your service project at www.YSA.org/nysd.
Brochures for YP Jam 2007-You Too Make a Difference
Brochures are now available for the fifth annual Youth Jam. This two-day interactive training and networking event will be held at Franklin College on July 12-13, 2007. Youth and adult participants will focus on developing and learning creative ways to advance youth philanthropy, building leadership and citizenship skills, and sharing ideas of giving and serving while networking with creative people across Indiana and the country. Indiana Scholarships are available thanks to funding from the Indianapolis Foundation, Caesars Foundation of Floyd County and the Harrison County Community Foundation. The registration fee for each Indiana Youth Jam participant is only $75. (Out
of State participant cost is $95.00). Three cash awards will be offered to Indiana organizations doing outstanding youth community service. Check out the criteria and format for presenting a Great Grant-Super Service Activity at the conference. Please let us know
how many brochures you need for your organization. Online registration is encouraged. Please see www.ypin.org.
Fundraising and Youth
Young people have been raising money for causes for a long time….and are very effective at fundraising. This practice provides an opportunity to reflect upon how and why youth fundraise, and explore the opportunities youth have to learn when engaged in effective fundraising. For more information about youth philanthropic fundraising, go to our web site
www.ypin.org |
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For more information about YPII, contact:
Eileen Ryan, Program Director
eryan@ypin.org
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Jerry Finn, Program Manager
jfinn@ypin.org
Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana
32 E. Washington Street, Suite #1100
Indianapolis, IN 46204
www.ypin.org
317-630-5200 |
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Partner Network
The Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana (YPII) is a network of over 40 organizations with the common goal of engaging youth in giving and serving. See a list of YPII's partners at www.ypin.org/partners.htm |
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