News items in this edition....

-YP JAM '05 A HUGE SUCCESS

-YP JAM '05 PARTICIPANTS' COMMENTS

-THANKS TO OUR FUNDERS

-YP JAM '05 BUILDS WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

-NEW NSLC FACT SHEET: IMPACTS OF SERVICE-LEARNING

-DO SOMETHING IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS AND 2006 BRICK AWARDS

-STUDENTS CONTRIBUTE $BILLIONS IN SERVICE TO COMMUNITIES

All photos in the E-Chronicle are from the 2005 YP JAM

YP JAM '05 A HUGE SUCCESS

Nearly 100 youth and adults gathered at Franklin College on July 6-7, 2005 for the 3rd Annual YP Jam:  "Building Leaders for Life".  Using a grading scale for evaluation, 82% of the attendees gave the event an "A", 14% gave it a "B", and 4% gave it a "C". The event offered opportunities to hear outstanding national and state leaders, to learn new ideas from the breakout sessions focused on leadership development, to share projects with others who have the same commitment to giving and serving; and to serve others through community service with the Habitat for Humanity project.  Anna Scally, the keynote speaker, set the tone for the conference so that it would be one of openness to each other's opinions, a chance for meeting new people with different ideas, spaces of time for reflection and a theme of fun that weaved in and out of the sessions (including an awesome dance!).  Also, the Youth Leadership Academy of Madison County received $500 for the Great Grants/Super Activities award....more details about this award and project in the September issue of the E-Chronicle. 

To check out pictures from the Jam see www.ypin.org/youth.htm.

YP JAM '05 PARTICIPANTS' COMMENTS

"It was awesome and I had so much fun learning and meeting new people." Diedre, Floyd County, age 15

"The sessions put a new look and a twist on obvious characteristics of leadership through the sessions, speakers, and fellow Jammers!" Britt, Madison County, age 18

"The Jam was amazing; it allowed us to meet other leaders and to become better leaders ourselves." Kaitlin, Floyd County, age 15

"It was awesome! Expect me back next year!" Katie, Boone County, age 14

"This was a wonderful event in my life - you have found a way to make things educational and fun at the same time. The sessions, music, people, and hands-on projects made my time more than worthwhile!" Kayla, Washington County, age 17

"Everyone was awesome, inspiring, and the entire event was very informative. I will never forget the time I spent here!" Carey, Lake County, age 16

"Everything was great; there was a perfect mix of substance, information and fun for the youth." Heather, South Carolina, adult

THANKS TO OUR FUNDERS
YPII Wishes To Thank the Following Organizations and Individuals for Their Financial and In-Kind Support of The 2005 YPII Jam.

             Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

             Caesars Foundation of Floyd County

             Indianapolis Colts

             Irwin Mortgage

             The Indianapolis Foundation, a CICF Affiliate

Community Partnerships with Youth
Indiana Association of School Principals
Indiana Association of United Ways
Indiana Grantmakers Alliance
Indiana Pacers Foundation
Indiana Youth Institute
JKF Consulting, Inc.
Anna Scally
Gerald Mohr
Joe Smith
Paula Allen
Diane Murer
Diane Roy
Sarah Cole
Tim Seiler
Annie Smith
Ellen Cavicini
Tom Plake
Marra Carson
Patrick Hughes
Doug Grant
Lynn Sygiel & Y-Press Youth
Youth Connections of Johnson County
Youth As Resources of Allen County
Jenny Piland & the Franklin College Habitat Team

YP JAM '05 BUILDS WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Participants at the YP Jam learned leadership and service along side the Franklin College Habitat for Humanity Team. College students involved in the on-campus Habitat organization shared their commitment to community service through Habitat for Humanity. Jam participants each cut a board and wrote a personal message on it to the family who will be owners of the first Johnson County Habitat home. The messages written by the youth were touching and inspiring. Many youth also brought children's books for the Habitat project as well as helped paint bird houses to go with Habitat homes or used as part of a Habitat fundraiser. Based on the evaluations and comments from youth and adult participants, the experience was one of the highlights of the YP Jam. A heartfelt thanks to the Franklin College Habitat Team for all they did to make this a powerful experience for participants.

NEW FACT SHEET: IMPACTS OF SERVICE-LEARNING
A new fact sheet from Learn and Serve America's National Service-Learning Clearinghouse www.servicelearning.org summarizes a number of findings from studies on the impacts of service-learning on participating K-12 students. The Impact of Service-Learning on Participating K-12 Students, July 2005, can be found at: http://www.servicelearning.org/resources/fact_sheets/k-12_facts/impacts/index.php

DO SOMETHING IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS AND 2006 BRICK AWARDS
Do Something (www.dosomething.org) is currently accepting applications for both the BRICK Awards (nine awards of $10,000 each in grants & scholarships) and the Fall 2005 Do Something Grants (ten grants of $500 each).

• The Do Something Grants award $500 to change-makers and potential community leaders age 18 and under who identify problems in their communities and then create game plans to do something to change their world. Grants are awarded in three areas: community building, health, and the environment. Young people can apply on their own, or on behalf of a group or team. Visit the Do Something Website for complete application information and examples of funded projects. Deadline: September 2, 2005.
  
• The BRICK Awards honor and fund change-makers age 25 and under who identify problems in their communities, and then get up off the sofa and do something to change their world. Each winner in the "18 and under" category receives a $5,000 scholarship and a $5,000 grant; winners in the "19-25" category each receive a $10,000 grant. All winners receive pro bono services, media recognition, and the chance to schmooze with celebs at the annual star-studded BRICK Awards Gala. The 2005 Gala was on April 19 in NYC with MC Tina Fey (of SNL), special guest President Bill Clinton, and a musical performance by Atlantic artist Toby Lightman.
  

STUDENTS CONTRIBUTE $BILLIONS IN SERVICE TO COMMUNITIES
Every year, cities and towns throughout the United States receive billions of dollars worth of volunteer service from students who attend local colleges. According to one annual study, the 950 colleges and universities that are members of the Campus Compact - roughly one-third of the nation's higher education campuses - accounted for more than $4 billion alone. According to the 2004 Campus Compact Annual Member Survey, more than 30 percent of students participate in community service, averaging four hours of service a week. An executive summary and full results of the 2004 Annual Campus Compact Member Survey, as well as results from previous years, are available at: http://www.compact.org/survey.

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For more information, contact:
Jerry Finn, Program Manager (812) 923-2065
The Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana (YPII)
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Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
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Supporters of the Vision
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana, Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, Community Partnerships with Youth, Emmis Communications, Indiana Association of Cities and Towns Foundation, Indiana Association of School Principals, Indiana Association of United Ways, Indiana Dollars for Scholars, Indiana Grantmakers Alliance, Indiana Humanities Council, Indiana Pacers Foundation, Indiana Youth Services Association, Indiana Youth Institute, Indianapolis Colts, The Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, Junior Achievement of Central Indiana, Inc., Leadership Fort Wayne, Legacy Fund Community Foundation, a CICF affiliate, Learning To Give-Indiana, Mary E. Ober Foundation, MCCOY, Moore Foundation, Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, South Madison Community Foundation Youth Commission, Y-Press, Youth As Resources/United Way of Central Indiana, Youth as Resources of Wayne County, YMCA of Greater Indianapolis, Youth Connections, and 4H Youth Development