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Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana
E-Chronicle
December 2005
....your link to happenings in the youth philanthropy arena across the state.
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YP JAM '06- MARK YOUR CALENDAR
The dates of the 2006 YP Jam are July 15-16, 2006 at Franklin College. Mark your calendar, and budget funds to bring a "team" of youth
and an adult mentor from your
community to this high energy, skills-based event. Brochures for the 2006 YP Jam will available soon. Please let us know how many brochures you would like. If interested in being part of the team to make this event happen, please send an e-mail to jfinn@ypin.org. |
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JA "WALKS THE TALK"
The staff at Junior Achievement of Central Indiana (JACI) recently decided to "walk its talk" after providing over 500 youth with a summer camp experience directed at Philanthropy. Stephanie Stilson, JA Education Specialist, commented "there will be no staff gift
exchange or holiday party this year, and we're thrilled! Instead, we've adopted a local family. It feels good!"
STUDENTS GET LIFE LESSON
Volunteers learn about philanthropy firsthand
LAWRENCE -- To celebrate National Philanthropy Day, students from various Lawrence Township schools collected donations for the Growing Our Community's Caring project and established a Community Wish Center for the township's needy.
"It's kind of nice to get a little break from school and come down here and do a good thing," said Lawrence Central High School senior Chandler Dillman, 18. "Helping people puts you in a good mood."
From 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 15, students and other community volunteers accepted donations of bedding, children's books, coats, winter clothing, canned goods, baby needs, and cash at the Lawrence Township Foundation Office, 5626 Lawton Loop E. Drive. The project was part of the Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana (YPII), which allows young people to give back to the community. The full article is available at http://www.topics.com/articles/8/061889-9268-088.html. |
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NOMINATE YOUR HOOSIER HERO TODAY!
Indiana Dollars for Scholars is inviting students to participate in the 2nd annual Hoosier Heroes™ contest! Any current Indiana high school junior or senior may nominate someone who is a current or former resident of Indiana, and who inspires them.
Students whose nominations are chosen will receive a $2,000 postsecondary scholarship. The Hero will also have a $2,000 postsecondary scholarship (each $2,000 scholarship includes a $1,000 USA Funds match) given in his/her name to an Indiana high school of his/her choice. One nomination will be chosen in each of 10 professional categories. A gala celebration will be held in May 2006 (National Scholarship Month) to honor the 10 winning student nominators and their Hoosier Heroes. The deadline for submission is December 31, 2005.
If you have any questions please call Bis Whitacre at 317-571-8806. |
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SAVING THE WORLD, ONE PHILANTHROPIST AT A TIME
Teens representing Youth As Resources of Allen County, participated in a youth philanthropy retreat in Shipshewana, Indiana, October 22-23. The theme of the retreat, sponsored by the Dekko Foundation, was ‘The Adventures of
SuperPhil.' When it came time to deliver their presentation about the YAR program in Allen County, they turned into their alter-egos - LEADgirl and LEADboy.
LEADgirl and LEADboy shared information about the guidelines YAR follows when making grants to other organizations. They also facilitated a philanthropy activity demonstrating ways to effectively ask for money and be good stewards for those with money to give. "Participating in the Dekko retreat was a neat experience," said Andre Bobb. "We got people excited about what we do at YAR, and we learned ideas to further our own philanthropy efforts in Fort Wayne."
NEW MAGAZINE CELEBRATES GIVING AND VOLUNTEERISM IN COMMUNITIES OF COLOR
CHARITY magazine, a new publication uplifting, promoting, and celebrating philanthropy in communities of color will be available later this year, however the web site is up and running now at: www.CharityMagazine.us. Site visitors can preview content and share stories about giving and volunteerism.
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Please forward the E-Chronicle on to others or send e-mail addresses to us and we will see that they are added to our list. If you received this as a forward and want to be added to the list, please send a message to ypii@aol.com. If you no longer wish to receive e-mails from YPII, just send a message to ypii@aol.com.
For more information, contact:
Jerry Finn, Program Manager (812) 923-2065
The Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana (YPII)
32 East Washington Street, Suite 1100
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
317.715.6709, YPII@aol.com, www.YPIN.org
Do you have a story that you would like to submit for the E-Chronicle? Send your story to Sarah Geis at sgeis@indianagrantmakers.org |
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...growing lifelong philanthropists who give of their time, talent, and treasure for the common good.
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
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