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Welcome to the monthly
Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana
E-Chronicle
February, 2005
....your link to happenings in the youth philanthropy arena across the state. |
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FEATURE ARTICLE:
NOT TOO YOUNG TO SERVE
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CivilRightsTeaching.org Offers Wealth of
Information for Black History Month - February
During Black History Month, www.CivilRightsTeaching.org offers a wealth of information, including the release of "Putting the Movement Back into Civil Rights Teaching." This new book recognizes the tireless work of hundreds of thousands of people and the great breadth of organizing... the essential role of "ordinary" people in making social change possible.
How Youth Are Responding to the Tsunami
In our last e-Chronicle, we asked you to share with us how youth are responding to the Tsunami relief effort. We are pleased to report that we received several responses. To see nationwide responses, see personal stories at this link.
If you have other stories that you would like to share with us, please email sgeis@indianagrantmakers.org. We will then forward these stories to the media.
Please continue to link to the Quarters From Kids Web site for the latest information. |
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SAVE-THE-DATE
YP Jam 2005: Building Leaders for Life
July 6-7, 2005
Franklin College
Building Leaders for Life will offer learning and skill development opportunities for youth and adults. The 2005 YP JAM will feature international speaker Anna Scally from Santa Rosa, California. Anna is a DJ who uses music to motivate young audiences to look at how their beliefs and values shape the work of their life. She is fun, high energy, and a great presenter.
The following are comments from last year's participants on what was helpful to them:
"Seeing young people committed to philanthropy"
"Networking and sharing new ideas"
"Interaction with group and meeting new people who also want to make a change in their community"
"Gaining new knowledge about projects and grants as well as leadership skills that can be used to develop and carry out our projects"
"Realizing there is always something you can give"
"The keynote speakers sharing real life experiences helped a lot"
"Seeing what is going on around the state in philanthropy and the power it has in our communities"
"Learning that anyone can help, even without a lot of money and talent"
Now is a good time to start thinking about bringing a group of young people to the 2005 YP JAM.
For more information and to download a copy of the brochure, go to http://www.ypin.org/philcal.html. |
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FEATURE ARTICLE
NOT TOO YOUNG TO SERVE
by Rachel Simmons
Recent graduates of United Way of Central Indiana's Youth Leadership Initiative (YLI) are proving they have the power to make a difference in their communities.
Each year, 25 teens from Central Indiana receive leadership training so that they can participate on a local not-for-profit board or committee. This summer, more than 20 graduates were placed with organizations like American Red Cross and Reach for Youth.
Kelsey Stegemoller, a junior at Danville Community High School, has been working with the Hendricks County Youth as Resources (YAR) board. Kelsey, who has enjoyed being a part of the action, said, "I feel that the youth and adults work on the same level toward the same goal, and this by far is the best part for me."
Laura Glasebrook, a senior at Zionsville Community High School, is happy to be working with Noble of Indiana, which serves adults and children with developmental disabilities and their families. "Noble is such an excellent organization. I met with (Executive Director) Michael Howland the other day and he was a wonderful guy and was really determined to help me understand how a nonprofit works. I also got to volunteer at one of Noble's locations and see exactly what Noble does."
Cathedral High School sophomore Alex Mecker has learned to use parliamentary procedure, a method used by many organizations to run meetings. Another thing Alex has learned is "how to juggle so many priorities."
Michelle Foisy (pictured above), a senior at Bishop Chatard High School, joined the board of The Timmy Foundation, which organizes medical mission trips to third-world locations. Working with The Timmy Foundation has given her a wider world perspective. "I have seen poverty and disease in third-world countries, and I felt helpless," Michelle said, "but now, since I have been placed on this board, I feel I can make a difference. I feel this board placement will lead my future, and in a way, it already has."
Rachel Simmons is an Intern with the Youth Leadership Initiative. She is a senior at Butler University. For more information about YLI, call (317) 920-2562 or visit www.uwci.org/yleadership.htm.
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KOSCIUSKO COUNTY YOUTH PHILANTHROPY GROUP BENEFITS FROM THE MOORE FOUNDATION MATCHING GRANT IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE!
When the youth philanthropy group in Kosciusko County, Kosciusko Endowment Youth Services (KEYS), heard about the Moore Foundation matching grant program, they decided to take advantage of the opportunity. Little did they know that it would reap more benefits than the possible matching funds.
In July 2004, members of the KEYS Endowment Building Committee asked the two Rotary Clubs in Kosciusko County if KEYS representatives could attend a Rotary meeting and give a presentation about KEYS to the Rotary members. The Rotary Clubs agreed and KEYS students spoke about their youth philanthropy group and the Moore Foundation matching grant opportunity. KEYS students asked the Rotary Clubs to partner with them in increasing their endowment fund held at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. In so doing, more grant money would become available for KEYS to offer grant funding for educational purposes and programs. KEYS students stated their mission to the Rotary Clubs:
"To work together to positively impact and improve education in our community by providing aid, now and for future generations."
The KEYS students also offered to be a partner with the Rotary Clubs in their community projects. The Rotary Clubs accepted this offer and asked the KEYS students to volunteer with them at the Salvation Army Christmas "Bell Ringing."
The KEYS students were happy to join the Rotary Clubs and offer their time for this program that benefits community citizens. In wearing the Salvation Army red aprons and ringing the bells for donations, the KEYS students had the chance to represent KEYS and to showcase their group in the community.
Due to the Moore Foundation challenge, KEYS received funds for their endowment and KEYS started a partnership with the Rotary Clubs to benefit their community.
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ROTARY MATCHING GRANTS
A special thanks from YPII to Marty Moore for the Rotary Matching Grants. This challenge grant is coming to a close, but we would like to thank the Moore Foundation for its generosity in helping to expand youth philanthropy across the state of Indiana. The following organizations raised almost $8,000 from Rotary Clubs, with the Moore Foundation matching those funds:
Community Foundation of Southern Indiana
Community Foundation of Grant County
Whitley County Community Foundation
Parke County Community Foundation
Youth As Resources of Wayne County
Steuben County Community Foundation
Kosciusko Endowment Youth Services
YAR of Wayne County
White Lick Heritage Community Foundation
Legacy Foundation - Lake County
Rotary Clubs that were involved:
Harrison County Rotary Club
Marion County Rotary Club
Clark County Rotary Club
Columbia City Rotary Club
New Albany Rotary Club
Rockville Rotary Club
Richmond Rotary Club
Angola Rotary Club
Syracuse Wawasee Rotary Club
Warsaw Rotary Club
Churubusco Rotary Club
Hagerstown Rotary Club
Danville Rotary Club
Plainfield Rotary Club
Avon Rotary Club
Brownsburg Rotary Club
Merrillville Rotary Club
Highland Rotary Club
Hammond Rotary Club
Gary Rotary Club
Schereville Rotary Club
Hobart Rotary Club |
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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 Commission on Community Service & Volunteerism, 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, 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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