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Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana
E-Chronicle of Youth Philanthropy
February 2006
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YP JAM 2006: iGIVE-iSERVE: COMMUNITY ACTION IN BLACK AND WHITE
The fourth annual Youth Jam will be an intensive two-day training and networking event held at Franklin College on July 13-14, 2006. Approximately 150 youth and adult participants will focus on developing and learning to utilize youth leadership skills. The theme, iGive-iServe: Community Action in Black and White, will focus on a variety of action-packed,
highly motivational and educational activities. Anna Scally, internationally-known presenter for conferences, retreats and rallies for youth and the adults who work with them, has again agreed to be our keynote speaker. While, the registration fee for each Youth Jam participant is only $75, scholarships are available for those unable to pay the discounted fee. Brochures will be available by mid-month. Please let us know how many brochures you need for your organization.
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PACERS FOUNDATION INC.'S TEAMUP SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTED BY VEOLIA WATER INDIANAPOLIS
An initiative of Pacers Foundation, Inc. and Veolia Water Indianapolis, the TeamUp Scholarship recognizes Indiana high school seniors for their outstanding service to the
community. Through the program, Pacers Foundation and Veolia Water Indianapolis will award five $2,000 scholarships, which can be used at any accredited four-year college or two-year community or junior college. Applicants are evaluated based on their record of service to the community, on recommendations from community leaders and on a 500-word essay. The application is available for download at www.PacersFoundation.org Completed applications must be postmarked by March 1.
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GLORIA BARRON PRIZE FOR YOUNG HEROES SEEKS NOMINATIONS
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes seeks nominations for its 2006 awards. The Barron Prize honors young people ages 8 to 18 who have shown leadership and courage in public service to people and our
planet. Each year, ten national winners each receive $2,000 to support their service work or higher education. This year's nomination deadline is April 30, 2006. For more information and to nominate, visit: www.barronprize.org.
THE STARBUCKS FOUNDATION - GIVING VOICE
Giving Voice grants fund programs for youth, ages 6-18, that integrate literacy with personal and civic action in the communities where they live. The Starbucks Foundation invites letters of inquiry from qualifying 501(c)3 organizations that work with underserved youth in the fields of literacy (reading, writing and creative/media arts) and environmental literacy. Grants range from $5,000-$20,000. For more information, visit: www.starbucks.com The deadline is:
March 1, 2006.
IYI FUND DEVLOPMENT TRAININGS
IYI is a source of affordable, excellent trainings. Make sure you bring a team or individuals to PREPARING SUCCESSFUL GRANT PROPOSALS. This highly-acclaimed, much-requested training session from Indiana University's Fund Raising School is being delivered around the state at a fraction of the cost. Thanks to the federal Compassion Capital Fund, the registration fee is just $10!!
South Bend (April 5-6), New Albany (May 2-3), Indianapolis (May 9-10), Ft. Wayne (May 16-17), East
Chicago (June 6-7), Muncie (June 13-14), Syracuse (June 20-21), Evansville (June 27-28). Registration: http://www.iyi.org/trainings_conferences/main.asp OR 1-800-343-7060. You can earn 5.5 hours of continuing education credits from the National Association of Social Workers. IYI also offers trainings tailored to the needs of your group. Give them a call and let them know what you are interested in.
GOVERNOR'S CONFERENCE ON SERVICE
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VOLUNTEERISM
The Governor's Conference on Service & Volunteerism will be held on April 10-11, 2006, at the Marriott Downtown in Indianapolis. The conference is chaired by the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives on behalf of Governor Mitch Daniels and the Department of Education/Learn & Serve Indiana is a contributing partner. The conference is designed for all who give of their time and talent in service to others - national service members, service learning instructors and students, faith and community volunteers. The purpose is to celebrate, rejuvenate and inspire all those who serve,
offering participants a renewed sense of empowerment and purpose in contributing to the solutions that make Indiana a great place to live. The conference will feature nine solution tracks: sessions on funding, interpersonal communication, media & public relations, career enhancement, faith-based initiatives, volunteerism, national service, service learning, and youth. For more information, visit www.ofbci.in.gov.
DID YOU KNOW...
...23 schools in Indiana are Learning to Give Partner Schools and receive funding through YPII and
regional funders to integrate state standards-based
concepts of giving and serving in the classroom?
... free lesson plans are available online to integrate giving and serving into classroom work at www.learningtogive.com all of which are connected to Indiana's educational standards?
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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
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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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