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Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana
E-Chronicle of Youth Philanthropy
February 2007
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Governor’s Conference On Service & Volunteerism
An upcoming
conference in Indiana can help you learn more about how to involve youth in community service, promote volunteerism in youth agencies and encourage philanthropy. The Governor's Conference on Service and Volunteerism will be held March 12-13, 2007, in Indianapolis. The event is hosted by the State of Indiana's Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives and will feature eight separate tracks including Mobilizing More Volunteers, Engaging Students in Communities through Service-Learning, Ensuring A Brighter Future For All Of America’s Youth, Harnessing Baby-Boomers’ Experience, Addressing Local Needs Through National Service, Empowering Indiana’s
Faith-Based Organizations, Training Indiana’s Next Generation of Philanthropists” and Building Organizational Capacity. Register: http://www.in.gov/ofbci/conference/ Nominations are being accepted for the 2007 Governor’s Awards for Volunteer Service through February 6th. The nominations are available online at
www.in.gov/ofbci/govaward.html
Toolbox for Education
Toolbox bucks! The Lowe's Toolbox for Education funds community and school projects in communities where Lowe's does business. Range: $2,000 - $5,000. Deadline: February 15, 2007. More info:
http://www.toolboxforeducation.com/
Young Hoosier Philanthropists - 
Matt Ciulla
is a 14-year-old ninth grader at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, who developed “Parties are Lessons in Sharing” (P.A.L.S.). Matt is a member of his school’s community outreach program and has worked with the Crooked Creek Multi-Service Center. The multi-service center promotes civic, social and personal responsibility for people who reside in the Crooked Creek area.
Matt’s vision was to have children who come to the center experience the personal concept of sharing. He organized a team of students and submitted a grant proposal to the United Way to create activities for learning through play. The idea was to hold events in a party-like atmosphere where the children would feel comfortable. The grant provided funds to pay for snacks and prizes for the children. To date, over 35 children have benefited from Matt’s leadership, fundraising and enthusiasm and Matt’s group continues to raise funds.
YP Ambassadors for your Community
YPII is offering a spring orientation for potential Youth Philanthropy Ambassadors for your community on Friday, April 27th
, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Franklin College in Franklin, Indiana. The YP Ambassadors will serve local communities across Indiana 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 the local communities. Ambassadors must be interested and committed to advancing giving and serving for the common good. For more information about the Ambassadors program and to recommend someone for this program, go to our website www.ypin.org
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2007 YP Jam: You Too - Make a Difference
An exciting action packed event on July 12-13th at Franklin College will focus the 2007 YP
Jam on current technology and youth culture. The theme, You Too - Make a Difference will use the popular concepts of YouTube, MySpace, Pod Casts, etc. and connect contemporary media to making a difference in our life, communities and world when we give time talent and treasure for the common good. Technology will be used on sight to connect conference participants to friends who are not able to attend. Back by popular demand is Anna Scally, an internationally known presenter, speaker, and facilitator who will engage Jam participants throughout the two-day event.
This event is priced at a very affordable rate of $75 per person. Start gathering a “team” of youth/adults from your organization to attend the Jam this year. Go to www.ypin.org for continually updated information about YP Jam 2007!
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“GOOD” Magazine
UNICEF and YSA have partnered with GOOD, a thought-provoking magazine for socially and politically active individuals who want to do well by doing good. GOOD Magazine is a new voice in media that engages and challenges the people, ideas and institutions driving change in the world. To learn more, visit http://www.goodmagazine.com/
To sign up for a free subscription, visit http://www.goodmagazine.com/promo/unicef
President's Volunteer Service Award
The President's Volunteer Service Award, created
by The President's Council on Service and Civic Participation is a way to thank volunteers for their commitment to volunteerism and community service. The President's Volunteer Service Award recognizes individuals, families, and groups that have achieved a certain number of volunteer hours over the course of a year, or lifetime. To learn more, visit http://www.presidentialserviceawards.gov/index.cfm
A Portrait of the Next Generation
A new report from Pew Research Center describes the lives, beliefs, and aspirations of young Americans. The report is drawn from polling data conducted by the Pew Research Center. The report compares the four existing generations (Generation Next, Generation X, Baby Boomers, and Seniors). To learn more, visit http://www.pewtrusts.org/
Seasons of Giving and Serving
February 13-19 - Random Acts of Kindness Week; http://www.actsofkindness.org/
March 2 - Read Across America Day; http://www.nea.org/readacross/index.html
April 15-21 - National Volunteer Week; http://www.pointsoflight.org/
April 20-22 - National & Global Youth Service Day; http://www.ysa.org/, http://www.gysd.net/home/index.html?width=1152
April 22 - Earth Day; http://www.earthday.net/ |
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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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