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Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana
E-Chronicle of Youth Philanthropy
July 2007
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Young Hoosier Philanthropists . . . on Wheels!
 A Trike-A-Thon benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital was held on May 25, 2007 at East Tenth United Methodist Children and Youth Center, Inc. in Indianapolis. More than forty preschool children participated in the event, raising over $474 for St. Jude. Participants were sponsored by family and friends, and were eligible for prizes in recognition
of their fundraising efforts. The St. Jude Trike-A-Thon program teaches kids about tricycle safety while introducing them to philanthropy. |
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You Too Make a Difference at the 2007 YP Jam
Less than two weeks remain before the 2007 YP Jam: You Too Make a Difference. The two-day conference of action-packed, highly motivational and educational activities is designed to:
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motivate and engage participants for a lifetime of giving and serving;
o create new friendships among a network of people who care about community;
o teach life-long skills; and
o inspire creative service ideas/great grants, with funds available for exceptional work.
 Registration for the July 12-13 event closes July 6.
Registration is available online. Please contact Jerry Finn or
Eileen Ryan if a scholarship is needed to be able to attend. Again this year, the Great Grant-Super Service Activity session at the conference will provide an opportunity for groups to receive cash awards to continue their good works. Criteria and information are available online
. Thanks to The Indianapolis Foundation, Paul E. Ogle Foundation, Harrison County Community Foundation, Caesars Foundation of Floyd County and the Partners Network for assistance with scholarship funding.
Ambassadors Evening at YP Jam
Youth Philanthropy Ambassadors are invited to meet at the YP Jam for a special evening event to network, be supported and unveil a new communication/support tool. The YP Ambassadors will meet at 4:45 PM, Thursday, July 12, and join YP Jam participants for dinner. Afterwards, they will have a special session, and at 9:00 PM are invited to join in the dance! Invitations are being sent to all Ambassadors. |
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Global Youth Volunteerism Discussion
Who benefits most from youth volunteerism? Who should benefit most? What are some "best practices" and lessons for maximizing the impact and the learning that come from global volunteer
exchanges?
The Northwestern University Center for Global Engagement is organizing an online discussion about Global Youth Volunteerism. This discussion will lead to a group blog which will help the ENGAGE Uganda program, a 9-week summer study program at Northwestern, to develop and implement small scale projects.
More: http://www.socialedge.org/discussions/philanthropy/global-youth-volunteerism |
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 Pay It Forward Mini-Grants
Pay It Forward Mini-Grants are designed to fund one-time-only service-oriented projects identified by youth as activities they would like to perform to benefit their school, neighborhood or greater community. Projects must contain a "pay it forward" focus -- that is, they must be based on the concept of one person doing a favor for others, who in turn do favors for others, with the results growing exponentially -- to be considered in the grantmaking process. Application deadlines are January 15, April 15 and October 15 of each year.
Mini-grants of up to $500 are available for projects on a one-time-only basis. Schools, churches and community youth groups (with an adult sponsor) may apply for funding. Youths or adults may complete the application. Groups whose members are all over the age of 18 must include work with youth under the age of 18 as part of their projects.
More: http://payitforwardfoundation.org/educators/grant.html
Girls Civic Engagement Grants Available
The Open Meadows Foundation is offering grants of $2,000 for projects that promote community power and justice and are led by women and girls. Small organizations are encouraged to apply before August 15.
More: http://www.openmeadows.org
Youth Service America Venture Program Offers Micro-Grants for Young People
The Youth Service America-Youth Venture Program, a joint partnership between Youth Service America (http://www.ysa.org/) and Youth Venture, Inc. (
http://www.genv.net/), is now accepting applications from young people across the United States who are
 interested in starting their own sustainable social ventures. Ventures must be youth-led and designed to be a lasting, sustainable asset to the community. The YSA Youth Venture Program provides a variety of resources, as well as grants of up to $1,000 each for start-up expenses. Deadline: August 13, 2007.
More: http://ysa.org/AwardsGrants/tabid/58/Default.aspx
US Airways Education Foundation Seeks Grant Applicants
The US Airways Education Foundation is accepting applications for its 2007 Community Education Grant Program. The foundation will award grants of up to $5,000 each to nonprofit organizations located in the markets served by the airline. Eligible applicants include educational programs that respond to the special needs of disadvantaged or disabled individuals; teach or enhance social responsibility; facilitate parental and/or community involvement; and enhance academic achievement. Deadline: August 1, 2007.
More: http://www.usairways.com/awa/content/aboutus/corporategiving/education.aspx |
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Eileen Ryan, Program Director Jerry Finn, Program Manager
eryan@ypin.org jfinn@ypin.org
Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana
32 E. Washington Street, Suite 1100
Indianapolis, IN 46204
http://www.ypin.org
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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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