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the monthly
Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana
E-Chronicle
June 2005
....your link to happenings in the youth philanthropy arena across the state. |
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Deadline for YP Jam Quickly Approaching - Judy O'Bannon to Keynote YP Jam '05
2005 YP Jam: Building Leaders for Life will give participants an action packed opportunity to develop as servant leaders during the conference. Opportunities include everything from hearing outstanding leaders such as former Indiana First Lady Judy O'Bannon to rolling up sleeves and getting involved in actual community service. The
discounted early registration of $55 must be postmarked by June 1st. Even at the full fee of $65, the conference will provide outstanding value.The 2005 YP Jam will be held July 6-7th at Franklin College.
Participants are asked to be collecting new or gently used children's books to go in Habitat for Humanity homes. Also, each organization attending YP Jam 2005 is invited to present and share your story of the best grant funded or community service activity implemented. Groups will put together a display board with pictures and information and make a two minute presentation on the activity/grant. This is an opportunity for others attending the YP Jam to hear creative ideas from others all across Indiana... and beyond! YP Jam participants will select the "greatest grant/super service activity" and cash prizes will be awarded to continue future great works! More information on the
presentations is available on our web site at www.ypin.org.
Brochures are available for the 2005 YP Jam and an electronic version is available by clicking onto www.ypin.org. July 6-7th will be here soon, so make sure your community has plans to attend. Besides being involved in community service, Jam participants will have many opportunities to grow as leaders throughout the low cost, spectacular, two day event. If you have questions, would like more information, or have youth where financial need would prevent them from attending, contact us at info@ypin.org.
Above photo of youth and
adults taken at 2004 YPII JAM
Service-Learning Grants Available for K-12 Public Schools
State Farm Companies Foundation's K-12 Public Education Grants Program are available for programs that improve teacher quality; service-learning programs that integrate core classroom curriculum with service to the community, and programs that incorporate the Baldrige criteria into education systems to improve overall effectiveness. Eligibility: K-12 public schools. Deadline is June 15, 2005. For more information: http://www.statefarm.com/foundati/foundati.htm.
$1000 Grants Available for Youth-Led Service Projects
Youth Service America (YSA) and Youth Venture are offering grants to create new sustainable projects for next year's National Youth Service Day (April 21-23, 2006). Twenty awards of up to $1,000 in start-up funds are available to young people ages 12-20 who want to create sustainable new, civic-minded organizations, clubs or businesses ("Ventures"). The Ventures must be created by youth, led by youth, and designed to be a lasting asset to the community. More information and applications are available at: www.youthventure.org/ysa. Applications must be received by 12:00 noon on June 13, 2005. Please email: myoung@youthventure.org or call: 202.296.2992 x17 with questions.
Presidential Freedom Scholarships Available to Honor High School Students for Outstanding Service
Two students from every high school in the country are eligible to receive $1,000 Presidential Freedom Scholarships in recognition of their outstanding service to the community. Nominations are open to high school juniors or seniors during the 2004-2005 academic year.
The scholarship program provides $500 of the award, which must be matched with at least $500 from a community organization, civic group, or business. Students who complete at least 100 hours of community service, either through a school-based service-learning program or independently through service at a nonprofit or faith-based organization, are eligible to receive the scholarship. The final postmark deadline is July 1, 2005. Information and certification forms are available at http://www.nationalservice.gov/scholarships/. Learn and Serve America is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service, which
also oversees Senior Corps and AmeriCorps. Together with the USA Freedom Corps, the Corporation is working to build a culture of citizenship, service, and responsibility. For further information, visit www.nationalservice.gov.
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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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