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Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana
E-Chronicle
November 2005
....your link to happenings in the youth philanthropy arena across the state.
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PHILANTHROPY DAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005
November 15th is National Philanthropy Day, a day designated to celebrate giving. We hope you will choose to be active in celebrating this
year's National Philanthropy Day,
and we encourage you to work with other organizations in your community to promote it. The philanthropic community is strong yet varied, and each individual voice is equally important on this day of recognition and reflection. Look for Learning To Give lesson plans related to Philanthropy Day available on its web site November 1st.
A 2005 Philanthropy Awards Dinner will be hosted by the AFP-Indiana Chapter at the Westin Hotel, beginning at 5:30 PM, Tuesday, November
15th. The Outstanding Youth Achievement Award will be presented to Daniel Kent, a senior at
Brebeuf High School who has started his own nonprofit, Senior Connections, to teach senior citizens how to use computers and the internet to stay in touch with family. Celebrate this wonderful young Indiana philanthropist!
IYI'S "KIDS COUNT IN INDIANA" CONFERENCE, NOVEMBER 17-18, 2005
This year's keynote speaker is Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, author and social activist Naomi Judd and the conference features numerous workshops on leadership development, fund raising, and working with kids. The National Association of Social Workers is offering 8.75 continuing
education credits for attendees. To register or get more information, go to IYI's Web site.
DOLLAR DRIVE AND FUND DEVELOPMENT
The Dollar Drive is an excellent way to involve young people in giving, create synergy and recognition around youth giving and making a positive difference in local communities. It is a campaign encouraging every youth in a community to give a dollar to causes they care about. Dollar Drive materials can be downloaded from our web site at www.YPIN.org. The Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana exists to grow lifelong philanthropists and believes that asking youth to give to causes they believe in helps them become better citizens and empowers them to care for their communities.
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NOMINATE YOUR HOOSIER HERO TODAY!
Indiana Dollars for Scholars is inviting students to participate in the 2nd annual Hoosier Heroes™ contest! Any current Indiana high school junior or senior may nominate someone who is living, a current or former resident of Indiana, and who inspires them.
Students whose nominations are chosen will receive a $2,000 postsecondary scholarship. The Hero will also have a $2,000 postsecondary scholarship (each $2,000 scholarship includes a $1,000 USA Funds match) given in his/her name to an Indiana high school of his/her choice. One nomination will be chosen in each of 10 professional categories. A gala celebration will be held in May 2006 (National Scholarship Month) to honor the 10 winning student nominators and their Hoosier Heroes. The deadline for submission is December 31, 2005.
For more information, please visit www.IndianaDollarsforScholars.org or www.HoosierHeroes.org
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YP JAM '06 - MARK YOUR CALENDAR
The dates of the 2006 YP Jam are July 15-16, 2006 at Franklin College. Mark your calendars and budget funds to bring a group of four or five youth along with an
adult mentor from your community, to this
high energy, skills-based event. We encourage you to be part of the planning team to make this event happen; please send an e-mail to jfinn@ypin.org.
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FIGHT CHILDHOOD HUNGER IN THE U.S.
The third annual Great American Bake Sale (November, 2005 - January 29, 2006), is a national campaign that encourages all Americans to help end childhood hunger in America by hosting bake sales in their communities. To learn more or to register to hold your own Great American Bake Sale, please visit: www.greatamericanbakesale.org or call
1-800-761-GABS.
WORLD'S LARGEST THANKSGIVING CAJUN DINNER
Is your organization interested in taking part in the "World's Largest Thanksgiving Cajun Dinner" to honor and thank the Armed Forces, police, fire, rescue, and all who are helping with the recent hurricanes? This nationwide community service project will also raise money for those affected by the storms. Proceeds will go to the American Red Cross and The Salvation Army. Visit www.forallstars.org to learn how to organize a dinner at a school, church, or civic organization
and to listen to a 60-second PSA. The dinners
will be held in school cafeterias, armories, and civic centers nationwide on the same day, November 17, 2005, the Thursday BEFORE Thanksgiving. To help spread the word and to sign up, please go to: www.forallstars.org or www.SERVEnet.org
NEW PUBLICATION ADVOCATES SERVICE AS A STRATEGY FOR VULNERABLE YOUTH
Published by Innovations in Civic Participation, "Pathways to a New Future" illustrates how service and conservation corps successfully engage at-risk youth in service projects that are addressing critical needs in the community while providing corps members with education, life skills development, and career preparation. Learn more about this publication.
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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 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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