News items in this edition...

• HELP VICTIMS OF KATRINA AND RITA
  
  
• SENATOR BAYH HOSTS THIRD ANNUAL SERVICE LEADERS SUMMIT
  
  
• COLTS ALL STAR PROGRAM
  
  
• COLTS JR. COMMUNITY QUARTERBACK PROGRAM
  
  
• NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005
  
  
• GRANT FUNDING FOR YOUTH SERVICE DAY
  
  
• NOVEMBER 17-18, 2005, IYI'S "KIDS COUNT IN INDIANA CONFERENCE"
  
  
• DOLLAR DRIVES AND FUND DEVELOPMENT
  
  
• NOMINATE YOUR HOOSIER HERO TODAY

HELP VICTIMS OF KATRINA AND RITA
Please consider the following opportunities if you'd like to help:
Donate Funds: The best way to help victims of both recent hurricanes is by donating cash to humanitarian organizations and volunteer agencies. Cash donations give volunteer agencies the most flexibility to help those in need, and allows agencies to avoid the labor-intensive need to pack, transport, sort, and distribute donated goods. For a list of volunteer agencies providing services to victims, including clean up, childcare, housing repair, crisis counseling, sheltering and food, please go to: http://www.fema.gov/press/2005/resources_katrina.shtm
Give Blood: Donating blood ensures a sustained and secure blood supply for all Americans including members of the military, other blood centers in America, and all 5,000 of America's hospitals. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or go to: http://www.redcross.org/donate/give

SENATOR BAYH HOSTS THIRD ANNUAL SERVICE LEADERS SUMMIT
Senator Bayh will host his third annual Service Leaders Summit on Saturday, October 22, 2005 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to highlight the outstanding community service being performed by Indiana's youth. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a number of activities, including talking with inspirational Hoosiers who have dedicated their lives to volunteering and taking part in a community service project with other students from across Indiana.
Every Indiana high school is welcome to select two Service Leaders. Students should submit a registration form, photo, and 500 word essay on their past service experiences and what it has meant to them and their community.
Please contact Senator Bayh's office for more information at 317-554-0750 or fax your registration to Monica Swintz at 317-554-0760.

COLTS JR. COMMUNITY QUARTERBACK PROGRAM 
Time is short, but if you are you an Indiana high school or college student looking to make a difference in your community, the Indianapolis Colts and the NFL would like to help. Indiana high school and college students can apply for up to $5,000 in grants from the Indianapolis Colts and the NFL for a student-initiated community project with the Colts Jr. Community Quarterback Program. Students must partner with registered 501(c)3 non-profit organizations in order to complete their project. All applications must be submitted by October 15, 2005.

Visit the community section of the Colts website for information on additional grant programs like the league-wide "Join The Team" initiative focused on promoting volunteerism among NFL fans across America. Find out more about how you can "Join The Team!"

NATIONAL 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.


GRANT FUNDING FOR YOUTH SERVICE DAY
State Farm Companies Foundation is offering one hundred $1,000 grants to students (ages 5-25), teachers, school-based service-learning coordinators, and organizations to support service-learning projects for the 18th annual National & Global Youth Service Day (April 21-23, 2006). Grant applications must be received by October 17, 2005.

NOVEMBER 17-18, 2005, IYI'S "KIDS COUNT IN INDIANA CONFERENCE," INDIANAPOLIS, IN
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 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, visit the Indiana Youth Institute's website. 

$$$$$ DOLLAR DRIVES AND FUND DEVELOPMENT! $$$$$
The Dollar Drive is an excellent way to involve young people in giving, and 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. Visit the YPII website to find out more, and to download Dollar Drive materials. 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.

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.

Please forward the E-Chronicle on to others or send e-mail addresses to us and we will see that they are added to our list. If you received this as a forward and want to be added to the list, please send a message to ypii@aol.com. If you no longer wish to receive e-mails from YPII, just send a message to ypii@aol.com.

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 or suggestion for youth philanthropy that you would like to submit for the E-Chronicle? Send it to Sarah Geis at sgeis@indianagrantmakers.org

...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