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Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana
E-Chronicle of Youth Philanthropy
October 2006
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Indianapolis Colt's All Star Program
Through a partnership with the NFL and Grange Insurance, the Indianapolis Colts are excited to introduce the 2006 Colts Student All Star Program. Indiana youth ages 13 and under can apply for up to $300 in grants to fund a student-initiated community project or program. All applications must be received by October 28, 2006. For high school and college students, the Colts are launching the
Colts Jr. Community Quarterback Program, which will provide individual grants up to $5,000 for a community project. Each grant applicant must partner with a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization in order to complete their project. Applications must be submitted by October 30, 2006, in order to be eligible. To learn more about these and other Colts community initiatives and download grant applications, visit the community section of the Indianapolis Colts website.
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Young Hoosier Philanthropist: Brian Williams, Hendricks County
Brian Williams is a junior at Cascade High School in Clayton, Indiana's Mill Creek School system. "Brian is one of those people that your life is better because you know him," says Dianne Murer, Hendricks County YAR Coordinator.
As a seventh grader, Brian got involved refurbishing the old Interurban station into a library for the community. Youth as Resources nominated Brian that year to serve on its youth/adult partnership board. The board was impressed with Brian and his passion to serve. Brian will tell you he doesn't think about the things that he does, he says, "its things I just sort of expect out of myself, and don't really consider it volunteering; it's what I do." Brian has served on the board since and is now co-chair of the local action board and on the governing board of Youth as Resources Central Indiana. Brian has a long history of volunteering; at the Danville Library doing
puppet shows and reading to "much younger" youth and building sets and performing in plays at the Hendricks Civic Theater. He helped teach space camp at Van Buren Elementary in Plainfield, was involved in fund raising for the Amo Volunteer Fire Department, the YP Jam, and so much more. He truly knows, believes, and lives the definition he has learned for philanthropy-"giving of your time, talent and treasures for the common good."
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Who's Your Hoosier Hero?
Indiana Dollars for Scholars is inviting students to participate in the third annual Hoosier Heroes™
program. Any Indiana high school junior or senior may nominate a living current or former resident of Indiana who inspires them. Students should nominate their Hero in one of ten categories. There will be one winner in each category, and each student will each receive a $2,000 post secondary scholarship*, presented at the Hoosier Heroes Celebration in Indianapolis on May 10, 2007. Their Heroes will also receive a $2,000 scholarship* to designate to the Indiana high school of their choice. In 2006, more than $43,000 in scholarships was awarded to students and high schools!
*Each $2,000 scholarship contains a $1,000 USA Funds match
The deadline for submission is January 31, 2007. For more information, please visit www.IndianaDollarsforScholars.org or
www.HoosierHeroes.org.
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Coalition of Community Foundations for Youth
Community Foundations are invited to join the Coalition of Community Foundations for Youth
(CCFY). Membership is free and provides many benefits. CCFY is a network of more than 250 community foundations dedicated to improving conditions for children, youth, and families. With all the great youth philanthropy programs in Indiana, our state is underrepresented at CCFY. It's easy to join by completing an online membership application at www.ccfy.org
. Members may attend CCFY learning activities at no charge, are eligible to apply for technical assistance, capacity-building grants, and even travel scholarships, and they also have access to helpful information.
Honor Young Volunteers
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program recognizes students in grades 5-12 who have demonstrated exemplary community service. To be considered for $1,000, a silver medallion, and a trip to Washington, DC, young people must submit applications by October 31, 2006.
New Poll Reveals Young Voters Top Concerns
Young Voters Strategies recently released poll results that catalogued young adults' attitudes in the 2006 election cycle. The results show that young voters are engaged-80 percent are registered to vote-and eager to hear more from candidates on issues including college affordability, job creation, energy independence, and health care. For more information and to download the report, visit the Young Voters Strategies website.
IYI Fundraising for Small Nonprofits
Are your fundraising efforts not achieving your targeted outcomes? Are your results lacking in donors and dollars? This two-day course-taught by The Fund Raising School at the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, and planned by the Indiana Youth Institute (IYI)-will provide you with the knowledge needed to build your organization's resources with confidence and success. The course will be offered in West Lafayette (Oct. 2-3), Indianapolis (Oct. 4-5), South Bend (Oct. 9-10), Evansville (Oct. 12-13), Ft. Wayne (Oct. 16-17), Bloomington (Oct. 18-19), and Salem (Oct. 25-26). Register for the fundraising trainings on
IYI's website. Bonus! Registrants can also receive a $5 discount coupon toward IYI's Kids Count in Indiana conference.
National Philanthropy Day
November 15th is National Philanthropy Day, and a great opportunity to promote youth philanthropy in your local community! How?
- Ask your mayor to declare November 15th as Philanthropy Day in your community.
- Ask youth to write news articles on how giving and serving has benefited them and the community, or highlight youth who are involved in community service.
- Organize a community service project in which youth give their time, talent, and treasure for the good of the community.
- Work with your library to put together a philanthropy exhibit showcasing materials on giving and serving.
- Distribute "Giving Game" cards to students, and write an article for your local newspaper on the value to a community when everyone does good deeds for others.
Let us know what is planned in your community and we will highlight it in the E-Chronicle next month! |
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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
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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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