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Harrison County Youth Philanthropy Council
Contact Information:
Bo Smith, Program Officer
Youth Philanthropy Councils
Community Foundation of Southern Indiana
4104 Charlestown Road,
New Albany, IN 47150
812-948-4662
Fax- 812-948-4678
Web site: www.cfsouthernindiana.com
Toll free: 1-888-388-2374
Program Description:
The Harrison County Youth Philanthropy Council is committed to growing young philanthropists who give and serve for the common good; now and forever. Our goals are to develop young leaders, promote civic engagement, and ensure that young people are aware, educated, and involved in philanthropy.
Community Partners:
Community Foundation of Southern Indiana, Harrison County
Community Foundation, United Way, Corydon Rotary, School systems.
Total grant amount given each year and number of grants awarded:
$10,000 through approximately 12-20 grants
Does your program have an endowment? If so, amount?
Yes, amount $50,000
If applicable, how are funds raised each year?
The members of the Youth Philanthropy Councils of Clark, Floyd and Harrison
Counties have drafted a Fund Development plan which will be implemented this
year. It includes:
1. Annual Campaign of YPC Members
2. Direct Mail Appeal
3. Corporate/Business Contributions
4. Grant Applications:
5. Fall Dollar Drive in all the schools.
Number of youth and adults involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
12-15 youth and 2-5 adults
Who staffs the program:
We have a consultant who works 12 hours a week for
three counties.
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LEARNING TO GIVE – INDIANA
PARTNER SCHOOLS
2004-2006 |
St. Joseph School
Private
512 Mulberry Street
Corydon , IN 47112
812-738-4549
Principal: Heidi Imberi
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