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Montgomery County Youth Service Bureau
Contact Information:
209 E. Pike Street
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
phone: 765-362-0694
email: admin@mcysb.org
website: www.mcysb.org
Program Description:
Youth as Resources challenges and equips youth to promote youth philanthropy and community service. It is youth led. Members plan and sponsor fundraisers; offering the money raised as seed grants to other community youth groups interested in community service projects.
Program Components:
√ Leadership Development
√ Community Service
√ Civic Engagement
√ Develops youth and adult partnerships
√ Fundraising events and activities
√ Service Learning
√ Philanthropy education/training
√ Grantmaking
√ Encourages personal giving
Annually gives funds for community needs
Community Partner Organizations:
Montgomery County Community Foundation
South Montgomery County School Corp.
North Montgomery School Corp.
Crawfordsville School Corp.
PRIDE of Montgomery County
AHEAD Coalition of Montgomery County
Number of youth involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
20
Number of adults involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
4
If applicable, approximate amount of funds raised annually?
In an average year...$2,000
If applicable, how are the funds raised each year?
Annual Longaberger Bingo Fundraiser, Annual Haunted House, Grocery Parking/Carry-out service at local market
If applicable, how have youth been involved with fundraising?
Youth plan, advertise and conduct all fundraising events. Youth have received training and experienced how to directly ask a donor prospect for a gift. Youth receive grant writing training from the Community Foundation.
If applicable, total dollar amount of funds awarded to the community on an annual basis:
3 years average of $1,700
If applicable, total dollar amount of endowment:
Currently no endowment
Updated - 05/07
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