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Contact Information:
Jennifer White
209 E. Pike Street
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
phone: 765-362-0694, ext. 18
email: jennifer@mcysb.org
website: www.mcysb.org

County:
Montgomery

Program Description:
Youth as Resources is a group of high school students who come together to have fun, learn some important life skills, and promote youth philanthopy and volunteerism among their peers.

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:
Crawfordsville Schools
North Montgomery Schools
South Montgomery County Schools

Number of youth involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
25

Number of adults involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
3

If applicable, approximate amount of funds raised annually?
$2,500

If applicable, how are the funds raised each year?
Longaberger Bingo, Battle of the Bands and Haunted House events.

If applicable, how have youth been involved with fundraising?
√ Write/send grant request letters to potential donors
    Meet with donors to "make the ask"
√ Create fundraising plans

Do youth personally contribute to fundraising efforts? If yes, how much?
$150

If applicable, are youth responsible for grantmaking decisions? If yes, for what amount?
Yes, $2,500

If applicable, total number of annual grants:
7

If applicable, total dollar amount of endowment:
7,700

What year was the endowment initiated?
2008

Total dollar amount of funds awarded to the community on an annual basis:


Updated - 06/09