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Contact Information:
Cyndi Goerres
28 Library Street
Paoli, IN 47454
Phone: 812-723-4150
Fax: 812-723-7304
E-mail: cyndigoerres@occf.ws
Web site: www.occf.ws

Program Description:
Organized in 2002, The Orange County Community Foundation Youth Council was formed from the vision of growing lifelong philanthropists who became active in making a difference in their community. The Orange County Community Foundation Youth Council consists of 20 plus members equally representing grades eight through twelve from the three school districts in Orange County. The four county mentors and staff coordinator serve as advisors to the youth council members. Along with the experience of their first grant cycle, the Orange County Community Foundation Youth Council has been involved in several community projects.

The OCCF YC has evolved into an educated committee prepared to serve the needs, and make a difference for the citizens of Orange County, and a committee who has lived up the expectations of the original vision, becoming active philanthropists, who are making a difference, and along the way realizing the potential of what they can accomplish together through a youth perspective.

Community Partners:
Orange County REMC, Fifth Third Bank, WUME Radio Station, and Orange County Publishing.

Total grant amount given each year and number of grants awarded.
Their endowment was not available for a payout in 2003. However, they received the grant money from the OCCF Unrestricted grant cycle to make community grants. 2003: 3 grants for $2000.00

Does your program have an endowment? If so, amount?
If so, amount? Yes. $56,000.00

If applicable, how are funds raised each year?
Dollar Drive, Fashion Review

Number of youth and adults involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
Twenty two Youth. 4 adult mentors. 1 staff coordinator. 1 adult volunteer

Who staffs the program:
The Orange County Community Foundation mentors and Council members