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Putnam County Community Foundation - Youth Philanthropy Committee
Contact Information:
Putnam County Community Foundation
2 South Jackson Street
Greencastle, IN 46135
phone: 765-653-4978
email: ewolfe@fcfoundation.org; epeck@pcfoundation.org
website: www.pcfoundation.org
Program Description:
The Youth Philanthropy Committee of the Community Foundation is comprised of four adults and nine youth who promote philanthropy and service to young people in Putnam County. The Committee awards grants to youth-led service projects and assesses the community's need from a youth perspective. The group has five officers: Youth Co-Chair, Adult Co-Chair, Secretary, Publicity Officer and Fundraising Officer. The Community Foundation provides one staff member for the group. The group was established at the end of 2006.
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:
Youth represent the four county high schools and 4-H. Adults represent the Community Foundation board, Community Foundation grants committee, local government and Rotary Club.
Number of youth involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
9
Number of adults involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
4
If applicable, approximate amount of funds raised annually?
$5,000 in first year
If applicable, how are the funds raised each year?
To date, $5,000 has been given by the Community Foundation.
If applicable, how have youth been involved with fundraising?
N/A
If applicable, total dollar amount of funds awarded to the community on an annual basis:
N/A
If applicable, total dollar amount of endowment:
N/A
Updated - 05/07
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