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FIST - (Forever Improving Steuben County)
Contact Information:
Pam Harger - FIST Navigator & Youth Program Officer
Steuben County Community Foundation
1701 N. Wayne
Angola, IN 46703
phone: 260-665-6656
email: pharger@steubenfoundation.org
FIST website: www.youthpods.org
SCCF website: www.steubenfoundation.org
Program Description:
Student members (grades 8-12) learn leadership skills through the
operation of their organization as well as the fundamentals of philanthropy,
grantmaking and community service.
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:
Steuben County Community Foundation
The Dekko Foundation
Angola, Hamilton and Fremont High Schools
Number of youth involved in youth philanthropy programs:
15
Number of adults involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
4
If applicable, approximate amount of funds raised annually?
If applicable,
how are the funds raised each year?
various projects
If applicable,
how have youth been involved with fundraising?
Members suggest, vote and initiate
the various projects which vary from year to year (i.e. Alex's Lemonade
Stand Proceeds are then donated to a designated charity).
If applicable,
total dollar amount of funds awarded to the community on an annual
basis:
$15,000/year total to 30 projects/programs
If applicable,
total dollar amount of endowment:
$19,000
Updated - 5/07
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