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Youth As Resources of Wayne County
Contact Information:
Youth As Resources of Wayne County
501 South 7th Street
Richmond, IN 47374
phone: 765-939-1808
email:yarwayne@firstbankconnect.com
website: www.yarwayne.org
Program Description:
Youth as Resources of Wayne County (YAR) recognizes young people as community assets who are concerned about their community and capable of developing solutions that address community issues. YAR provides grants of up to $500 for youth to design and implement 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:
All Wayne County Schools, Boys & Girls Club, 4-H Girls, Inc., Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Richmond Peer Information Center for Teens, Wayne County Peer Helpers, Communities in Schools of Wayne County, Dunne Center, Wayne County Foundation, United Way of Whitewater Valley, Wayne County Sheriff's Department, Faith organizations, Partnership for a Drug Free Wayne County, Wayne County Tobacco Coalition, Cope Environment Center, Indiana University East
Number of youth involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
200
Number of adults involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
20
If applicable, approximate amount of funds raised annually?
$30,000-$35,000
If applicable, how are the funds raised each year?
Grants, corporate and individual donations, fundraising events
If applicable, how have youth been involved with fundraising?
Youth plan all fund raising events, write grants, develop solicitation letters, and deliver presentations to business leaders and service organizations.
If applicable, total dollar amount of funds awarded to the community on an annual basis:
$4,000-$4,500
If applicable, total dollar amount of endowment:
$6,000
Updated - 5/07
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