Youth Advisory Council
“Youth and Community Foundations are a dynamite combination!
Perhaps here is the real significance of working with youth. Young people grow
up to become people who work with youth. The ripples spread to the next
generation, and to the next, and the next.” Dr.
Russell G. Mawby, Chairman, W.K. Kellogg Foundation
What's YAC?
YAC is the Youth Advisory Council of the Community Foundation of
Monroe County. Our main goal is to improve the quality of live for teens
across the country and have fun in the process! We also teach young adults
about philanthropy, good decision-making skills, and how to award grants
that benefit youth.
Invitation
YAC invites all teens ages 14- 18 who currently attend a school in
Monroe County. If you
are interested in helping your fellow teens, then YAC is the group for you!
New
Members are Welcome!
YAC is
actively recruiting new members for the 2008 school year. If you are
a student of a Monroe County High School, you're welcome to come and observe a
meeting. You can earn community service hours, help us decide how to give
away our money and be part of an active, interesting and fun group of young
people. You'll also have the opportunity to meet other YACers from around
the State of Michigan at conferences and camps.
 Grantmaking
YAC will accept applications for grants from organizations that improve the
quality of life for the youth in Monroe County. The organization must be
non-profit, 501 (c)(3). Call the Community Foundation office for our grant
guidelines and application forms.
What Can You Do?
● If you’re a teen. . .
Get involved!
● If you’re an adult. . .
Spread the word about YAC, especially to teens!
● If you’re a non-profit organization. . .
Ask us about our grant program!
● If you want to help the youth, but aren’t sure how. . .
Financially support us!
We're
learning PHILANTHROPY. Come and join us!
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