Special Column Will Focus on Youth Philanthropists

The Corydon Democrat

Wednesday, September 5, 2007

 The Harrison County Community Foundation looks forward to celebrating National Philanthropy Day on Nov. 15. This is a day set aside to recognize and pay tribute to the great contributions that philanthropy — and those people active in the philanthropic community — have made to our lives, our communities and our world. This year marks the 22nd anniversary of this special day.To celebrate this year, a special column will appear in both The Corydon Democrat and Clarion News weekly from Oct. 24 through Nov. 21. This column will highlight the giving nature of young people in Harrison County and will give our youth the opportunity to donate to a favorite charity or to an HCCF charitable endowment fund.The Harrison County Community Foundation invites youth ages 8 to 18 in Harrison County to write news articles on how giving and serving has benefited them and the community. Five winners will be selected with each receiving a $500 award for the 501(c)3 organization or HCCF endowment of their choice. One article per week will be featured. Submissions should be between 400 and 500 words and must be typed. Submit entries to Julie Timberlake at P.O. Box 279 in Corydon or jtimberlake@hccfindiana.org no later than Oct. 3. Selections will be made by members of the HCCF board of directors.  For more information, contact Timberlake at the HCCF office at 738-6668 or jtimberlake@hccfindiana.org.