The Harrison County Youth Philanthropy Council is designed to teach skills, to encourage youth to give and serve in their communities and to make philanthropy a “habit of the heart” for future generations.
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The program goals are to:
- Promote youth development through experiences in philanthropy
- Encourage and support community initiatives are youth driven
- To engage youth and adults in partnership through giving
- Serve for the common good.
- To grow the endowment for the future
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The Youth Philanthropy Fund which provides youth-led grant making dollars, will benefit from a 2:1 match in 2018.
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Activities that the group have recently participated in:
Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
Toys for Tots in Harrison CountyOakview Apartments and playground beautification