Foundation seeks philanthropic youth leaders

Do you want to serve and make a difference in Putnam County? Are you a high school or college student interested in developing your leadership skills while learning about philanthropy?

If that describes you then here is your chance. The Putnam County Youth Philanthropy Committee is receiving applications now for 2014-15 academic year.

Applications can be downloaded online at www.pcfoundation.org or picked up at the Community Foundation office and are due March 27.

The Youth Philanthropy Committee reviews grant applications from Putnam County youth conducting service projects, completes their own group service project, and seeks funds for their own youth philanthropy endowment.

The committee meets monthly and consists of student leaders from all parts of the county. The program, specifically provides funding for youth-led projects mainly focused in the following areas: Increasing literacy and educational attainment for youth, extracurricular activities for youth, teen crisis issues (i.e. drug/alcohol abuse, suicide, pregnancy, etc.), health and wellness, respect for community and tolerance of others and environmental issues and community beautification.

To learn more about this opportunity interested persons may contact a Youth Philanthropy Committee member, Megan Arnold (South Putnam), Emily Dobson (South Putnam), Heather Goss (Cloverdale), Mary Pearl Ivy (Greencastle), Alexandria Land (North Putnam), Chloe Maginity (South Putnam), Rebecca Moore, secretary (Greencastle), Makalah Reed (Greencastle), Taylor Secrest (Greencastle), Trae Straziscar (North Putnam), Melody White (Greencastle) or Jenny Zehner (North Putnam).

You may also contact any adult member, Brad Hayes, Susan Lemon, Jill McCammack, Vivian Whitaker or Dean Gambill, at 653-4978 or dgambill@pcfoundation.org.

The Community Foundation administers more than 240 funds and endowments for donors, supporting a variety of charitable purposes. To learn more about how to start a new fund, visit www.pcfoundation.org or contact the office at 653-4978.