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2022 Youth Engagement in Philanthropy Grantees

The following agencies have been awarded a grant from the Youth Engagement in Philanthropy (YEP) Program.

CASA Kane County: Their mission is to advocate for the best interests of children in abuse, neglect and private guardianship cases within the Juvenile Court system.
They are receiving funding to provide gift cards, suitcases and incidentals for children.

Equine Dreams, Inc.: Their mission is to improve independence and quality of life for individuals living with special needs
They are receiving funding for a circular training pen to be used for youth therapy riding.

Hesed House: Their mission is to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless, and give people the chance to hope again.
They are receiving funding for their move out assistance program for children and youth.

Marquee Youth Stage: Their mission is to broaden the reach and impact of theatre so that students of all abilities, ethnicities, skills and economic backgrounds may benefit.
They are receiving funding for their Project Reach: Leadership in Arts Program for youth.

The Conservation Foundation: Their mission is to preserve open space and natural lands, protect rivers and watersheds and promote stewardship of our environment.
They are receiving funding for their pollinator garden for youth programs.

TriCity Family Services: Their mission is to provide quality mental health services that are accessible and affordable. We support, encourage, validate, and respect all.
They are receiving funding for their eating disorders program for youth.

YMCA Safe n’ Sound:  Their mission is to develop strong children, families and communities through academic readiness, character development, violence prevention, and fitness and healthy living.
They are receiving funding for their Safe n’ Sound Aurora program for youth.

YEP was a great experience to have in high school. I became a more confident person, someone with a lot more perspective. Coming from a small school, YEP allowed me to branch out into my community, meet students from other schools, and learn about their backgrounds. I made some great friends and still keep in touch with them today.

Abby Vagnoni

YEP Alumni

Education is important to us. We support causes that touch our lives and align with our values. We believe in paying it forward. We are here for a short time,, and it is the next generation that will take on what we leave behind.

Michelle Emanuel

Donor and Past Scholarship Recipient

Grant funds from the Community Foundation helped provide updated technology. These upgrades were transformative. By creating new time saving processes, it turned us into a more efficient organization.

Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry

Grantee

Give your gift of time and see what it means to the people you impact. Helping others is what life is all about.

Neal Ormond

Donor & Fund Advisor

YEP has made me realize the importance of being involved in my community, and how to make a difference. There are a lot of problems in the world but if we can do everything that we can to help the world will become a better place. YEP has helped me realize this and encouraged me to help more people in the future.

Madi Porter

YEP Member

Being a part of the Community Foundation scholarship committee is the highlight of my year. For many, a scholarship from the CFFRV is the reason they are able to continue reaching for their dreams and changing the future of our world. I hope each recipients knows just how inspirational they are to those of us who are lucky enough to read their stories.

Jessica Breugelmans

Scholarship Committee Member and Board Member

I am incredibly grateful for the generosity of the Zari Foundation Scholarship and the Community Foundation in supporting my education. I am majoring in mechanical engineering with a concentration in aerospace engineering at the Rose-Hulman Institue of Technology. In my spare time, I volunteer on campus, in the community and I’m also the principal violist in the symphony orchestra. I hope to make an impact on the next chapter of space exploration by eventually working at a groundbreaking aerospace company such as SpaceX or NASA.

Taytum Newell

Albert M. Zari Scholarship Recipient

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