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Young people worldwide are transforming their communities
through philanthropy. The Foundation Center estimates that
young people have raised over $14 million in grant money
since 2001, and the number only keeps growing.
The Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) program teaches young
people the importance of serving their community, encour-
ages their involvement in philanthropy and provides them
the opportunity to champion causes that are important to
them. According to YIP's website, youth are taught impor-
tant lessons, such as how to "demonstrate leadership, solve
problems, study proposals, manage budgets, work together,
and present their views to an audience of peers and adults."
YIP boasts over five years of grant history. They have
tackled and funded important social causes like domestic
violence, homelessness, hospice, mental health, pregnancy,
sexual assault and more. Some notable organizations they
have supported include:
• disAbility Resource Center
• Germanna Community College
• Hope House
• Mental Health America of Fredericksburg
• Micah Ecumenical Ministries
• Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center, and
• The Salvation Army
Every grant cycle invites 40 sophomore, junior and senior
high school students from the counties of Caroline,
King George, Spotsylvania, Stafford, and the city of
Fredericksburg to participate. The group meets weekly from
mid-August through mid-December. Students are recom-
mended to apply in their eighth-grade year.
For more information, visit cfrrr.org/about-us-and-our-initia-
tives/youth-in-philanthropy, or call (540) 373-9292.
Youth in Philanthropy
