Do you want to make a difference in Putnam County? Are you a high school student interested in developing your leadership skills? Do you want to learn more about philanthropy? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then here is your chance! The Putnam County Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Committee is accepting applications now for 2021-22 academic year.
Applications must be submitted online by Thursday, March 18 at 5 PM.
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 provides funding for youth-led projects in Putnam County through a competitive grant application process.
You may learn more about this opportunity by contacting a Youth Philanthropy Committee member at your school. At Cloverdale High School, contact Aubree Branigan or Max Kaufman. The Greencastle High School representatives are Eli Hardwick and Paige Kaiser. North Putnam students can contact Grace Elmore, Alaina Fritz, Jayden Simpson, Ruby Sullivan, and Grace Timm. South Putnam is represented by Evan Steffy, Jacob Beadles, Caroline Hodge, and Catherine Hodge. You may also contact Dean Gambill at 765-653-4978 or dgambill@pcfoundation.org.