Get Ready to Meet New Members in the Youth Action Council

The Youth Advisory Council gets young people involved in the community and teaches valuable skills. Members of the local group take on an active role serving the community through different philanthropic events, service projects, and volunteering. An important aspect to the Youth Advisory Council is the group’s emphasis on leadership. Not only teaching young people skills such as running meetings, but also allows youths to become decision makers and let their voice be heard. Many of these skills are developed as members of the council chose grant projects to work on in Houghton and Keweenaw counties, making recommendations to the Keweenaw Community Foundation board. Those interested in joining the mission of the youth advisory council, between 12 and 21 years old, can get to know other members of the group at their first meeting this year, on October 12^th. During the 30 year history of the youth advisory council they have awarded nearly 300,000 dollars in grants. Learn more about the youth advisory council at Keweenawcommunityfoundation.org/yac.

Where: YAC will meet at the Community Alliance for Progress Education (CAPE) office located at 417 Hirvonen Hall, Hancock, MI 49930.

When: After school, typically from 4:15-5:30 pm, but may be adjusted as needed

• • Wednesday, October 12 – “Getting to know you” session
  • Wednesday, October 19 – What is Philanthropy?
  • Wednesday, October 26 – Trial Grantmaking session
  • Wednesday, November 2 – Grantmaking Meeting
  • Wednesday, December 7 – Service and Leadership Meeting
  • January – May 2023 – meetings will be held on the first Wednesday of the month, after school hours.

What: Fun activities, leadership training, education about philanthropy and grantmaking, service projects, and snacks!

Transportation: Students must have their own transportation to and from meetings, but please let us know if there are issues and we will try to help.

(YAC Advisors are present at and responsible for organizing all YAC-sponsored events and meetings.)