“If youth know their community needs them, they will realize they can be partners in solving some of society’s most vexing problems and perceive that their responsible actions will improve the community and their own situation.”
~Changing Perspectives, National Crime Prevention Council

Eleanor Palmer 2010-2011 President of the Youth Community Fund presenting a check to Jason Shaplen Executive Director of St. Luke's LifeWorks

Working at the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County

YOUTH COMMUNITY FUND

The Youth Community Fund was formed to provide high school students from Darien the opportunity for leadership, understanding local needs and those organizations addressing those needs, and effecting positive change in their community.

The 2010-2011 Youth Community Fund with front row next years officers: Harlan Smith Secretary, Katie Stueber President and Megan Foley Vice President

After grant reviews and agency visits The Youth Community Fund recommended grants of $1,000 to A Better Chance Darien, $500 to Domus, $1,500 to New Covenant House of Hospitality, $1,500 to the Shelter for the Homeless in Stamford and $500 to St. Luke's LifeWorks.

“For me, the greatest part of the Youth Community fund is not only getting to know a variety of non-profit organizations in our community, but also learning to work together with the other YCF members through the grant making process. It's a unique experience that I would recommend to any teenager in our town." Katie Stueber, 2011-2012 YCF President

Applications are now being accepted for the 2011-2012 Youth Community Fund Board.

Click here for the application. For more information please contact lisa@communityfunddarien.org

Everyone had a great time at the Carver Center in Norwalk for a Holiday party.