“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

Kelsey Harrison President of the Youth Community Fund presenting a check to Kate Lombardo Executive Director the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County.

Working on posters to increase awareness of hunger and homelessness in Fairfield County.

YOUTH COMMUNITY FUND

The new 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 2009-2010 Youth Community Fund with advisors Dan Anderson and Lisa Joyce

After grant reviews and agency visits The Youth Community Fund recommended grants of $1,000 to the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County, $1,000 to Christian Community Action in Norwalk, $2,250 to the Shelter for the Homeless in Stamford and $750 to Domus/Stamford Academy.

“I am very excited to be a part of the new Youth Community Fund. It’s important we raise awareness among our peers of needs in our community. We have been give a great opportunity to get another generation involved in granting funds and doing some hands on volunteer work. It’s exciting to think that we could make a difference in our community,” says Megan Ardery, President of the Youth Community Fund.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2010-2011 Youth Community Fund Board.

If you are interested in receiving an application or for more information please contact lisa@communityfunddarien.org