Youth Community Fund

The Youth Community Fund (YCF) is a group of approximately 50 high school students (from Darien High School and local private schools) who learn about philanthropy and the role of nonprofits in our community. Members will participate in a variety of volunteer projects at different local nonprofit organizations, as well as help with a few fundraisers. In the winter, students will identify a group of local nonprofit organizations to apply for funding. Members will read the grant applications and decide how to allocate $6,000 (plus additional money received through YCF fundraisers) in grants to the local nonprofits. The group is led by Lisa Haas, Grants Director, two parent advisors (Ginger Morgan and Melissa Williams) and six elected high school seniors in leadership positions.

To read a more detailed description of the YCF, please click here.

Student applications to join YCF for the 2021-2022 school year will be available in June 2021.
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Please contact Lisa Haas at lisa.haas@communityfunddarien.org with questions.

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