2013-2014 Youth in Philanthropy Application
The Okoboji Foundation Youth in Philanthropy Initiative is an annual program for high school students intended to empower students to make a lasting positive impact in the Lakes Community.
Students receive community service hours as they learn about the work of the Okoboji Foundation and other nonprofits in the Lakes Community. Tentative nonprofit highlights for 2013-14 include Memorial Park Splash Pad, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, Humane Society of NW Iowa, Lakes Area Hockey Arena, Disc Golf in Kenue Park and Iowa Lakeside Lab Walking Trail.Students also participate in fundraising for their own grant process and recommend awards of $100 to $24,999 for Community Needs Grants to area nonprofits.
All high school students interested in personal development, community awareness and leadership skills are invited to apply. YIP participants from previous years are invited to reapply. All applications will be read and scored; 20-25 students will be selected to participate.
ELIGIBILITY: Students who attend Okoboji, Spirit Lake, or Harris- Lake Park High School in Dickinson County Iowa are eligible. Applicants should commit to attend YIP meetings one Wednesday per month from 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. from October through May.
· Applications must be received on or before: September 13, 2013
· Everyone who applies will be notified about participation by Sept. 27, 2013
· Please contact the Okoboji Foundation with any questions: 712-332-7177
· Applications may be emailed to info@okobojifoundation.org (Note: Please save and send as Microsoft Word document)
or mailed to: Okoboji Foundation, P.O. Box 593, Okoboji, IA 51355
Additional information about Youth in Phinathropy is available at www.okobojifoundation.org, click on Youth Tab
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