The purpose of the youth grant program is to introduce and familiarize local youth with. the concept and benefits of philanthropy. These 2013 youth grants are made possible with funds from the BP/Good Oil Youth Philanthropy Fund. 

Last year, the Community Foundation awarded two $500 youth grants to county high school service groups to improve their school’s campus or K-12 program. West Central’s Student Council project “Through the Looking Glass” revitalized a high school hallway with a lockable, glass “student information center” for posting announcements, upcoming events, awards, and suggestion box.  Winamac’s National Honor Society received funds for their project, “Beautify EPCSC.”  Students cleaned the weight room and equipment; painted elementary playground equipment; and obtained new tools for the outdoor lab.

The Foundation’s youth philanthropy program was initiated in 2011 and includes elementary and high school opportunities.

For more information on youth grants or youth philanthropy in general, please contact the PCCF office at 574-946-0906 or stop by any weekday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., 127 E. Pearl Street, Winamac.

(Before) West Central: View of the old hallway storage.	(After) The new student information area completed by the West Central student council.
WInamac Community High School National Honor Society members clean up the school's weight room.	Improving the EPCS campus included painting playground equipment at the elementary school.