by Amy Croll | Jan 15, 2014 | News
In recognition of the 30th anniversary of Mid Iowa Health Foundation, Community Youth Concepts (CYC) and the Foundation are proud to announce the launch of a youth-led community philanthropy board. Announced last night at the Foundation’s 30th Anniversary Celebration at the Wakonda Club, the youth philanthropy board is composed of 15 high school students from across the metro area. The focus of the youth board will be to outreach to community organizations working to improve the health and well-being of children in Des Moines. The board will support the work of outstanding children’s health initiatives through a competitive grant process to take place in the fall of 2014. Community Youth Concepts will provide oversight and direction to the youth board and Mid Iowa Health Foundation serves as the board’s sponsor. Since 1984, Mid-Iowa Health Foundation has pursued its mission to serve as a catalyst and partner for improving the health of vulnerable people in greater Des Moines by supporting hundreds of community based health initiatives. The youth philanthropy board is a new venture for the Foundation and a first of its kind focused on improving public health in central Iowa. “The Mid Iowa Health Foundation is a wonderful community partner and an excellent organization to model the importance of philanthropy and service for the youth board. We are excited for the opportunity to be able to grow this group of emerging young leaders and work with local organizations to meet community needs through philanthropy,†said CYC Executive Director Amy...
by Amy Croll | Jan 5, 2014 | News
Our national partner organization highlighted CYC’s partnership to host the State-wide MLK, Jr Day Celebration and culminating service project on their national blog! Read the blog here!
by Amy Croll | Jan 1, 2014 | News
Started as a way to connect new non-profit professionals in the field, this group started by CYC as an idea has officially turned one! Check out the article highlighting past CYC staff member and YNPN founding member Michelle Raymer...
by Amy Croll | Dec 22, 2013 | Check this out!
CYC has been working with the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service to create up-to-date resources and tools for service-learning providers state-wide. Currently, a survey is available to assess needs and interests among service-learning and volunteer professionals to guide the work, including the evolution of the Iowa Service Learning...
by Amy Croll | Dec 10, 2013 | Check this out!, News
After setting their goal and planning out their actions, the Urbandale KWAKers donated $100 to the Animal Rescue League on November 9, 2013! This ambitious group of sixteen youth worked together to raise awareness of the needs of homeless and injured animals. Along their journey, they learned about various animal shelters, had lively debates about which organization they should support, partnered with the Clive Jaycees for the Woofin’ It 5K event, made and sold KWAKer Kleaner, and held a Halloween BOOtique. They are excited to start a new project in January...
