Mission/Vision

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The mission of the Youth Philanthropy Committee  is to:

• Educate our youth about philanthropy and the role of philanthropy in the community.
• Enhance the decision making skills of young people.
• Provide a forum for youth interests, needs and problems.
• Commit resources to youth serving programs.
• Involve youth in both volunteerism and philanthropy.

Our vision statement is:
Youth striving to improve the quality of life in our community by promoting education, donating time, and making decisions, which will enhance youth awareness of the benefits of charitable giving.

Goals:

• The Youth Philanthropy Committee’s goals are to:
• Examine and prioritize needs of youth in the greater Hamilton area.
• Develop practical approaches to addressing those needs.
• Review grant proposals and make recommendations to the Hamilton Community  Foundation Board of Trustees.
• Develop and encourage youth involvement in philanthropy and volunteerism.