 Youth As Resources
Program Coordinator: Gavin Mariano
Program Established: 1998
Program Motto: "You are important. You are part of us. And we can't solve community problems without you."
National Associations: National Crime Prevention Council
Next YAR activity
This Saturday...August 16
meet @
Aurelio's Pizza in Griffith (map)
Youth As Resources meeting and canvass aimed at residents in Griffith who were recently affected by the tornado.
FREE PIZZA after for all !
*Current members, please wear
your YAR T-shirt.
*Also recruiting new members onsite.
*Dress comfortably. We'll be doing some walking. (Weather forecast)
Teens & adults from all over Northwest Indiana: RSVP by contacting the coordinator...
@ 614-5945
or email: yar@crisiscenterysb.org |
 Above - A feature of Youth As Resources in the Post-Tribune called, "Good Work." Click it to see larger size (in PDF version)
Above - Youth As Resources members participate in the car wash. The event raised nearly $200.00
Gavin Mariano has many roles at the
Crisis Center including YAR coordinator,
Public Relations, Technical Support and
assistant to the Safe Place program. Mariano is
also the webmaster for the website. |
Program Description: YAR at the Crisis Center, governed by a youth-adult advisory board, and supported by local funders, provides mini-grants ranging from $40 to $400 to local youth groups who initiate and carry out a community service project or event that tackles a social problem or assists development. From health, housing, education and the environment, to drug abuse, gangs, illiteracy and crime--YAR advisory board members, funders, and project participants enjoy a fun service learning experience.
Program Eligibility: Youth and adults Ages 9 and up can serve on the Advisory Committee. Grant applicants must consist of youth groups, affiliated with a 501(C)3 organization.
Next Grant Screening: Fall 2008 (our August grant screening has been postponed).
Click here (.pdf) to download printable YAR grant guidelines & application in adobe reader. However, the May grant screening is now closed; no additional money is available for grants this cycle.
CONGRATULATIONS: Calumet Council Boys Scout: $400 grant won at May 2008 screening for attending Scoutapalloza (view Michigamea lodge website here). Ivanhoe Elementary School: $400 grant won for "Junior master
Remember, the grant application must be completed in full and submitted at least 3 days before the screening meeting. Groups applying for grants MUST attend the grant screening and make a brief presentation on their proposal. Groups can wait for a decision on the money after the meeting. The screening is informal, and remember, TEENS are the ones who decide on the money, so it's a fun and interesting experience.
Volunteers Needed: YES; energetic, committed teens to gain experience, have fun, and serve on the YAR Advisory Committee. Meetings & events held only once a month, and always in Lake County to make it convenient.
Food always served!
For More Information, Youth volunteers, or Grant info or help: Contact Gavin Mariano , Program Coordinator. Email or Call (938-7070, Option 7). |
