Washington County Youth Foundation

Mission Statement

The stated mission of Washington County Youth Foundation is to better the lives of the youth in the community by issuing grants to the most qualified, charitable, youth-directed service projects. We desire to better ourselves and the community by volunteering our time, talents, and treasure.

General Information

Who we are

The Washington County Youth Foundation is a group of students from our county committed to making Washington County a better place to live. We have up to 21 members; three sophomores, juniors and seniors from Eastern, Salem and West Washington and 12 others who can be sophomores, juniors or seniors at any school or are home schooled. We have been involved in our community and wish to continue that involvement through our efforts in the Washington County Youth Foundation.

What we do

We learn about philanthropy (that’s giving of your time, talent and treasure) by giving away money to youth groups for community service projects. We also raise money for our fund with the Foundation so this idea can go on forever. And in between, we have a little fun!

When and where we meet

We meet on Sunday afternoons and sometimes in the evenings during the week.  There may also be occasional meetings in the summer.   We try to give plenty of advance notice. Right now, we are meeting at the Washington County Community Learning Center. Oh, and we try to throw in a party or two.

Steps to take to apply

Applications are accepted between April 1 and April 15 of each year. You can download the application, permission slip and instructions from this webpage.  Contact the Washington County Community Foundation if you have any questions.

Why Apply?

It’s Fun

You will learn about your community

You will meet people from other schools

You will develop leadership and decision making skills

You will help people and make a difference

How to Apply

Complete the application, and turn it in with the permission slip.  Applications are accepted between April 1 and April 15 of each year.   

Ask one of the members at your school (they are listed on this webpage as Washington County Youth Foundation board members) about the Washington County Youth Foundation.  They will be happy to answer your questions and help you decide if this organization is right for you.  Any other questions?  Call the Washington County Community Foundation at 812-883-7334.