Youth Foundation Announces Grant Recipients
The Washington County Youth Foundation works hard to promote youth directed community service. Part of that is assisting others with their community service projects and they do that annually through a grant cycle. This year, the Youth Foundation has awarded two grants to local organizations doing great things in Washington County.
Lesia Ellis, a 3rd grade teacher at East Washington Elementary School, is the recipient of a $440.00 grant for Bundles of Blankets. Ms. Ellis’ class will be purchasing no sew blanket kits for the students to make. After the blankets are made, they will donate them to the local Police Department. The Police will share the blankets with children when they arrive on the scene of an accident or crime to provide some comfort to the child.
Peyton Howard is applying for her Girl Scout Gold Award. To receive her Gold Award, Peyton is interested in constructing a teen obstacle course at Lake Salinda. The Youth Foundation has awarded Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana a grant for $200.00 to encourage other organizations to donate to her project.
The Washington County Youth Foundation plans on performing other youth directed community service activities throughout the school year as well. The Youth Foundation was established in 2001 and is comprised of sophomores through seniors from Washington County They have a tradition of being community service leaders in our county, funding such projects as the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, several Gold Award projects, and Water Quality Awareness.
Washington County Community Foundation is a nonprofit public charity established in 1993 to serve donors, award grants, and provide leadership to improve Washington County forever
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