The Foundation for MetroWest’s Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) program provides local youth the knowledge to become leaders in their community.
Joined February 2017
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2020 YIP grantee, @EnjoyLifeEdu, is excited to expand its Leadership Academy to more MetroWest teens! This program was cancelled last summer, so this is an awesome opportunity to see what new, exciting & innovative initiatives ELE has in store! More info:
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The Foundation is hiring! Are you a marketing guru with a fresh eye? Are you passionate about local philanthropy? Do you love telling stories that inspire people to give? This position could be for you!
Feb. is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) & dating violence is more common than people may think. This week on the blog YIP Alum, Dafni Suresh, spoke with @REACH_MA to discuss warning signs, tips on talking to teens & more. Check it out here: ow.ly/aD2Q50DBy3b
Check out this awesome opportunity to join a discussion on the mindset of Millennials and Gen Z, their values, and how their choices may be reshaping the American dream for the better. More information about this virtual event at the link below!
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The Jr. Board heard from Connor Schoen & Tony Shu of @breaktimeboston, a nonprofit elevating young adults out of homelessness through transitional employment & empowerment. They are MetroWest natives & an inspiration to YIP students. Learn more Breaktime: breaktime.org/
Often times, young people are left out of conversations that impact them. Next Monday: join @AnnaValenciaIL for a virtual Day of Service and a conversation on the next generation of leaders. Our youth are our future, and we need to amplify their voices.
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Visit the @PluggedInBand website for more information on a new virtual, digital audio production program opportunity! Over the course of eight weeks, students will learn fundamental skills, techniques & tools to work with digital audio software: pluggedinband.org/
Looking for weekend plans? Consider supporting the YIP Hopkinton cohort at their Chipotle fundraiser, tomorrow, between 5 pm and 9 pm. Show this flyer on your phone or tell the cashier you're supporting the cause to make sure 33% of the proceeds go to Hopkinton YIP!
Know a young person who could benefit from financial advice? Join our friends at @firstrepublic next Tuesday for a free, virtual webinar on the basics of financial education, including banking 101, financial goal setting and the importance of saving.
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We're so close! Here are a few words from Emmy McCormack, co-chair of our Youth In Philanthropy Jr. Board, and Carlisle resident. Almost to the finish line, which would us unlock an additional $20,000 in donations support the Foundation! Don't stop now!
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Do you know a teen who lives or learns in #MetroWest? Is that teen a change maker with an interest in philanthropy? Encourage them to apply for our spring 2021 Youth In Philanthropy program!
Applications open until November 20. Visit yipmetrowest.org for more information.
We are deeply saddened to learn of Harry Clark's death, a 2017 @yipmetrowest alum and a young man who made Wellesley better. We are grateful to have known Harry during his time in YIP & send our condolences to his family and friends.
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We're excited to announce the application for the 2020–2021 YIP Junior Board has officially opened! YIP alumni interested in this leadership development opportunity with FFMW are encouraged to apply no later than 7/1. More information at the link below
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Check out this great resource for all youth sports organizations offered by Doc Wayne Youth Services, Inc.. Thanks for being a wonderful community partner, Doc Wayne!
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Not a great day for hiking today, but these are some really interesting locations for when the rain stops! Have you hiked any of them? digboston.com/even-more-remo…
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A pandemic will not stop our @yipmetrowest students from #DoingGood! All our programs are continuing virtually - students are hard at work learning about the amazing work being done in our region. Applications for the Fall YIP programs are now open: ow.ly/saZR50zbkcQ
We've seen a lot of people donating their time & talent to make masks, both for healthcare professionals & family, now that the CDC recommends that everyone wear cloth face masks in public. Thanks @OSJobLot for providing free fabric! #MetroWest #COVID-19
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@yipmetrowest alumna & a 2020 Young Philanthropist of the Year Award winner, Tessa Renyi is joining forces with her mother in #thedrivewayproject supporting the @cccchest WIN Fund. What are you doing to make a difference? #DoYIPDoGood @NashobaBrooks
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So great to see this happening in our communities! ow.ly/SxM650zafb5 @FoodLinkMA is also one of the first nonprofits to receive funds from the @FFMW MetroWest Emergency Relief Fund. More: bit.ly/MWCOVID
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