Youth in Philanthropy (YiP) is a growing movement across Canada, with more than 55 YIP committees in Canada, all associated with the community foundation in their area. In London, YiP is a dynamic group of youth between the ages of 13 to 25 who have come together from diverse backgrounds to actively participate in philanthropy and community development.

We believe some of the best experts regarding young people are young people themselves.

We are currently recruiting new members to the YiP committee. Are you between the age of 13 and 18 and want to volunteer and make a difference? Maybe this is the opportunity for you.

Things YiP volunteers do:

• Volunteering: Visit and engage with community youth organizations
• Awards: Select the annual recipient for the J. Allyn Taylor Community Service award, presented to an individual who has contributed to their community through their volunteering achievements
• Grantmaking: Review and discuss grant guidelines for the Acorn Fund for Youth, review grant proposals and make recommendations to the Grants Committee of London Community Foundation 
• Perform follow-up evaluations of grants made and report to the Grants Committee

Being a YiP member is a great way to meet other youth and engage in unique volunteering opportunities. lworozbyt [at] lcf [dot] on [dot] ca (Contact us today).

The YiP Committee Recommended the following Grants in 2010

Limberlost Chaplaincy, $1,350.00
Next Generation: Engaging Community Involvement & Developing Youth Leaders.

Sudanese Community Association of London, $1,350.00
Youth Initiative for Peer Support - to build a network for all Canadian Sudanese youth to support each other.

LIFE*SPIN (Low-Income Family Empowerment Sole-Support Parents, $1,350.00
Building Common Ground: Old East Common, A program to empower urban children and their whole community to interact with and appreciate nature in a healthy, sustainable manner.

Sexual Assault Centre London, $1,000.00
Building Belonging: A creative social group for newcomer girls.

Sexual Assault Centre London, $1,080.00
Unity Walk - Youth Initiative to promote harmonious community.