Youth As Resources
Youth as Resources(YAR) is a community-based youth philanthropy and youth voice program, funded by the Rochester-Monroe County Youth Bureau and the Rochester Area Community Foundation. The YAR Board provides mini-grants to young people to design and implement civic engagement activities and service projects which target social problems, resolve community issues, and contribute to significant community improvement. YAR is governed by local youth and adults responsible for grant making.
When youth become involved in YAR, they begin to feel a sense of connection, civic responsibility, and self-worth as they see their own actions cause positive change. A fundamental YAR philosophy is that youth can and do make a difference in meeting critical community and social needs on a variety of levels.
Who Can Apply For A YAR Grant?
- Community Groups and Organizations
- Churches
- Schools
All applying groups must have 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit status OR must be sponsored by a Non-Profit organization. If you need help connecting with a non-profit to act as your sponsor please contact YAR and we will gladly assist you.
2008 Summer Grant Cycle
The Youth as Resources board would like to congratulate and acknowledge the groups that were awarded grants during the 2008-2009 School Year Grant Cycle. Through a generous grant from the Community Foundation, and ongoing financial support form the County of Monroe, we were able to award grants totaling over $18,000. It is the youth and adults in these groups that help to make our community a better place for everyone.
Youth As Resources 2008-2009 School Year Grants
ACR Artists / Growth Project
Banners of Hope / Empowering Future Leaders
East HS NJROTS / Flagpole Beautification
East Rochester Youth Activity Center / Women’s Center Wish List
Harley Middle School 8th Grade / Saint’s Place Community Outreach
Henrietta Youth Asset Team / Answer to Cancer Lock-In
Henrietta Youth Asset Team / Teens C.A.R.E.
HF-L Mendon Youth Assets / Teens 2 Teens
Kids Miracle Making Club / Wii Fest
Mercy HS Players / Theater to Create Community
Monroe County Children’s Center / Warm Cloths for Warm Hearts
PRYD’s Proyecto Prevencioń Peer Educators / Family Retreat
St. Phillip International Church / Youth on Fire Scavenger Hunt
Successful Pathways Inc. / Road to Success Newsletter
It’s a Health Thing Team / It’s a Health Thing
Truth Troopers / Release the Latch
Young Men of Honor - Young Women of Excellence / Super Power Project
Youth Adult Partnerships / Sector 8 Unity Peace Garden
Be on the lookout for these projects in the coming months!2009 Summer Grant Application
The 2009 Summer Grant application is now available. Download the application below to apply for a grant of up to $1000 for your Youth planned, led, and implemented Community Service or Service Learning Project.
Deadline to receive applications is May 1, 2009
Grant Writing & Service Learning Workshop
Tuesday, April 14th, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Monroe Community Hosp., Auditoriums A & B.
