Seeking New YAC Members

The Huron County Community Foundation Youth Advisory Committee is seeking to add new members for the 2024-2025 school year.

The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is an organization composed of students around Huron County. The YAC is a standing committee of the Huron County Community Foundation (HCCF). Its membership includes four students, ideally one from each grade, from each Huron County high school. The YAC is responsible for reviewing grant applications and advise HCCF on funding grants for youth projects to impact the needs reported during the survey. The YAC also does an awareness needs-based project every year, along with community service and a fund development project. The roles and responsibilities of being a member include: attending monthly meetings, active participation in meetings and events, a deep desire to better our community through grant making, and an interest in working with youth from across the county to have an impact. The organization was established in 1997 and continues to flourish. Few accomplishments are rewarding individuals and programs. While in YAC, individuals are taught the importance of philanthropy and giving back to the community while having fun and making new friends.

The YAC currently has at least one opening at each of our local high schools.

To learn more about joining YAC, please read the attached application packet. Completed applications include the information sheet, a narrative on why the student wants to join YAC, and a letter of support from an adult that is not a relative. Applications should be submitted by September 20 at 5 p.m. to hccf@huroncounty.com or received by September 20 to PO Box 56 Bad Axe, MI 48413. Preference will be given to students currently in their freshman year, but all interested students are encouraged to apply.

Questions? Contact Mackenzie - mackenzie@huroncounty.com, 989-269-2850