ABOUT
YAC
WHAT IS
YAC?
The Huron County Community Foundation's Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is a dynamic group of local high school students, representing the voice of today’s youth living in our county.
The YAC is tasked with reviewing funding requests and recommending grants for programs that benefit area youth. YAC members convene once a month during the school year to engage in grantmaking and to learn about community needs and philanthropy. The committee thrives on the diverse perspectives and experiences that each member brings.
Established in 1997 through a challenge grant from the Michigan Community Foundation Youth Project (MCFYP) funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the YAC awarded its first grant in 1999, providing $1,000 to Bluewater Youth for Christ's LOFT Program. Since then, the YAC has awarded over $100,000 in grants, and nearly 200 high school students have contributed their time and efforts to the committee. The YAC’s mission is to empower young people, engage them in community involvement, and educate them about philanthropy, all while serving as responsible stewards through their grantmaking activities.
Contact us today to discover how you can participate in YAC.
Get
Involved
New member recruitment occurs in the fall. Preference in recruitment is for applicants entering their 9th-grade year, but students of all grade levels are welcome to apply. For details on the recruitment process, please consult with the YAC representatives at your school.
Become a YAC Member
Fill out the form by clicking the button below.
Apply for a YAC Grant
Check out our Grant Schedule page for more info.
YAC
NEWS
23-24
YAC
Committee
Collin Bingham
Shelby Bowers
Mikaela Boyle
Amelia Capling
Erin Dooley
Luke Good
Karsyn Gruehn
Lily Guitar
Ian Harris
Kate Hill
Heidi Keim
Heston Keim
Carter Kosinski
Payton McIlhargie
Douglas McNally
Lucas McKnight
Heather Mazure
Lacey Newland
Michael Norkiewicz
Natalie Phillips
Maleah Roth
Leah Schumacher
Camry Stringer
Jacob Williamson
Natalie Wood
Reece Wruble
Jack Zimmerman