News briefs: Youth Advisory Committee awards grants to 14 organizations

Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
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LANCASTER - The Fairfield County Foundation’s Board of Trustees and the Youth AdvisoryCommittee of 2022-2023 awarded grants totaling $15,000 to 14 organizations to benefit youth inFairfield County.

  • AHA! A Hands-on Adventure, A Children's Museum for storage and supplies to reestablish amakerspace.

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fairfield County to purchase a Cricut easy press, vinyl and shirts forcreative match activities.

  • Canal Winchester Human Services to purchase games, art activities, food, and pool passes forFairfield County youth during summer outreach events.

  • Decorative Arts Center of Ohio to purchase supplies for youth summer art camps.

  • Destination Downtown Lancaster to purchase movie rights for free movies to show indowntown Lancaster for kids and families in the community.

  • Fairfield County Strings and Keyboards to purchase new scores for musical performances.

  • FairHope Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc to purchase books and journals for grieving teens.

  • Geneva Hills Group, Inc to purchase a water slide for their pool.

  • Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland Council, Inc to purchase day camp supplies and t-shirts.

  • Lancaster Fresh Market, Inc/Keller Market House to support free produce tokens for kids toexchange for items of their choice at the 2023 Farmers Market.

  • Ohio Glass Museum to purchase equipment for their student fused-glass program.

  • Robert K. Fox Family YMCA to purchase balls, crafts, jump ropes and other summer equipmentto be used during summer camp.

  • Vineyard Food Pantry to purchase art supplies for youth outreach at the food pantry.

The Fairfield County Foundation Youth Advisory Committee was established in 2018 to empowerFairfield County high school students through leadership and community service. Participants have theopportunity to get involved in projects that support initiatives for youth in their own communities andgain real-world experience, with responsibilities for reviewing submissions, completing site visits andpresenting recommendations to the Board of Trustees.

The 20-person committee, which changes each year, is made up of juniors and seniors from across thecounty. Nine of the 11 Fairfield County High Schools were represented in the committee this year.

To learn more about the Youth Advisory Committee, contact Senior Program Officer, Abby King, at 740-654-8451 or aking@fairfieldcountyfoundation.org or visit:https://www.fairfieldcountyfoundation.org/grants/youth-advisory-committee.

Fairfield County Foundation announces Cycle 1 grant recipients

LANCASTER – The Fairfield County Foundation recently announced the recipients for the first ofthree grant cycles in 2023. The Foundation awarded grants totaling $224,550 to 16 local organizations attheir March Board meeting.

"We are privileged to have the opportunity to support so many deserving organizations that are creatinga positive impact on the Fairfield County community," said Amy Eyman, CEO of the Fairfield CountyFoundation. "Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we continue to support a wide range of charitablegoals with each grant cycle."

Below is a complete listing of the Cycle 1 grant recipients:

Alma S. BusbyGood Neighbors in the Village - Community ramp building suppliesAnn ChessRise Up Arts Alliance - Stage pipe and drape systemGeorge and Dollie L. Zimpfer MemorialFamily YMCA of Lancaster/Fairfield County - HVAC unit updateHabitat for Humanity of SEO - Career center home build collaborationJerry and Janet Nauman FoundationHardbarger Impact Ministries - Various tools to stock a mobile unit for community home repairsPatricia A. BeamThe Period Pantry Project - Storage and product purchase for expansion to Fairfield CountyRichard L. RoundhouseFairfield County Heritage Association - Sherman House exterior updatingGrace Haven Ministries - Kitchen and window update projectOhio Glass Museum - Kiln for new fused glass studio classesSpreading the Sparkle - Books for students grades 5-11Robert A. SchatzFrontier Players Association - 2023 Frontier Spirit marketing items, youth giveaways and communicationdevicesGeneva Hills Group - Commercial Laser Tag expansion equipmentTerry A. McGhee/Sally J. Grimm Community FundLancaster Festival - Performance for youth during the FestivalWendel FamilyDecorative Arts Center of Ohio - Intrinsic Luminescence Exhibit supportLancaster Festival - Orchestra supportMichael Moyer and George and Dollie L. ZimpferFairfield Area Humane Society - Mobile Vet Unit

Remaining 2023 Grant Cycle Deadlines

CYCLE 2:

  • Preliminary Grants: Due second Monday in May - May 8

  • Invitations to submit full grant sent second week of May

  • Grant Application: Due second Monday of June - June 12

  • Grant Committee recommendations to Board of Trustees for approval - July 20

CYCLE 3:

  • Preliminary Grants: Due second Monday in September - Sept. 11

  • Invitations to submit full grant sent second week of September

  • Grant Application: Due second Monday of October - Oct. 9

  • Grant Committee recommendations to Board of Trustees for approval - Nov. 16

For more information, visit the Foundation’s website at: http://www.fairfieldcountyfoundation.org/grants/

Meetings

The Fairfield County Transportation District will hold a special TID Board Meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, at the Fairfield County Records Center; 138 West Chestnut Street; Lancaster. The purpose of this special meeting is to discuss legal counsel.

For public comment or any questions, please contact Cheryl Downour at 740-652-2300 or via e-mail at cheryl.downour@fairfieldcountyohio.gov.

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