is a youth development program that gives money
(small grants) to youth groups to operate volunteer
projects in their community.
youth to identify community needs and design projects
that use their skills, creativity and energy to
help others in the community.
to youth volunteer
groups for youth-led service projects. Grant workshops
are conducted before each grant deadline to advise
youth on how to apply.
YAR is guided by Action Boards in each county.
Youth and adult board members work in partnership
to make all funding decisions.
Our Mission Is...
To draw on
the skills, ideas and energy of youth
to improve communities through youth-led
service projects;
To promote
learning through youth service, leadership
and civic participation;
To encourage
youth to develop a sense of ownership
in the community of central Indiana;
To change
society's view of youth from a source
of problems to a source of solutions.
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Main
Office
Youth as Resources of Central Indiana
3901 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208-0409
317-920-2560; 317-921-1254 Fax
E-Mail: allen@uwci.org
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