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General contact details for YACs, community foundations and CFC

All media enquiries should go to Barbara McMillan, National Consultant on Youth in Philanthropy, CFC, tel. +1.604.986.3084.

Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) is a growing movement that engages young people in building philanthropy in communities across Canada by connecting them with community foundations and youth advisory committees (YACs).

Youth philanthropy in Canada is taking root and growing locally, but it is also being supported nationally by Community Foundations of Canada (CFC).

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In the news

August 21, 2009
Teen philanthropists invest in Winnipeg (MS Word)
Youth granting program distributes $115,741 to local charities

November 3, 2008
CCEDNet's Emerging Leaders committee issues call-out for new members! (Graphic)

November 3, 2008
Vancouver Foundation Youth Philanthropy Council Member wins award

July 10, 2008
The Winnipeg Foundation Extends Philanthropy Year-Round (MS Word)

May 29, 2008
Presentation at Going Green Forum, May 23 - 25th (MS Powerpoint)

May 29, 2008
Winnipeg YiPpers announce grants at “future-iffic” celebration (MS Word - 1884 KB)

April 2, 2008
Calgary Youth Foundation Distributes Over $5000 in Spring Granting Cycle (MS Word - 27 KB)

February 28, 2008
Giving Youth a Voice - A Unique Perspective (PDF)


Youth in Philanthropy Canada is a national program of Community Foundations of Canada