Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI)
YPI is an inclusive, multi-award-winning secondary school program that grows compassionate communities by connecting youth to social issues, local charities, and philanthropy at a pivotal stage in their adolescence. YPI engages students within their community and develops teamwork, communication, research and presentation skills. What do people in a student’s local community really need? YPI doesn’t tell young people the answer to this question. It empowers them to find it for themselves. Student groups are challenged to provide a presentation about a charity that is meaningful to them. The top group presentations compete to win a $5,000 grant for their charity. As this is often the first chance for students to learn philanthropy, we are proud to partner with YPI to provide grants to the winning charity and to teach young people about the value of giving.