Youth Advisory Council

Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a student-led organization in Chippewa County that was designed to train young people in decision making skills to commit resources for youth projects and programs, and to involve youth in both volunteerism and philanthropy. YAC members are trained to review and evaluate grants. The Youth Enrichment Endowment Fund held at the Chippewa County Community Foundation (CCCF) is the source of these funds for grants in the local area.

There are 86 YAC’s in the state of Michigan and they have over 1500 members. These YAC’s and their members grant out over $2.5 million each year.

If you are interested in becoming a member of your local YAC, please contact the CCCF office for more information.

Is your group or organization in need of volunteers? Our YAC members are all very active volunteers in the community and would be willing to help out. Contact the foundation office to get in touch with some enthusiastic volunteers!

Students Okitha Ranasinghe, Sarah Dogmi, Elizabeth Maloney, Ayla Habusta along with advisor Tracy Menard from the Sault High School YAC attended the summer leadership conference at Saginaw Valley State University. The event, Untitled- writing our own scrip, was packed with programming designed to help attendees explore their shared mission, build community, and gain skills in philanthropy and leadership. Students left feeling empowered, inspired and motivated to apply what they learned at home.

Students Okitha Ranasinghe, Sarah Dogmi, Elizabeth Maloney, Ayla Habusta along with advisor Tracy Menard from the Sault High School YAC attended the summer leadership conference at Saginaw Valley State University. The event, Untitled- writing our own scrip, was packed with programming designed to help attendees explore their shared mission, build community, and gain skills in philanthropy and leadership. Students left feeling empowered, inspired and motivated to apply what they learned at home.