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Way Council

The Walker Area Youth (WAY) Council was born out of the idea that youth can make a significant impact on their community when given the right resources and opportunities. The WAY Council consists of juniors and seniors representing each of the 8 high schools in our county.

The Walker Area Community Foundation gives the WAY Council a sum of money up to $10,000 each year to distribute funds to nonprofits and school clubs involving youth services. The members of the WAY Council participate in the grantmaking process by attending monthly meetings where they learn to read grant applications, conduct site visits and distribute funds among submitted grant proposals.

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The Foundation's goals for the program include:

• To promote interest among youth in philanthropy and charitable giving;

• To educate youth about the importance and function of the not-for-profit sector;

• To expose youth to careers in the not-for-profit community; • To increase the number of youth that volunteer in the community; and,

• To increase the number of community organizations that provide volunteer opportunities for youth.

This Web site is a joint effort of the WAY Council, Leadership Walker County 2005 Orange Team, Walker Area Community Foundation and WalkerWeb. © 2005 - WalkerWeb, L.L.C.