Youth As Resources, a community investment committee of United Way of Racine County, has elected the following officers for its 2010-2011 program year:
Board Chairperson - Shan Sivanushanthan, Case High School; Adult Co-Chair - MaryBeth Kallio, United Way of Racine County; Secretary - Jenny Craig, The Prairie School; and Historian/Service Project Leader - Milan Myers, Walden III Middle School.
These board officers will lead a group of 24 youth and adult members who are responsible for awarding grants to youth-designed, youth-led community service projects throughout Racine County. During the 2009-2010 program year, YAR awarded $9,373 to 11 community service projects that were completed by youth groups from a variety of organizations, including schools, churches, and scouts.
To learn more about Youth As Resources, youth and adults are encouraged to contact program coordinator Jessica Safransky at (262) 898-2251.
