Youth in Philanthropy is an organization that aims to get junior high and high schools students involved in community service. It also strives to teach young people about the importance of giving back and how that benefits local charities. The Morris Area Foundation has worked with schools in Morris and Rosenort to have Youth in Philanthropy groups within their schools.
Each year the two schools are given a combined total of $2,500 dollars to allocate to local charities and organizations in need of funds. Students involved in the group understand that there is always a need for something in the local area, and they are very proud and blessed to be able to help others out.
YIP grants are advertised in March and approved in April.
