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Kenosha County Youth As Resources (YAR) is a grant-giving program which funds youth-designed, youth-led community service projects in Kenosha County. Youth, with guidance from adults, determine the project they believe will address a need in their community.
Youth groups may apply to Kenosha County Youth As Resources (YAR) for small grants of up to $500 and grant money may be used to purchase needed supplies for the project, but may not be used to pay for volunteer time. The YAR Board reads all applications and invites youth groups to present their proposals directly to the board.
Kenosha County Youth As Resources (YAR) was developed out of a need - a need to make the youth of Kenosha County feel more connected to their community. According to results from a 2006 Search Institute Survey of Kenosha County youth, only 27% feel that they are given useful roles in the community an even lower 23% of youth feel that adults value them. Kenosha County Youth As Resources (YAR) is a program of Kenosha County University of Wisconsin-Extension in partnership with the United Way of Kenosha County.
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Four times a year, Youth As Resources awards youth-led service grants to area youth groups to assist with community service and service-learning initiatives. Youth must design the service projects themselves and must demonstrate their projects are both educational and of benefit to the community in Kenosha County.
 Grant Application (4 Pages, 118 KB) YAR grant application for youth-led service projects in Kenosha County. |
Grant Review Form (1 Page, 50 KB) This is an evaluation form the YAR Board of Directors uses to evaluate the projects that are presented. You may use this form while you are writing the grant and getting ready for your presentation.
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Project Tips (1 Page, 124 KB) Because of the limited amount of time for our project presentations, the YAR Board encourages grant applicants to consider the tips on this sheet to ensure that their presentations are both compelling and concise. |
Map to Kenosha County Administrative Building. (1 Page, 87 KB) Map to the Kenosha County Administration Building. 1010 56th St. Kenosha, WI |
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The Kenosha County Youth As Resources board of directors is made up of youth and adults throughout Kenosha County. This board meets once a month to raise money, discuss community issues, provide grants to youth-led community service groups, and plan community involvement initiatives. Youth board members develop leadership and professional skills while receiving guidance from experienced adults.
Board Member Application (2 Pages, 60 KB) Application for youth grades 7-12, college age, and adults who are interested in joining the YAR Board of Directors. |
Board Member Nomination Form (2 Pages, 184 KB) If you know of a youth in grades 7-12, a college student or an adult who would be a great asset to the YAR board of Directors please take the time to nominate them. |
Board Manual (8 Pages, 144 KB) This manual was designed to answer any questions you may have regarding YAR and the boards operations. This manual also includes the organizations bylaws. |
2009 - 2010 schedule (1 page, 59 KB) 2009 - 2010 schedule of YAR activities. |
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The Kenosha County YAR annual reports outline the projects that have received funding from October to May of that year. The annual reports serve as a tool to help you see what has been done in the community and by whom. You may also use the annual reports to help jump start your community service project.
2005 - 2006 Annual Report (4 Pages, 330 KB) The annual report outlines the projects that have received YAR funding from Oct. 2005 - May 2006. This report also helps to give ideas on service projects you could do.
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2006 - 2007 Annual Report ( 4 Pages, 475 KB) The annual report outlines the projects that have received YAR funding from Oct. 2006 - May 2007. This report also helps to give ideas on service projects you could do.
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2007 - 2008 Annual Report ( 4 Pages, 207 KB) The annual report outlines the projects that have received YAR funding from Oct. 2007 - May 2008. This report also helps to give ideas on service projects you could do. |
 2008 - 2009 Annual Report ( 4 Pages, 314 KB) The annual report outlines the projects that have received YAR funding from Oct. 2008 - May 2009. This report also helps to give ideas on service projects you could do.
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In memory of her husband Leonard Johnson, Patricia Johnson donated the initial funds to start the Endowment Fund in 2008. The fund is designed ensure the long-range sustainability of the Kenosha County Youth As Resources program as only the earnings of the fund will be used to support local youth-led service projects.
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Ashley Morgan
Program Coordinator
Kenosha County Youth As Resources (YAR)
Kenosha County UW-Extension
19600 - 75th Street P.O. Box 550
Bristol, WI 53104
262-857-1940
711 for Wisconsin Relay (TDD)
262-857-1998 (fax)
YAR@co.kenosha.wi.us
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