Southeastern Alberta students direct over $22,000 in community grants
A youth philanthropy program let students in southeastern Alberta decide how tens of thousands of dollars would be distributed to local charities.
Why it matters
The program gives young people practical experience in charitable giving while channeling meaningful funding to local nonprofits.
Youth across southeastern Alberta have taken part in a philanthropy program that allowed them to direct more than $22,000 in grants to charities serving their communities.
The initiative gave students a direct role in deciding which local organizations would receive funding, part of an effort to involve young people in community giving and decision-making.
Details on the specific charities funded and the number of students involved were not specified, but organizers say the program aims to build philanthropic skills among youth while supporting local nonprofit work.
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