The Saratoga Children’s Theatre presented the grant proposal of ‘The New Kid’ Production to the Advisory Board. Youth2 was so excited about ‘The New Kid’ production, an anti-bullying program to be offered to schools in Saratoga County that $1000 was happily granted.
Nov 2011-Community Allies
Angela Soucy with the Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services and the Ballston Area Community Center developed the Community Allies Program. The funds given by YouthSquared will assist the fun and educational outreach program to teach youth how to be an ally and help youth be able to stand up for themselves and others. This program will help lessen bullying, … Read More
March 2010-Cheyenne River Youth Project
Awarded to Cara Kowalski This project involved volunteering with the Cheyenne River Youth Project, a grassroots youth organization that provides programs and services for Lakota people living on the Cheyenne River Reservation in South Dakota. It involves interacting with and mentoring young children in the Main Youth Center, which offers a positive and nurturing environment for kids on the reservation. … Read More
March 2009-Emmanuel United Church Youth Musical: “Lifesong”
Awarded to Emma D. We have done a youth musical for the past 11 years. Admission is always free but we have a good will offering the benefits children in serious need. These children often have a serious illness that could potentially be fatal. The musical is a good way to get youth involved with the church while helping children … Read More
April 2007-Lake Avenue School: Playground Fund-Fun Place to Play!
Awarded to: Sam, Johanna and Mia G. This grant was awarded to support the efforts of the youth in building the school and community play area.
April 2005-Youth Theater Ministry: Helping a young person with a rare form of cancer
Awarded to: Meghan S. & Emmanuel United Church The Youth Theater Group gave proceeds of their production to help Linda Wells receive a rare cancer treatment not covered by her medical insurance.
April 2005-Youth Theatre Ministry: Bring Back Brittany
Awarded to: Meghan S. & Emmanuel United Church The Youth Theater group gave proceeds of their production to help Brittney who suffered from severe brain trauma.
Feb 2005-Saratoga Springs Youth Orchestra (SSYO)
Awarded to: Lara B. The Saratoga Springs Youth Orchestra gave community performances to build a Tuition Assistance Program for promising musicians. Saratoga Springs Youth Orchestra -Thank you again for granting SSYO with funds from your program. I was excited to get the grant and SSYO will put it to use soon. I am hoping that the impact of my grant … Read More
May 2004-Youth Theater Ministry: Wireless Microphones
Awarded to: Erin S. & Emmanuel United Church Supporting a Youth Theater Group that holds yearly benefits for community youth with medical problems. This grant provided for the purchase of wireless headset microphones to support the theater productions. Proceeds of the production helped a young boy get a liver transplant.
March 2004-Saratoga Mentoring Project: Theater Thursdays
Awarded to: Hallie G. Providing at-risk youth an opportunity for a creative summer theater workshop program.
March 2004-Girl Scout Capital Campaign
Awarded to: Erin B. This grant supported a bottle drive to improve camp buildings for the Adirondack Girl Scout Chapter.