1. Youth 2 -Youth Helping Youth

2. Origin of Youth 2 She wanted to promote creative community service opportunities among youth in Saratoga county. People gave monetary gifts totaling $7,000 to the organization for her birthday. From these funds, Youth 2 was born! www.youthsquared.org

3. What is Youth 2 FReview grant proposals directed towards helping youth FDistribute funds FEducate the community about volunteer actions and opportunities FReview grant proposals directed towards helping youth FDistribute funds FEducate the community about volunteer actions and opportunities Youth 2 is an advisory council comprised of adult and youth members who: www.youthsquared.org

4. Our Mission is..  To engage young people:  To think about issues that they care about  To create and design their own volunteer, social awareness, or fundraising projects  To help youth locally or globally www.youthsquared.org

5. Youth 2 is committed to giving financial and thoughtful support to help interested young people turn their ideas into realities www.youthsquared.org

6. What is a grant?  A grant is a gift of money awarded to an individual who wishes to turn a community service idea into a reality.  Youth 2 has given out 27 $500.00 grants to date to youth applicants ages 22 and younger who reside in Saratoga county.  The grants can be written to help youth ANYWHERE in the world www.youthsquared.org

7. Previous Grants FBooks for a school in Sierra Leone FMalaria Prevention FHelp for orphans in Tanzania FTsunami Relief FHelp for children with rare medical disorders FProviding necessities such as hygiene products and bicycles FScholarships for music and education FBuilding playgrounds, camp facilities, schools, and pediatric wings FProjects to increase self esteem through theatre and instrument making FRaising social awareness about bullying, runaways, and gender issues FBooks for a school in Sierra Leone FMalaria Prevention FHelp for orphans in Tanzania FTsunami Relief FHelp for children with rare medical disorders FProviding necessities such as hygiene products and bicycles FScholarships for music and education FBuilding playgrounds, camp facilities, schools, and pediatric wings FProjects to increase self esteem through theatre and instrument making FRaising social awareness about bullying, runaways, and gender issues www.youthsquared.org

8. The Application Process  Youth can download the easy to complete grant application that is located on our website - www.youthsquared.org www.youthsquared.org  The application has been completed by children as young as 8 years old. www.youthsquared.org

9. How do the kids get involved? How do the kids get involved?  A young leader can design a project and apply for funding  Youth 2 provides grants up to $500.00 and can also match fundraising efforts up to $500.00 www.youthsquared.org

10. What is so unique about Youth 2 FYouth 2 provides both its applicants as well as its youth advisory council members with opportunities to gain skills in: FYouth philanthropic volunteer/community giving FFundraising FCollecting community resource information FProposal development FGrant application and review FProgram assessment and evaluation FWebsite construction/powerpoint FBrochure making FYouth 2 provides both its applicants as well as its youth advisory council members with opportunities to gain skills in: FYouth philanthropic volunteer/community giving FFundraising FCollecting community resource information FProposal development FGrant application and review FProgram assessment and evaluation FWebsite construction/powerpoint FBrochure making www.youthsquared.org

11. FDistributing Resources FPublic speaking skills FInterviewing FPublicity FInteragency networking FReading financial statements FWriting press releases FDocumenting social action FLeadership FCelebrating youth who give back to the community FDistributing Resources FPublic speaking skills FInterviewing FPublicity FInteragency networking FReading financial statements FWriting press releases FDocumenting social action FLeadership FCelebrating youth who give back to the community www.youthsquared.org

12. To help get youth connected with community service, Youth 2 has: FHosted three “Community Giving Fairs” – these fairs have taught children about the value of giving back to both the local and global community www.youthsquared.org

13. The Book of Good Deeds FCreated the “Book of Good Deeds”-This booklet lists existing human service agencies and organizations, arts, and cultural centers and schools- facilitated community service clubs in which youth can get involved. www.youthsqaured.org

14. Our Latest Accomplishment: The Community Service Incentive Award was just recently given to two deserving high school students who showed outstanding excellence in their achievements of community service in and around the Saratoga Springs county.

15. What we’re planning for AND The movie “Happy” Humanitarian Games

16. Famous Quotes of Youth 2 The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. -Ghandi Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it’s the only thing that ever has. -Margaret Mead Being a part of Youth 2 helps you be in one organization which teaches you about other local and global efforts. You become a part of them and are inspired by them because you are involved with giving them advice and financial support. -Halley Choy

17. Contact Us: Visit our website, or download grant applications: www.youthsquared.orgwww.youthsquared.org Email us: via the website or send to youthsquared@yahoo.com youthsquared@yahoo.com Write to us: Beverly Lazar, Founder YOUTH 2 - YOUTH HELPING YOUTH 28 George St. Saratoga Springs, New York