Eileen Ryan, Program Director, Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana
Meresa Creekmore-Armor, Director of Community Development, YMCA of Greater Indianapolis

      This session will provide an overview of the Learning to Give K-12 youth philanthropy program. Participants in this session will learn:

• How to educate young people about philanthropy, the nonprofit and volunteer sector, and the importance of giving their time, talent and treasure for the common good
• How to develop philanthropic behavior and experiences for young people
• How to empower youth to take voluntary citizen action for the common good in their classrooms, their lives and their communities