The Youth Board has been organized to educate and increase youth awareness and understanding of United Way, volunteer opportunities, community needs and services. Membership consists of juniors and seniors from 10 area high schools in the Fox Cities. Meetings occur during the school year and are conducted twice a month on Monday evenings. Through listening to guest speakers, involvement in projects and general discussion, Youth Board members explore issues affecting today's youth in our community. Each spring, the Youth Board conducts its own grant program , responsible for reviewing and evaluating grant requests focusing on youth issues.
Youth learn to prioritize needs, review simple budgets and distribute funds based on needs.
Youth Board members achieve a greater understanding of United Way, the funding process, community issues and the spirit of community service.