YOUTH PHILANTHROPY INITIATIVE
The kickoff to TCF’s Youth Philanthropy Initiative was a rousing success! We received dozens of entries in the Write-to-Win contest. The winners will be announced soon, but it is a hard choice as so many great stories were received. Involving youth in philanthropic efforts is a mutually beneficial process. Not only do the kids get inspired, but their perspective and enthusiasm in turn inspire us too! These stories proved that point, as the authors brought so much creativity and magnanimity to their stories and to us.
Stay tuned for our next phase (Penelope’s Kids) starting early next year. Penelope’s Kids will join together to explore all aspects of philanthropy. They will explore the community’s needs and resources and be empowered to find where they can help others by distributing a grant and developing a service project.
Tucker Community Write to Win Contest Results: | ||
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Overall | Sadie Palmer | |
Youth | Elora Mowery | |
Teen | Jordan Teter | |
Adult | Elspeth Deleurere | |
Honorable Mention - Best Use of a Quote | Novalee Rohme | "We can't help everyone but everyone can help someone." |
Honorable Mention - Best Illustration | Sophia Elza |
Aurora School Write to Win Contest Results: | Student Name | Title | Sponsored by |
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4th Grade Awards | |||
1st Place | Payton Rumer | Penelope and Her Friends and the Burning Barn | Aurora Mt. Lions |
2nd Place | Isabell Cordero | Penelop and the People! | Crimson Shamrock Fund, Preston Community Fund, and Tucker Community Foundation |
3rd Place | Katrina Harsh | Helping Hands | Crimson Shamrock Fund, Preston Community Fund, and Tucker Community Foundation |
5th Grade Awards | |||
1st Place | Samuel Donnelly | Penelope Pig's Fundraiser | Aurora Mt. Lions |
2nd Place | Averi Adams | Penelope Pig and the Selfish Farmer | Crimson Shamrock Fund, Preston Community Fund, and Tucker Community Foundation |
3rd Place | Natalie Stemple | Penelope Pig Saves the Community | Crimson Shamrock Fund, Preston Community Fund, and Tucker Community Foundation |
Honorable Mention - Best Quote | Jacob Hauser | Penelope and the Porky Heros! | Crimson Shamrock Fund, Preston Community Fund, and Tucker Community Foundation |
Honorable Mention - Best Penmanship | Joseph Birchland | Penelope Story | Crimson Shamrock Fund, Preston Community Fund, and Tucker Community Foundation |
"From a small seed a mighty trunk may grow." ~Aeschylus