The Guilford Foundation’s Youth Advisory Group will sell luminaria on November 14 and 21 to raise funds for local community grants.

One of Guilford’s favorite holiday traditions is getting a little help from the next generation of community leaders. The Guilford Foundation’s Youth Advisory Group (YAG) is once again selling luminaria to illuminate the walkways of the Guilford Green during the annual Christmas Tree Lighting on December 4.

Community members can purchase luminaria for $5 for 3 bags, $10 for 12 bags, and $20 for 20 bags. Payment options include cash, check, or Venmo. YAG members will fill and place the bags along the Green’s walkways on the evening of the Tree Lighting, creating a beautiful display while raising funds for local nonprofits.

The luminaria sale is more than a holiday tradition. It’s an important fundraiser for YAG, a group of Guilford High School students who learn about philanthropy by putting it into practice.

Each year, YAG works to raise $5,000, which The Guilford Foundation matches, providing $10,000 to support community grantmaking. Students take an active role in the entire process, from fundraising and soliciting applications to evaluating proposals and recommending grants.

Since 2011, YAG has awarded more than $166,000 through 112 grants, supporting programs that address food insecurity, early childhood education, youth development, and other community needs.

YAG members will be selling luminaria on:

• Saturday, November 14
• Saturday, November 21
• 10 AM – 2 PM
• In front of The Marketplace and Breakwater Books in downtown Guilford

Every purchase helps the students reach their fundraising goal and continue making a meaningful difference in Guilford. Help our YAGgies light up the Green and give back to the community!