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YAG Celebrates $13,200 in Grants for Local Programs Supporting Youth and Families

The Youth Advisory Group (YAG), a student-led grantmaking initiative of The Guilford Foundation, proudly announces the distribution of $13,200 in grants to local nonprofits and a Guilford High School (GHS) club initiative. This group of dedicated students raised nearly $9,000 through traditional appeals and fundraisers, including the annual…

TGF Celebrates Impact with Annual Report

The Guilford Foundation is proud to announce the publication of its 2024 Impact Report, celebrating an decades of impressive community service and philanthropy. As we reflect on our successes built on decades of generosity from donors and engaged community members, this year’s report highlights our significant accomplishments and…

TGF Youth Advisory Group Awards $29,000 to Community and GHS Programs in 2024

The Youth Advisory Group (YAG), a youth-run grantmaking body of The Guilford Foundation, distributed $29,000 to the community-serving nonprofits at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. Through the Guilford Interact Student Advisory Fund, $14,000 in grants were awarded to area organizations providing critical services that impact Guilford’s…

Recognizing YAG Advisors Al Jacobs and Pat DeChiara for Leadership

Over 13 years ago, a partnership was formed between the Rotary’s Interact Club and The Guilford Foundation to create the Youth Advisory Group (YAG) to promote youth philanthropy. Al Jacob, Pat DeChiara, and Sandy Ruoff agreed to lead a group of curious and motivated Guilford High School (GHS)…

TGF Youth Advisory Group Distributes $21,136 in Grants to Area Nonprofits in 2023

The Youth Advisory Group (YAG), the grantmaking body of The Guilford Foundation, distributed $21,136 to the community at the end of the 2022-2023 school year. Over $12,500 in community grants through the Guilford Interact Student Advisory Fund were given to area organizations providing critical services. The six grant…

Community Matters – Youth Advisory Group

The Guilford Foundation’s 12-student Youth Advisory Group (YAG) was founded ten years ago through a collaboration between Tim Geelen (TGF Board Chair at the time) and Al Jacobs (GHS Interact Advisor) to encourage youth philanthropy.  The concept was a resounding success, as this dedicated group of teenagers are…