Engaging Youth - Sierra Health Foundation

Grants Advisory Board for Youth (GABY),Sacramento Region Community FoundationCommunity-Based GroupGeography: Sacramento County and parts of Amador, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Solano,Sutter, Yolo and Yuba counties—approximately a one-hour drive from the Capitol.Frequency of meetings: monthly with occasional weekend meetingsHow are youth recruited? Application materials are available on the foundations’ web site, andwe conduct outreach to schools and youth programsContact Informationwww.sacregcf.org740 University Ave., Suite 110Sacramento, CA 95825Phone: (916) 921-7723Fax: (916) 921-7725Email: suzanne@sacregcf.orgContact: Suzanne Mayes, Program OfficerType of leadership offeredParticipation RequirementsAll youth advisory group – reports to adult board Age: 12-19Organization Goals/PurposeProvides youth with the opportunity to make decisions on allocation of funding that directly affectsyoung people; teaches youth about community involvement and philanthropy and teaches meaningfulskillsLa Familia Counseling CenterCommunity-Based GroupGeography: Sacramento CountyFrequency of meetings: monthlyHow are youth recruited? Appointed by staff and selected by youthContact Information5523 34th St.Sacramento, CAPhone: (916) 452-7628 Fax: (916) 452-7628Email: anitab@lafcc.comContact: Anita/Jennifer Barnes/Peterson, Director/ManagerType of leadership offeredParticipation RequirementsYouth serve on adult board Age: 14-21Youth group/club – makes own decisions about its work Geography: SacramentoLeadership class in a school during the dayAt-risk youthLeadership trainingOrganization Goals/PurposeProvides input on youth programs and year-round activities; works with youth specialist to determinemonthly calendar for employment related activities