5th Annual Mini-Grant Community Release

December 9, 2008 by Dorchester Yout...

This Monday, December 15th, marks the 5th annual mini-grant community release presented by the Dorchester Youth Council. Every year the council is able to distribute funds to youth led community service learning projects occuring in the Dorchester area.

Groups of youth are invite to come out to the meeting to learn about how they can apply for a grant to fund a project that will benefit the Dorchester community. The community meeting is on Dec. 15th at 6:00 pm at the Great Hall in Codman Square.

Past recipients have included: Dorchester House Teen center magazine, Atlas bully stoppers, Peace Week at Grover Cleveland Middle School, and Build a Garden Program by the Food Project.

Requirements:

* Youth led initiative (adults may act as advisors)

* Project benefits the Dorchester community

* Request of at least $100 for the project

* Applications submitted by January 12

If you know a group of youth who want to make a difference please let them know about this great opportunity. With any questions, or to RSVP, please contact Reegan Matters at 617.740.2319 or at Reegan.Matters@dotwell.org

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