2009 Youth Philanthropy Conference
Caption: students and sponsor Chandra Pierce from Hollister High School attended the 2009 conference.
On Thursday, October 15, 2009 Community Foundation of the Ozarks, in partnership with Drury University, hosted the 2009 Youth Philanthropy Conference of the Youth Empowerment Project of the Ozarks. Nearly 200 students and sponsors from 27 southern Missouri schools attended the conference held at the Drury University Findlay Student Center.
Drury President Todd Parnell gave the welcome and spoke on the importance of philanthropy at Drury University. The keynote was given by Jennifer Moore, Senior News Producer at KSMU whose international experience as a journalist has given her a unique perspective and love for her Ozarks community. Dr. Gary Funk also spoke on youth-driven grant opportunities through the Community Foundation of the Ozarks’ Rural Schools Partnership. Additionally, students participated in small-group discussions about the importance of philanthropy in local communities and the purpose of a Youth Empowerment grantmaking project.
For more information on the Youth Philanthropy Conference or to register, please contact Bridget Dierks at 417.864.6199 or at bdierks@cfozarks.org.
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