LaGrange County Community Foundation

LIFE Youth Philanthropy

Mission: To inspire and foster philanthropy through the youth of our community

LIFE is a youth philanthropy initiative founded by the Dekko Foundation under the direction of the LaGrange County Community Foundation. Students from Lakeland, Westview and Prairie Heights become members as 9th graders and remain through high school. The program is also open to home school students. Students gain experiences in community service and promote philanthropy among young people.

LIFE meets once a month during the school year to plan ways to encourage youth in LaGrange County and assist in service projects. LIFE offers grants to community nonprofits and school projects that promote youth involvement in education and philanthropy.

Community Projects

Bi-annually, LIFE hosts a special event one-day event for area high school students LEAP (Leaders Excited About Philanthropy).

LIFE Grants

LIFE often accepts applications for grants for nonprofit and school projects that improves the lives of youth of LaGrange County.

New Members

Applications for new members will accepted through September 20, 2024. One 9th grade student will selected from each school (Lakeland, Westview, Prairie Heights, Homeschool) and remain in the program through 12th grade. The program also has openings for homeschool students in grades 9-12 and senior representatives at Lakeland and Westview schools.

LIFE Leadership 2024-2025

President

Brina Williams, Westview

Vice President

Lexi Keener, Prairie Heights

Secretary

Hayden Phillips, Lakeland

Co-Recorders

Nevaeh Orr, Prairie Heights

Allison Schackow, Lakeland