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.
LIFE Members 2026-2027
Seniors
Landry Byler
Prairie Heights
President
Memphis Martin
Lakeland
Marketing
Kaine Reinhold
Westview
Juniors
Katelyn James
Prairie Heights
Secretary
Joshua “Jett” Gayheart
Lakeland
Marketing
Elijah “EJ” Watts
Westview
Vice President
Isabella Wellman
Home School
Treasurer & LEAP Coordinator
Sophomores
Isobel Wolheter
Prairie Heights
Luke Wachtman
Lakeland
Grants
Faith Stump
Westview
Freshmen
Alice Gall
Prairie Heights
Kirie Fisher
Lakeland
Outreach
Maci Miller
Westview
