Selection as one of the 2007 100 Best Communities for Young People.
Neighborhood Networking Grants Signing Ceremony.
Ch. 1 Summer Kickoff sponsored by Promise Partners.
PROMISE PARTNERS: MISSION STATEMENT
Promise Partners mobilizes all of Pottawattamie County and empower people to share resources to fulfill the Five Promises for all children.
We work to mobilize people from every sector of American life to build the character and competence of our nation's youth by fulfilling Five Promises:
1) Ongoing Relationships with Caring Adults;
2) Safe Places with structured activities during non-school hours;
3) Healthy Start and future;
4) Marketable Skills through effective education;
5) Opportunities to Serve and give back to the community.
PROMISE PARTNERS: VISION STATEMENT
All Pottawattamie youth will be healthy and safe, have marketable skills and opportunities to serve, and will be engaged in positive activities with caring adults.
NEWS & EVENTS
Do you have a passion for children and families and a desire to earn cash for college tuition or college loan repayment?
The Community Partnership for Protecting Children (CPPC) through Promise Partners Alliance for Youth is seeking a highly motivated individual to coordinate child abuse prevention efforts in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. This full-time stipend position at $12,800/year requires a one-year commitment aimed at increasing community involvement, strengthening community connections, & and building neighborhood networks. Health care coverage & educational award of $5,350 available. Requires some local/state travel & flexible hours including evenings & weekends.
For more information, visit http://careerlink.com/job/view/5370/000006.
To apply, send a letter of interest, resume, and three references to:
300 W. Broadway, Ste. 213
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
by July 28.
More than 400 Youth Convene at the 2010 Youth Philanthropy and Service Camp
Using time, talent, and treasure to make a difference in their communities
They came to learn, have fun, and share ideas on new and innovative ways to increase the impact of youth philanthropy and service learning in their hometowns across the nation. More than 400 students from small towns and big cities across the nation, made their way to the 2010 Youth Philanthropy and Service Camp held at Michigan State University. The agenda was packed with sessions on topics such as proactive grantmaking, needs assessment, hunger and homelessness, networking, and developing new projects that could be replicated in the participants’ communities.
Members of the local youth advisory committee, the Pottawattamie Youth Council (PYC), attended the camp held at Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI. “The camp provided an excellent opportunity for members of the council to learn best-practices in grant making, community assessment, and how to better our community”, says Jessica Simons , adult advisor for the group.
The 2010 Youth Philanthropy and Service Camp was entirely planned and facilitated by a planning committee of young people. A joint effort between the Michigan Community Foundation’s Youth Project (MCFYP) board and the Michigan LEAGUE powered by Learning to Give and Learn and Serve hosted the three-day event. Breannah Alexander, CMF’s new Program Associate for Youth Philanthropy, called this year’s camp “a once in a lifetime experience.”
Attending the 2010 Youth Philanthropy and Service Camp from the Pottawattamie Youth Council were: Avery Umphreys, Becca Hilderbrand, Catie Faust, Katelyn Baas, and Nolan Mantell. Acting as adult supporters for the young people were: Emily Davis and Jessica Simons.
The Pottawattamie Youth Council increases young people’s involvement in the decision making that effects youth and families in Pottawattamie County. Members participate in youth-led activities in philanthropy, grant-making, and service learning. In 2009 alone, youth members chose to grant $38,445 to local organizations and groups to fund positive projects and activities for children and youth in the area.
Katelyn Baas Announced as the 2010 Pottawattamie Youth Council Scholarship Recipient
Promise Partners, Pottawattamie County’s Alliance for Youth announced the winner of the 2010 Pottawattamie Youth Council scholarship. Katelyn Baas, a recent graduate from Lewis Central (LC) High School and a committed member of the Pottawattamie Youth Council, received the $300 scholarship after volunteering with the council for the last two years.
Baas is the daughter of Kenny and Helen Baas and will be attending Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, Iowa to study nursing. Baas was selected for the scholarship due to her engagement to the community, strong leadership skills, and high commitment to academics. Baas is a leader in the Pottawattamie Youth Council; assisting in service-learning projects, grant reviews for community projects, and other philanthropic ventures.
“It is an honor to reward Katelyn for her dedication and achievement. She has been an instrumental part of this philanthropy group that helps to build young leaders today,” said Jessica Simons, facilitator of the Pottawattamie Youth Council, “We will miss her strong leadership skills and commitment to the council.”
Baas maintained a cumulative GPA of 4.0 while attending LC, where she was an active member of the Student Council & National Honor Society. She is also a member of the St. Peter’s Catholic Church youth group, where she completed training in the Point of Light Youth Leadership Institute.