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B.L.I.N.G. Youth Philanthropists Michelle and Iveth Bring Social Justice to a Conference

Mariah Cochran  | 
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“Social Justice must be included and balanced with traditional philanthropy. We must push intersectionality and diversity. We must take risks and challenge the status quo.” – Youth Leader at 2016 Youth Philanthropy Connect conference Michelle and Iveth, who are youth grantmakers with San Francisco’s B.L.I.N.G. program, (Building Leaders in Innovative New Giving), had the opportunity … Continued

B.L.I.N.G. Just Used $30k to Fund 8 Projects: Check Them Out!

MarĂ­a Schindler  | 
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SPRING BLING! B.L.I.N.G. uses $60,000 to fund youth-led projects during our Fall and Spring cycles. We are excited to announce our Spring grantees below! Stay tuned for our 2016 Fall Grant Application releasing in September! BEYONDSLAY: Young Women’s Healing Summit, a project of The Mayor’s Youth Employment & Education Program (MYEEP) and Females Against Violence … Continued

YLI’s 2015-2016 Annual Report is now available

MarĂ­a Schindler  | 
Our History

READ THE COMPLETE ANNUAL REPORT Youth Leadership Institute proudly presents our 2015-2016 Annual Report. This year we celebrate highlights across our regions, levitra buy canada us including the increase levitra buy canada us of Youth Commissions across the state, passing our 100th policy in our 25 year history, and funding over $185,000 in youth-led projects. This year, 84% … Continued

April 1st DEADLINE: BLING’s 2016 $5000 Spring Grant Application For SF Youth To Propose Projects

MarĂ­a Schindler  | 
Youth Opportunities

[cmsms_row][cmsms_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsms_button button_type=”regular” button_link=”https://yli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/B.L.I.N.G-app-spring-16-v.2.pdf” button_target=”blank” button_text_align=”center” button_font_weight=”normal” button_font_style=”normal” button_border_style=”solid” animation_delay=”0″]Download the Spring 2016 BLING Application[/cmsms_button][cmsms_text] Youth living in San Francisco can get up to $5,000 to fund your idea for social change! Applications are due April 1 at 5pm. 10 STEPS TO http://www.viagragenericoes24.com/viagras-naturales APPLY FOR A B.L.I.N.G. GRANT 1. Have an idea for a project … Continued

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: 31 Scholarships of $1,500 ea. for Chicana/Latina women.

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Youth Opportunities

Chicana/Latina Foundation Scholarships  Program Information Deadline Month: March Application Deadline Dates: 03/31/2016 Award Amount: $1,500 The purpose of the Chicana/Latina Foundation Scholarship Fund is to assist Latina students in completing their undergraduate and graduate college education. All candidates must have demonstrated leadership and civic/community involvement. Application Available: Organization Website Eligibility Requirements Class Level: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate Student Area … Continued

BLING Youth Board Releases Names of Grantees!

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“There are so many injustices people face in this world. Being with B.L.I.N.G. helps me see first-hand the impact that I make on my community.” – BLING Boardmember Ryan At their final and decisive convening during Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, BLING carefully selected a total of 7 youth-led projects to fund with their $30,000 … Continued