YouthBridge Community Foundation- Thanks in the Midst of Trial

Nonprofits have been on the front lines of the response to the COVID-19 crisis from the very beginning, at the same time, being one of the hardest hit sectors! During this time of thanksgiving, a thank you message to nonprofits moving diligently forward and to the many donors lifting them up in these difficult days.

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YouthBridge Community Foundation Accepting Applications for YEP STL! Program

Do you know a high school student who wants to make a difference in our community? YouthBridge Community Foundation is now accepting applications from high school students who would like to participate in this year's YEP STL! program. Students will work together, guided by mentors, to review and select grant recipients, and participate in other leadership activities that serve children in our area. Applications close September 4, 2020.

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YouthBridge Launches 2 Funds to Address Immediate & Long-Term Needs Related to COVID-19

YouthBridge Community Foundation has established two (2) charitable funds to address both immediate and long-term needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic:

• Immigrant Family Emergency Response Fund – Created collaboratively by local foundations and nonprofit organizations, this Fund addresses the financial repercussions of the pandemic and lack of social supports available for immigrant families.

• Nonprofit Recovery and Resiliency Fund – This fund will address medium and long-term needs of the nonprofits themselves. Long after the immediate needs have subsided, nonprofits will need recovery assistance and support for ongoing preparedness to respond to future disasters and community needs.

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