Teens for Tomorrow - T4T

03/26/2022

Hey hey hey, Illinois teens! The Illinois Youth Budget Commission is creating a youth advisory working group for youth to participate in the commission's work. They want to include youth from the Quad Cities region to ensure a fair geographic representation of the state. If anyone who applies for a position is selected, they will receive a $500 stipend for their work.

The deadline is April 5.

Email [email protected] or call 217-652-3416 for deets!

01/15/2022

Our grant application for the 2021-22 season is out now! 🥳

QC area non-profits supporting Domestic Violence & Abuse, Education, Environment, Housing, or Immigration Support are eligible.

For more information and how to apply, please visit qccommunityfoundation.org/teensfortomorrowgrants

01/06/2022

Due to the rising cases of COVID-19 in our area, this Sunday’s meeting will be virtual.

Members, please check the email from Kelly sent on 1/4 for the meeting info and link.

We hope to get back to normal for our February meeting, but for now, see you on Zoom! 👋

Stay healthy & safe! :)

01/01/2022

Happy New Year from T4T! 🎉

Our teens already have an exciting 2022, with their grant program taking shape!

At our last meeting, the teens presented information about local issues gathered through conducting interviews and research, gaining valuable knowledge from leaders across the QC. After learning more about grantmaking ethics, the teens found a focus on what values are most important to them, developing their T4T grant program!

Stay tuned as the T4T Grant Application opens on January 15th!

11/30/2021

Did you know the Quad Cities Community Foundation gives over $500,000 in scholarships annually?
Over 40 scholarship applications are open now to Quad City high school seniors, undergraduate students, or both!
The link below details how to apply, deadlines, FAQ, and more.

Over $500,000 in scholarships are now available to local students through the Quad Cities Community Foundation. Deadline to apply is February 15, 2021.

11/11/2021

Last Sunday, our T4T philanthropists listened to a panel of community non-profit leaders share their knowledge and experience on community issues. Speakers included Teresa Barbers from Love Girls Magazine, Ann Schwickerath from Project Renewal, Brian Monroe from Safer Foundation - QC, Kathy Wine from River ActionAction and Laura Fontaine from World Relief.
The teens also shared their own research with one another about various QC-based issues during a data walk.

10/11/2021

The Teens for Tomorrow 2021-22 Group Picture is officially out!

Last week was a busy meeting: we shared research on community issues, learned about privilege in a “Privilege Walk” activity and met Tapestry Farm’s founder and executive director, Ann McGlynn, who works with refugee families in the QC area!

09/30/2021

Our first T4T meeting of the 2021-22 season was a success and we got to get acquainted with all our new and returning members! This great group of teens have their second meeting this Sunday, so stay tuned for all the updates as they officially become philanthropists!