09/02/2026
That's a wrap on another Youth Advisory Council cohort! 🎉
For our final meeting, YAC members got to see the fruits of their labor from our Community Budget Project. After spending previous meetings researching local organizations, debating community needs, and deciding how to allocate their community budget, students had the opportunity to present the funds to the organizations they selected.
Bricks of Hope in Palatine, which provides LEGO sets to children during hospital stays.
Team ENOUGH in Palatine, a youth-led initiative focused on gun violence prevention.
Clearbrook, which supports children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Give N Kind in Buffalo Grove, which connects donated goods with nonprofits and communities that need them.
People Helping People in Palatine, which provides food, clothing, hygiene products, and other essentials to neighbors in need.
We’re so proud of our YAC members for the effort and compassion they put into this project. Thank you to every student who participated, and a special thank you to the organizations who joined us for our final meeting!
