Youth Advisory Committee

The Mission of the Youth Advisory Committee of the Wayne County Community Foundation is to familiarize Wayne County youth with the potential of philanthropic activities by providing the opportunity - through cooperative leadership - to give financial support to projects designed to improve the youth community.

The intent of the Youth Mini-Grants Program is to introduce the concept of a Community Foundation and its work while supplying educational and funding opportunities to students. Grants of up to $1,000 are available for projects or programs that will benefit elementary and secondary age students in Wayne County schools and/or community groups. 

Members 2023

WALLENPAUPACK AREA HIGH SCHOOL
Seniors: Derek Bruckes
Juniors: Sophia Burbridge, Xaiden Schock
Sophomores: Ty Lounsbury, Hunter Sasala
Freshmen: Max Edwards, Katherine Pettinato

HONESDALE HIGH SCHOOL (Wayne Highlands)
Seniors: Rebecca Dadig, Claire Campen (Co-chairperson of student committee)
Juniors: Lucas Murray, Ava Patrisso
Sophomores: Caden Hinkley, Lily Head
Freshmen: Liam Platt

WESTERN WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL
Seniors:Rhayni Carroll, Nathan Conway  (Co-chairperson of student committee)
Juniors: Jamie Chapman, Elizabeth Washine
Sophomores: Audrey Agnello (Secretary of student committee), Logan Vinton
Freshmen: Donovan Gregorski, Maddy McClure

ADVISORS:
William Gershey (WCCF Chairperson for Youth Advisory Committee), Gene Shultz, Sarah Draidfort, Ryanne Jennings