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 2025

WALLENPAUPACK AREA HIGH SCHOOL
Seniors: Ty Lounsbury, Hunter Sasala
Juniors: Max Edwards, Katherine Pettinato (Vice-Chairperson of student committee & Secretary)
Sophomores: Maya Walek, Carlos Urgiles
Freshmen: Austin Sasala, AnaLeigh Counterman

HONESDALE HIGH SCHOOL (Wayne Highlands)
Seniors: Lily Head (Co-chairperson of student committee), Cayden Hinkley
Juniors: Liam Platt, Margaret Becker
Sophomores: Logan Meyers, Alina Shanfelder
Freshmen: Hailey VanBlarcom, Desmond Jennings

WESTERN WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL
Seniors: Audrey Agnello (Co-Chairperson of student committee), Logan Vinton
Juniors: Donovan Gregorski, Maddy McClure
Sophomores: Kyle Matthews, Grace Owens
Freshmen: Charlotte Nutt, Andraye Agnello

ADVISORS:
William Gershey (WCCF Chairperson for Youth Advisory Committee), Sarah Draidfort, Sandra Rickard, Connor Simon

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