COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Mark & Wendy Elwood Foundation is pledging multi-year funding
for the Council for Youth Development in Bartholomew County to support local children, teens, and young adults.
The Mark & Wendy Elwood Foundation was founded at The Heritage Fund — the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County in 2020 and has led to their pledge of $100,000 in multi-year funding for the Council for Youth Development Bartholomew County.
“Wendy and I have seen first-hand the positive impact local investment has on improving the lives of children and families and know this is the best path forward to help our community,” commented Mark Elwood.
The Mark & Wendy Elwood Foundation’s funds will extend over a three year period allowing for the Council for Youth Development’s expansion of youth empowerment programs.
Heather Carson, director of the Council for Youth Development, explained that the coalition recognized the need to offer more opportunities for adolescents and teens to get engaged outside of school. Successful pilot projects have included county-wide Youth Empowerment Summit, Shine On Postcard Campaign, and Youth Ambassador program.
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