What is YAC?
The Brant Community Foundation Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is a committee made up of young people who want to make a difference in their community.
Our YACs are highly committed, energetic and want to be actively involved shaping the future of their community. As a bonus, YAC membership is an opportunity for high school students to earn their 40 hours of Community Service! YAC members are invited from high schools, post-secondary institutions, local youth leadership groups and the community-at-large. Members must be high school age up to and including 24 years of age.
Our YACs:
- get involved in the community
- provide a youth perspective to the Brant Community Foundation
- learn about our community and the opportunities to become a volunteer, philanthropist and leader
- HAVE FUN!
Youth grants
One of the most important responsibilities of the Brantford YAC is to assist the foundation to make grant decisions for the Ontario Endowment Fund for Children and Youth in Recreation. The OEFCYR was established in partnership the Province of Ontario, to support participation in healthy and safe recreational activities for children and youth.
YAC Members received and reviewed applications from local organizations that provide services for children and youth. After careful consideration, recommendations were made to support youth programs at two local organizations: Arnold Anderson KidSport and Kids Can Fly.
2009 / 2010 Ontario Endowment Fund for Children and Youth in Recreation Grants
Boys and Girls Club of Brantford
The Boys and Girls Club of Brantford received a grant to purchase supplies for their summer camps which offer fun-filled weeks of games, activities, songs, trips, sports, arts and crafts.
Membership application
Are you interested in becoming a member? Download a membership application and return it to the Brant Community Foundation.
For more information, visit the Youth in Philanthropy website
Youth in our community
YAC is a youth advisory committee made up of young people from a diverse range of backgrounds who want to be actively involved in supporting their community.
The Brant Community Foundation YAC started in 2003 with eight members.
