Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation - Youth Advisory Council

Mission: To empower young people in the region by involving them in philanthropy and community service.

We at Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation are a dedicated team of individuals driven by the ethos of improving lives in our region through the power of collective giving. By creating and managing endowments, we focus on awarding scholarships and grants to fulfill our aim of shaping our region’s future. Our commitment extends to strengthening our community and fostering more significant opportunities for all, made possible through the enduring gifts of our generous donors. Building our community, making a difference, and enriching lives, today and forever—that’s our promise to you at GTRCF.

The Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC) involves youth as decision makers and leaders in the community; promotes positive youth development; provides a forum for youth interests, needs, and problems; commits resources to effective youth development programs; and involves youth in philanthropy and volunteerism.