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 2024

WALLENPAUPACK AREA HIGH SCHOOL
Seniors: Sophia Burbridge, Xaiden Schock
Juniors: Ty Lounsbury, Hunter Sasala
Sophomores: Max Edwards, Katherine Pettinato 
Freshmen: Maya Walek, Carlos Urgiles

HONESDALE HIGH SCHOOL (Wayne Highlands)
Seniors: Lucas Murray, Ava Patrisso  (Co-chairpersons of student committee)
Juniors: Caden Hinkley, Lily Head (Co-chairperson of student committee)
Sophomores: Liam Platt, Margaret Becker
Freshmen: Logan Meyers, Alina Shanfelder

WESTERN WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL
Seniors: Jamie Chapman, Elizabeth Washine
Juniors: Logan Vinton, Audrey Agnello (Secretary of student committee)
Sophomores: Donovan Gregorski, Mady McClure
Freshmen: Kyle Matthews, Grace Owens

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