The Jackson Community Foundation aims to encourage youth as philanthropists and to build enduring funds addressing youth-related needs in each community. Inspired by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, it focuses on nurturing philanthropic leadership among youth and supporting initiatives benefiting Jackson County's younger population.
The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) within the Jackson Community Foundation focuses on youth mental health projects. After surveying over 800 local high school students, they identified significant concerns around youth mental health in Jackson County. The grant round will specifically target this issue, looking to fund projects that address and support youth mental health needs.