YEP Alum Interview - Ritta Wi (04/2024 Update)
Meet Ritta Wi, Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP) alum and a 2022 graduate of Sycamore High School. Ritta was a two year YEP member and served as Membership Chair her senior year.
So where is Ritta now and did the YEP program have an impact on her life? Let’s find out!
As a committee of the DeKalb County Community Foundation, Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP) is open to all high school students in DeKalb County, IL. Through monthly meetings and volunteer opportunities, YEP builds leadership, communication, social, and analytical skills. Members are familiarized with nonprofits, build an understanding of philanthropy, and are introduced to grantmaking. A large portion of the year is spent on grantmaking (YEP Grants) where members learn to analyze grant applications, conduct site visits, and identify the potential impact on other youth in DeKalb County. In April the committee allocates available dollars into the community for a variety of youth serving programs and projects.
Learn more at dekalbccf.org/yep