Orange County Community Foundation Youth Council

08/18/2026

The deadline is Wednesday!

The Orange County Community Foundation Youth Council is currently accepting applications for new members! Students in Grades 8-12 at Paoli, Orleans or Springs Valley high schools are eligible for membership! The applications can be picked up at the guidance office at each of the county schools, and the deadline for return is the end of the school day on August 19, 2026. Applicants are interviewed by current youth council members and leadership for possible membership. The Youth Council works to empower the youth of the Orange County community by helping them better understand the philanthropic process through grant making, fundraising and community outreach.
To learn more about the Orange County Community Foundation Youth Council, visit our website, https://www.occfyc.org.

08/13/2026

DON'T FORGET!

The Orange County Community Foundation Youth Council is currently accepting applications for new members! Students in Grades 8-12 at Paoli, Orleans or Springs Valley high schools are eligible for membership! The applications can be picked up at the guidance office at each of the county schools, and the deadline for return is the end of the school day on August 19, 2026. Applicants are interviewed by current youth council members and leadership for possible membership. The Youth Council works to empower the youth of the Orange County community by helping them better understand the philanthropic process through grant making, fundraising and community outreach.

To learn more about the Orange County Community Foundation Youth Council, visit our website, https://www.occfyc.org.

08/05/2026

The Orange County Community Foundation Youth Council is currently accepting applications for new members! Students in Grades 8-12 at Paoli, Orleans or Springs Valley high schools are eligible for membership! The applications can be picked up at the guidance office at each of the county schools, and the deadline for return is the end of the school day on August 19, 2026. Applicants are interviewed by current youth council members and leadership for possible membership. The Youth Council works to empower the youth of the Orange County community by helping them better understand the philanthropic process through grant making, fundraising and community outreach.

To learn more about the Orange County Community Foundation Youth Council, visit our website, https://www.occfyc.org.

06/13/2026

Mentor Destany and in-coming president Sarah are at the IU Lilly School of Philanthropy Youth Changemakers Summit this weekend! Outgoing president Myleigh is a presenter and an additional mentor Bev is also here!

06/12/2026

Congratulations to one of our senior Youth Council members, Van!

Everyone come to town @5:30 to welcome home our First State qualifier in over 20 years!!!! Fire Truck Parade!!!!

05/20/2026

It's time to put our 2026 Seniors in the spotlight! If they meet participation requirements, senior members of Youth Council will be wearing orange and black cords at graduation to recognize their dedication to philanthropic pursuits.

Name: Landon Farris
High School: Springs Valley High School
What I'll be doing after high school: Attending Purdue University to study Civil Engineering
If I had to be stranded on an island with one person (famous, living, deceased or family member), it would be: Jesus
Favorite ice cream flavor: Chocolate
Favorite type of cookie: Chocolate chip
Favorite class in school: Mr. Hart’s engineering classes
Favorite Youth Council activity: Trunk or Treat
Advice for next year’s Youth Council: Participate whenever possible

05/19/2026

It's time to put our 2026 Seniors in the spotlight! If they meet participation requirements, senior members of Youth Council will be wearing orange and black cords at graduation to recognize their dedication to philanthropic pursuits.

Name: Van Leininger
High School: Springs Valley
What I'll be doing after high school: Engineering at Purdue University
If I had to be stranded on an island with one person (famous, living, deceased or family member), it would be: (the outdoor boys) Luke Nichols
Favorite ice cream flavor: vanilla
Favorite type of cookie: chocolate chip
Favorite class in school: Pre-Calculus
Favorite Youth Council activity: trunk or treat
Advice for next year’s Youth Council: go to the meetings and volunteer

05/18/2026

It's time to put our 2026 Seniors in the spotlight! If they meet participation requirements, senior members of Youth Council will be wearing orange and black cords at graduation to recognize their dedication to philanthropic pursuits.

Name: Tori Patton
High School: Paoli Jr Sr Highschool
What I’ll be doing after high school: Getting my bachelor’s in nursing
If I had to be stranded on an island with one person (famous, living, deceased or family member), it would be: My Sister
Favorite ice cream flavor: Strawberry
Favorite type of cookie: Snickerdoodle
Favorite class in school: Media
Favorite Youth Council activity: Just getting things together for others
Advice for next year’s Youth Council: Go to the meetings

05/15/2026

It's time to put our 2026 Seniors in the spotlight! If they meet participation requirements, senior members of Youth Council will be wearing orange and black cords at graduation to recognize their dedication to philanthropic pursuits.

Name: Aurora Frank
High School: Orleans High School
What I'll be doing after high school: Attending IU Bloomington to major in Nursing
If I had to be stranded on an island with one person (famous, living, deceased or family member), it would be: My nana
Favorite ice cream flavor: Rocky Road
Favorite type of cookie: Snickerdoodle
Favorite class in school: Internship at Hospital
Favorite Youth Council activity: Trunk R Treat
Advice for next year’s Youth Council: Always be willing to help others.

05/14/2026

It's time to put our 2026 Seniors in the spotlight! If they meet participation requirements, senior members of Youth Council will be wearing orange and black cords at graduation to recognize their dedication to philanthropic pursuits.

Name: Maycee Taylor
High School: Orleans Jr/Sr High school
What I'll be doing after high school: Studying Pharmacy at Butler University
If I had to be stranded on an island with one person (famous, living, deceased or family member), it would be: My Dad, Paul Christensen
Favorite ice cream flavor: Salted Carmel
Favorite type of cookie: Oatmeal Raisin
Favorite class in school: Business
Favorite Youth Council activity: The Ed Series
Advice for next year's Youth Council: Make sure you have events marked in your calendar!!