News & Updates: Youth in Philanthropy (YIP)

Nearly three decades ago, the Community Foundation for MetroWest launched Youth in Philanthropy (YIP), a pioneering program that empowers young people to lead with purpose and make a meaningful difference in their...

“At Stanton Insurance, giving back isn’t just something we do; it’s part of who we are. Inspired by my grandfather and father – I’ve seen how local giving can transform lives. For...

In Lexington and throughout MetroWest, LexArt is a vibrant hub where community members gather to learn, create, and connect. From ceramics and painting to woodworking and metal arts, it offers an inclusive...

“I will tell my friends that YIP empowered me to do more public speaking, learn about local nonprofits and their service, and an opportunity to meet new people. Throughout the 17 weeks, I...

mentorship– noun: influence or guidance given by a trusted counselor or teacher In celebration of National Mentorship Month in January, we sat down with Caryn Conway, a Lead Instructor for the Community...

The Foundation for MetroWest’s Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) Fall 2022 program is being offered to high school students in MetroWest. Registration is open now! The program begins in September, and meetings are...

Graduates of the Foundation for MetroWest Youth In Philanthropy Program Grant $30,000 To Support Mental Health Issues Across The Region Students from Hopkinton, Natick, Milford, Sudbury and Wellesley award grants across MetroWest...

Hope and optimism are the two things that allow us to continue forging on amid these times and have the confidence to know that we will get through this together. Many feelings...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Local Students Graduate from Youth in Philanthropy Program Fifty-eight High School students grant $30,000 to six area nonprofits in ceremony on January 30 February 7, 2020 (Natick, MA) —...

By Will Falb My name is Will and I am a senior at Dover-Sherborn High School. I became involved with Youth in Philanthropy through the Natick Program in 2017, and am now...

By Eva Kuruvilla My name is Eva Kuruvilla, and I’m a freshman at Northeastern University. I first participated in the Hopkinton Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) program in 2017. Unlike other volunteer opportunities,...

By Catherine Friendly I’m Catherine Friendly and I’m a Junior at The Winsor School in Boston and live in Wellesley. I became involved with Youth in Philanthropy in the spring of 2018,...