Kids Who Care

This summer, Northern California Grantmakers will celebrate the 13th Annual "Kids Who Care" Awards Ceremony as part of the 2008 Summer Youth Project. The Kids Who Care program is NCG's way of recognizing Bay Area youth who work selflessly to make their communities and the world around them a better place. "Kids Who Care" are curious, compassionate, and unselfish community-builders. They show concern for their peers, family, neighborhood and school, and make a tangible contribution to their communities. Many of these youth have also overcome considerable personal hardship, and now build on those experiences to help improve the lives of others.

All 2008 SYP Grantees are invited to nominate a "Kid Who Cares" from among the participants in your summer program (eligible ages: 5-18). Winners will be honored at the "Kids Who Care" Awards Ceremony which will take place on Thursday, August 14th from 10:00 - 11:45am at the East Bay Community Foundation in Oakland. Each honoree will receive a commemorative certificate and gifts in appreciation of their contributions. The ceremony will continue at 12:35pm at McAfee Stadium, The Home of the Oakland Athletic's, with lunch and an afternoon watching the A's play ball. Agency representatives, family and friends of the honorees and funders of the Summer Youth Project will be invited to attend.