Youth Philanthropy Junior Advisory Council
Junior Advisory Council is a group of high school students who are interested in learning about philanthropy and giving back to the community. Members have a desire to volunteer, learn leadership skills, voice opinions on important youth issues, work with community youth to make decisions on grants of money for programs that benefit youth.
J.A.C members donate their time to projects throughout the community including Fishing Derby, Shop with a Cop, the Daddy/Daughter Ball, Tot Olympics, Brown Mansion Christmas light tours, and much more. We also organize and put on an annual Triathlon to promote physical fitness in the community.
J.A.C. supports nonprofit organizations helping young people in the community by awarding grants to youth centered projects each year. Organizations who have received funds in the past include Children's Summer Theater, Coffeyville Skate Park, Shop with a Cop, Community Elementary Multicultural Field Trip and many more.
J.A.C. is currently under the direction of Kari Vannoster Price. 2021-2022 Membership includes Seniors: Sol Hanna, Antonio Huerta-Mado, Autumn Rippe, Drew Stukesbary, Caleb Turner and Rayna Witwer. Juniors: Jacob Barnett, Maggie Barnett, Tyge Brown, Lyndi Giesen, Drake Leeds, Peyton Pauzauskie, Jaxon Sprague, Emma Thompson and Riley Wintjen. Sophomores: Hailey Head, Lauren Lee, Kenedi Redden and Zyon Robinson-Turner Freshmen: Brooklynne Bradshaw, Kaylin Caron, Danica Davis, Finian Foraker, Charli Gath, Graham Leeds, Erin Lopez, Maia O'Connell, Sam Stukesbary, Bennett Thompson and Sarah Turner.
