Pottawattamie Youth Council (PYC)- Pottawattamie County
Contact PYC:
Pottawattamie Youth Council
Promise Partners
300 Broadway, Ste 213
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Primary Contact
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Jessica Simons
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Youth
Engagement Coordinator
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jsimons@cbcsd.org
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712-256-9920
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Stats at a Glance
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Community
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Pottawattamie County
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Students Engaged Annually
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25
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Amount Granted Annually
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$38,000
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Year Founded
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2007
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Pottawattamie Youth Council Overview
The Pottawattamie Youth Council (PYC) is a youth led group in Pottawattamie County that seeks to help youth, children, & families in the area through service, grantmaking, and philanthropy. PYC members distribute approximately $38,000 annually to local organizations and groups after evaluating grant requests, learning about community needs, & participating in volunteer opportunities.
PYC members learn about philanthropy-the giving & sharing of time, talent or treasure intended for the common good. Members participate in the grant making process, become better informed about community issues, develop leadership skills, & meet other young leaders.
PYC members report that they build their skills in leadership, group dynamics, communicating effectively, & community assessment as a result of being an active member in the group. They also report knowing a lot more about the community that they live in.