Being a part of the Grand Rapids Community Foundation's Board of Trustees has been an eyeopening experience. Participating on the YGC is one aspect of the Community Foundation that gives young adults leadership practice and opportunities to strategically invest in our community. However, allowing members of YGC to serve as voting Trustees on the adult board provides a larger view for how the Grand Rapids Community Foundations works to better the community is another. From my very first meeting--which happened to be the financial themed meeting--I knew I was in for an interesting educational ride. I learned about what an endowment is, how being a donor works, and programs like the Challenge Scholars, the Rapidian, and Encore among countless others they offer to better the community.
Another opportunity being a Student Trustee has afforded me is being able to get to know some of our communities brightest and most passionate adults. It was a very great feeling being able to sit amongst people whose common goal is to make the community a better place for everyone. My own passion for making positive change was energized during my time on the board; I am doing my best to take this feeling with me as I begin my college experience and - hopefully - everywhere I go. I also plan on doing my best to replicate a passion for positive change as often as I can. My two-year service as a Board of Trustee helped me discover an influential group of people who only want the best for me, you and our community.
Sincerely,
Khayriyyah
Affiliate Youth Consultant
Another opportunity being a Student Trustee has afforded me is being able to get to know some of our communities brightest and most passionate adults. It was a very great feeling being able to sit amongst people whose common goal is to make the community a better place for everyone. My own passion for making positive change was energized during my time on the board; I am doing my best to take this feeling with me as I begin my college experience and - hopefully - everywhere I go. I also plan on doing my best to replicate a passion for positive change as often as I can. My two-year service as a Board of Trustee helped me discover an influential group of people who only want the best for me, you and our community.
Sincerely,
Khayriyyah
Affiliate Youth Consultant