ABOUT YPS - MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES
Mission
Youth Philanthropy and Service develops and promotes leadership and personal
involvement by youth in the giving of time, treasure, and talent to their
community.
Vision
The Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations, through its Youth Philanthropy
and Service program, will be a catalytic force in engaging and preparing youth
as effective community leaders and problem solvers. To do this, it will partner
with nonprofits, corporations, and government to strengthen the ethic of
philanthropy and service with an emphasis in northeast Ohio.
Values
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Personal Responsibility
We value and promote youth taking personal responsibility for service to the
community and developing the leadership skills necessary to make a positive
impact on their own lives and the lives of those around them.
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Commitment
We value and promote the commitment of adults to support youth in developing and
promoting philanthropy and service.
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Partnership
We value community partners who provide and nurture connections between youth
and their community, securing the successful transfer of the ethic of
philanthropy and service to the next generation.
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Excellence
We value excellence and strive to be a national model that engages diverse youth
from wide-ranging backgrounds and experiences.