Ways to Give
Be a part of the change — Join the youth movement for giving
Grants Advisory Board for Youth
Grants Advisory Board for Youth (GABY) supports young people to engage in their community by sparking their interest in giving and taking action on issues that are important to them. Join with us to help make your community a better place by participating in this service learning experience.
GABY Awards 29 Local Youth Led Projects $500 Grants!
GABY awarded 28 grants of $500 each to youth-led projects in Sacramento. In an event at Sacramento City Hall on January 28, 2012, youth teams presented their projects that showcased how they would serve others and their communities. At the Convening, GABY board members and prospective grantees were treated to a motivational talk by Dr. Claire Pomeroy, Dean of the UC Davis School of Medicine. Through stories of her youth spent in foster care and determination to help others through her passion for community health, she reminded the young people of their incredible power to make positive change. “I wanted to share my life experiences with them in the hopes it would motivate them to address the real problems of today,” said Dr. Pomeroy.
Participants were also inspired by youth advocate and spoken word poet, Fong Tran, who used his poetry jam style to convey the lessons learned from his childhood. Having been raised by a single mother from the context of the Vietnam war and growing up in South Sacramento helped him to understand the values of community and social justice. Fong closed with the Tupak Shakur quote, "I'm not saying I'm gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world," and closed the Convening with a standing ovation. GABY wishes “good luck” to all the youth teams as they motivate other youth to care and to strengthen their communities. Read more about the projects funded by GABY.
GABY 2.0- Join the Movement!
GABY supports young people in developing knowledge and participating in philanthropic efforts -- the importance of giving and sharing and taking action on issues that are important to them. GABY is guided by a board of 15 youth members who solicit, review, and make funding recommendations on proposals for youth-led projects. GABY allows youth to serve their communities while learning important skills about charitable giving, philanthropy and how to build stronger communities.
E-Learning!
GABY has launched an "e-learning course" that reaches hundreds of young people in the area. It aims to stimulate youth-led community action by providing a web-based platform to explore interests and teach skills to organize projects. Teams of youth can compete for $500 grants to support activities for their school, communities, and neighborhoods. This year's theme, living well, hopes to attract exciting projects on how teens can support positive change in themselves, schools, neighborhoods, andcommunities. The E-Learning course is made up of three interactive modules:
- Gift of Giving: Explore ways to give to the community and discover the causes you care most about.
- Learn to Serve: Inspire and build a team, commit to community service, and create change through a step-by-step interactive project planning process
- Grant Making for Living Well: Learn to articulate your vision and how to apply for grant funds. Once a year GABY provides $500 grants for youth-led projects that focus on living well. Proposals are due December 16, and all applicants will be required to present their porjects in person on January 30.
Photos From Past Events
 California First Lady, Maria Shriver, stops by the GABY booth
|
 GABY Board members meet with Mona Pasquil, Acting Lieutenant Governor of California.
|
 GABY grant recipients meet with Patti Garamendi, Former Second Lady of California
|
 GABY Board members meet with A.G. Kawamura, Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture
|
 GABY grant recipients meet with Guy Fieri of Food Network
|