GROUP SEEKING FUNDS FOR 2ND YELP
The Community Development Horizon Group is hoping to bring the Manaia YELP (Youth Empowerment and Leadership Program) back to Big Timber in the fall of 2008. The successful April/May program was presented in coordination with the Sweet Grass County High School, the Manaia Program, and local entities. Funding for the program came from the following sources: MT Community Foundation Grant from NWAF $1500, City of Big Timber $2000, Sweet Grass County $3000 (departments that donated included the Sheriff’s office, District Court Clerk and Addictive Disorders) and the Community Development action group $117.
The program was such a huge success that a group of the kids who completed the first program are working with the group to raise funds for a fall program. They will be producing a brochure and visiting local clubs to fund raise. At this time we have about ¼ of the funding needed. Local High School Superintendent Al Buerkle is looking at possible dates.