When students are trusted to lead and given the space to use their voices, powerful things happen. The Corvallis Public Schools Foundation’s Youth Empowerment & Action (YEA!) Grants fuel student-led projects that advance equity, open doors to new opportunities, and enrich learning in ways that feel meaningful and relevant to students themselves.
This year’s recipients are bringing bold ideas to life… from STEM activities, cultural celebration, athletics, to school beautification, each project driven by creativity, collaboration, and a desire to make their schools stronger.
Here’s just a few of the projects, you can see the full list here.
Mural Project—Mountain View Elementary School | Hazel Berry, Kaidyn Washington, & Bennet Wong To fund supplies to create a mural in the student break space to promote a welcoming, calm, and comfortable environment.
Culture Tour—Cheldelin Middle School | Synleigh Pan, Henry Minyila, & Regina Challis To fund trips for SAFE (Students Advocating for Equity) members to the cultural centers at Oregon State University to help address underrepresentation and provide access to guidance, role models, and experiences that support racial and ethnic identity development.
College Hill Basketball Program—College Hill High School | Emmanuel Montan-Baker, Owen Lee, & Jeidin Howard To fund registration for a basketball team for the Corvallis Parks & Recs City League program and to purchase shirts for participants in the basketball program.
Campus Restoration—Crescent Valley High School | Emme Obermire, Zoe Montgomery, & Piper Thompson To fund the purchase of 100 native shrubs for the Student Environmental Action Club to plant along Jackson Creek, removing invasive plants and restoring the area.
STEM Outreach Club—Multiple | Maya Dobson & Emily Gu To enhance current STEM afterschool programs by creating a tech-focused unit, where youth can build and code robots with mBot robot kits. (pictured above)
These initiatives are possible because of the generosity of the Corvallis community. When you support CPSF, you’re investing in student leadership, amplifying student voices, and helping young people create lasting impact for their peers.
Your support can help even more students lead meaningful change. Donate today!
