YEP members prepare meals during the 2025 Feed My Starving Children meal pack event.

Monthly Member Meetings

Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP) members meet monthly at the DeKalb County Community Foundation, 475 DeKalb Avenue in Sycamore. Meetings are youth-led through the YEP Executive Committee and often include a guest speaker or themed discussion designed to deepen members’ understanding of philanthropy and grantmaking.

Regular meetings take place from September through March and again in May. Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Due to extended grant discussions, the April meeting is held on the second Sunday afternoon/evening of the month.

The member meeting calendar includes monthly topics, meeting dates, and times.

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YEP Volunteer Events

YEP volunteer events are group service projects selected based on specific criteria, including location, volunteer needs, youth impact, and the nonprofit organization involved. These opportunities help members learn more about organizations serving DeKalb County while making a difference through hands-on community service.

Each member is expected to participate in at least one volunteer event each year. An adult advisor from the DeKalb County Community Foundation staff or Board attends every event to ensure safety, support members, and encourage youth leadership in action.

YEP members stand next to packed meal boxes during the 2025 Feed My Starving Children event.

2025 Feed My Starving Children meal pack event.

YEP members assemble Kindergarten Readiness Toolkits during the 2026 assembly event.

2026 Kindergarten Readiness Toolkit assembly event.

YEP members and volunteers assemble signs for 2026 Give DeKalb County.

2026 Give DeKalb County signage assembly event.