Youth Philanthropy of Licking County

Youth Philanthropy of Licking County was created to empower young philanthropists to share time, talent, treasure, ties, and trust within their communities and support youth voice and action in Licking County.

Youth Philanthropy of Licking County is a sub-committee of the Licking County Foundation. Originally formed in 2017, committee membership comprises teens who serve alongside adults and Foundation board members. After suspending activity during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Foundation is excited to bring this group back together to advance philanthropy in Licking County.

Many thanks to the Youth Philanthropy Committee: 
Co-Chair: Janine Mortellaro (Mortellaro McDonalds) 
Co-Chair: Abbey Hupp (Lakewood High School) 
Alexia DeCastro (Licking Valley High School) 
Johanna Kuhlwein (Licking Valley High School)
Courtney Lichtenauer (Licking Valley Local Schools) 
Shaylee Nethers (Licking Valley High School) 
Mandolyn Newell (Ohio Natural Energy Institute) 
Sopia Pape (Licking Valley High School) 
Jacob Palmer (Boys & Girls Club of Newark) 
Jeanetta Pyle (Community Volunteer) 
Kate Shaw (Newark High School)