The “Given the Opportunity” Youth Awards Project began in 1993. Since then, 477 grants totaling $65,760 have been awarded. There are two categories of grants: Community Service and Prevention. The purpose of the Community Service Grants is for youth groups to design and implement projects what will make a positive difference in the community. The Prevention Grants focus on the prevention of drinking and driving, tobacco usage or the promotion of seat belt usage.
PREVENTION GRANTS
Austin High School FCCLA
It’s Up to Me to be Drug Free
Girl Scout Troop #431
Alcohol and Drug Prevention and Awareness
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Elementary Division
Austinville Student Council
Knot a Quilt-Warm Hands Warm Hearts
Banks-Caddell Student Council
Keeping Warm
Banks Caddell Student Council
We Love You
Boy Scout Troop #260
On the Road to End Childhood Obesity
Chestnut Grove Beta Club
Welcome Home Baskets
Chestnut Grove Beta Club
Fleece Blankets for the Homeless
Chestnut Grove National Junior Honor Society
Valentine’s for Senior Citizens
Decatur Heritage Christian Academy 1st Grade Students
S.A.C.K.S. of Love (Students Acting with Compassion and Kindness through Service)
Decatur Heritage Christian Academy 6th Grade Students
Bags of H.O.P.E. (Honor, Oath, Patriotic, Encouraging)
Kids for Character at Leon Sheffield Magnet
Seniors Go Green
Somerville Road Student Council
Holiday Door Decorations
Somerville Road Student Council
Care Bags for Cancer Patients
Walter Jackson Student Council
Bunnies for Boo Boos
Middle School Division
Brookhaven TAG Cares
Caring for the Caregivers
Oak Park Middle School Cheerleaders
Get Pumped Up for Reading
High School Division
Austin High School HOSA (Health Occupational Students of America)
Christmas Ornaments for Hospice Patients
Brewer High School’s Friends Helping Friends
Christmas Presents for Foster Children
Decatur First United Methodist Youth
Feed the Homeless
Decatur High Developmental
Backpacks of Hope
Decatur High Developmental
Security Blankets for Seniors 2012
Decatur High Developmental
Seasonal Gifts to Nursing Homes
Decatur High Developmental
Fleece Blankets for Hospice
Girl Scout Troop #431
Friendship House
High School Volunteer Leadership Council – Volunteer Center of Morgan County
Healthy Habits
High School Volunteer Leadership Council – Volunteer Center of Morgan County
Manners
