LIFE Member Application

LIFE is a youth development initiative of the LaGrange County Community Foundation aimed at encouraging young people to engage in philanthropy and support the well-being of others. The program empowers young people to take an active role in their community and develop leadership skills through charitable activities and community service.

The program consists of high school students from grades 9-12 from all three LaGrange County public high schools and homeschool students. These students act as an advisory committee for youth grant funds at the LaGrange County Community Foundation. LIFE also uses grant funds to foster generosity, support education, and enhance the community for youth in LaGrange County.

LIFE members engage in diverse philanthropic activities, including grant-making, collaborating with community organizations and educating peers about philanthropy.  Members meet monthly during the school day from September through May and participate in various program activities for a half-day. 

LIFE meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at the Community Foundation.

The LaGrange County Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for new LIFE members. Once selected, students are expected to remain in the program through their senior year of high school.

Current LIFE member openings:

Lakeland Jr/Sr High School:  9th & 12th 
Prairie Heights High School:  9th 
Westview JR-SR High School:  9th & 12th
Homeschool students:  9th, 10th, 11th, 12th 

Applications for new members are due September 20, 2024.

• Deadline to Apply:  September 20, 2024
• Interviews:  September 23-30
• Selections Announced:  September 31 - October 4
• New members first LIFE Meeting:  October 10, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Applying does not guarantee selection in the LIFE program. The LaGrange County Community Foundation will notify all applicants about the status of their application.

Please ask a teacher or community member (not related to you) to write a letter of recommendation for acceptance into the program.  Recomendations should address your leadership ability, academic skills and personal character. 

Please ask your recommender to email their letter of recommendation to the LIFE Navigator Jennifer McBride at jmcbride@lccf.net by September 20, 2024. 

Below, please list the name of the individual who will provide your letter of recommendation.

Being a LIFE member requires missing a half day of school each month, from September through May.  You are responsible for making up all class work while participaitng in the program.  By signing below, you acknowledge that becoming a LIFE member requires a commitment to the LaGrange County Community Foundation and that you are responsible for completing missed schoolwork.