Coshocton County Youth Leadership students present

On Feb. 18 Coshocton County Youth Leadership gathered at Lock Landing in the Roscoe Village Visitors Center for their Foundations and Community Stewardship Pay It Forward Presentations Program Day, joined by members of the adult leadership program, Leadership Coshocton County.

Each CCYL member was given $100 in October and challenged to make a difference in their community. Students took creative approaches to the task. Some donated their funds directly to local organizations or families in need while others launched fundraising efforts to grow their impact and make larger donations.

On Feb. 18 each member presented their experience and the difference they made to the group.

The program day also featured presentations from community leaders. David Baker spoke about pursuing your passion, Bob Pell addressed what a foundation is, Kirby Hasseman explored why it is important to be a community steward, and Jandi Adams and Jodi Morrison presented on stewardship in action.

The Pay It Forward project reflects the core mission of CCYL, which is to develop the next generation of community-minded leaders so they are equipped and inspired to give back to the place they call home.

For more information about CCYL or to get involved, email Betsy Gosnell, executive director, at lead@coshoctonfoundation.org.

This column was written by CCYL class member Payne Skelton.