Milford Daily News - Local News Coverage: "Young philanthropists award grant
By Rick Holland / Daily News Staff
Thursday, June 30, 2005
BELLINGHAM -- A teenager and his money are soon parted, to borrow a phrase -- just ask parents of high school students, many of whom will tell you they feel like human ATMs.
Rather than making regular withdrawals from mom's purse or dad's wallet to spend on the latest fashion or newest videogame, though, one group of local teens is giving money away, making decisions on which worthy youth-based programs to support.
The Strata Kids Count Mini-Grant Board was formed six months ago, giving its teenage members the authority to evaluate and decide where to award a portion of Strata Bank's charitable giving for underprivileged youth. Yesterday afternoon, the board made its first $500 grant to the Bellingham Skateboard Park, located behind the Stall Brook Elementary School.
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