There are many young people making a positive contribution in their communities and school.
Let’s make a difference for them. Nominate a young person who is Passing Kindness Forward for the annual Y-PIF™ Award.
The next ePIFanyNow™/Y-PIF™ event is scheduled for Sunday, May 5, 2018 from 1:00p.m. to 3:00p.m.
The ePIFanyNow™ Y-PIF™ Award honors youth who are passing kindness forward and making a difference in their communities. We are looking for youth in grades 5 through 12 who have used their time, talents, and treasures to benefit and enhance the lives of others.
The Y-PIF™ Award is an opportunity for youth to get recognition and added funding for their youth-led activities/projects that provide service to others and make a positive contribution to their communities. Please note that service club requirements do NOT qualify for the Y-PIF™ Award. (e.g. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts).
Once you nominate a child for the award you will receive an email confirmation. The nomination then goes to the ePIFanyNow board who will review it and may ask for addition support. You will be alerted by mid-March if your nomination moves forward.
The Y-PIF™ nominations that move forward will be highlighted on the ePIFanyNow™ website where the public can vote for their favorite. Each vote is $1 and all the monies raised will be donated back to the individual Y-PIF™ nominee's project that receives the vote.
Since 2009 thousands of ePIFanyNow™ participants have been creating a revolution of positive, transformational experiences through acts of kindness.
In 2015 the Y-PIF™ Award (Youth Passing It Forward) was established honoring youth passing kindness forward and making a positive contribution to their community.
Since 2012, ePIFanyNow™ has presented the Y-PIF™ award to youth Passing Kindness Forward. Below are just a few of the award recipients and nominees.
Skylar’s family has been fostering children for years. Her project, “Suitcases for Kids,” collects clothes & supplies for foster kids who often arrive with nothing.
Rachel has been a teen volunteer at the Capital Area Humane Society for four years. A tireless volunteer, Rachel has been a role model to peers and youngsters, alike.
Jeremie gained national attention for thank-you party for police officers, whom he felt were unduly criticized in the media.
Sebastian had participated in the "Lansing Walk to End Alzheimers" for several years - before deciding to organize the first-ever kid-only walk.
Isabelle & Zoe organized a 5k - and raised over $1k - for the "Life as a Zebra Foundation," bringing awareness those who suffer with incurable, invisible illnesses .
Rachel and her friends raised thousands of dollars for a younger neighbor with Dystonia, a rare neuro-muscular disorder.
All around us kids are making a difference, whether it is in their community or school. Please take a moment to honor a child you know who is Passing Kindness Forward and nominate them for a Y-PIF™ Award!
Learn more about how to get involved in ePIFanyNow™ and further the cause of kindness in your community!
Clint, Carrie and Brady Hawks
Seeing Bob's original vision for ePIFanyNow™ evolve into what it's become over the last 10 years is amazing. We're honored to be part of it every year. Now that the YPIF™ Award has been added, it's a new dimension of his vision, and is a valuable and necessary way to recognize the good our kids are doing. Keep up the good work!
Kris Tennant and the Webberville Varsity Girls Basketball Team
This event inspired another similar opportunity for our team as they recognized the value of kindness and warm expressions of appreciation...Thank you for your inspiration!
Lee Klekotka
We came home today and my neighbor told us that some people left a lot of groceries (close to $200 worth if I had to guess) for our family. To those who did this for my family, thank you so much. The food will definately bless our family for several weeks.
Have you seen someone in your comminity make a difference? Witness an act of kindness get passed forward? Share your story here. (And if it involves a youth in grades 5-12, be sure to nominate them for a YPIF Award!)
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