Philanthropy and Youth
2022 - 2023 Theme
Sustainability, one of The Barry Foundation’s five values, is how we continue to grow and maintain the work that we do within PaY and beyond.
Our symbol of the three evergreen trees represent PaY’s purpose of making an impact that will last, which is done by sustaining yourself, your community, and your legacy. The tree rings show the memories made along the way and represent how sharing your unique story and strengths make a lasting imprint on the world.
PaY Core Team
The Core Team is a student leadership group within PaY that volunteer their time and talents to enhance the PaY experience for all. They assist with facilitating PaY-wide events, provide support to PaY Committees across the region, and serve as an ambassador for PaY within their community.
Applications open March of 2024.
PaY Summer Internship
We are relaunching the PaY Summer Internship Program! Pay Students are matched with a local nonprofit to experience a full-time paid summer internship opportunity. Students work on a special project designed by the organization while receiving mentorship, guidance, and support.
Applications open up on Monday, Feb. 12th. Click the button below to learn more and apply!
Philanthropy
and Youth
Philanthropy and Youth (PaY) introduces high school students to the importance of leadership and service through grantmaking. PaY is modeled after Youth in Philanthropy (YiP), an initiative of The Winnipeg Foundation, and each year we build upon that partnership and start new initiatives of our own. Run as an extracurricular activity in high schools, student-led committees first identify and area of focus, then research community nonprofits, and visit organizations before deciding how to award the grant funds provided. There is also an annual Fall Conference, quarterly gatherings, and summer internship and volunteer opportunities. Since 2007, over 6,000 students have participated in PaY and have collectively provided over one million dollars of grants to their communities.
2023 - 2024 Theme
Creativity, one of The Barry Foundation’s five values, is what fuels our passions and what helps us work together to create the world we wish to see.
Our symbol of the hot air balloon flying amongst the clouds not only represents exploring the vastness of one's creativity, but it also reminds us to see the world from a different perspective - to zoom out and see the big picture to create solutions and positive impact.
Explore Previous PaY+ Events
Philanthropy and Youth (PaY) introduces high school students to the importance of leadership and service through grantmaking. PaY is modeled after Youth in Philanthropy (YiP), an initiative of The Winnipeg Foundation, and each year we build upon that partnership and start new initiatives of our own. Run as an extracurricular activity in high schools, student-led committees first identify and area of focus, then research community nonprofits, and visit organizations before deciding how to award the grant funds provided. There is also an annual Fall Conference, quarterly gatherings, and summer internship and volunteer opportunities. Since 2007, over 6,000 students have participated in PaY and have collectively provided over one million dollars of grants to their communities.
Upcoming Events
Join Us at PaY+
PaY+ is an opportunity for PaY members across the region to gather to enhance their PaY experience, gain leadership skills, and hear from impactful guest speakers. Check out past PaY+ speakers and sign up for and upcoming meeting below.