About Us
HELP OUR YOUTH REACH FOR THE STARS!
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Our Story
The Lake Youth Foundation was formed in 2005 by Lake of the Woods residents to help support the youth in our community. LYF is an non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to funding programs that promote the values of community service, citizenship and leadership.
Our youth need you! Your contributions or voluntary service to LYF means a great deal to us and even more to the young people who benefit from our foundation. Through these contributions – individuals, organizations and businesses can promote a brighter future for our youth. Your generosity will help us sponsor educational programs and fun family events for the Lake of the Woods community and, at the same time, help LYF raise funds to support our scholarship program.
A financial statement is available upon written request from the Virginia Office of Consumer Affairs.
Directors and Officers
Lois Powell, President – Lois is a founding member and is the chairperson for the LYF scholarship program. She is a retired teacher of 25 years who taught Writing and Social Studies. Lois is also the chairperson of the LOW Lions Club Scholarship Committee. She was the recipient of the Outstanding Service Award in 2009.
Donna Chernowetz, Vice President
Janet Klingensmith, Secretary and Treasurer
Mary Lou McFarland, Director – Mary Lou has been an LYF board member since 2007 and is a former teacher who has worked with children at the library, Childhelp, and here in Lake of the Woods. She coordinates and teaches the Super Sitter classes that train LOW students in proper babysitting skills.
Jim Flood, Director
Jack Simons, Director
Katie Yarrow, Director
Advisory Committee
Hank Lewis – Hank was LYF’s Vice President from 2009 to 2011 and was the coordinator for LYF’s Annual Children’s Fishing Tournament. He has been appointed to the Orange County Youth Commission and served as an alternate on the LOW Community and Youth Activities Committee (CYA). Hank was the School Safety Resource Officer for the 2nd District in Washington DC and was director of the annual School Safety Patrol Parade. He also founded the Fun Bunch in 2006.
Give Today
If you are interested in making a donation, please contact Janet at 540-755-2535 or send an email to info@lakeyouth.org. We thank you for your support!