Federated Youth Foundation
Sample News Releases


Charitable Contribution News Release

On (date), (Co-op name) announced the donation of $(dollar amount) to the (charitable organization). This donation, according to (President's name), President of the Board of Directors of the Cooperatives, is an example of (Co-op name)'s commitment to the welfare of the communities it serves. The funds for the donation come from the Cooperative's unclaimed patronage refunds. Since September of last year, (Co-op name) has donated more than $(total donations year-to-date) to local charities and for scholarships. (CEO's name), manager of (Co-op name), states that these donations are an example of the cooperative's commitment to give something back to the community.

These unclaimed patronage refunds that funded this and previous donations are managed by the Federated Youth Foundation (FYF), a non-profit charitable foundation serving cooperatives across Wisconsin. The FYF's mission is to work with its 66 member cooperatives to fund scholarships that will further the education of deserving people and to support charitable activities. The FYF focuses much of its activities on programs for young people. Requests for charitable donations or scholarships through the FYF should be made to (Co-op name).

Scholarship News Release

On (date), (Co-op name) announced the donation of $(dollar amount) in scholarships for local students. Recipients of these scholarships included (recipients' names and hometowns). According to (President's name), President of the Board of Directors, (Co-op name) recognizes the importance of good education and is committed to expanding the educational opportunities for worthy students in our communities. The funds for the scholarships come from the Cooperative's unclaimed patronage refunds. Since September of last year, (Co-op name) has donated more than $(total donations year-to-date) to local charities and for scholarships. (CEO's name), manager of (Co-op name), states that these donations are an example of the cooperative's commitment to give something back to the community.

These unclaimed patronage refunds that funded this and previous donations are managed by the Federated Youth Foundation (FYF), a non-profit charitable foundation serving cooperatives across Wisconsin. The FYF's mission is to work with its 66 member cooperatives to fund scholarships that will further the education of deserving people and to support charitable activities. The FYF focuses much of its activities on programs for young people. Requests for charitable donations or scholarships through the FYF should be made to (Co-op name).