Helping People to help others;
through Educating, Inspiring, and Empowering.
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S.P.I.F.F Programs

SPIFF's Mission - Helping people to help others; through educating, inspiring and empowering.



Helping people to help others; through educating, inspiring and empowering. 



The following topics included in this section explain the programming used by S.P.I.F.F to accomplish our goals.  Please continue through the pages of this section for further information dedicated to:


1.   Schools/churches/community organizations

2.   BBBE (Better Business, Better Employee)

3.   Grants


We are continually striving for excellence in our communities.  If you have any suggestions, ideas or comments regarding our programs please feel free to contact us.  We would be delighted to hear from you!
   










 

Schools/Churches/Community Youth Organizations

Church KIds Helping in KemahWhile the main focus of classroom education is to inspire and empower children to help others through simple acts of kindness it can also serve a secondary purpose.  Many schools struggle with bullying, teen suicides, and hazing activites.  If there is a particular problem in your school or youth organization please inform us so we can effectively address any issues you may be facing into our program.

1. S.P.I.F.F. will provide educational speakers for the purpose of events, classroom instruction, school or organizational presentations, etc.

Classroom instruction and participation are available2. We are also available for consultations for the purpose of implementing Pay It Forward projects.

3. Classroom instruction/ Presentations are available for both public and parochial schools using an appropriate instructional format for the venue.

4. Age-appropriate instruction is used and is formatted in age categories: Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8, and High School.

5. Church & Youth organizations can request presentations at any time.

6. There is no charge for the presentations or speakers, but donations are accepted

 

BBBE – Better Business, Better Employees

~ You make a living by what you get.

You make a life by what you give. ~

Winston Churchill
 

Although our main focus is on youth we are pleased to work with adults as well.  Companies that encourage volunteerism make a valuable contribution to society.

S.P.I.F.F.  can educate and inspire your business and your employees to form a direct relationship within their communities.

 

How Your Company Will Benefit From Encouraging Volunteerism?

United Healthcare and Volunteer Match, a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting people with causes in their communities, have released results of a survey of 4,500 American adults that directly correlates volunteerism and social action with a healthier lifestyle. The survey honed in on the impact of “giving back” on volunteers*.

 

Highlights of the survey include:

• 68% of volunteers agreed volunteering made them feel physically healthier.

• 73% of volunteers agree that volunteering lowered their stress levels.

• 96% of volunteers agree that volunteering makes people happier.

• 76% of volunteers said that they felt better about their employer because of their involvement in volunteer activities.

• Volunteers are significantly more likely (36%) to rate their overall satisfaction with their lives as “very good” compared to non-volunteers (26%).

• Volunteering appears to correspond to a healthier BMI, with lower proportion of volunteers (31%) identified as obese when compared to non-volunteers (36%).

• 27% of volunteers agree that volunteering has helped them manage a chronic illness.
 *taken from:  bclc.chamberpost.com
 

A Valuable Investment

Helping Others - Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!According to the survey encouraging and inspiring your employees to volunteer will give you healthier employees which will in turn reduce absenteeism and health care costs.  More importantly, investing in volunteerism is good business. In addition to making a positive impact on the community, you also gain first-hand knowledge of the sector you serve. The act of simply writing a check is not so easy these days. Allowing and encouraging employees to donate their time and talents can be a relatively low-cost approach to achieving an even greater positive impact.


We offer a variety of ideas and programs to encourage your employees to get involved. We know, once they get involved, they’ll be hooked.   So, Please partner with us today to make a better tomorrow for everyone.
 

For more information on the BBBE Program - please contact us at info@spiffonline.org.

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Mini-grant Program


The Savannah’s Pay it Forward Foundation administers a mini-grant program for Pay It Forward activities designed by and involving youth in service to their school, neighborhood or the greater community.  Mini-grants up to $500 are available to schools, churches and community-based youth organizations of all types.


A Pay It Forward project is defined as one or more service activities that benefit a school, a neighborhood or the greater community, and that include learning goals for the youth participants.  Funds may be used for supplies, material, equipment or transportation to a service site.  Fund may not be used to pay for personnel, to replace state or local school funds, or for celebration of food and drinks.


Only projects that clearly contain a “pay it forward” focus - projects on the concept of one person doing a favor for others, who in turn do favors for others, with the results growing exponentially – are given consideration in the grant making process.


Applicants are encouraged to include preparation activities that teach youth needed skills or knowledge to implement the Pay It Forward project, and to plan the project with input from the clients, organizations, or community that will benefit from the project in order to ensure that the project is needy and timely.


The Savannah’s Pay It Forward Foundation does request that a final report on the results of the project be submitted to the Foundation within 30 days of completion of the project. 



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WHO MAY APPLY

Schools, churches and community youth groups (with an adult sponsor) may apply for funding.  Youths or adults may write the application.  Groups whose members are all over the age of 18 must include work with youth under the age of 18 as part of their project.


APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, complete the following application and submit it to the Savannah’s Pay It Forward Foundation by mail. (See guidelines below) 

Please write or type your responses directly onto the form.

Provide sufficient information to enable the selection committee to have a clear understanding of your project.  Address any questions to: lovesavannah@charter.net


Some suggestions:
1) Provide all information requested, including your Federal Tax ID Number.

2) “Youth Representatives(s)” are the names of one or more young people who are class, Organization, or project leaders.

3) To prepare the itemized budget, “shop ahead” to identify costs and indicate quantity and price for each item.  Add tax (if Applicable) and then total your budget, rounding to the nearest dollar to reach the amount you are requesting.
 
 SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION
Please read and follow all guidelines below.

Proposals, including application and budget, must not exceed three pages. Limit one application per project. Applicants will be notified of a decision within 30 days of application deadlines. If approved, applicants should receive funds within 30 days or before the corresponding semester dates listed above.
 

Applications will be accepted by mail or E-mail:  lovesavannah@charter.net or info@spiffonline.org

Savannah's Pay it Forward Foundation (or S.P.I.F.F)
  P.O. Box 95,
St. Nazianz, WI 54232

Please make sure your email address is on the application.

Your e-mail will be used to contact you with any questions our selection committee may have.  If your project is selected for a grant you will be notified by e-mail and/or telephone.


All applications received by September 1st will be considered for first semester funding on or about October 1st of each school year. 


Those received by January 15th will be considered for our second semester on or about March 1st. 


Summer applications can be submitted at any time throughout the year but must be received by June 1st for summer school, camps & youth organizations.

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