Students from Canterbury’s Youth Philanthropy Council share how they learned to give thoughtfully, evaluate community needs, and steward $12,000 in grants. It’s a conversation about faith, responsibility, and the power of generosity in action.
In this episode of Canterbury Cast, Haley Smith sits down with Spencer Otto, Clare Austen Blackmon, and Youth Ministry Coordinator Megan Sumrall to talk about Canterbury’s new Youth Philanthropy Council, a program that invites students to explore generosity in a meaningful and hands-on way.
Over the course of several Sunday afternoons, the council learned how philanthropy works, visited local nonprofits, asked difficult questions, and ultimately decided how to distribute $12,000 to organizations serving the community. Along the way, they discovered that giving well requires thoughtful listening, collaboration, and a deep understanding of the needs around them.
This conversation highlights how young people at Canterbury are learning to connect faith with real-world action, proving that generosity isn’t just something for the future, but something they are already living out today.
What if generosity isn’t just about giving money, but about learning how to listen, discern, and care for a community well?