WHY THE DASH?

The DASH refers to the little horizontal line on our gravestones; the one between the date we are born and the date we pass away. The DASH represents everything in between and how we choose to live it.

OUR VISION

The vision of the Make the DASH Count Foundation is to create an army of youth philanthropists who will serve as community leaders throughout their lives.

OUR MISSION

To inspire and empower the youth in our communities to become the next generation of philanthropic leaders by actively engaging them in a process of philanthropy that serves young people at risk of not fulfilling their potential.

OUR STRATEGY

Founder Hope Moore has always believed that the power to make a difference exists in all of us. In 2003, she established the Make the DASH Count Foundation (a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization) to educate youth, including her own son, in the responsibilities of community leadership and charitable giving. The Foundation operates through community based youth boards comprised of high-school-age youth who serve as stewards of the foundation's grantmaking process, annually awarding grant monies to nonprofit organizations serving at-risk youth.

MAKING YOUR DASH COUNT

There are several ways for interested individuals to become involved with the Foundation's work.  We welcome new youth board members, online grant inquires and individuals seeking to financially support the work of the youth boards.  Please click the appropriate link below to learn more!