Amherst Youth Foundation

The Amherst Youth Foundation (AYF) is the premier fundraising organization, dedicated to supporting a broad and diverse range of programs to benefit the youth of Amherst, New York. To support this vision, the Foundation embraces the following values: Responsibility: Maintain the highest integrity and fiscal responsibility in the planning, execution, and ongoing management of Foundation activities. Partnership: Develop, reinforce and maintain productive collaborations and strong communications with our partner organization -- the Amherst Youth Board, local school districts, other community organizations, all levels of government, and the community at large. Commitment: Provide sustainable resources that create opportunities for the youth of Amherst to achieve high goals and grow as responsible, caring members of our community. Learning: Support programs that provide meaningful learning experiences for our youth. MISSION The Amherst Youth Foundation strives to realize its Vision through ongoing, dedicated commitment to: Raise funds and deliver needed resources Maintain and operate the Youth & Family Center Support the development of services for children and families.