2026 Grant Finalists

Meet the students selected as finalists for the 2026 Ten Thousand Reasons grant process. Each has invested time, service, and leadership into a cause they care deeply about.

Their proposals reflect not only thoughtful research, but a genuine desire to create meaningful impact in the lives of others. Explore each finalist story below.

Students serving with Agape Youth and Family Center

Addison Gerber, Finleigh Haase, and Olivia Haase

Agape Youth and Family Center

Grant Request: $8,000

After two to three years of service with Agape Youth and Family Center, Addison, Finleigh, and Olivia are advocating for a grant that would help send approximately 50 Agape family members to Camp Twin Lakes — creating space for rest, reconnection, and joy.


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Grant Request: $0,000

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Student Name(s)

Organization Name

Grant Request: $0,000

Add a short two-to-three sentence summary here explaining what the students are advocating for, why the organization matters to them, and how the grant would help.


Read Their Story →