HAYS, Kan.— The Heartland Community Foundation is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2024-25 Youth Action Council (YAC), a leadership and enrichment program for high school students in Ellis, Rooks, and Trego counties. The YAC program aims to empower young people to be involved in community decision-making, cultivate a spirit of philanthropy, and instill a deeper sense of community pride.