Rubin for Kids was organized in 1995 to continue to honor the work of Peter Rubin, assistant public defender specializing in juvenile affairs. He believed that a caring, consistent adult could immeasurably enhance a child’s chances for success in the community. The fund distributes Youth Achievement Awards and Scholarships to deserving young people in our community. It was established as a way of honoring Peter’s legacy and carrying on his vital work.

Though there are many worthy programs dedicated to helping youth in our community, Rubin for Kids is unique in three ways:

• The fund is devoted to recognizing and rewarding disadvantaged young people who achieve personal goals at school, at home, or in the community. In this sense, the program is achievement-based as opposed to strictly need-based.
• Most awards require direct interaction between board members, other adults in the community, and recipients. Peter believed that a key to success for children is positive interaction with adults and the fund upholds this belief.
• There are almost no administrative costs. We are set up as a nonprofit corporation and donations are tax deductible. Every dollar goes to help kids. We have access to deserving kids through the teachers and school social workers as well as the Dane County juvenile justice system. In addition, the Board Members of Rubin for Kids are caring individuals from the community who contribute greatly to the success of the program.
  

The Rubin for Kids Board of Directors is comprised of members of the judiciary, the schools, the juvenile justice system, the business and medical community.

Dave Baskerville
Anne Colville
Jay Everand
Rick Friday
Jon Helland
JoAnn Kessler
Dennis McClain
Barb Rubin
Randy Sproule

Services donated by:
Suby Von Haden & Associates S. C. (accounting services)
Foley & Lardner (legal services)