Monday, March 28, 2005

Education News - Get in the thick of it Knox County Village Soup

Education News - Get in the thick of it Knox County Village Soup: "Young philanthropists earmark $5,000 for local programs
By David Munson


ROCKLAND (March 26, 2005): For many teenagers, deciding how to scrape together enough change for their next video-game purchase constitutes financial decision making. Social responsibility means calling ahead if they are going to be more than a couple of hours late. For participants in the Partners in Philanthropy program at the Watershed Community School in Rockland, however, the decisions students make have the potential to change lives. "

The Chronicle, 3/31/2005: Connecting With Generation X

The Chronicle, 3/31/2005: Connecting With Generation X: "Connecting With Generation X
Charities look for new ways to reach out to the under-40 set

By Peter Panepento


Robert Sena's relationship with Project Sunshine began with a simple invitation from a friend. Two years ago, the friend asked Mr. Sena, then a graduate student in New York, whether he wanted to volunteer with the charity by spending time with young patients at a local hospital."

Tecumseh Herald-The Lenawee Youth Council, a collaborative program

Tecumseh Herald: "The Lenawee Youth Council, a collaborative program of the Lenawee Community Foundation and Lenawee United Way & Volunteer Center announced that grants are available to organizations serving local youth.

The purpose of the grants program is twofold: to teach young people about philanthropy, and to provide funding for programs or projects benefiting Lenawee County youth.
Grants are not available to individuals. Grants are given to non-profit organizations, local schools, or youth groups. The duration of each grant is one year.
Highest priority is given to projects or programs that increase youth assets as documented by the Search Institute Attitudes and Behaviors survey conducted in Lenawee County in 2002. The survey provides data about the 40 key opportunities, skills, relationships, values, and self-perceptions that all young people need to succeed"

baltimoresun.com - Pupils put their hearts into charity fund-raiser

baltimoresun.com - Pupils put their hearts into charity fund-raiser: "Pupils put their hearts into charity fund-raiser
By Karen Nitkin
Special To The Sun
Originally published March 27, 2005
Bel Air Middle School might be the nation's top participant in the American Heart Association's annual Hoops for Heart fund-raiser.
Matthew Roseland, the energetic second-year physical education teacher who spearheaded this year's event, said the school won't find out for several more months how it ranks nationwide.
But he knows that last year the school raised $25,450 and placed third in the nation, behind North Attleboro Middle School in Massachusetts and Glenmont Elementary School in New York. "

Tuesday, March 22, 2005

Daily Mountain Eagle Online Edition-Local youth preparing the WAY for local non-profits

Daily Mountain Eagle Online Edition
Local youth preparing the WAY for local non-profits
LAURA PITTS The Daily Mountain Eagle Published March 21, 2005 10:55 PM CST

When Christy Moody first had the idea to recreate an area youth council where youth could voice their views and learn about local philanthropy programs in the county, she had no idea the impact it would make on her life and the youth that would soon be involved.
Formed in 2004 to serve as a grant-making board, the Walker Area Youth (WAY) Council was born out of the idea that youth can make a significant impact on their community when given the right resources and opportunities. The WAY Council consists of 16 juniors and seniors, two from each high school in Walker Cou