Wednesday, December 27, 2006

Marin Independent Journal - Mill Valley couple get youngsters into giving

Marin Independent Journal - Mill Valley couple get youngsters into giving: "Dan Siegel and Jenny Yancey of Mill Valley, who have worked in the world of philanthropy and nonprofits for years, were sitting around with their two children one day about seven years ago when their 8-year-old daughter, Weezie, said:

'Why don't you write a book about nonprofits for kids?'

Instantly it sounded like a winner, and the query prompted an organization to help children become philanthropists.

It is called YouthGive, and the name says it all: Kids, from 5 to 15, are learning how to give to those less fortunate."

Thursday, December 21, 2006

N-TEN Connect: > Talking With Young People (Not at Them)

N-TEN Connect: > Talking With Young People (Not at Them): "Talking With Young People (Not at Them)

Enews_thumb_levine Ali Levine, NTEN Fellow

I couldn’t be more excited about the increasingly participatory nature of the Internet and its benefits for nonprofits. It’s not just that these Web 2.0 technologies offer new and powerful tools for nonprofits to engage people in the all important activity of two way conversations (as if that wasn’t exciting enough) – it’s who can be reached this way.

Almost all nonprofits struggle to engage young people with their missions. Each generation seems to decry the lackluster civic participation of the next and worries that the ties that bind us together as a community are getting weaker. Nonprofits play a big role in building those ties. Using the Internet and Web 2.0 technologies to involve young people is a natural fit."

Wednesday, December 20, 2006

Youth in Philanthropy Summit

http://www.ypin.org/echron/echron_dec06.html#Youth%20in%20Philanthropy%20Summit: "Youth in Philanthropy Summit
A North American Youth in Philanthropy Summit was attended by nine Hoosiers November 12-14th at Rollins College, in Winter Park, Florida. Attendance at the Summit was by invitation and there were 44 youth and adult representatives from 30 national and regional nonprofit organizations who are involved in youth in philanthropy training and programs in the United States and Canada."

Monday, December 18, 2006

www.newszap.com-Students learn art of fund-giving

www.newszap.com: "The Delaware Community Foundation has given $10,000 to 30 Kent and Sussex county high school students this year.

But the students cannot spend it on clothes or video games, they have to give it all away.

The foundation has developed two youth philanthropy boards in Kent and Sussex counties, each made up of 15 students who decide which youth-oriented programs in their county will get up to $5,000."

A Good Kid: Kristi Ludlow of Liberty Twp.

A Good Kid: Kristi Ludlow of Liberty Twp.: "A Good Kid: Kristi Ludlow of Liberty Twp.

By Monica Scalf

Contributing Writer

Friday, December 15, 2006

Kristi Ludlow, 17, said she believes in helping others because of the blessings she has in her own life. To help her accomplish that goal, she currently leads an organization called Youth and Philanthropy, which is part of the Community Foundation .

The group has helped Reach out Lakota, as well as the troops in Iraq."

Friday, December 15, 2006

Philanthropists in trainingCES-JDS students make bar/bat mitzvah grants

Philanthropists in trainingCES-JDS students make bar/bat mitzvah grants: "The girl in green smiles as she holds four fingers up in the air while a few seats down, the bespectacled boy in the red cap soberly raises his index.

With her high rating and his lower one, Ilia Esrig and Reuben Jacobson, both students at the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School, are helping decide how to make $500 count.

Their small gestures ‹ combined with others from the 10 other eighth-graders around the table ‹ could boost the budgets of a handful of nonprofit ventures near and far.

The dozen decision makers, aided by a trained facilitator, CES-JDS president Nancy Hamburger, are part of the Charles E. Smith B'nai Mitzvah Tzedakah Project piloting this fall at the Rockville day school."

Thursday, December 14, 2006

MiamiHerald.com | 12/14/2006 | Lessons in giving can't start too early for children

MiamiHerald.com | 12/14/2006 | Lessons in giving can't start too early for children: "Whether donating household items or donating time to a community service organization, it seems we're becoming increasingly committed to helping our neighbors.

''The report shows a rising tide of momentum,'' said David Eisner, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service in an e-mail interview from his office in Washington, D.C. ``We are encouraged that the trend is going powerfully in the right direction because our nation needs more people to step forward and help nonprofit organizations serve their communities.''

And there's even more encouraging news: One of the fastest-growing groups of volunteers is under the age of 21. According to the report, older teens have more than doubled their volunteer hours since 1989."

· West Fargo Pioneer ·"PHILANTHROPY -- A do-good youthquake

· West Fargo Pioneer ·: "PHILANTHROPY -- A do-good youthquake
Meet 20-somethings united by a passion to make a difference. JAIME HOLGUIN is your guide.

Published Wednesday, December 13, 2006
By JAIME HOLGUIN

They come from all corners of the world, but they're united by a common passion: helping others.

Whether it's working to get homeless kids off Kenya's streets, providing legal assistance to abused women in India or collecting unused restaurant food for the homeless, these young people are trying to make the world better.

Twenty of them recently attended workshops in Washington, D.C., held by the International Youth Foundation meant to teach them how to be more effective philanthropists. Marketing firm Porter Novelli housed the conference and provided instructors for some of the workshops."

Thursday, December 07, 2006

www.explorernews.com-Fourth-graders line up to learn about giving

www.explorernews.com: "Fourth-graders line up to learn about giving

By Leigh Shelton, ExpNews@ExplorerNews.com

December 6, 2006 - Hustling back and forth from her minivan to the front doors of Copper Creek Elementary, Amy Davis can carry bigger loads than her petite, 5-foot-tall frame lets on.

Davis, a Copper Creek parent volunteer wearing rolled up jeans and low-top Chuck Taylors, unloaded on a recent Wednesday morning bulky boxes of milk, apple juice, Cheerios, canned spaghetti and peanut butter that will eventually reach needy students at E.C. Nash Elementary in central Tucson."

Wednesday, December 06, 2006

Hamptons Online - Guide to the Hamptons and East End of Long Island

Hamptons Online - Guide to the Hamptons and East End of Long Island:
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"But largely unnoticed are the numerous acts of generosity, caring and concern and, indeed, philanthropy performed by the youth of our community. These young people clearly are on the right path thanks to diligent parents and teachers adhering to an age-old tradition.

At the innovative Hayground School, truly one of the area’s most diverse student bodies, economically, racially and ethnically, older students take part in unique outside apprenticeship programs. At one such internship students head three morning per week to locations as varied as the Children’s Museum of the East End, EECO Farm, Cavaniola’s Cheese Shop, and Mecox Farm."

Studying Philanthropy, and Doling Out Real Cash - New York Times

Studying Philanthropy, and Doling Out Real Cash - New York Times: "Studying Philanthropy, and Doling Out Real Cash

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Sung Park for The New York Times

Emily Katz, left, and Widad Echahly are part of a program at Colgate University in which they will donate $10,000 to nonprofit groups.

But Ms. Katz, 19, is not thinking of spending it on herself or a loved one. She and seven classmates at Colgate University, a small liberal arts college here in central New York, are taking a new seminar in philanthropy, learning how foundations operate and studying ways to give money to people in need."

Monday, December 04, 2006

Tamnews.org

Tamnews.org: "YouthGive Catalogues the County's Nonprofits Print E-mail
By Lindsay Yellen
Monday, 04 December 2006
Heading into the holiday season, the YouthGive club hopes to help students discover what it truly means to give back to their community. Founded this year, the club has already recruited ten enthused members and completed their first community project.

The program builds students’ understanding of nonprofit organizations and philanthropy. Introducing new opportunities for giving among students, YouthGive has positively affected its members. Sophomore Ryan Villanueva, the president of the club, said, “I’ve learned that there are actually a lot of non-profits that exist and a lot of opportunities to get involved.”"

Thursday, November 30, 2006

Lake Country Reporter-Doing the adult thing for service

Lake Country Reporter: "Sometimes people say kids grow up too fast, but in the case of the Youth Advisory Council (YAC), local students' grownup actions are resulting in learning about fiscal responsibility and the distribution of grant money for other youth groups to serve the community.
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation started the Youth Advisory Council of the Youth in Service Fund six or seven years ago. The YAC in Lake Country just started just last year."

Tuesday, November 28, 2006

Penn State Live-Student Philanthropy Council continues awareness campaign

Penn State Live: "Student Philanthropy Council continues awareness campaign
Tuesday, November 28, 2006

University Park, Pa. -- Penn State's Student Philanthropy Council (SPC) will host on Friday (Dec. 1) the second in a series of Philanthropy Phridays aimed at raising awareness among students about the important role philanthropy plays at Penn State. The event will be held on the ground floor of the HUB Robeson Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m."

Local Jewish teens learn to give | www.azstarnet.com ®

Local Jewish teens learn to give | www.azstarnet.com ®: "ocal Jewish teens learn to give
Youths volunteer for new-in-town national program
By Shelley Shelton
arizona daily star
Tucson, Arizona | Published: 11.28.2006

Local Jewish teenagers have a new opportunity to learn about giving back to the community by volunteering for a nationwide program that recently made its way to Tucson.
The B'nai Tzedek program — which kicked off Nov. 5 and is accepting applications until Dec. 15 — teaches young Jews about philanthropy by allowing them to set up endowment funds in their own names."

Monday, November 27, 2006

Cortez Journal Online - Cortez Colorado-Sweet smell of philanthropy

Cortez Journal Online - Cortez Colorado: "Jade Robbins is like other 4-year-old girls. She enjoys playing dress up, and Play-Doh is among one of her favorite things.
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JOURNAL/BOB FITZGERALD
Jade Robbins, 4, of Mancos, adds five drops of orange oil into a custom perfume Saturday morning. Jade makes her perfume one bottle at a time and gives the proceeds to the United Way.
Jade Robbins, 4, of Mancos, adds five drops of orange oil into a custom perfume Saturday morning. Jade makes her perfume one bottle at a time and gives the proceeds to the United Way.Jade Robbins shows off the finished product, minus the bottle top and hand-painted label. She hopes someday to have a store where she will make custom perfumes.

The difference between Jade and other children her age is that she sells perfume that she makes by hand. On top of the perfume making, Jade is donating the money she makes to United Way.

So in the midst of learning business, the Mancos youth also is learning what it is to be unselfish, thoughtful and generous."

Wednesday, November 22, 2006

The Value of Giving, Part II - Kiplinger.com

The Value of Giving, Part II - Kiplinger.com: "ONEY SMART KIDS
The Value of Giving, Part II
A Web site makes it easy and fun for children to give to a cause that interests them.
By Janet Bodnar
November 22, 2006

Last week I wrote about four tips help your children focus on helping others. The best way to teach children the joy of giving is to encourage them to make their own donations. And the more hands-on the gift, the easier it is for them to appreciate."

Monday, November 20, 2006

AFP > Youth in Philanthropy | AFP and Youth in Philanthropy > Youth Summit Develops Blueprint for Future Engagement, Success

AFP > Youth in Philanthropy | AFP and Youth in Philanthropy > Youth Summit Develops Blueprint for Future Engagement, Success: "Youth Summit Develops Blueprint for Future Engagement, Success

(Nov. 20, 2006) The first-ever Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) Summit, hosted by AFP on Nov. 12-14, produced numerous ideas and strategies for bringing organizations from across North America together to encourage young people to get involved in philanthropy.

Representatives from 30 national and regional organizations from the U.S. and Canada involved in youth in philanthropy training attended the summit, along with 10 outstanding high school and college students whose ideas and leadership added considerable depth to the process. The summit, which was by invitation only, marked the first time that so many leading youth organizations had come together to discuss ways to collaborate in their programming and education."

The ChronicleHerald.ca-Grade Sixes pick IWK as charity

The ChronicleHerald.ca: "Paulette O’Connor smiles but reddens with embarrassment. She has instilled a sense of pride in her class, assuring them there are benefits from generosity and a sense of community.

Three of her students are addressing a luncheon of more than 100 members and guests of the Association of Fundraising Professionals — Nova Scotia.

Her class, along with a junior high group from Bridges For Learning, a transition education program of Homebridge Youth Society for youth at risk, and the Grade 12 options and opportunities program of Auburn Drive High School, were each given $250 by the fundraising association to donate to a charity of their choice."

Friday, November 17, 2006

Covering all of Santa Cruz County, AZ - Nogales International

Covering all of Santa Cruz County, AZ - Nogales International: "Philanthropy program seeks youth

Santa Cruz Community Foundation grant project starts in January

Nogales International

Santa Cruz Community Foundation (SCCF) is seeking 15-20 high school-aged youth in Santa Cruz County to participate in the Youth in Philanthropy program. The program will teach philanthropy, social justice and leadership through a hands-on grant-making project. Participants will have $7,500 to grant to community organizations that serve youth."

The Phoenix Project - About

The Phoenix Project - About: "About

The Phoenix Project prepares young Virginians for leadership in the growing and increasingly complex nonprofit sector. In the past ten years, Virginia's nonprofit sector has grown by 40%, to 35,000 organizations."

Wednesday, November 08, 2006

Marion Star - www.marionstar.com - Marion, OH

Marion Star - www.marionstar.com - Marion, OH: "MARION - While the deadline for the Marion Community Foundation's main grants program has passed, the Request for Proposals by one of its affiliate organizations, Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP), is just getting under way.

YEP is making $3,000 available for grants to serve youth in Marion County. The grants will be awarded to non-profit community and school-based youth organizations to support projects by groups whose members are under the age of 21.

ADVERTISEMENT

YEP is a county-wide program created last year and coordinated by Traci Kinsler. Its members come from all of the local high schools.
In light of YEP's student-focused philosophy, all proposals for the YEP grant must have a service learning component."

Wednesday, November 01, 2006

How Youth Leadership Jefferson County started > School News > Stories > Golden > YourHub.com

How Youth Leadership Jefferson County started > School News > Stories > Golden > YourHub.com: "How Youth Leadership Jefferson County started
e-mail to a friend | print this | link to this
Contributed by: Marta Murray on 10/31/2006

Eight years ago, a high school student named Michael Dawson was instrumental in initiating the development of the YLJC program, modeled after the highly successful adult Leadership Jefferson County (LJC) program established by the West Chamber Serving Jefferson County Foundation."

Friday, October 27, 2006

The Georgetown Voice | Generation Y: A giant pat on our own backs - October 26, 2006

The Georgetown Voice | Generation Y: A giant pat on our own backs - October 26, 2006: "Generation Y: A giant pat on our own backs

Sick of sanctimonious baby boomers blaming our generation’s political apathy for the sad state of the country’s affairs? Well, now you’ve got a rebuttal to hurl back at the next grey-ponytailed ex-radical who asks where your conscience is: we’re better people than they are. Numbers don’t lie.

A survey released last week by the Federal Corporation for National and Community Service revealed that college students as a group have increased their volunteering efforts dramatically in the post-9/11 era."

Thursday, October 19, 2006

Privilege comes with responsibility, says Trudeau

Privilege comes with responsibility, says Trudeau: "rudeau will talk about good fortune, volunteerism and responsibility when he gives his first official speech in Victoria this weekend, at a dinner celebrating the Victoria Foundation's 70th anniversary and growth to $70 million in funds. While here, he will also talk to high school children involved in the foundation's Youth in Philanthropy program.

The 34-year-old, who is taking his master's degree in environmental geography at McGill University, launched a speaking career in January, and uses the podium to highlight his two favourite themes: Inspiring young people and protecting the environment. He is also past chair and executive board member of Katimavik, which was founded in 1977 to allow Canadian youth to travel around the country and get involved in community projects."

Thursday, October 12, 2006

KLTV 7 Tyler-Longview-Jacksonville, TX: High School Students Help Area Nonprofits

KLTV 7 Tyler-Longview-Jacksonville, TX: High School Students Help Area Nonprofits: "group of East Texas high school students took the day off from school to volunteer in the community. Today, more than 250 students from Grace Community High School are helping out local nonprofits. This group of teens, participating in Community Impact Day, are cleaning up the yard at the ARC of Tyler."

Wednesday, October 11, 2006

DesMoinesRegister.com-"Young professionals aim to fill philanthropy gap

DesMoinesRegister.com: "Young professionals aim to fill philanthropy gap
Members of one initiative pledge $1,000 a year to programs for at-risk youth.

By BONNIE HARRIS
REGISTER BUSINESS WRITER

October 11, 2006


The young, successful business professionals pulled together $500,000 in two years and now want to give it all away for the sake of children.

The 250 members of the Emerging Leaders Initiative are inspired by one insurance executive who has bluntly noted two things about Des Moines: Its longtime, most committed philanthropists are aging, and young leaders must be groomed now to fill in any giving gaps.
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Tuesday, October 10, 2006

youthmerger - Charity Finance-Merger prospect for Clubs for Young People and UK Youth

youthmerger - Charity Finance:

Merger prospect for Clubs for Young People and UK Youth

UK Youth and Clubs for Young People, two of the UK’s biggest voluntary sector youth groups, have started talks about a potential merger in a bid to achieve a more powerful lobbying voice for the voluntary youth sector.

The two organisations are both members of the National Council for Voluntary Youth Services and have worked closely on Council initiatives. They also recently submitted a joint bid to the Well Being Lottery Fund and and jointly devised submissions to the DfES."

Friday, October 06, 2006

(Knox County) Youth Philanthropy Group Seeks Grant Applications - Community - VillageSoup

(Knox County) Youth Philanthropy Group Seeks Grant Applications - Community - VillageSoup: "Youth Philanthropy Group Seeks Grant Applications
By Youthlinks
Ashley Atwood


KNOX COUNTY (Oct 5): Five local youth were recently given a unique opportunity to make a difference in their community. Youthlinks is currently running a program called Partners in Philanthropy (PIP) in which youth participants are given $2500 to grant to one or more local non-profit organization(s). "

Thursday, October 05, 2006

TownOnline.com - Opinion & Letters: Editorial: Good kids, great news

TownOnline.com - Opinion & Letters: Editorial: Good kids, great news: "Editorial: Good kids, great news
Thursday, October 5, 2006

This past week has been a great one in Norwell for supporters of philanthropy, volunteerism and young people helping out.
In the course of just a week, the Mariner learned of numerous efforts in town, where Norwell's teens have volunteered to help out the town's seniors - and had lots of fun in the process.
During a day of community service last Thursday, seniors from Norwell High School were involved in a number of projects around town, including the preparation and serving of lunch at the Council on Aging. The team of teens worked in the kitchen, preparing coffee, lunch and dessert for the COA's seniors.
On the day, other teams from the high school volunteered to complete projects at the South Shore Natural Science Center, as well as at other locales in town."

Grant allows Concord students to experience philanthropy - The Boston Globe

Grant allows Concord students to experience philanthropy - The Boston Globe: "Gift of $1.4m will keep giving
Students to learn art of philanthropy

By Jennifer Fenn Lefferts, Globe Correspondent | October 5, 2006

An anonymous donor impressed with Concord's history of community service has set aside $1.4 million to help five public and private schools in town mold a new generation of philanthropists."

Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Charlotte Observer | 09/27/2006 | Teen climbs peak to help raise money for research

Charlotte Observer | 09/27/2006 | Teen climbs peak to help raise money for research:
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"As a result of her hard work and ingenuity, the International Association of Fundraising Professionals Charlotte NC-1 chapter nominated her for the international William R. Simms Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy award."

Monday, September 25, 2006

Ocean County Observer - Volunteer group starts in school

Ocean County Observer - Volunteer group starts in school: "Volunteer group starts in school
Posted by the Ocean County Observer on 09/25/06
BY NICHOLAS HUBA
STAFF WRITER

BARNEGAT — 'Bengal Aid,' a new humanitarian group, has developed at the high school.

The idea came about when Barnegat High School junior, Omolara Ogunye, met with Superintendent Thomas C. McMahon to discuss ways to better help the community — as well as bringing its residents closer together.

'I've worked with and served on the boards of many charities over the years, and wanted to use my influences and experience to bring a sense of philanthropy to our high school students,' said McMahon. 'I knew that Omolara was the right student to speak with about this because she had expressed a similar interest toward the end of last year.'"

Wednesday, September 20, 2006

‘Heroes in Training’ get their day

‘Heroes in Training’ get their day: "Families on Saturday attended the second annual Heroes in Training Day at Lakeforest mall.

The event was designed to encourage children to serve their communities and educate people about volunteering."

Thursday, September 14, 2006

Dollar Philanthropy: Girls for a Change: Harnessing the Creativity of Youth for Social Change

Dollar Philanthropy: Girls for a Change: Harnessing the Creativity of Youth for Social Change: "Girls for a Change: Harnessing the Creativity of Youth for Social Change

As a teenager, I was a member of a youth team that every summer planned and implemented weekly community projects. We had a wonderful set of adult leaders who allowed us to come up with the idea and then helped us acquire the resources (money, equipment, transportation, advice) we needed to make a good project plan that assured success. We learned some great things about ourselves and others during those summer projects. Looking back--- now more than ever I understand what a blessing it was to have the support of those adults who allowed us the opportunity to grow and develop an understanding of what it is like to serve others. "

Tuesday, September 12, 2006

Berks teens travel back to Russia to share ideas about youth philanthropy

Youth Philanthropy: Berks teens travel back to Russia to share ideas about youth philanthropy

Article: "

Youth Philanthropy: Berks teens travel back to Russia to share ideas about youth philanthropy
Join two Berks County teens from the Youth Advisory Committee as they travel to Kaliningrad, Moscow and St. Petersburg to meet with Russian teens and discuss challenges facing youth in their communities today and explore how youth can get involved to make a direct impact on these issues. The group will share ideas about effective grant-making and donor solicitation. Community Foundation president, Kevin Murphy and Program Officer, Tammy Phillips will also take part in the exchange."



Monday, September 11, 2006

newsarticle - Philanthropy Journal-Giving youth the power to give

newsarticle - Philanthropy Journal-Your online source for news about nonprofits, social issues, and policy change: "Giving youth the power to give

Youth grantmaking programs grab hold in North Carolina.

09.05.2006 -

By Leslie Williams

With large foundations parsing out millions of dollars in grant money each year, a group with $10,000 to distribute might feel a little insignificant.

Not so, when the money is in the hands of young people excited about what just a few dollars can accomplish in their communities, says Nikki Devillers.

Devillers, assistant vice president at Foundation for the Carolinas in Charlotte, oversees the foundation's Teen Impact Fund, a year-old program that entrusts high school students with $10,000 to distribute to community programs."

Friday, September 08, 2006

Holmen Courier - News-Doin’ good: Youngster gets people to kick in $1,100 for CMN

Holmen Courier - News: "Doin’ good: Youngster gets people to kick in $1,100 for CMN

Photo by Randy Erickson

By RANDY ERICKSON/Editor
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Josh Beach gets a kick out of doing good things for others. And he gets a kick out of martial arts. He recently got a chance to do both in a big way.

Beach, a 5-year-old starting his first year of kindergarten this fall in Onalaska, raised almost $1,100 for the third annual Kids Kicking Cancer kickathon, sponsored by Fred Nicklaus’ Martial Arts America.

In all, the roughly 80 martial arts students who took part raised more than $11,000 through the event, with proceeds going to the Childrens Miracle Network, designated for Gundersen Lutheran Pediatric Oncology."

Thursday, August 31, 2006

Colgate University News - Colgate students to learn ins and outs of philanthropy

Colgate University News - Colgate students to learn ins and outs of philanthropy: "Twelve Colgate sophomores and juniors will learn this year how philanthropists find and fund worthy causes — and then get the chance to become benefactors themselves.

The group, the Student Philanthropy Council (SPC), will disburse $10,000 to not-for-profit agencies in central New York through a new two-semester seminar offered by the Upstate Institute in partnership with the Sophomore-Year Experience and the university’s Annual Fund."

Lakota students take on Rachel's Challenge

Lakota students take on Rachel's Challenge: "The program, founded by Rachel’s father, Darrell Scott, has been around since 2001 and has been held at more than 1,000 schools around the world.

It is coming to both Lakota high schools and the freshman school Sept. 6-8 and will also be presented to the community at 7 p.m. next Thursday and Friday.

Youth in Philanthropy, a student-led charitable program sponsored by The Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty and The Pulse-Journal, helped bring the Challenge here to stem what it sees as increasing instances of bullying."

Monday, August 28, 2006

High school girls needed for grant project | www.azstarnet.com ®

High school girls needed for grant project | www.azstarnet.com ®: "High school girls needed for grant project
By Jennifer Duffy
Arizona Daily Star
Tucson, Arizona | Published: 08.28.2006

The Women's Foundation of Southern Arizona wants to make Tucson high school girls into future community leaders.
The Unidas program is a girls' philanthropy program that teaches philanthropy, social justice and leadership through a hands-on grant-making project.
The program needs 15 to 20 eager and ambitious high-school-age girls in the Tucson area to participate over the next six months.
The group will learn about issues affecting girls in the Tucson community, visit nonprofit organizations, build leadership skills and learn the process of creating grants.
At the end, the girls will award a $10,000 grant to an organization of their choosing."

Senator: Volunteers should earn credits - News

Senator: Volunteers should earn credits - News: "Students may soon be able to earn class credit for their community service hours.

Steven Gerner, an Associated Students of the University of Arizona senator, said he wants to implement a service-learning program at the UA that would give students course credit for doing community service."

Ocean County Observer - 8 money values to instill in children

Ocean County Observer - 8 money values to instill in children: "8 money values to instill in children
Posted by the Ocean County Observer on 08/28/06
BY RUSS WILES
GANNETT NEWS SERVICE

Millionaires, for the most part, have it easier than everyone else.

But that doesn't mean wealthy people manage their riches well or instill solid money values in their kids.

Famed stock picker and multibillionaire Warren Buffett recently went public with some wealth-management tips for his adult children, focusing on charitable giving and making a difference in the community.

Buffett's exercise got some private bankers at JPMorgan, which caters to some of the world's wealthiest people, thinking along the same lines.

Drawing from their own interactions with upscale clients, five private bankers from offices around the country recently put forth eight observations about wealth, kids, rights and responsibilities.

Here's a summary of their comments:"

Channelnewsasia.com-Volunteerism is one of key pillars of National Education:

Channelnewsasia.com: "Volunteerism is one of key pillars of National Education: Lui Tuck Yew
By Pearl Forss, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 27 August 2006 0039 hrs



SINGAPORE : Student volunteerism is growing and the Education Ministry believes such activities are key to the new direction that National Education is going to take.

Volunteerism rate for youths is up from 17 percent in 2002 to 25 percent today.

But when it comes to thinking of new ideas to solve community problems, it seems a significant number still have a crutch mentality.
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Thursday, August 17, 2006

Fayette County Review: News Column-LaGrange School program designed to cure boredom

Fayette County Review: News Column: "Continuing Education for Kids at The LaGrange School was created to give children and parents a break from late-summer boredom blues.

The children enjoyed two classes not normally offered in most elementary schools: French Culture and Philanthropy. Other classes included a basketball skill- building workshop and art."

Youth groups seek to promote philanthropy groups among teens

Youth groups seek to promote philanthropy groups among teens: "Youth groups seek to promote philanthropy groups among teens
Round-table discussion addresses the future outlook of youth service.

Wednesday, August 16, 2006

By Cameron Fullam

Staff Writer

Leaders of nonprofit organizations in Butler County caught a glimpse of the future Tuesday.

Representatives from three local youth philanthropy groups explained the work they are doing and answered questions from members of the Butler County Development Roundtable.

The 60-member group, founded in 2000 to promote the spirit of philanthropy, meets quarterly to discuss a range of topics."

Wednesday, August 16, 2006

WRAL.com - News - Duke Students Reach Out To Durham Through Volunteer Work

WRAL.com - News - Duke Students Reach Out To Durham Through Volunteer Work: "Duke Students Reach Out To Durham Through Volunteer Work

POSTED: 6:30 pm EDT August 15, 2006
UPDATED: 7:51 pm EDT August 15, 2006

DURHAM, N.C. -- Some Duke University students are working to repair relations between the school and the city of Durham with a little sweat equity.

Duke students are investing in the community through a program called 'Project Build.' Nearly 150 students have fanned out across the city, helping nonprofits or local elementary schools.

'It helps you get out of the bubble that is Duke and get to know the community you're going to be a part of for four years,' said Duke student Rita Baumgartner."

At 12 he saw a need and acted on it -- at 17 he went to Nigeria

At 12 he saw a need and acted on it -- at 17 he went to Nigeria: "rthur Gallanter hangs up the phone, looking a tad embarrassed to be interrupting an interview for something as mundane as a lunchtime burrito order. 'That was my sister,' he explains. 'She's calling from the local taqueria.'

Not that Arthur, a 17-year-old Pacific Heights resident, is always serious. Sure, he's been called a 'philanthropist' and is responsible for spearheading a successful campaign to donate used computers to schools in Nigeria; and, yes, he just returned from Nigeria, where he saw his altruism in action. But Gallanter insists, 'I'm still a basic 17-year-old kid.'"

Thursday, August 10, 2006

Teacher during school year, Larry the Lightbulb in summer

Teacher during school year, Larry the Lightbulb in summer: "Zenisek also is reviewing the material that supports the Community 101 program.

“It’s centered around youth philanthropy,” he said. “Students found a mini-foundation, establish a mission, and the PGE Foundation provides them with $5,000 to distribute. It gives students the opportunity to be involved in the community in ways they never have before.”"

Wednesday, August 09, 2006

ContraCostaTimes.com | 08/09/2006 | GOOD NEIGHBOR: JACQUIE OLIVERIUS: Teenagers reach out to help build three homes in Mexico

ContraCostaTimes.com | 08/09/2006 | GOOD NEIGHBOR: JACQUIE OLIVERIUS: Teenagers reach out to help build three homes in Mexico: "GOOD NEIGHBOR: JACQUIE OLIVERIUS: Teenagers reach out to help build three homes in Mexico

SUMMER VACATION is the time when students, from kindergartners to college kids, are freed from their schedules of study, testing and even recess to pursue a schedule of sleeping late, watching television and taking thing easy. However, most students of all ages fill up the summertime hours with other pursuits -- vacations with their families, camps, summer jobs and projects.

One group of teenagers, along with adult leaders and advisers, prepared for an outreach project that is celebrating its 29th year. During the Mexico Mission by the Youth Ministry of the First Christian Church of Concord, high school students and adults head to a neighborhood outside Tijuana, Mexico, to spend the week of June 24 to July 1 working together to build homes for the poorest residents of the community."

Tuesday, August 08, 2006

Class Questions

Class Questions: "Class Questions
A groundbreaking poverty studies program at Washington and Lee University has some of the country's most affluent students pondering why they have -- and others have not

By Brigid Schulte
Sunday, August 6, 2006; Page W18

PRETTY, SLEEPY LEXINGTON, VA., IS A TOWN OF CROOKED STREETS, quaint coffee shops and charming old wood-and-brick houses. Nestled side by side among its magnolia trees and azalea bushes are two historic universities, Virginia Military Institute and Washington and Lee University. The Lylburn Downing Community Center is just a few blocks away but in a different part of Lexington -- what's called the black part of town. This area also has narrow streets and rockers sitting on front porches. But it's across an unseen border -- one that students from nearby Washington and Lee, which is nearly 90 percent white, have little occasion to cross."

Connecticut News from The Hartford Courant ::: State, Regions, & Towns On courant.com

Connecticut News from The Hartford Courant ::: State, Regions, & Towns On courant.com: "Eight-Year-Old Has The Urge To Help
August 8, 2006
By COURTNEY McLEOD, Courant Staff Writer

WETHERSFIELD -- He can't drive yet, and his parents don't let him use the iron, but that hasn't kept eight-year-old James Garofalo from being a child philanthropist.

James has designed a T-shirt that he is selling to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The shirts are white with a picture that James drew of a boy flying a kite in the park on the front and a 'No Smoking' symbol on the back. "

Monday, August 07, 2006

DailyBulletin.com - Youth charity helps rebuild after Katrina

DailyBulletin.com - Youth charity helps rebuild after Katrina: "Youth charity helps rebuild after Katrina
By Wendy Leung, Staff Writer

The proverbial lemonade stand that children set up in the summer rarely brings in more than a few bucks for a new bike. But last September, two Upland brothers brought in not only $5,200 with their cool drinks but something even more valuable -- a promising idea.

Tyler Useda, 9, and his little brother Cameron, 4, stood on the corner of Mountain Avenue and 21st Street in Upland last year and raised money for Hurricane Katrina victims after Tyler saw the horrific images on television. The success of that effort made their mother, Julie Hartz, realize that while children may not have the income for philanthropy, they certainly have the heart and will.

'Kids have such a fresh perspective on life,' Hartz said. 'And when adults see the younger generation truly act and do something for their country that moves the older generation, who has more money, to give.'"

The Daily News: Girl, 11, closes on fundraising record

The Daily News: Girl, 11, closes on fundraising record: "Girl, 11, closes on fundraising record

Cyclist a mere $350 away from $10k mark

By Allison Chandler


While many 11-year-olds were asleep yesterday morning, Jill Wagner was raising money for a good cause all over the city.

The young Halifax girl has raised $9,650 so far for the 17th annual Nova Scotia RONA MS bike tour Aug. 12 and 13.

'I want to raise money so they can find a cure for MS,' said Wagner."

Wednesday, August 02, 2006

Students Find Summer Mission in Dallas

Students Find Summer Mission in Dallas: "The day camp at the Salvation Army's Cedar Crest Corps in Dallas welcomed 15 to 18 Oakwood College volunteers this summer.

By Tiesha Henderson
Black College Wire

Nicole Brown, a sophomore at historically black Oakwood College in Huntsville, Ala., has taken a year off from coursework and says the experience has changed her life.

She has spent the year as a volunteer with an organization called the National Association for the Prevention of Starvation, most recently helping children in needy neighborhoods in Dallas."

Richmond.com - Feature Story: 'No Thank-you Notes Needed ' for

See posting below for Cole's website donateyourbirthday.org

Richmond.com - Feature Story: 'No Thank-you Notes Needed ' for: "Eleven-year-old Cole Hodges doesn't receive presents for his birthday - he gives them.

Cole established this tradition on his fifth birthday, when his friend's younger sister had cancer. Cole wanted to give the girl his birthday presents and his mom suggested that he donate money to the family instead.

As March 13 rolled around, Cole asked for money instead of presents and raised $121. For Cole, this was not a one-time deal. Every year since, Cole has picked a different organization to donate his birthday money to."

Welcome! - Donate Your Birthday

Welcome! - Donate Your Birthday: "Welcome to DonateYourBirthday.org!

'Hi, I'm Cole! When I was five, one of my best friend's younger sister had cancer. I asked my mom if I could give her all my birthday presents. She said I could help her by donating money to her family. So, at my birthday that year, I raised $121.00 by asking for money, not presents, for my birthday. Ever since I was five, I've donated my birthday to different organizations.'


Who are we? Donate Your Birthday is a small, nonprofit organization that started with one boy's idea to make his world a better place. The founder, Cole Hodges, and his cofounder, Joan Crown, Cole's Mom, want to use this web site to get other kids involved in their communities.
"

Friday, July 28, 2006

Arizona State Begins Nonprofit Training Program

Arizona State Begins Nonprofit Training Program: "Arizona State Begins Nonprofit Training Program
By Nicole Smith
July 28th, 2006

The Arizona State University Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Management will launch Public Allies Arizona this fall, an apprentice program for nonprofits.

The three-year renewable grant places 25 young people in 10-month apprenticeships in nonprofit partner organizations. The grant is estimated at $900,000 for the entire training period."

It's that one final fling, and winner is charity

It's that one final fling, and winner is charity:
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"Each year the Lobster Bowl showcases the top senior football players and donates its proceeds to the Shriners Hospitals for Children and Shriners Burn Institutes.

In less than two days of a weeklong training camp, a sense of camaraderie already had been established among the players, some of whom came from as far north as East Millinocket (Stearns tight end Shawn Picard) and as far south as Kittery (Traip Academy defensive lineman Devon Lewis)."

Thursday, July 27, 2006

"US volunteers build charity homes on site of infamous war massacre

VietNamNet Bridge: "US volunteers build charity homes on site of infamous war massacre
15:10' 26/07/2006 (GMT+7)

Fifteen volunteers from high schools in the US are building charity houses near the site of a former battlefield in the central province of Quang Ngai.
American volunteers ride bicycles to a construction site in Tinh Ha Commune in Quang Ngai Province.

Materials for the houses, which cost US$1,000 each, were paid for by the students' parents. The houses are being built for three poor households in Tinh Hoa Commune of Son Tinh District.

The volunteer work is part of a programme conducted by the Vermont-based organisation Putney Student Travels."

TownOnline.com - Local News: Camp builds with games

TownOnline.com - Local News: Camp builds with games: "Campers earned 3,000 points, participating in various activities last week, which Camp Sewataro then translated into dollars and donated to the Greater Boston Chapter of Habitat for Humanity.
Among the camp’s programs, which focus on sportsmanship, teamwork, cooperation and non-competitiveness, there is also a Helping Hands philanthropy component. Each year, the camp chooses an organization to make a donation to and involves the campers in raising the money.


The twist is that the nearly 600 campers themselves do not collect money from family and friends or have fund-raisers. Instead, they participate in activities at camp which earn them points. "

The Half Moon Bay Review-Coastside kids spend summer helping others

The Half Moon Bay Review: "Coastside kids spend summer helping others
By Stacy Trevenon--[ stacy@hmbreview.com ]
Summer fun took on new meanings of altruism in temperatures unheard-of even in the recent local heat wave.

From June 25 through July 1, 27 high-school-age Coastside teens, all members of the Community United Methodist Church, went to the High Sierras with the Sierra Service Project.

This Sacramento-based program, run by the Methodist mother church, sends youth, college-age counselors and adults to American Indian reservations to do needed construction or repair work on homes of economically disadvantaged residents."

Wednesday, July 26, 2006

Ten Outstanding Young Volunteers Earn National Kohl's Kids Who Care(R) Award

Ten Outstanding Young Volunteers Earn National Kohl's Kids Who Care(R) Award: "ten Outstanding Young Volunteers Earn National Kohl's Kids Who Care(R) Award

Winners of National Scholarship Program Awarded $5,000 for College

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., July 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Kohl's Department Stores
today announced the 10 national winners in the Kohl's Kids Who Care scholarship program.
For the sixth consecutive year, Kohl's is recognizing and rewarding young people who transform their communities through volunteerism,

Tuesday, July 25, 2006

ABC News: Summer Charity Projects for Kids

ABC News: Summer Charity Projects for Kids: "Summer Charity Projects for Kids
Stephanie Nelson Has Fun Ideas for Keeping Kids Busy While Helping Those in Need
July 24, 2006 — There are many creative and inexpensive ways that young people can help others this summer.

Summer is also a time when charities need extra help.

Many young people across the country have helped support communities along the Gulf coast by raising money, sending clothing and toys, and even providing prom dresses for other high school students."

The Tide Online-NUIS Uniport honours youth leader for philanthropy

The Tide Online: "NUIS Uniport honours youth leader for philanthropy
• Tuesday, Jul 25, 2006

The National Union of Ikwerre Students (NUIS) Uniport chapter has honoured King Tony Gboms- President General of Rumueme Youths in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area with an award of excellence for his selfless and philanthropic services to humanity.

The even was held last Saturday during the Ikwerre Cultural week 2006/2007 and the launching of the students Almanac at the Delta Park University Campus, Choba in Port Harcourt."

Friday, July 21, 2006

Tallahassee Democrat - www.tallahassee.com - Tallahassee, FL.

Tallahassee Democrat - www.tallahassee.com - Tallahassee, FL.: "VolunteerLEON wraps up youth leadership camp

Originally published June 17, 2006
By Laura Yao
DEMOCRAT WRITER

The Tallahassee Community College campus was invaded this week by high-schoolers who hoped to learn how to identify their community's needs and how to meet them.

The VolunteerLEON Service Leadership Ambassador Camp ended Friday with several guest speakers, a screening of the award-winning documentary 'Rock and a Heart Place' and other fun activities. The weeklong program was geared toward inspiring local youth to tackle issues they care about."

Thursday, July 20, 2006

YIP sends kids to summer camp

YIP sends kids to summer camp: "heir families pay nothing for them to attend the program, thanks in part to a grant from Youth in Philanthropy, a charitable board of Lakota high school students that raises money throughout the year to benefit local youth."

Star Community Newspapers-Students getting a lesson in giving back

Star Community Newspapers: "Students getting a lesson in giving back

By Josh Hixson

Staff writer

Three Southlake philanthropic groups have aimed their efforts at teaching Southlake students the value of giving back. The Leo Club, National Charity League, and ASTRA are all groups that are made up of members who attend Southlake Carroll high schools and middle schools.

Some people may take this kind of involvement for granted but the adult leaders of these three organizations believe their students are making a real difference.

“I think the hook that gets most of these kids wanting to do community service is the hundred hours to put on their resume,” said Tony Dirker, a U.S. History Teacher for Southlake Carroll High School and the director for the Leo Club."

onPhilanthropy: Summertime, and the Volunteering's Easy

onPhilanthropy: Summertime, and the Volunteering's Easy: "Summertime, and the Volunteering’s Easy
Tips for giving back with your family
By: Janice Shoos, 07/19/06

'Are we there yet?' is a phrase parents often hear as they embark on family vacations. As more families incorporate philanthropic principles into their vacations, perhaps they will begin to hear a new question: 'Are we making a difference yet?'"

Monday, July 17, 2006

AFP > About AFP | AFP news & press releases > AFP to Hold November Youth in Philanthropy Summit

AFP > About AFP | AFP news & press releases > AFP to Hold November Youth in Philanthropy Summit: "AFP to Hold November Youth in Philanthropy Summit

(July 10, 2006) Creating expanded opportunities for young people to learn about and practice philanthropy will be one of the key goals for the AFP Youth in Philanthropy Summit, Nov. 12-14, in Winter Park, Fla., just outside Orlando.

The by-invitation-only summit will bring together adult and youth representatives from nationally recognized organizations that have been leaders in the Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) Movement. The Rollins College Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership Center, in partnership with The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, will host the summit.

The program is made possible by a generous grant from the Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation to the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy, with additional support from the National 4-H Council."

DenverPost.com - Daniels Scholars take up the mantle of benevolence

DenverPost.com - Daniels Scholars take up the mantle of benevolence: "Daniels Scholars take up the mantle of benevolence
By Jim Spencer
Denver Post Staff Columnist

They clustered under trees near the University of Denver's Nelson Hall on Friday afternoon, seeking shelter from a scorching sun. Working in teams of 15 to 20, they stuffed deodorant, shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, wet wipes, combs, body lotion, shaving cream and razors into sandwich bags.

The makeshift personal hygiene kits were bound for homeless people - folks most of us think of as 'them.'

Not the roughly 200 teenagers under the trees. As they produced 5,000 tiny care packages, the vast majority recalled that they needed some form of public or volunteer aid in their lives.

'I've been judged plenty of times,' said 17-year-old Jason Toms of Aurora."

JTA NEWS-Jewish activist Abramowitz:

JTA NEWS: "Jewish activist Abramowitz:
Visionary or snake oil salesman?
By Debra Nussbaum Cohen
The New York Jewish Week
July 16, 2006



NEW YORK, July 16 (JTA) — Yosef Abramowitz had the floor at the closing session of the first national Jewish Youth Philanthropy Conference in Denver in April. Striding around the hotel conference room among about 100 teenagers, microphone in hand like a latter-day Phil Donohue, he exhorted them to see themselves as powerful agents of change, as prophets and leaders. He talked about great visions of a Jewish future, quoting philosophers from Zionist thinker Ehad Ha’Am to Yoda from “Star Wars.”"

Sunday, July 09, 2006

Fredericksburg.com - Youth projects awarded

Fredericksburg.com - Youth projects awarded: "Youth projects awarded


Youths in Philanthropy Project distributes grants

Date published: 7/9/2006

Six local organizations have received grants from the Youth in Philanthropy Project, a part of the Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region.

To be eligible, the organizations must serve the counties of Caroline, King George, Stafford, or Spotsylvania or the city of Fredericksburg.

The Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault received a grant of $1,000 to fund a pilot program at James Monroe High School. The program, 'Teens Against Sexual Assault,' will teach students how to take action against sexual violence in their community.

Local children who have recently lost a loved one will benefit from a $500 grant awarded to Hospice Support Care for the Camp Rainbow program. The camp helps children grieve and understand death."

Monday, June 26, 2006

montgomeryadvertiser.com :: These 11 know to share the dough

montgomeryadvertiser.com :: These 11 know to share the dough: "These 11 know to share the dough

By Antoinette Konz
Montgomery Advertiser


Philanthropy 101 participants at The Montgomery Academy learned about nonprofit organizations and how to form and run a charity. They were given money to donate to the charities of their choice.
-- David Bundy

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Each day for the past three weeks, Preston Cauthen and 10 other rising seniors from The Montgomery Academy have learned about giving back to their community.

They've toured nonprofit organizations, helped build a home through Habitat for Humanity and listened to speakers. They've also learned how to write grants, prepare a tax form for tax-exempt organizations and how to form and run a charity."

Thursday, June 22, 2006

VillageSoup - Community - VillageSoup-Youth Philanthropists Award Funds to Local Nonprofits

VillageSoup - Community - VillageSoup: "Youth Philanthropists Award Funds to Local Nonprofits
By Youthlinks
Alice Shea


CAMDEN (June 22): Students from The Zenith Program, the alternative education program affiliated with Camden Hills Regional High School, in collaboration with Youthlinks and the Sunshine Lady Foundation, learned firsthand about civic engagement through grant making."

Lincoln County News-Curley Youth Speaker at National Conference

Lincoln County News: "Story date: 06/21/2006

Kate Curley recently returned from Washington, D.C., where she was a speaker at a Schools for Our Future conference, focusing on quality education as a civil right and youth engagement in school reform. Kate represented “You Think”, a Portland based youth philanthropy board, comprised of diverse youth and adult allies."

Community Press - CCDS students organize own philanthropic event

Community Press - CCDS students organize own philanthropic event: "CCDS students organize own philanthropic event

Cincinnati Country Day School middle school students learned about philanthropy for a finance class, taught by Ken Gillette of Merrill Lynch. The students applied what they had learned in the course and organized a philanthropic event of their own.

The students first researched various nonprofits and foundations to decide which to support, and then organized an event to raise both money and awareness for their chosen cause. They chose to support the Boomer Esiason Foundation."

Wednesday, June 21, 2006

Tuesday, June 20, 2006

Palos Verdes Peninsula News-Kids on a Mission honors volunteers

Palos Verdes Peninsula News: "Kids on a Mission honors volunteers


Monday, June 19, 2006 4:44 PM PDT

Youngsters win the President’s Volunteer Service Award.

Kids on a Mission has awarded 10 young volunteers with the President’s Volunteer Service Award, a national honor offered in recognition of volunteer service.

Established in 2003, the award is available on an annual basis to individuals, groups and families who have met or exceeded requirements for volunteer service and have demonstrated exemplary citizenship through volunteering. As one of thousands of certifying organizations participating in the award program, Kids on a Mission confers the award to recognize the outstanding achievements of its volunteers."

Monday, June 19, 2006

Community Newswire-YOUNGSTERS GENEROUSITY SHAPED BY SCHOOLS

Community Newswire: "YOUNGSTERS GENEROUSITY SHAPED BY SCHOOLS



By Rosamond Hutt, Community Newswire
SOCIAL Charity, 19 Jun 2006 - 16:14

New research into the younger generation's giving habits has found young people are more likely to give time and money to good causes if they take part in charitable activities at school.

The Citizenship Foundation's report out today said young people were primed to be generous at home, but their charitable inclinations could be increased by an ethos of giving at school.

Children involved in charity work through the school curriculum saw themselves as more likely to be long-term givers of time and money, the study showed."
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Nonprofit puts VC model to work for its fundraising - San Francisco - MSNBC.com

Nonprofit puts VC model to work for its fundraising - San Francisco - MSNBC.com: "Nonprofit puts VC model to work for its fundraising

By Sarah Duxbury
San Francisco Business Times
Updated: 8:00 p.m. ET June 18, 2006

Taking a page from business, a San Francisco nonprofit angling to grow has raised $1.5 million in a venture-style funding round. It plans to raise an additional $3 million in the next six months.

YouthNoise, a social networking site for civic-minded young people, pursued the unusual funding model at the suggestion of its lead funder, Omidyar Networks."

Friday, June 16, 2006

Worcester Telegram & Gazette NewsYouths start foundation, present benefit concert

Worcester Telegram & Gazette News: "Youths start foundation, present benefit concert

By Lisa D. Welsh TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF


WORCESTER— The biblical story goes that Noah’s ark set sail saving Noah, his family and two of every kind of animal while the rest of the world was destroyed by a raging flood. Tonight, an ark of a different kind will embark on its maiden voyage with a group of high school students at the helm.

The Ark Foundation will present A Song of Hope, a concert to benefit Springfield Shriners Hospital, at 7 p.m. in the Holiday Inn’s Grand Ballroom, 500 Lincoln St. The concert features young people singing songs of hope and inspiration.

Zachary Dyer, a student at St. John’s High School, established the Ark Foundation after reading “Welcome to the Ark,” a book that follows four kids who bond over their concern for the Earth’s future.

"

SocietyGuardian.co.uk | Society | My eureka moment

SocietyGuardian.co.uk | Society | My eureka moment: "Citizenship can't be merely taught

I strongly believe that students should be engaged in all levels of decision making in education - from the decisions in their own schools to those at a national educational policy level. Citizenship can't be merely taught; if we want to foster a generation of active citizens, students have to have the chance to put citizenship into action.

At present the education system is too passive and we 'deliver' education on a 'one-size-fits-all' basis. This needs to change if we want to stop people dropping out of school early and if we want to raise attainment. Take Finland, for example; it has some of the highest rates of youth participation and also has the highest attainment rates of all OECD countries."

Thursday, June 15, 2006

TownOnline.com - Local News: Giving it away: Club teaches NHS students smart philanthropy

TownOnline.com - Local News: Giving it away: Club teaches NHS students smart philanthropy: "Giving it away: Club teaches NHS students smart philanthropy
By Amy Wyeth/ Staff Writer
Thursday, June 15, 2006

Learning how to give away money may not seem like a top priority for kids these days, when most of them are trying to earn it.
But the success of a new club at Needham High School, that trains students how to identify good grant proposals and gives them $9,000 to donate to the best (they have to raise $1,000 more), seems to show the opposite. They donated to the John Andrew Mazie Memorial Foundation, the MetroWest Outreach Connection, Parenting Resource Associates and the Wayside Youth & Family Support Network"

The Chronicle, 5/18/2006: Learning the Business of Philanthropy

The Chronicle, 5/18/2006: Learning the Business of Philanthropy: "Learning the Business of Philanthropy
Program in South Carolina teaches high-school students how to make money and give it away

By Darlene M. Siska

Samuel Irvin (Chip) Baxter Jr., 17, wants to follow in his father's footsteps into the word of banking and finance.

Charities Must Give Kids the Chance to Serve Others

So this spring he took a course to help him better understand what his dad, a senior vice president at the Bank of America Corporation, in their hometown of Columbia, S.C., likes about his job.

And, along the way, he learned how to be a philanthropist."

TownOnline.com - Local News: Students learn about philanthropy

TownOnline.com - Local News: Students learn about philanthropy: "Students learn about philanthropy
Thursday, June 15, 2006

The Crossroads Community Foundation isn’t just about connecting donors with nonprofits across the MetroWest region. It is also working on creating a future of citizens who understand the benefits of philanthropy.
Crossroads’ innovative Youth in Philanthropy program - one of the only programs of its kind in Massachusetts - enables educators and families to engage young people in the collaborative decision-making essential to effective philanthropy. Weston was fortunate to have the Youth in Philanthropy program run at the high school this past spring. "

Wednesday, June 14, 2006

BCNG Portals Page-Trudeau to speak in Victoria

BCNG Portals Page:
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"Trudeau's speech will link his personal experiences to philanthropy. He is the chair of Katimavik, a national youth service program and board member of the Canadian Avalanche Foundation - an organization he joined after his younger brother, Michel, died in an avalanche accident in November 1998.

The Victoria Foundation runs a Youth in Philanthropy program, which encourages high school students to learn about local issues and choose charities to support with grants."

Friday, June 09, 2006

Packers News - Packers book it for fundraising program at Webster Elementary

Packers News - Packers book it for fundraising program at Webster Elementary: "ALLOUEZ — Members of the Green Bay Packers thrilled children and staff at Webster Elementary School, 2101 S. Webster Ave., Thursday and collected around $3,492 for charity.

Packers fan and Webster principal Nancy Schultz said the Packers’ visit was “a blast.”"

Thursday, June 08, 2006

San Mateo Daily Journal-Accepting the learning curve

San Mateo Daily Journal:
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"For four summers, Fletes visited Stanford for its summer student program and she will be returning this year to help teach the leadership class. Through Berkeley-based Youth Philanthropy, Fletes learns about global issues then works to help aid in it.

As student body president this year, Fletes got her other groups involved. One group raised $1,000 to help build schools in Mexico. The school also increased prom tickets by $1 per ticket this year and raised $1,000 for AIDS awareness in Africa."

Tuesday, June 06, 2006

New Jersey Herald-Run for Rich' program lesson in philanthropy

New Jersey Herald: "STANHOPE — In Jennifer Cautero's business class at Lenape Valley Regional High School the students are doing more than learning about balancing a budget and advertising. As part of a project aimed at demonstrating the skills they have learned, they are raising money and awareness for a cause that hits close to home and classroom.

They are promoting a benefit run for a local man who has been hospitalized since October. He is also the father of classmate Joseph Fritzky."

Monday, June 05, 2006

Teens honoured at Spirit of the Capital Youth Awards

Teens honoured at Spirit of the Capital Youth Awards: "Teens honoured at Spirit of the Capital Youth Awards


Dave Rogers, Ottawa Citizen
Published: Thursday, June 01, 2006

Child and Youth Friendly Ottawa has given its Spirit of the Capital Youth Awards to 15 outstanding Ottawa young people.

The award marks the achievement of young people in seven categories: writing and media, global citizenship, entrepreneurship, arts and literature, academic perseverance, sports, philanthropy and personal courage"

Building on philanthropy - baltimoresun.com

Building on philanthropy - baltimoresun.com: "nvolving children in fundraising and community outreach efforts is, in fact, a newly popular priority at America's social service organizations such as United Way. An interactive activity called the Giving Game is currently sweeping the Midwest, with online participants numbering in the tens of thousands. And, a variety of community efforts targeted toward youngsters, some hardly old enough to be elementary school students, are sprouting up across the Baltimore area."

Friday, June 02, 2006

TownOnline.com - Arts & Lifestyle: Scooper Bowl aids Jimmy Fund

TownOnline.com - Arts & Lifestyle: Scooper Bowl aids Jimmy Fund: "BOSTON - The 24th annual Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl is looking for students to help lick cancer. With a new program called Scooper Schools, the Jimmy Fund is asking schools, youth groups, and other student organizations to plan and run an ice cream fundraiser to benefit cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
No idea is too small. Groups can host an ice cream social, or set up an ice cream booth in the school cafeteria, or dish up an ice cream eating contest. The goal is to help students be creative, build self-confidence, and most importantly, understand the significance of philanthropy. "

Wednesday, May 31, 2006

Deering student takes YOUTHINK's message to D.C.

Deering student takes YOUTHINK's message to D.C.: "Curley, who goes to Deering High School in Portland, is part of the philanthropy group YOUTHINK. For the most part, their job is change.

At the conference, she'll be laying out how YOUTHINK has been behind many of the student-driven changes in the city.

For the last several years, YOUTHINK has been responsible for close to a dozen community action projects around Portland. Each year the group - which is run by a board of students - provides grants to other young people.

The projects have largely focused on changing certain aspects of school."

Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Kansas City Star | 05/28/2006 | Gifts from the heart

Kansas City Star | 05/28/2006 | Gifts from the heart: "On a recent Saturday evening, Sarah Krtek, 16, and Austin Dorrell, 10, wore their best dress-for-success attire for a high-energy party that lasted well past midnight.

But they weren’t pushing curfew for a school dance or a birthday party. They were helping raise more than $1 million for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation."

www.newszap.com-Lake teens grant $5,000 to nonprofits

www.newszap.com: "Lake teens grant $5,000 to nonprofits
By Cathianne Werner-Porterfield: The Journal


MILFORD — It’s about having your heart in the right place.

A special group of Downstate students spent their Tuesday night doling out grant money to human service agencies, and two Lake Forest High School seniors were front and center in the effort.
"

Friday, May 26, 2006

j. - Gideon Hausner students earn $52,000 for charity

j. - Gideon Hausner students earn $52,000 for charity: "ideon Hausner students earn $52,000 for charity


In 1999, a program was begun at the Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School to teach students about philanthropy. “Avodah L’Olam,” in which the students do their own fund-raising and advocating for causes that are important to them, has since been moved to the high school level, with both the East Bay and South Bay having their own youth foundations.

With the program now in its sixth year at the Palo Alto-based Hausner, 38 seventh-graders this year raised a record-breaking $52,000."

Courier News Online - Acorn students learn about charity while helping animal shelter

Courier News Online - Acorn students learn about charity while helping animal shelter: "Acorn students learn about charity while helping animal shelter

CLINTON TOWNSHIP -- Acorn Montessori School's students are raising money to support the Hunterdon Humane Animal Shelter in Milford."

Thursday, May 25, 2006

Nashuatelegraph.com: Fond of Youth Day of Caring, teens prepare for a new program

Nashuatelegraph.com: Fond of Youth Day of Caring, teens prepare for a new program: "Fond of Youth Day of Caring, teens prepare for a new program

A Telegraph Column By Michael Brindley ⇒ More Michael Brindley Columns
Published: Thursday, May 25, 2006
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However, come next May, Dajenais will have to find another vehicle for her volunteerism. This will be the final year of the Youth Day of Caring program, said Lisa Conti, director of marking and communications for the United Way of Greater Nashua."

djournal.com-REATE Youth Foundation gets $33K from Comcast

djournal.com: "CREATE Youth Foundation gets $33K from Comcast

5/25/2006 6:21:01 AM
Daily Journal
Daily Journal reports

TUPELO - A $33,000 donation from the Comcast Foundation will cover day-to-day expenses for a youth foundation at CREATE.

The Northeast Mississippi Youth Foundation is a group of high school students from 16 counties. It has a $38,000 endowment and distributes grants annually to causes of the students' choice.
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The Brandon Sun: Online Edition-Students benefit favourite charities

The Brandon Sun: Online Edition: "After nearly a year of research, a group of Brandon high school students presented $7,500 in grants to what they believe are the city’s most deserving charities yesterday.

Eighteen charitable organizations received cheques last night at the second annual Youth In Philanthropy (YIP) gala."

Dodge Targets Gen Y with Road Trip for Charity

Dodge Targets Gen Y with Road Trip for Charity: "Dodge Targets Gen Y with Road Trip for Charity

Dodge High Caliber Challenge Combines Music, Technology and Philanthropy to Appeal to Generation Y

* Three student teams will travel more than 4,500 miles to raise awareness for Global Music Project and funds for Doctors Without Borders * Members of the winning team will each be awarded the grand prize of a 24-month lease on an all-new 2007 Dodge Caliber

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 25 -- Generation Y is known for being tech-savvy, passionate and has donated more time to charity than any other generation."

SignOnSanDiego.com > News > North County -- Moms, daughters connect while volunteering

SignOnSanDiego.com > News > North County -- Moms, daughters connect while volunteering: "Natalie, 17, and her mother, Suzie Concors, are among about 200 mothers and daughters who work together around North County volunteering thousands of hours each year through the Surf Cities chapter of the National Charity League."

Tuesday, May 23, 2006

Covering all of Santa Cruz County, AZ -- Nogales International and The Bulletin-TEENS LEARN PHILANTHROPY

Covering all of Santa Cruz County, AZ -- Nogales International and The Bulletin: "A philanthropist helps others by donating money to good causes. A group of 12 high school girls learned some of the complexities of philanthropy through a project sponsored by the Santa Cruz Community Foundation, Zonta Club of Nogales and the Ford Foundation."

Monday, May 22, 2006

TheStar.com - Getting youth hooked on giving

TheStar.com - Getting youth hooked on giving: "Getting youth hooked on giving
MONEY 401 | That's Julie Toskan-Casale's mission, writes columnist Ellen Roseman
May 21, 2006. 01:00 AM
ELLEN ROSEMAN

Julie Toskan-Casale made millions of dollars after selling her company.

Now she's on track to giving away $1 million through a foundation created with the sale proceeds. Her mission is to connect youth to philanthropy.

At a day-long event this week at Toronto's Winter Garden Theatre, she will be giving out $385,000 in grants to 77 high schools in Ontario and British Columbia."

The Sentinel Online - Archived Story-Model for others

The Sentinel Online - Archived Story: "Model for others

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In an approach that has been studied by the ADA and offered up as a model for other middle schools, Yellow Breeches begins planning for the spring event months in advance and offers rewards for every $10,000 level students eclipse.

'I think it's the competition,' eighth-grader Alexa Elias said when asked what motivated her to raise $700 -- the second highest personal amount.

'Last year, we got beat by an elementary school,' added eighth-grader and student council president Crissy Lobaugh, whose $800 was the school's highest."

MiamiHerald.com | 05/21/2006 | SCHOOL SCENE

MiamiHerald.com | 05/21/2006 | SCHOOL SCENE: "STUDENT PHILANTHROPISTS
SCHOOL SCENE

SHAPE participants raise, donate $70,000

South Florida students involved in the SHAPE (Students Helping Achieve Philanthropic Excellence) program donated more than $70,000 to local nonprofit organizations after completing community service projects and fundraisers throughout the year. "

Friday, May 19, 2006

.:: Welcome To The Jewish Ledger ::.Area agencies benefit from philanthropic teens

.:: Welcome To The Jewish Ledger ::.: "Four Hartford area Jewish agencies were named recipients of the first grants awarded by the Teen Leadership and Philanthropy Institute of Yachad, the Greater Hartford Jewish community high school. Announcement of the grants was made at a special assembly marking the culmination of the Institute's inaugural year and the graduation of its nine participating teens.

'Giving as individuals is important, but the mission of the Institute is to teach our next generation of Jewish community leaders how to make responsible philanthropic decisions on behalf of the community,' says the Institute's program director, Cyral Sheldon.

Preparing the teens for their ultimate task - that is, to select programs to fund from among several proposals - was a year-long process that began with the study of the concept of tzedakah from a Judaic textual perspective led by Yachad faculty member Rabbi Steven Chatinover."

‘Activation gap’ among youth seen - Philanthropy Journal-Your online source for news about nonprofits, social issues, and policy change

‘Activation gap’ among youth seen - Philanthropy Journal-Your online source for news about nonprofits, social issues, and policy change: "Activation gap' among youth seen

Young people want to volunteer, but often fail to follow through, study says.

05.19.2006 -

Most young Americans say they are interested in becoming involved in social causes, but relatively few take the steps to do so, a new study says.

'Just Cause,' commissioned by MTV and conducted by U30 Group, analyzes the perceptions and actions of people ages 12 to 24 on social causes and their involvement in them."

TownOnline.com - Arts & Lifestyle: Teen wins philanthropy award

TownOnline.com - Arts & Lifestyle: Teen wins philanthropy award: "Teen wins philanthropy award
Thursday, May 18, 2006

Although just 14 years old, Weston resident Tallen Kendall Sloane is a seasoned philanthropist who has made a tremendous commitment to helping young people less fortunate than herself. Last week, she was honored at a luncheon reception in Boston for her extensive charitable efforts as the recipient of the 2006 Young Philanthropist Award from Women in Development of Greater Boston (WIDGB)."

Thursday, May 18, 2006

Seven Days: Nonprofit Motive

Seven Days: Nonprofit Motive: "Nonprofit Motive
Dozens of young people come to work in Vermont's other service industry, and many of them stick around


by Cathy Resmer (05/17/06).

Vermont may be exporting its young people to the rest of the country. But every year a new crop of youthful AmeriCorps workers reverses that trend. "

Monday, May 15, 2006

KCBS-"Youth Gathering Celebrates The Power To Make A Difference

KCBS: "Youth Gathering Celebrates The Power To Make A Difference

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KCBS) -- Young people celebrated the power of activism and performance in San Francisco this weekend.

Organizers of the second annual Y Fest, put together by members of the San Francisco Youth Commission and Youth Philanthropy Worldwide, hoped the day's free mix of education, art, and performance would inspire young people to tackle everything from hand gun violence at home to genocide in Darfu"

Friday, May 12, 2006

Herald-Coaster-Students earn honors, grants for philanthropic efforts

Herald-Coaster: "Students earn honors, grants for philanthropic efforts
By Denise Adams Thursday, May 11, 2006 12:34 PM CDT

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'Someone ought to do something. That someone is me,' is a quote from one of the teens involved in the Youth in Philanthropy program, sponsored by the George Foundation."

Thursday, May 11, 2006

Canadian Jewish News-Amanda’s lemonade stand aids Heart & Stroke

Canadian Jewish News: "An eight-year-old Toronto girl did it again, fundraising thousands of dollars for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario’s annual Becel Heart&Stroke Ride for the Heart, which takes place on June 8.

“We [had] pony rides, balloons, hot chocolate and popcorn and an auction – a silent auction and a live auction,” said Amanda Belzowski, talking about her eighth annual Lemonade Stand, which drew approximately 250 people on May 7 and raised $7,718.16."

Tuesday, May 09, 2006

Young People Now-Russell Commission: Charity for youth volunteering framework takes up its duties

Young People Now: "Russell Commission: Charity for youth volunteering framework takes up its duties
By Emily Rogers - 10/05/06
The charity that will lead the £150m youth volunteering framework envisaged by the Russell Commission was launched on Monday (8 May).

Called v, it has the task of creating one million new young volunteers by 2010 and starts its work by making £5m available to organisations to create new volunteering opportunities."

Monday, May 08, 2006

Community Newswire-NEW CHARITY AIMS TO REVOLUTIONISE YOUTH VOLUNTEERING

Community Newswire: "A major new charity dedicated to revolutionising youth volunteering was today being launched at a glitzy ceremony in London's Leicester Square.

The good cause, which is called 'V', has been created to inspire and engage one million new young volunteers aged between 16 and 25-years-old and is being officially launched by Chancellor Gordon Brown.

V was established following a recommendation from the Russell Commission which was set up by the then Home Secretary, David Blunkett, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, to develop a new national framework for youth action and engagement."

Thursday, May 04, 2006

PCToday - Students Create Web Pages for Area Nonprofits

PCToday - Students Create Web Pages for Area Nonprofits: "Students Create Web Pages for Area Nonprofits
May 4, 2006, 7:11 a.m.

Sarah J. Shaffer explains her group's SPCA project in Penn's Inn.
Six groups of Penn College students recently completed an exercise in merging business with technology, designing Web sites to various nonprofit clients’ specifications – some of which will go online in the coming days.

The teams presented their final projects in Patricia Coulter’s Multimedia Fundamentals class while an informal Penn's Inn audience judged the sites for appearance, functionality and information."

TheWBALChannel.com - News - Students Preparing Soldier Care Packages

TheWBALChannel.com - News - Students Preparing Soldier Care Packages: "tudents Preparing Soldier Care Packages
Preschoolers Tour Humvee As Reward

POSTED: 6:05 pm EDT May 3, 2006
UPDATED: 8:20 pm EDT May 3, 2006

OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Some Baltimore County students filling care packages for troops got a special treat Wednesday.

Maryland Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Daniel Stewart gave each class at the Jewish Community Center in Owings Mills a tour of his Humvee.

Stewart showed the preschoolers -- ages 2 to 6 -- medical stretchers and Meals Ready to Eat -- a brief look at military life to help them identify more to whom they're sending care packages.

As part of their spring Sukkoths projects, the students have prepared care packages for American service members deployed to Iraq. Sukkoths are a form of charitable giving through time or money -- these kids have done both."

Wednesday, May 03, 2006

BCNG Portals Page-Parent group gets Toscan $

BCNG Portals Page: "Port Coquitlam-based British Columbia Childhood Cancer Parents Association (BCCCPA) just got $5,000 richer, thanks to the efforts of a group of Riverside secondary school students who participated in the first Youth and Philanthropy Initiative of the Toscan Foundation this week.
In this pilot competition, five of the school’s Planning 10 classes faced off in front of students, teachers, and a panel of judges to pitch the case for the charity of their choice. The winner received $5,000, donated from the Toscan Foundation. "

Article: Opinion - Teens dig in to help others

Article: Opinion - Teens dig in to help others: "Lutheran High of Orange partnered with the Orange County Rescue Mission and for the next couple of months we watched these young adults plan, implement and complete the work of significant volunteer projects, which will have a direct impact on the lives of homeless men, women and children in the Orange County community.

Two hundred Lutheran High seniors, armed with paper towels and spray bottles of window cleaner, gathered Jan. 27 at the mission's nearly completed Village of Hope at the former Tustin Marine Corps air base. The Village of Hope is a nationally recognized, comprehensive residential facility and program that will offer homeless and poverty-stricken families the ability to stay together while they have the opportunity to return to self-sufficiency."

Article: Life - Disney rewards students' passion for volunteerism

Article: Life - Disney rewards students' passion for volunteerism: "Disneyland Resorts on Tuesday rewarded 10 students, including Din, for their efforts to make a difference. Through the inaugural Disneyland Resort Scholarship and the Show Your Character community programs, the company dished out more than $250,000 in grants and scholarships to local college-bound students and area schools and nonprofit organizations.

Each student received a $5,000 scholarship based on academic achievement, leadership abilities and passion for volunteerism. Disneyland awarded the largest check – $25,000 – to the Orange County Rescue Mission for its emphasis on community service and projects with Lutheran High School."

Tuesday, May 02, 2006

The Pawtucket Times - Teacher takes on a global mission

The Pawtucket Times - Teacher takes on a global mission: "hen she broached the subject to her class and asked them if they would like to help her collect more books, they seemed confused. They simply couldn’t imagine a school without notebooks, pencils, computers, books, a revelation which gave Adriko Spillberg’s African literacy campaign a secondary objective. If a generation of African children was to embrace literacy, a generation of American children would have to understand and embrace the value of international philanthropy.

One day Adriko Spillberg removed all books, chalk, pencils and paper from her classroom in an attempt to demonstrate to her class what life was like for the typical African student. Her students got the picture."

Monday, May 01, 2006

Winston-Salem Journal | Program for teenagers puts them in charge of allocating donations

Winston-Salem Journal | Program for teenagers puts them in charge of allocating donations: "Deborah Winfield remembers the five-hour meeting where she and other teenagers hashed out how to allocate $2,500 worth of grant money. It was long, drawn out and required patience, she said."

Friday, April 28, 2006

.:: Welcome To The Jewish Ledger ::.-National Jewish Youth Funders Conference: Inspiring a generous generation

.:: Welcome To The Jewish Ledger ::.: "National Jewish Youth Funders Conference: Inspiring a generous generation

By Judy Polan


WEST SPRINGFIELD - Twelve Jewish teenagers from Western Massachusetts traveled to Denver, Colo., early this month, joining more than 100 of their peers from 13 states and the District of Columbia, to attend the first-ever National Jewish Youth Funders Conference.

Subsidized in part by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF), the conference served to deepen the teens' understanding of the importance of Jewish philanthropy as a means to nurture Jewish identity and culture, and taught them a variety of new approaches to realizing their immediate and long-term goals."

Tuesday, April 25, 2006

The News Tribune - Community Foundation recognizes youth

The News Tribune - Community Foundation recognizes youth: "Community Foundation recognizes youth

21 students noticed for volunteer contributions
By JENNIFER R. WYATT
newsroom@news-tribune.net

The Community Foundation of Southern Indiana held its annual Gold Acorn Youth Volunteer Celebration Sunday at the Grand in New Albany.

This celebration gave the foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Councils the opportunity to recognize 21 of their peers for their volunteer work by presenting them with a Gold Acorn plaque and lapel pin."

Monday, April 24, 2006

Youth board seeks grant proposals Projects should be youth-initiated and driven, free and accessible

Youth board seeks grant proposals Projects should be youth-initiated and driven, free and accessible

Local News - The Idaho Statesman - Always Idaho

Local News - The Idaho Statesman - Always Idaho: "an Albertson College of Idaho student council will decide during the next two weeks how to give away $30,000 in grant funds.

Thirty Treasure Valley organizations are vying for the Albertson College of Idaho Champions Student Philanthropy Council grant funds, donated by the Seagraves Family Foundation.

Youth organizations, reading programs, a gang-prevention initiative and others have made requests of $500 to $10,000."

The News Journal - www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com - Mansfield, OH

The News Journal - www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com - Mansfield, OH: "MANSFIELD -- The Richland County Foundation is kicking off a new year with one of its endowment groups as well as welcoming a new staff member.

Connections, a group formed to foster philanthropy and community involvement among young professionals and leaders, is having a Spring Fling on Friday at the Mansfield Art Center."

Stars & Stripes

Stars & Stripes: "Yokosuka teen rewarded for going above, beyond
Outgoing Huffman named region’s Youth of the Year

By Allison Batdorff, Stars and Stripes
Pacific edition, Sunday, April 23, 2006



Allison Batdorff / S&S


YOKOSUKA NAVAL BASE, Japan — Jordan Huffman may be home-schooled but he’s no hermit.

The 16-year-old volunteers at the Ikego Teen Center and keeps the local skate park rolling. He plays guitar and organizes “open mic” nights for his peers. He’s a black belt in karate and teaches kids and adults."

Friday, April 21, 2006

Kansas City Jewish Chronicle-J-LEAD aims to stimulate young Jewish philantrhopy

Kansas City Jewish Chronicle: "J-LEAD aims to stimulate young Jewish philantrhopy
By: Barbara Bayer, Staff Writer April 21, 2006

A new group called J-LEAD intends to interest a new generation in Jewish philanthropy.
J-LEAD, which stands for Jewish Leadership Education Action and Development, was created one year ago as a program of the Jewish Community Foundation. And it's already having an impact on the Jewish community. Earlier this month it awarded seven grants totaling $35,500. (See box, 6)
Lauren Hoopes, JCF's executive director, explained that JCF had been hoping to start a giving circle - a pooled fund through which members make grants together - for a year or two before J-LEAD was conceived."