Tuesday, February 28, 2006

The News-Review - News-"Douglas County students enjoy Community 101 class, learning to serve others while gaining leadership skills

The News-Review - News: "Douglas County students enjoy Community 101 class, learning to serve others while gaining leadership skills


MICHELLE ALAIMO / The News-Review

TERESA WILLIAMS, twilliams@newsreview.info
February 27, 2006

Brian Fugate likes to get his hands dirty.

This year, the North Douglas High School senior has been putting that to good use.

He's picked up trash, raked leaves and fixed benches that were broken and vandalized at Drain's city park.

He's also found strength in numbers as part of Community 101.
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Friday, February 24, 2006

giving nation ::"Welcome to Giving Nation teachers site.

giving nation ::: "Welcome to Giving Nation teachers site.
This site contains materials and tools to help you and pupils run charity and community projects. Our work helps fulfil the charity related topics in the Citizenship curriculum and encourages active citizenship.
"

The Good News - News-Grant for youth volunteering

The Good News - News: "Grant for youth volunteering
23 February 2006

ALOVE, the youth initiative of The Salvation Army in the UK and Ireland, has been awarded funding of around £24,000 by the Government's Russell Commission to research and develop youth volunteering.

The Russell Commission, which was set up by the Government in 2004 to explore youth volunteering, has awarded funding to 45 organisations to help achieve the commission's target of engaging one million new young people in volunteering within the next five years.

The Salvation Army and the Church of England are the only faith groups to have been awarded funding and have been asked to carry out research within their organisations."

SignOnSanDiego.com > News > North County -- Auction will feature kids' creations

SignOnSanDiego.com > News > North County -- Auction will feature kids' creations: "Engaging in their first philanthropy, students from Solana Beach schools have been weaving, painting and perfecting works of art that they will donate to an auction.

Children from Skyline and Solana Vista schools are making a woven, hand-loomed runner, a seashell mirror, a mosaic table and more to donate for the April 1 Solana Beach Ball. It's a fundraiser for programs supported by the Solana Beach Foundation for Learning."

Students raise big bucks in yearly jump rope event

Students raise big bucks in yearly jump rope event: "tudents raise big bucks in yearly jump rope event
BY SETH MANDEL
Staff Writer

Above, Evan Korsak, a sixth-grader at Woodland School, participates in the Jump Rope for Heart program to raise money for the American Heart Association. Last year, Woodland raised the most money in the state. Below, Alyssa Aronson (l), 12, and Jennifer Legnetti, 11, jump together.
MONROE — The students at Woodland School would jump at the chance to raise money for heart research.

In fact, they’ve done just that for five straight years.

The school of fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders has participated annually in the Jump Rope for Heart program to raise money for the American Heart Association (AHA)."

Thursday, February 23, 2006

The Emory Wheel - A global approach to volunteerism: Group links students with nonprofits

The Emory Wheel - A global approach to volunteerism: Group links students with nonprofits: "SCEEN allows students to be academically involved in the issues, as opposed to fund raising, campaigning or service projects with more immediate results,” said Lucila Crena, an executive member of SCEEN. “We require all sorts of skills ranging from politics to economics.”

This semester, SCEEN has a full plate with three major projects in the works.

The organization will conduct a case study for a nonprofit organization that donates medical supplies to other countries, creating a standardized report to analyze areas that need improvement in the governments of countries such as Uganda, and investigating the investment prospects of nongovernmental organizations in Senegal."

Friday, February 17, 2006

j. - Yahoo CEO talks of philanthropy, teamwork at JCF event

j. - Yahoo CEO talks of philanthropy, teamwork at JCF event: "Soft-spoken but authoritative, Semel discussed the importance of philanthropy in business. “Business and philanthropy go hand in hand,” he said. “I came from a lower-income family in Brooklyn, yet by the age of 10 or 12 I’d already been taught the importance of giving.

“You need to start kids off that young so that it becomes a habit. To accomplish things you also have to give. At first maybe with time, then later with money, and eventually even both if you are able.”

At the age of 10 it was a dollar from his allowance; today, Semel no longer thinks on a small scale.

“I now think in terms of hundreds of millions,” he said, “but the same principles apply whether it’s a two-person philanthropy organization or a giant like Yahoo.”"

Thursday, February 16, 2006

TownOnline.com - Local News: Crossroads Youth and Community distributes grants

TownOnline.com - Local News: Crossroads Youth and Community distributes grants: "Crossroads Youth and Community distributes grants

Thursday, February 16, 2006

NATICK - Crossroads Community Foundation announces five grants to improve the lives of children and youth in Metrowest. A total of $20,000 was distributed through Crossroads Youth and Community Grant Program.
The selected charities were:
# Acton/Boxborough/Littleton Community Partnerships for Children in Acton: $3,000 to fund pre-school education for low-income children in Acton, Boxborough, and Littleton.
"

Tuesday, February 14, 2006

Steinbrenner Praises Young Ark. Student

Steinbrenner Praises Young Ark. Student: "A young New York Yankees fan who saved $1,000 so he could take himself out to a ballgame in the Bronx gave up the money to help keep his local school open. Yankees owner George Steinbrenner found out about the boy's charity and invited him to New York."

Top Youth Volunteers in Each State Selected in 11th Annual National Awards Program; 102 Student Volunteers Earn $1,000 Awards, Silver Medallions and T

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Top Youth Volunteers in Each State Selected in 11th Annual National Awards Program; 102 Student Volunteers Earn $1,000 Awards, Silver Medallions and Trip to Nation's Capital: "Top Youth Volunteers in Each State Selected in 11th Annual National Awards Program; 102 Student Volunteers Earn $1,000 Awards, Silver Medallions and Trip to Nation's Capital
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 14, 2006--

U.S. Senators Tim Johnson and Saxby Chambliss to Chair Committee That Will Name America's Top 10 Youth Volunteers of the Year in May


America's 102 most outstanding youth volunteers - two from each state and the District of Columbia - were named State Honorees today by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for exemplary acts of volunteerism. The awards program, now in its 11th year, is conducted by Prudential Financial, Inc. in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).

Each of the 102 State Honorees will receive $1,000, an engraved silver medallion and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., May 6-9 for several days of national recognition events. Ten of them will be named America's top youth volunteers for 2006 at that time."

Monday, February 13, 2006

Youth in Philanthropy Canada / YIP Programs / Meeting and Learning Opportunities / Community Foundations of Canada 2006 National Conference

Youth in Philanthropy Canada / YIP Programs / Meeting and Learning Opportunities / Community Foundations of Canada 2006 National Conference: "Meeting and Learning Opportunities
Community Foundations of Canada 2006 National Conference
May 11-13, 2006, Saskatoon - 'Shining the Light on Leadership'


For more general information about the 2006 National Conference, visit CFC's website.



Planning is now underway for the next national conference for community foundations, and once again we are expecting to have a full and exciting youth program.

As part of the conference, a one-day Youth Forum will be held on Thursday, May 11. Youth Forum sessions will be interactive and led by youth, and new information, tools and resources will be presented. YACs will be invited to bring stories and examples of their activities to use in sessions and for display or hand-outs. For topics, click here.

The overall conference program will also include plenary presentations, site visits to local projects, and sessions where youth and adults will learn and share together. "

Grand Forks Herald | 02/13/2006 | Philanthropy Red River serves ice cream to aid students in Biloxi, Miss.

Grand Forks Herald | 02/13/2006 | Philanthropy Red River serves ice cream to aid students in Biloxi, Miss.: "Philanthropy Red River serves ice cream to aid students in Biloxi, Miss.
By Geoff Swanson

Each year, Red River High School's National Honor Society participates in a service project. This year, it's decided to 'adopt' the senior class of Biloxi High School in Hurricane Katrina-devastated Biloxi, Miss.

In October, Grand Forks City Council members formally adopted Biloxi in a resolution promising to offer what technical and moral support the city could give. We at Red River's NHS decided the same could be done at the school level.

I had the opportunity to talk with the principal at Biloxi High, Pamela Manners, who told me about how the high school was used during and after Hurricane Katrina. The school, which was three years old, suffered $2.1 million in damages, primarily to the fine arts areas, athletic department and career technical shops."

Channelnewsasia.com

Channelnewsasia.com: "Students from 95 schools raise funds for under-privileged children
By Margaret Perry, Channel NewsAsia



SINGAPORE : School children have been digging deep into their red packets to help their less fortunate peers.

Students from 95 schools filled some 2,700 collection tins with crisp notes for this year's Share-A-Meal collection. "

Friday, February 10, 2006

Jewish Review: See Blazers March 1, dance March 11 and raise funds for youth foundation

Jewish Review: See Blazers March 1, dance March 11 and raise funds for youth foundation: "Oregon Jewish Community Youth Foundation, Portland's first youth philanthropy board, has announced two events to raise funds for OJCYF's allocations pool. OJCYF sends individual youth to review the needs of various Jewish and secular organizations in the Portland area, and the youth recommend programs for funding."

Advisory Council Readies For Annual Youth Town Meeting

Advisory Council Readies For Annual Youth Town Meeting: "dvisory Council Readies For Annual Youth Town Meeting

BY TAYLOR REED, Staff Writer
Friday February 10, 2006




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ST. JOHNSBURY -- When members of the Youth Advisory Council in St. Johnsbury aren't awarding grants, they stay busy planning for annual Youth Town Meeting.

The event usually draws about 400 people and includes workshops aimed in large part at raising drug and violence awareness, as well as addressing race issues."

Wednesday, February 08, 2006

bowral.yourguide-"Efforts of our local youth is making a difference

bowral.yourguide: "Efforts of our local youth is making a difference
Monday, 6 February 2006

The Wingecarribee Community Foundation's (WCF) MAD Youth committee has been overwhelmed by the support local businesses have shown in their efforts to continue its work supporting local youth.

In a little over a week, Southern Highlands businesses have donated over $900 worth of books, art, vouchers, homewares, small goods, jewellery and much more for MAD Youth to raffle over the next month to raise funds so it may continue its generous grants this year.

Now in its third year, MAD (that's Making A Difference) Youth is looking to continue its grants scheme for youth projects, and they are not wasting a second, with much of the first-half of this year dedicated to fundraising alone."

The Daily Beacon

The Daily Beacon: "All they wanna do is dance
Amanda Sanford - Managing Editor
Wednesday, February 08, 2006 issue
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Twenty-four hours.

It’s the length of a typical day. The beginning of the 24-hour time period that began at 6 p.m. last Friday, however, was anything but typical. That hour marked the beginning of Dance Marathon 2006.

Hailed as the largest student-run philanthropy in the nation, Dance Marathon at UT benefits the Hematology/Oncology program at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Participants are asked to raise $175 to participate and remain awake for 24 hours, giving up a day in their lives to represent a day in the life of a child going through chemotherapy.

Over the past 11 years, the philanthropy has raised around $700,000 for ETCH, DM President Rachel Matthews, said."

Cranberry Journal - News-"Students participate in 30 Hour Famine

Cranberry Journal - News: "Students participate in 30 Hour Famine
By Chris Scarnati, Staff Writer
Wednesday, February 8, 2006

There are going to be at least a few grumbling stomachs. That's a given.

Nevertheless, Mars Area chemistry teacher and key club advisor Rebecca Winek also realizes that her students' participation in the World Vision 30 Hour Famine will more than satiate their appetite for philanthropy.

Several students will fast from noon on Friday, Feb. 24, through 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25. For the past few weeks, they have been collecting pledges to benefit World Vision, a Christian relief organization that fights poverty.

'The students we have signed up really like volunteering to do anything,' Winek said. 'For the most part, they're all very active and hard working. They like to challenge themselves.'"

Northwest Indiana News: nwitimes.com

Northwest Indiana News: nwitimes.com: "PPLY FOR A GRANT | Lake County

The Youth Philanthropy Council of the Legacy Foundation is seeking grant applications for nonprofit organizations serving Lake County. The Youth Philanthropy Council is the philanthropic youth initiative sponsored by the Legacy Foundation, Inc. in cooperation with local Rotary Clubs in Lake County. It is a student-led group comprised of high school sophomores, juniors and seniors dedicated to improving their community through service and grant-making."

Tuesday, February 07, 2006

Bill To Legalize Non-Profit Casino Nights (California)

Bill To Legalize Non-Profit Casino Nights: "Bill To Legalize Non-Profit Casino Nights
February 7, 2006

Non-profit charitable organizations would be able to host 'Casino Night' fund-raising events under legislation that was approved by the state Assembly. The measure, Assembly Bill 839 by Assemblymember Alberto Torrico, D-Newark, was approved with bipartisan support on an initial 49-8 tally.

'Non-profit organizations provide essential services to California ranging from health care to youth sports,' Torrico said. 'This bill will allow non-profits to host 'poker night' fund-raisers under carefully limited conditions.' Under existing law, it is illegal for non-profit organizations to raise funds through card games or games of chance other than bingo. In recent years many non-profits in all regions of California that had planned to raise funds through poker or casino nights were forced to cancel events after being told they would be illegal."

The Star Press - www.thestarpress.com - Muncie, IN

The Star Press - www.thestarpress.com - Muncie, IN: "As her peers spend downtime stationed in front of the TV, watching reruns of sitcoms and reality shows, Meagan Hennenfent is off the couch and volunteering in the community.

For the past few years, she's stocked pantry shelves at The Harvest Soup Kitchen. Beginning today, she'll head up a semester-long, after-school recreational program at the Ross Community Center."

Monday, February 06, 2006

AFP > About AFP | AFP news & press releases > High School Student Wins Philanthropy Award for Teaching English to Students in India

AFP > About AFP | AFP news & press releases > High School Student Wins Philanthropy Award for Teaching English to Students in India: "High School Student Wins Philanthropy Award for Teaching English to Students in India


(Feb. 6, 2006) Vasanth Kuppuswamy, currently a 16-year-old in the tenth grade at Academic Magnet High School in Charleston, S.C., will be awarded the 2006 William R. Simms Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy, Ages 5-17, by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) during the AFP International Conference on Fundraising in April.
Kuppuswamy has been voluntarily teaching English to children in the village schools of Maganoorpatti, Tamil Nadu, in India for the past several years. "

Schools of philanthropy -- Newsday.com

Schools of philanthropy -- Newsday.com: "Schools of philanthropy
Storm fundraising offers students vital lessons in community service

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BY CARL MACGOWAN
STAFF WRITER

February 5, 2006


Live music played, children made arts and crafts, and families devoured food, homemade or store-bought. But this was no ordinary potluck supper.

The supper, on a recent Friday night at the Westbury Community Center, was the latest effort by Westbury Friends School to help a family displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Even before the potluck, parents, teachers and the student council had raised $3,000 and collected household goods to help a young New Orleans widow and her four children, who fled the storm to Charlotte, N.C."