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."