Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Kids build on donation, raise $8,000 for charity

Kids build on donation, raise $8,000 for charity: "For the fifth-graders who gave it to him, who don't quite understand what's hurting him, the pillow answered an important question: How do you help?

It was a bold idea that Jenny Clancy brought to her friend Ronda Payne one day in November.

Clancy, a kindergarten teacher at Village Green Elementary, had seen an episode of Oprah in which the talk show host gave $1,000 to everyone in her 300-person audience. The $1,000 could be donated to any charity or used as seed money to raise even more for the charity of their choice. All she asked was that they document their activities with a video camera."

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

MaineToday.com | NXT: Next Generation: It’s a lot more than Trapper Keepers and running laps

MaineToday.com | NXT: Next Generation: It’s a lot more than Trapper Keepers and running laps: "t’s a lot more than Trapper Keepers and running laps

Whoever thinks high schools are not a microcosm for the larger world needs to take a look around. We’ve got two perfect examples of just what kind of difference young people can make in their schools and the world around them right here in Maine.

From Back Cove to Tunisia
For the last several years the youth philanthropy group YOUTHINK has been giving out grants to students in Portland schools to change the community around them. That includes money for things like redecorating a school to make it more comfortable, creating a peer-literacy program for students from immigrant families and designing workshops to help teachers better understand the lives of homeless students.

As it turns out YOUTHINK’s one-of-a-kind approach could be a model for a similar project in Tunisia."

TheDay.com - Pine Point G.I.V.E. Honored For Philanthropy

TheDay.com - Pine Point G.I.V.E. Honored For Philanthropy: "Print this article. Print This E-mail link to the article E-mail Link
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Stonington — The G.I.V.E. Committee of Pine Point School has been honored by the Fairfield County and Connecticut Chapters of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, winning the first award given for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy."

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Newark Students Learn the Meaning of ‘Philanthropy’ :: PNNOnline ::

Newark Students Learn the Meaning of ‘Philanthropy’ :: PNNOnline ::: "riumphant and proud, three student representatives, Janine Cadet, Damon McCasker, and James McMillon from St. Philip’s Academy in Newark traveled to Commerce Bank to count up almost $7000 in loose change they had collected for the first annual Dollars & Sense Drive to raise money for the school.


Money was collected from teachers, faculty, family, friends and among themselves in coin boxes, made of recycled materials, which were decorated by the students and included a definition of “philanthropy.” Families were asked to talk with their children about the importance of giving back to the community."

Friday, May 18, 2007

Appleton Post-Crescent: Your Fox Cities News Source - Youths make meaningful connections in community

Appleton Post-Crescent: Your Fox Cities News Source - Youths make meaningful connections in community: "This summer O'Bright will complete her 10-month placement as the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin Inc.'s youth volunteer program coordinator.

'I was really interested in working in nonprofits,' O'Bright, a UW-Oshkosh AmeriCorps Connects member and an Appleton North High School graduate, said Thursday during AmeriCorps Week. 'They are so central to the community. They are involved in everything.'"

Thursday, May 17, 2007

Hot tin roof work makes the grade (phillyBurbs.com) | Intelligencer

Hot tin roof work makes the grade (phillyBurbs.com) | Intelligencer: "Hot tin roof work makes the grade

By ANNIE TASKER
The Intelligencer

Eighteen students from Upper Bucks took their knowledge of construction and used it to help families in the hurricane-battered homes of Ocean Springs, Miss.

The youngsters, all from the Upper Bucks County Vocational Technical School, drove to Mississippi earlier this month to help with Hurricane Katrina relief efforts."

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Students award $4,000 to 3 local nonprofits

Students award $4,000 to 3 local nonprofits: "Fresno State students enrolled in a sociology class called “Philanthropy and Grant Making” awarded a total of $4,000 to three nonprofit organizations at a ceremony May 14."

Missoulian: Loyola teens get a taste of philanthropy

Missoulian: Loyola teens get a taste of philanthropy: "Loyola teens get a taste of philanthropy
By KIM BRIGGEMAN of the Missoulian


They haven't solved world hunger - yet.

But a knot of Loyola Sacred Heart High School students who formed their own private foundation put the final touches on a school-year project last week, finalizing paperwork for distributing $20,000 to Missoula-area organizations.

Recipients will use the grants of $1,000 to $5,000 to help meet needs ranging from AIDS awareness to championship banners for Loyola's gymnasium."

Monday, May 14, 2007

NJ Jewish News on-line | Fund shows teens way to philanthropy

NJ Jewish News on-line | Fund shows teens way to philanthropy: "by Elaine Durbach
NJJN Bureau Chief/Central
05.10.07

Teenagers are being introduced to the traditions of Jewish philanthropy through a new program of the Jewish Federation of Central New Jersey.

The B'nai Tzedek Program allows students entering grades six through 12 to establish a fund with a minimum contribution of $1,000.

After that, the budding philanthropists can recommend an allocation of about 5 percent from their fund to any Jewish charity of their choice, in this country or abroad."

Hillsdale.net

Hillsdale.net: "As part of an ongoing effort to introduce the tradition of philanthropy to young people, the Hillsdale County Com–munity Foundation is continuing its Elementary Philan–thropy program at four area school"

Charlotte Observer | 05/13/2007 | Teens take on role of philanthropists

Charlotte Observer | 05/13/2007 | Teens take on role of philanthropists: "Teens take on role of philanthropists
In program's inaugural undertaking, $5,000 donated to 6 groups
JOSH LANIER

The Teens Changing Gaston County Youth Philanthropy Board recently celebrated the year's accomplishments along with representatives from nonprofit agencies who were assisted by the board.

It's been a year of memories and life experiences and the beginning of friendships that will last a lifetime for the students involved in the philanthropic undertaking."

Genocide Intervention Network students nominated for state award

Genocide Intervention Network students nominated for state award: "Genocide Intervention Network students nominated for state award

The American Refugee Committee has nominated the student advisory board of the Genocide Intervention Network-Minnesota (GI-Net) to receive the Outstanding Youth Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals. St. Thomas students make up most of the board. The Youth Award is given to an individual or a group that has shown outstanding philanthropic effort exemplifying commitment, dedication and talent in making a difference to society."

Osprey Media. - Lindsay Daily Post - Ontario, CA-Students earn $5,000 for charity

Osprey Media. - Lindsay Daily Post - Ontario, CA: "Students earn $5,000 for charity

Catherine Whitnall / Daily Post Reporter
Local News - Monday, May 14, 2007 @ 09:00

Only one organization earned $5,000 from a national philanthropic agency but all of those featured in presentations by local Catholic school students are winners.

Brooke Thompson, co-ordinator of the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative via the Toskan Casale Foundation, explained each charity showcased through presentations by St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School Grade 10 students are now much better known."

Palo Alto Daily News

Palo Alto Daily News: "Fellow East Palo Alto award winner Daisy Cabrera started her own T-shirt company after a nonprofit college preparation program to which she belonged needed T-shirts for a road race aimed at stopping community violence. She too aspires to be the first in her family to attend college.

'I am a very ambitious person and that is why I work so hard to become somebody and succeed in business,' Daisy said. 'I want my family to be proud of me, and one day to have people look at me and know that I made something of myself despite a lot of bad influences.'"

South Bend Tribune

South Bend Tribune: "LAPORTE -- Sophia Moody has a gift to share. The gift of giving.

She celebrated her seventh birthday April 1. The first-grader decided to donate all presents received from friends to LaPorte Hospital Foundation Children's Fund."

Girl Scout gives Avondale fourth-graders a lesson in philanthropy 101- al.com

Girl Scout gives Avondale fourth-graders a lesson in philanthropy 101- al.com: "Fifteen Avondale Elementary School fourth-graders can now proudly say they understand the meaning of philanthropy.

They've practiced it.

The children make up a class that Sally McEwen, a 16-year-old junior from The Altamont School, has been teaching since September about grants, saving money, budgeting and helping meet needs of people in the community - in this case, needs at the school."

Thursday, May 10, 2007

Give and Take: Three Quick Steps to Attracting Young People to Charities

Via Give and Take

Give and Take: Three Quick Steps to Attracting Young People to Charities: "Three Quick Steps to Attracting Young People to Charities

Barry Hessenius, charity consultant and former executive director of the California Arts Council, still has generational succession on his brain.

Last week his Barry’s Blog discussed a report he recently wrapped up that examined what arts charities in California were doing to attract young people—not just as patrons, but as donors, staff members, and volunteers. The answer, in a nutshell, was not much. Given California’s size and diversity, Mr. Hessenius feels this troubling finding probably applies to arts organizations nationwide."

delawareonline ¦ The News Journal, Wilmington, Del. ¦ Youth Philanthropy Boards give $10,000 in Kent and Sussex

delawareonline ¦ The News Journal, Wilmington, Del. ¦ Youth Philanthropy Boards give $10,000 in Kent and Sussex: "Youth Philanthropy Boards give $10,000 in Kent and Sussex
Posted Thursday, May 10, 2007

GEORGETOWN -- Thirty high school students who this year served on the Youth Philanthropy Boards for Kent and Sussex counties recently presented $10,000 in grants to six organizations that serve youth. The boards, which teach young people how to evaluate need, are sponsored by the Delaware Community Foundation."

Tuesday, May 08, 2007

Rocky Mountain News - Denver and Colorado's reliable source for breaking news, sports and entertainment: Local

Rocky Mountain News - Denver and Colorado's reliable source for breaking news, sports and entertainment: Local: "ne student donated $67 that she had in her piggy bank.

Another put together a fashion show at school and charged $5 per ticket.

And still another stood outside a supermarket for four hours collecting donations.

Those students and others had one goal: to raise thousands of dollars in quarters to feed homeless children in Denver."

Monday, May 07, 2007

Kellogg Grant for YouthNoise Takes Teen Activism Offline :: PNNOnline ::

Kellogg Grant for YouthNoise Takes Teen Activism Offline :: PNNOnline ::: "YouthNoise, a youth-powered online social activist network, announces today that it will extend its reach from cyberspace directly into offline communities through a series of youth-led summits in 10 cities across the United States over the next two years. This project is funded by a $375,000 grant from the Kellogg Foundation."

TheDay.com - Pine Point G.I.V.E. Honored For Philanthropy

TheDay.com - Pine Point G.I.V.E. Honored For Philanthropy: "The G.I.V.E. Committee of Pine Point School has been honored by the Fairfield County and Connecticut Chapters of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, winning the first award given for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy."

HLS: News: HLS students organize to donate one day’s wages to charity

HLS: News: HLS students organize to donate one day’s wages to charity: "HLS students organize to donate one day’s wages to charity
One Day's Work volunteers

HLS members of
One Day's Work

On June 27, Harvard Law School students working in summer jobs around the country will be donating one day of their wages to charitable organizations thanks to One Day's Work, a new organization founded by HLS students."

Grant to help bring fresh produce to the needy - Syracuse.com

Grant to help bring fresh produce to the needy - Syracuse.com: "The Hamilton Food Cupboard on Mill Street is among the four grant recipients in Colgate University's Student Philanthropy Council project. The pantry plans to use its $2,200 award to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to its participants - about 100 southern Madison County families - each month."

Friday, May 04, 2007

Like Idol, only for charity

Like Idol, only for charity: "Students made presentations to classmates, teachers and a panel of judges about four charities - the Georgian Good Food Box, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Frontline Collingwood Titz and Glitz and My Friends House. The students, who made the best pitch, would earn $5,000 towards their charity.

'They will decide who makes the best pitch,' said teacher Ron Bracey. 'This is the first year we are doing it. It's like Canadian Idol, only for charities.'

The money was donated by the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative, a program organized by the Toskan Casale Foundation."

Thursday, May 03, 2007

Colgate: Colgate University News - Students in philanthropy seminar distribute $10,000 to nonprofits

Colgate: Colgate University News - Students in philanthropy seminar distribute $10,000 to nonprofits: "Last night, seven Philanthropy Seminar students passed their final with flying colors.

The team of sophomores and juniors, known as the Upstate Institute Student Philanthropy Council, had spent the past eight months under the guidance of Ellen Kraly, Upstate Institute director, and Kate Lucey, institute staff member, preparing to distribute $10,000 in grants to area nonprofits."

Fort Bend Herald

Fort Bend Herald: "Some of them go by “yippers' while others call themselves “yips,” but dozens of high school students were applauded and named “friends” by the non-profit groups they benefited through the Youth in Philanthropy Program, known as “YIP"

Wednesday, May 02, 2007

Valedictorian's volunteering a priority

Valedictorian's volunteering a priority: "Leigh spearheaded the Youth Philanthropy Fellowship, leading the 90-member group to raise more than $50,000 in three years. In her four years on student council, she made monthly trips downtown to serve meals at Franklin Circle Christian Church. In addition, she volunteered as an assistant in a Pilates class for children with physical disabilities."

Tuesday, May 01, 2007

Generous generation | TideSports.com

Generous generation | TideSports.com: "On the other hand, there’s the perception that teens are superkids, destined to make straight A’s, be on the basketball team, be president of the SGA and go on to certain Ivy League superstardom.

But where does that leave the rest of teens?

One answer is volunteering.

This generation, more than any other, has increased its level of volunteering in past years, according to a new study."

Jewish Funders Network

Jewish Funders Network: "JTFN Pilot Incentive Grants Program

The Jewish Teen Funders Network (JTFN) is pleased to invite proposals for its pilot incentive grants program. JTFN strives to provide Jewish teens with multiple Jewish values-driven opportunities to engage in collective philanthropic giving with their peers. It is our belief that the foundation provided by Jewish youth philanthropy programs will strengthen teens’ insight and commitment to the Jewish community, and that the alumni of these programs will engage in lifelong giving within the framework of Jewish values."