Friday, July 31, 2009

Reading, Writing and Philanthropy

Reading, Writing and Philanthropy: "Penny talks about how the Pantry is working to get students more involved in philanthropy.

As a new school year looms with a multitude of lessons, schedules and homework assignments demanding most of our children’s time, when and where do parents find the perfect moment to 'teach' the concept of philanthropy?

We’d like to hear your stories about how your family teaches the idea of 'giving back' to the community.

In that vein, over the course of six weeks, this blog will follow two schools in Broward County as they put their special spin on a food drive for our featured non-profit, The Pantry of Broward."

St. Paul School’s cyclists earn $101,000 for Jimmy Fund - The Boston Globe

St. Paul School’s cyclists earn $101,000 for Jimmy Fund - The Boston Globe: "When Sudbury resident Brendon Stoner and six of his St. Paul’s School classmates reached the coast of southern Maine last Friday after a 44-day cross-country cycling venture, the pure joy of completing their grueling fund-raising effort for the Jimmy Fund prompted a spontaneous celebration."

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Rachael Freed: The Legacy of Giving: Teens Practice Philanthropy

Rachael Freed: The Legacy of Giving: Teens Practice Philanthropy: "In June of this summer I initiated the first phase of the 'plan' with my two oldest grandchildren. I called each, a girl fourteen and a boy thirteen, explaining that I had a proposal and wondered if I could take them to dinner to discuss it. Very grown up, they accepted my invitation and we went to a quiet restaurant to eat and talk."

Teaching philanthropy in (all) Austin schools « GivingCity Austin

Teaching philanthropy in (all) Austin schools « GivingCity Austin: "Teaching philanthropy in (all) Austin schools
Posted on July 30, 2009 by givingcityaustin

You could almost stop worrying about the future of Austin philanthropy thanks to Linda Brucker and the team that created A Legacy of Giving.

Since 2007, the program has exposed almost 6,000 students in the Austin, Eanes, and Round Rock school districts, plus a couple of private schools, to the concept of philanthropy. The program is more than a video or a field trip to the food bank; the lessons in giving are actually weaved into the curriculum."

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Kids build, donate PCs through RIT program | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle

Kids build, donate PCs through RIT program | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle: "A group of City School District students are spending the summer learning how to build computers at Rochester Institute of Technology.

But the training won't just benefit the 14- and 15-year-olds. The 25 computers they build will be donated to nonprofit organizations, or possibly just one agency, at the end of the six-week summer camp."

Friday, July 24, 2009

Student Partnership Worldwide exemplifies ‘voluntourism’ trend | The Daily Tell

Student Partnership Worldwide exemplifies ‘voluntourism’ trend | The Daily Tell: "'Voluntourism' is the latest trend in youth-focused philanthropy, as many organizations search for ways to engage younger generations of citizens that are low on cash but high in ideals and optimism."

Thursday, July 23, 2009

7/22/2009 - McCallie Graduate Jordan Thomas To Be Featured On CNN Thursday - Happenings - Chattanoogan.com

7/22/2009 - McCallie Graduate Jordan Thomas To Be Featured On CNN Thursday - Happenings - Chattanoogan.com: "The Jordan Thomas Foundation recently won a national award for its philanthropic work with children who need prosthetic limbs. Mr. Thomas, a student at the College of Charleston, was presented the 2009 Changing Our World, William R. Simms Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy by the Association of Fundraising Professionals."

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Charities 'failing to reach out to younger supporters' - Third Sector

Charities 'failing to reach out to younger supporters' - Third Sector: "A poll of 655 10 to 16-year-olds, carried out by the Charities Aid Foundation in May, found that 85 per cent of them thought that charities should work harder to engage them and that many more would like to help charities than had already done so."

Manasquan-based youth volunteer group seeks members | APP.com | Asbury Park Press

Manasquan-based youth volunteer group seeks members | APP.com | Asbury Park Press: "The Blossom Shop has begun to sell the handcrafted jewelry and journal creations of Blossom youth volunteers and raises funds that go directly towards the philanthropy and community service efforts of Blossom volunteers. All products crafted for the Blossom Shop are Earth friendly and made from recycled or upcycled materials. Besides being a very creative and fun volunteer opportunity, youth who participate also learn and run the business aspect of the Blossom Shop."

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

The Daily Citizen, Dalton, GA - School board tables Mexico trip

The Daily Citizen, Dalton, GA - School board tables Mexico trip: "The proposed visit to Monterrey is part of the Monterrey/Whitfield Exchange, a cross-cultural experience where students from the U.S. and Mexico attend each others’ local schools, visit nearby attractions and participate in community service activities."

Tribe says it donated more than $40 million in 2008 | Shakopee Valley News

Tribe says it donated more than $40 million in 2008 | Shakopee Valley News: "The Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota Community says in its annual report it donated more than $40 million in fiscal year 2008 to other Indian tribes, education and youth programs and charitable organizations. The fiscal year ran from Oct. 1, 2007, through Sept. 30, 2008."

Philanthropy on lesson plan for students - MLive.com

Philanthropy on lesson plan for students - MLive.com: "Students who received a scholarship at the University of Michigan's main undergraduate school got an unusual request last academic year: They were asked to clean Crisler Arena to raise money to help a prospective student go to an academic summer camp."

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Baltimore Community Foundation targets education with funding awards - Baltimore Business Journal:

Baltimore Community Foundation targets education with funding awards - Baltimore Business Journal:: "he grants will help the nonprofits promote mentorship, tutoring programs and youth philanthropy.

“Providing our youth with excellent educational choices and after-school enrichment options is essential to building the next generation of productive workers, homeowners, citizens, and taxpayers,” Baltimore Community Foundation CEO Tom Wilcox said in a statement."

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Youngsters lend big hands | HeraldTribune.com | Sarasota Florida | Southwest Florida's Information Leader

Youngsters lend big hands | HeraldTribune.com | Sarasota Florida | Southwest Florida's Information Leader: "Camera crews swiveled their lenses, and a crowd of a few hundred teenagers cheered when they saw Zach Bonner stride toward the White House, the final steps of a 650-mile fundraising walk to help homeless children.

The 11-year-old Floridian is among a cadre of child philanthropists who seem to be growing in number and visibility as corporations and colleges reward their efforts."

Philanthropists: You can learn a lot about giving from Taree High students - Local News - News - General - Manning River Times

Philanthropists: You can learn a lot about giving from Taree High students - Local News - News - General - Manning River Times: "TAREE High students have been named among the State's top philanthropists in the wake of the Victorian bushfire crisis.

SchoolAid is a student-led philanthropy program that has so far helped Australian school students raise $2.5 million to help communities across the world."

Monday, July 13, 2009

Big-hearted girl helps hospitalized kids with limeade, love

Big-hearted girl helps hospitalized kids with limeade, love: "Andrea has received the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy from the Association of Fundraising Professionals and is a three-time nominee for the United Way's Youth Volunteer of the Year Award. Her giving does not end with her Picnic in the Park. She has also donated time as well as hair to Locks of Love and the Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner."

Friday, July 03, 2009

Young golfers excel at charity | Philadelphia Inquirer | 07/02/2009

Young golfers excel at charity | Philadelphia Inquirer | 07/02/2009: "The work of Herr, 14, of New Hope, and Gimpel, 16, of Lafayette Hill, earned them the national Presidents' Youth Leadership Award, given jointly by the United States Golf Association and the American Junior Golf Association to a boy and girl who 'demonstrate leadership, character and community service.'"

Thursday, July 02, 2009

Young Leaders Society Awards $10K in Educational Scholarships : Ventura : Ventura County Star

Young Leaders Society Awards $10K in Educational Scholarships : Ventura : Ventura County Star: "The United Way's Young Leaders Society (YLS) held a scholarship reception for the group's second annual Youth Empowerment Summit held on Thursday, June 18 at Ventura College."

Explore Baltimore County: New buildings go up while school's longtime fixtures move on

Explore Baltimore County: New buildings go up while school's longtime fixtures move on: "Robin Schneider, an eighth-grade teacher at St. Mark School, said she recently nominated one of her former students, Evan Smith, for a 2009 Outstanding Youth Fundraiser Award from the Maryland chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

'He is a promising youth with a big heart,' she said.

In her nominating letter, she praised Evan's efforts in planning, purchasing and making costumes and scenery for a Haunted House in October of 2007, then donating the proceeds to the family of a neighbor after Brad Benefiel, a resident of Smith's neighborhood, suffered a horrible choking accident while vacationing in Ocean City."

Wednesday, July 01, 2009

Jesup Citizen Herald Online News

Jesup Citizen Herald Online News: "Kristin Kester, a Jesup graduate and current University of Iowa student, and her family will fundraise for the University of Iowa Dance Marathon on Friday and Saturday of Farmers Day."