Monday, November 30, 2009

channelnewsasia.com - 10-year-old boy is youngest volunteer in We Are One project

channelnewsasia.com - 10-year-old boy is youngest volunteer in We Are One project: "10-year-old Daniel Grant is the youngest volunteer working on the 'We Are One' project. His passion for LEGO blocks started when his parents gave him a set of the tiny bricks when he was 3 years old.

Since then, Grant has built a variety of things, including robots and cars. Now, he hopes to put his talent to good use by contributing to charity."

Roses to students in Phoenixville for philanthropic honor - The Mercury Opinion: Pottstown, PA and The Tri County areas of Montgomery, Berks and Chester Counties (pottsmerc.com)

Roses to students in Phoenixville for philanthropic honor - The Mercury Opinion: Pottstown, PA and The Tri County areas of Montgomery, Berks and Chester Counties (pottsmerc.com): "ROSES to students in the Phoenixville Area Middle and High School's Youth and Philanthropy Program who were honored recently with the Youth In Philanthropy Award at the 24th Annual National Philanthropy Day Award Luncheon. The Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals honored some of the areas outstanding philanthropic individuals and organizations at the luncheon,"

Monday, November 23, 2009

Dinner offers students a lesson in charity

Dinner offers students a lesson in charity: "Students created turkey day-themed place mats and spent more than a month collecting canned goods to give to those enjoying the neighborhood meal. Food drives at schools are common, but not every class gets to see first hand the results of their efforts.

'It's good for kids to be able to follow the cycle and see who gets the food,' Dietz said.

Students gathered the donated food along with food donated by Grainger Parts in Waterloo, First Wesleyan and Grace Brethren and filled 270 grocery bags for people to take with them after the meal."

African odyssey inspires former high school pupil's charitable nature - Selkirk Today

African odyssey inspires former high school pupil's charitable nature - Selkirk Today: "Despite being based in Newcastle while working for international development charity Christian Aid, I experienced plenty in the two months I was there.
As part of my gap year, I was given the opportunity to travel to Kenya with 20 other Christian Aid gap-year students across the UK for two weeks at the end of last month."

Phoenixville students honored in Philadelphia for philanthropy - The Mercury News: Pottstown, PA and The Tri County areas of Montgomery, Berks and Chester Counties (pottsmerc.com)

Phoenixville students honored in Philadelphia for philanthropy - The Mercury News: Pottstown, PA and The Tri County areas of Montgomery, Berks and Chester Counties (pottsmerc.com): "PHOENIXVILLE — Students of the Phoenixville Area Middle and High School's Youth and Philanthropy Program were honored with the Youth In Philanthropy Award at the 24th Annual National Philanthropy Day Award Luncheon held at the Philadelphia Marriott Thursday."

Children helping children is charity's goal - Winnipeg Free Press

Children helping children is charity's goal - Winnipeg Free Press: "THE leader of an international charity that builds schools in underdeveloped nations was in the city Thursday to speak to its most generous donors -- students."

Thursday, November 19, 2009

morrisdailyherald.com | Student essayists win right to become philanthropists

morrisdailyherald.com | Student essayists win right to become philanthropists: "Six students in Grundy County have had their essays selected as winners in the “What Charity and Philanthropy Mean to Me” essay contest.

The Community Found-ation of Grundy County sponsored the contest in honor of National Philanthropy Month, which is in November each year."

Teen's Katrina relief effort evolves into nonprofit charity | desmoinesregister.com | The Des Moines Register

Teen's Katrina relief effort evolves into nonprofit charity | desmoinesregister.com | The Des Moines Register: "The Waukee teen who rallied Halloween trick-or-treaters a few years ago to raise more than $10 million for Hurricane Katrina survivors has turned the project into a permanent nonprofit.

And her reward? A trip to Calgary. In January. 'It's going to be freezing,' said 14-year-old Talia Leman, who will carry the Olympic torch on its way to the Winter Olympics, which begin Feb. 12 in Vancouver. Her leg of the cross-Canada relay is about the length of three football fields, and she'll have enough fuel to last about 15 minutes - plenty of time."

Monday, November 16, 2009

LI philanthropist, 11, honored by Bank of America

LI philanthropist, 11, honored by Bank of America: "For four years, Kyle Orent and his fundraising lemonade stand have been a familiar sight around his hometown of Northport. He's the cute kid philanthropist who managed to squeeze tens of thousands of dollars in charitable donations from thirsty folks who needed an ice-cold drink."

Budding philanthropists will offer up some “Family Fun” to benefit Goryeb Children’s Hospital | Morristown Green - Atlantic Health - - Morristown Memorial Hospital - Atlantic Health - Morristown Green - NJ.com

Budding philanthropists will offer up some “Family Fun” to benefit Goryeb Children’s Hospital | Morristown Green - Atlantic Health - - Morristown Memorial Hospital - Atlantic Health - Morristown Green - NJ.com: "The event will be the first major fundraiser organized by the Kids4Kids Committee, a group comprised of children ages 9-18 who have focused their interests in philanthropy and volunteerism to benefit Goryeb Children’s Hospital. Started in 2008 by Basking Ridge friends Emily Weber and Katie Curtin, Kids4Kids encourages children and teenagers to get involved with charitable activities, such as bake sales, art shows, movie nights, poetry readings and more."

Friday, November 13, 2009

CSU Monterey Bay senior wins first Philanthropic Young Adult award | thecalifornian.com | The Salinas Californian

CSU Monterey Bay senior wins first Philanthropic Young Adult award | thecalifornian.com | The Salinas Californian: "Rachel Osias, a senior at California State University, Monterey Bay, will receive the first Philanthropic Young Adult of the Year award in Pebble Beach for her leadership on four major service projects.

The award is given as part of the local celebration of National Philanthropy Day.

So far in her CSUMB career, the East Bay native has:"

Greencastle Banner-Graphic: Story: Seventh grade philanthropy essay winners announced

Greencastle Banner-Graphic: Story: Seventh grade philanthropy essay winners announced: "Rachel Leath's essay about Christina Menke's work with youth and horses at Hope Haven Horse Farm is the Grand Prize winner of the Putnam County Community Foundation's National Philanthropy Week Essay Contest."

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Students Turn Idea Into a Million-Dollar Charity - NYTimes.com

Students Turn Idea Into a Million-Dollar Charity - NYTimes.com: "THE titans of Wall Street are famous for star-studded galas that raise millions of dollars for a host of good causes. And for a tiny group of high school students on Long Island, taking a page out of these financiers’ books has made their own charity, A Midwinter Night’s Dream, a million-dollar success."

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Students dine in the dark to learn about vision impairment | News | Wednesday Sun

Students dine in the dark to learn about vision impairment | News | Wednesday Sun: "Christian and Christopher gained that chance on Nov. 5. Both were invited to “Dining in the Dark,” an experience that places attendees in complete darkness as they eat dinner. The event is designed to help raise awareness of the challenges people who are visually impaired face in their daily lives.

The event served as a fundraiser for Alphapointe Association for the Blind, 7501 Prospect, Kansas City, Mo., but seven students from the Kansas City metro area were invited to attend and then share their experience with their peers."

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Tulsa World: OU-Tulsa to draw on brainpower for community assistance

Tulsa World: OU-Tulsa to draw on brainpower for community assistance: "During a two-day conference at the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa, the university signed an agreement with the University of Pennsylvania's Netter Center for Community Partnerships. Under that program, the university and its students perform academically based community service as well as traditional community service.

The agreement will make OU-Tulsa the hub of a five-state program area — Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and Arizona."

Over 550 U.S. College Students To Port In China On Historic Voyage Around The World

Over 550 U.S. College Students To Port In China On Historic Voyage Around The World: "While in Hong Kong, a group of SAS students will participate in a service visit to the Shun Lee Neighborhood Elderley Centre in Hong Kong 12 November at 8:30 a.m. This visit is a part of the $100 Solution program, in which students will develop a way to make significant positive progress for the center using $100. The group will plan and teach a class for Hong Kong elderly learning English language skills. Media personnel are invited to attend."

Student Abi’s insight into charity work (From Daily Echo)

Student Abi’s insight into charity work (From Daily Echo): "A CHRISTIAN aid volunteer has travelled to Africa to get an insight into charity work. Student Abi Knowles, from Portswood, Southampton, is on the Christian Aid gap year scheme and has gone to Kenya for two weeks with a team of volunteers."

Monday, November 09, 2009

Oklahoma City boy, 11, raising funds for Kenya’s orphans | NewsOK.com

Oklahoma City boy, 11, raising funds for Kenya’s orphans | NewsOK.com: "Aurell, 11, a sixth-grader at Taft Middle School, has held several fund drives to help children at Maisha Orphanage, in Kisumu, Kenya, founded by his Oklahoma City friend, Beatrice Williamson."

Friday, November 06, 2009

North-east heir encourages next generation of philanthropists - Press & Journal

North-east heir encourages next generation of philanthropists - Press & Journal: "The scheme, backed with £400,000 from the Wood Family Trust over the next three years, follows a successful pilot last year when secondary schools from Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire distributed £30,000 to north-east charities.

Mr Wood told pupils at James Gillespie High School about his own introduction to philanthropy after serious illness when he was just 16."

Thursday, November 05, 2009

BBC NEWS | UK | Scotland | North East/N Isles | Philanthropists drive under way

BBC NEWS | UK | Scotland | North East/N Isles | Philanthropists drive under way: "A major campaign to encourage young Scots to become the 'next generation of philanthropists' has been launched.

Garreth Wood unveiled the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) after a pilot scheme in north east Scotland saw schools give £30,000 to charity."

Youth raise $10,000 to donate to local youth-led nonprofits in New Orleans | USPRwire

Youth raise $10,000 to donate to local youth-led nonprofits in New Orleans | USPRwire: "Thirty members of the youth philanthropy initiative, Gulfsouth Youth Action Fund, all between the ages of 12-18, celebrated a year's hard work. Together, the group raised almost $10,000 in an effort to re-grant to other youth-lead, youth-focused nonprofits in the New Orleans area."

Interview with Kendall Ciesemier - Five Questions with Kendall Ciesemier, Founder of Kids Caring 4 Kids - CosmoGIRL!

Interview with Kendall Ciesemier - Five Questions with Kendall Ciesemier, Founder of Kids Caring 4 Kids - CosmoGIRL!: "Kendall Ciesemier runs cross country, is on student council, writes for the school newspaper, and founded Kids Caring 4 Kids to help needy kids in Africa. Did we mention she's only 16?"

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Swampscott charity not just child’s play

Swampscott charity not just child’s play: "Swampscott resident Moira Landry, 12, has created Hope for Creativity, her own non-profit organization that distributes art packs to homeless children."

Duffryn youngsters hard work for charity (From South Wales Argus)

Duffryn youngsters hard work for charity (From South Wales Argus): "he group of 16 Duffryn High School youngsters, including Ashley Pyke need to raise £3,550 each, a total of £56,800, to take part in the month-long trip in the summer of 2011."