Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Survey: More US teens volunteer than work part time - Los Angeles Times

Survey: More US teens volunteer than work part time - Los Angeles Times: "— American teens are setting an example for their parents through their volunteer work, according to a new poll by Harris Interactive.

The random national telephone survey released this week by the Federal Way-based charity World Vision found that more teens volunteer to support a charitable cause — 56 percent — than have a part-time job — 39 percent."

Pupils raise £3,000 for charity - Wigan Today

Pupils raise £3,000 for charity - Wigan Today: "Pupils raise £3,000 for charity

Published Date: 23 February 2009
A group of high school students has raised £3,000 for a Wigan charity.
Year 11 students from Lowton High School recently gave a presentation about the Think Ahead Stroke Group to a panel from The Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) – which raises awareness of grass roots charities."

Monday, February 23, 2009

U.S. senators help promote Best Buy teen program - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:

U.S. senators help promote Best Buy teen program - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:: "ver the next several months, the @15 Web site, along with the organization’s social networking pages and YouTube channel, will feature messages from teens engaged in Best Buy programs, celebrities, musicians and members of Congress."

Thursday, February 19, 2009

MyWestTexas.com > Press Releases: Permian Basin Students in Philanthropy clubs hold 5th annual conference

MyWestTexas.com > Press Releases: Permian Basin Students in Philanthropy clubs hold 5th annual conference: "More than 100 high school and college students from the eight area Permian Basin Students in Philanthropy (SIP) clubs and their sponsors will participate in the group’s fifth annual conference from 8:15 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday at Midland College’s Advanced Technology Center."

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Local teen donates time, money and soccer equipment to Kenyan village - Ann Arbor Sports – MLive.com

Local teen donates time, money and soccer equipment to Kenyan village - Ann Arbor Sports – MLive.com: "The teen-aged Kenyan held his yellow No. 10 Pele replica up to his chest, alternating looks down at it and up at Wilder-Romans, a teenager from Ann Arbor.

'He kept doing that,' Wilder-Romans, 18, said. 'He didn't know what to do.'"

Friday, February 13, 2009

Finding Purpose Through Philanthropy « Jewish Community Federation

Finding Purpose Through Philanthropy « Jewish Community Federation: "One of our new regular features at Challah Back is Meet the Board, where you get to “meet” this year’s YAD Board. Find out why so many people get involved in YAD and what inspires them!

While I have been in the Bay Area for 12 years, I only recently became involved with YAD a few years ago. After moving here, I became active in philanthropy work and in supporting the arts. I decided to change my focus as to how I was spending my time and where I giving back after my grandmother’s passing. It was at that time that I felt a strong need to get involved in the Jewish community and more importantly to stay connected to her in a meaningful way."

EPYCS grant awarded HHS Leadership class

EPYCS grant awarded HHS Leadership class: "The Foundation has begun to phase out the traditional EPYCS program over the next two years. However, schools were able to still apply for a $10,000 grant for the next two years; $5,000 for 2009 and $5,000 for 2010, to offer to nonprofit organizations in their community. There is a limit of $500 to be granted to in-district projects or organizations."

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Global Youth Summit participant is possibly America's youngest philanthropy blogger | Local News | Idaho Statesman

Global Youth Summit participant is possibly America's youngest philanthropy blogger | Local News | Idaho Statesman: "Stockman is doing the same thing through her online blog, '25 Days to Make a Difference.'

Stockman accepted an invitation to come to Boise this week for the Special Olympics Global Youth Summit, a meeting of young people with and without intellectual disabilities who are trying to make their own communities healthier, kinder places to live.

Stockman told us about her work."

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

The Wallet : Are Your Kids Ready to Manage Their Money — Or Yours?

The Wallet : Are Your Kids Ready to Manage Their Money — Or Yours?: "Among focal points today’s wealthy kids need, in Howell’s view: savings, investing, entrepreneurship and philanthropy. Parents should take their young children to the bank, involving them in financial decisions and processes — such as setting savings targets, even for small amounts of money — early on. Howell also recommends investment clubs for kids, and says parents should teach their children the importance of developing the education and leadership skills they’ll need to make money themselves — as many of their parents have."