Friday, July 23, 2010

NYC students visiting Nature Conservancy in W.Va. - The Herald Dispatch

NYC students visiting Nature Conservancy in W.Va. - The Herald Dispatch: "CHARLESTON — Students from New York City high schools have embarked on a conservation adventure on properties managed by The Nature Conservancy in West Virginia. For some, it will be their first experience in America’s wild places."

Wednesday, July 07, 2010

Society scene: pennies untiy school - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

Society scene: pennies untiy school - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com: "The 400 students at Unity School in Delray Beach have been helping Haiti since long before January's devastating earthquake.

In their latest undertaking, students raided their piggy banks, set up stands to sell cookies, brownies, hot chocolate and lemonade, performed household chores, sold craft items, and worked jobs to raise funds and awareness for the cause. Through their efforts, students raised $2,818. That figure was matched 50 percent by the Barr Foundation of Boca Raton, bringing the total to $4,227."

Tuesday, July 06, 2010

Colgate Upstate Institute: Student Philanthropy Council

Colgate Upstate Institute: Student Philanthropy Council: "Student Philanthropy Council

The Student Philanthropy Council (SPC) provides a year-long, community-based service learning opportunity for students. Council members apply and develop their skills of critical analysis, applied research and group-decision making to comprehend community needs and assets, and to select effective organizational solutions in the Upstate region. The grant making sequence includes developing a request for proposals (RFP), creating an evaluation process, reviewing grant applications, conducting site visits, deciding the final grant awards, creating and implementing a public awards celebration, and drafting a final report to the Brennan Family Foundation, the underwriters’ of the program."

VolunteerSpot : Engaging Kids in Volunteering - Summer of Service

VolunteerSpot : Engaging Kids in Volunteering - Summer of Service: "Engaging Kids in Volunteering - Summer of Service

Welcome to the fifth week of our Summer of Service! Each Monday in June and July, we're privileged to be featuring a fantastic guest blogger sharing his or her unique and personal perspective on service, volunteering and citizen philanthropy. Today, please welcome Crystal Yan, college freshman extraordinaire! Crystal is the co-producer of the Social Startup Summit, a one-day, high-impact social entrepreneurship boot camp for high schoolers, and What's Next: 25 Big Ideas from Gen-Yers Under 25, a collaborative book project on the power of youth. Thanks Crystal!"