Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Chardon students' fundraisers generate $5,000 for Flight 93 charity - news-herald.com

Chardon students' fundraisers generate $5,000 for Flight 93 charity - news-herald.com: "Although some Chardon Schools students were barely out of diapers on Sept. 11, 2001, that did not stop them from raising more than $5,000 for a Flight 93 charity.

In the last year, Chardon Schools students raised $5,631.43 for the 93 Cents for Flight 93, a grassroots initiative founded by The HALO (Hope Always Lives On) Foundation in Akron."

Monday, September 20, 2010

Local nonprofits seek students - UAB Kaleidoscope

Local nonprofits seek students - UAB Kaleidoscope: "ast week many community organizations set up booths at the semiannual Volunteer Fair in the Great Hall so students could learn more about volunteer opportunities in the Birmingham community."

Bedford boy, 11, raises thousands for Pakistani flood victims - BCW - TheChronicleHerald.ca

Bedford boy, 11, raises thousands for Pakistani flood victims - BCW - TheChronicleHerald.ca: "I AM in awe of what he has ac�complished,' says Ambereen Raja.

She is the mother of Behraam Raja, age 11, of Bedford and what he recently accomplished is quite impressive.

Many of us have seen the disturbing images coming out of Pakistan of the devastation that occurred during the recent flooding. Thousands of people have died while millions have had their lives torn apart.

This young person in Grade 6 at Basinview Drive Community School decided he wanted to do something to assist the victims."

idsnews.com | Indiana Daily Student |

idsnews.com | Indiana Daily Student |: "usiness and volunteering may not have gone hand in hand in the past, but the Civic Leadership Development, a service-based engagement program out of the Kelley School of Business, now provides new opportunities to all undergraduate students at IU."

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Kansas State Collegian - K-Staters’ nonprofit services rewarded

Kansas State Collegian - K-Staters’ nonprofit services rewarded: "“A rising tide lifts all boats.” Perhaps this aphorism is a bit trite, but it holds true in the cases of Logan Jones and Lyndsay Bruns, two K-State students who were recently awarded $4,500 scholarships for their work in nonprofit leadership and community service.

Jones, senior in family studies and human services, and Bruns, senior in marketing, were selected by the American Humanics program and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation as the fall 2010 Next Generation Nonprofit Leaders."

Joy of giving in Mumbai to encourage youths for charity, IBN Live News

Joy of giving in Mumbai to encourage youths for charity, IBN Live News: "Joy of giving in Mumbai to encourage youths for charity
PTI | 10:09 PM,Sep 15,2010

Mumbai, Sep 15 (PTI) Joyfest along with University of Mumbai will celebrate 'Joy of Giving' in an effort to sensitise the youth towards the under-privileged and encourage students to help the needy. 'Joy of Giving' beginning from September 26. Joyfest is a movement across 500 colleges in the country including 150 from Mumbai and the 'Joy of Giving' week is an initiative of NGOs and youth organisation working towards the empowerment of the under-privileged section of the society."

Student Philanthropy Council

Student Philanthropy Council: "The Student Philanthropy Council works with the Office of Development to educate students about the impact that the generosity of others has had on Messiah College while simultaneously facilitating student giving and teaching students to be good stewards of their resources. Please click on the links below to learn more about the various programs that the Student Philanthropy Council sponsors."

Thursday, September 09, 2010

NKU program gives away thousands - State & Regional - Wire - Kentucky.com

NKU program gives away thousands - State & Regional - Wire - Kentucky.com: "HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. -- Northern Kentucky University is spreading the word about its highly successful student philanthropy program.
The school says that in the past decade, students studying community needs have handed out $450,000 to nonprofits in the form of small grants.
Private donors provide most of the funding. Students distributed $30,000 in grants in the last academic year."

Wednesday, September 08, 2010

Students refurbish computers to donate to charity

Students refurbish computers to donate to charity: "Students from the Montgomery County Students Information Technology Foundation Inc. at Thomas Edison High School of Technology in Wheaton will donate�a complete computer lab consisting of six computers with operating systems, monitors, keyboards, mice and a printer,�to a nonprofit charitable organization in Montgomery County.�"

Something to sing about | The Abington Journal, Clarks Summit, PA

Something to sing about | The Abington Journal, Clarks Summit, PA: "SCOTT TWP.When Alex Rojek, 17, decided last year to hold a fundraising event to benefit a charity that has helped him personally, no one doubted that it would be a show to remember. The Holy Cross High School senior had been active in the drama club, captain of the cross country team and carried a 4.0 grade point average. Now that the event is in its second year of existence, the production’s organizer from Scott Township"

Press Publications > Archives > Vadnais Heights Press > News > Teens with hearts for
charity help heal Haiti

Press Publications > Archives > Vadnais Heights Press > News > Teens with hearts for<br />charity help heal Haiti: "MAHTOMEDI — After leading a youth fundraising effort that raised $15,000, Amanda Sexson journeyed to Haiti and saw the dollars at work.

For several years the Mahtomedi High School ninth-grader has rallied classmates to use their creative talents to raise money for a variety of charities."

Thursday, September 02, 2010

High school girls golfers to raise money for charity | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle

High school girls golfers to raise money for charity | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle: "hat's the plan for Paige Thompson and her pals for the 100 Holes for CURE Golf Tournament, a charity event Thursday at Country Club of Mendon in Honeoye Falls. Their goal: Raise $3,000."

Youth move from speculation to optimism to action | Philanthropy Journal

Youth move from speculation to optimism to action | Philanthropy Journal: "A movement of youth philanthropy is taking place across the state, driven by community-based investors, advisors, volunteers and yes, even (and especially) teenagers.
This year, 21 youth-giving sites will operate throughout the State, from Henderson to Hickory, from Gaston to Gastonia.�"

The Importance of Reflective Philanthropy: Lessons for donors interested in innovation � High Impact Philanthropy

The Importance of Reflective Philanthropy: Lessons for donors interested in innovation � High Impact Philanthropy: "As part of our�Youth Perspectives in Philanthropy series, JYPI201 teen funder�Eric Miller discussed his passion for an organization called PlayPumps International which sought to overcome the ubiquitous fresh-water shortage problem faced by many African communities. The solution involved pumping water from currently inaccessible underground reservoirs, the highlight being that the pump would be powered by a roundabout, so that when children played with it, clean water would be pumped into a water storage tank. As Eric noted, “I fell in love with PlayPumps because the idea was so basic, so simple, and so helpful.” It was a simple “fun” technological solution to an important problem—lack of clean water."