Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Students' philanthropy starts at home - Haliburton Echo - Ontario, CA

Students' philanthropy starts at home - Haliburton Echo - Ontario, CA: "The entire Grade 10 Haliburton Highlands Secondary School population was in the audience when their peers Jessica Duchene, sisters, Ali and Brigitta Hicks and Jessica Bishop presented their winning proposal for the Minden Food Bank in the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) program, which awards $5,000 to a student group that has the best presentation, at the Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion on Tuesday morning, May 17."

Portage 'philanthropy boot camp' pays off

Portage 'philanthropy boot camp' pays off: "PORTAGE | Portage High School junior Keith Madritsch told the Portage School Board on Tuesday he didn't have a lot of interest in helping others until he attended the 'philanthropy boot camp' organized through the school, the Reilly C. Bush Memorial Foundation and several community organizations.

Madritsch was one of three student members to present to the board his experiences with the philanthropy program this year."

Thursday, May 19, 2011

HHSS students win $5,000 grant for food bank - Minden Times - Ontario, CA

HHSS students win $5,000 grant for food bank - Minden Times - Ontario, CA: "The entire Grade 10 Haliburton Highlands Secondary School population was in the audience when their peers Jessica Duchene, sisters, Ali and Brigitta Hicks and Jessica Bishop presented their winning proposal for The Minden Food Bank in the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) program, which awards $5,000 to a student group that has the best presentation, at the Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion on Tuesday morning, May 17."

Boston Cares | Teen TeamWorks

Boston Cares | Teen TeamWorks: "Summer Teen TeamWorks
What are you doing with your summer vacation this year?

How about making a positive difference in the world around you and adding experience to your resume! Teen TeamWorks is a four-day, small group volunteering program designed for high school teens ages 13-17. The program provides opportunities for fifteen teenagers to participate in teambuilding and leadership activities, civic engagement discussions, and daily volunteer projects at local non-profit organizations. Lunch is also provided each day."

USA Character Approved Blog | Justin Bieber Supports Education with Schools4All

USA Character Approved Blog | Justin Bieber Supports Education with Schools4All: "There are more than 75 million children around the world who don't have access to education. The good news is that there's something we can do about it, thanks to the new Schools4All campaign created by the nonprofit Pencils of Promise."

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Simcoe Article: Students help shelter

Simcoe Article: Students help shelter: "ORILLIA - Park Street Collegiate Institute students John Shields, Katherine Schlorff, Brandon Johnston, and Marlie Standen garnered $5,000 for Couchiching Jubilee House through a youth philanthropy initiative sponsored by the Toskan Casale Foundation. Civics students grouped into teams research a grassroots charity of their choosing and present the findings to a school-appointed panel of judges. Teams explain the mission of their individual charity, the services provided, and the fundraising activities it needs to survive. The group with the most compelling presentation is awarded $5,000 for their charity, courtesy of the foundation."

Students using high-tech devices to map River's Edge Trail donations | Great Falls Tribune | greatfallstribune.com

Students using high-tech devices to map River's Edge Trail donations | Great Falls Tribune | greatfallstribune.com: "For most of the school year, students in the middle school academy — a program for at-risk students — have been working with the River's Edge Trail organizing committee to take inventory of all the items that have been donated to the trail project. The students are creating a database of donated items, and they also have created a website where people can go for more information."

Monday, May 16, 2011

Young philanthropists can effect real change - The Denver Post

Young philanthropists can effect real change - The Denver Post: "An excellent example is 24-year-old Denver native Jessica Posner. While studying abroad in Nairobi, Kenya, Jessica learned that 66 percent of girls in Kibera — the largest slum in Africa — trade sex for food as early as age 6 and that only 8 percent of girls in Kibera ever attend school. Jessica found this situation to be intolerable and co-founded Shining Hope for Communities (shininghopeforcommunities.org) to combat gender inequity and poverty in Kibera. With limited resources, the organization opened the area's first free school for girls and, in just a few years, has created a gardening program; a library; an Internet-ready computer center; ecologically friendly latrines that convert waste to methane gas, which can be used for cooking and electricity; income-generating projects for women living with HIV/AIDS; and Kibera's first accessible community health center, staffed by a full-time nurse. In recognition of her work, Jessica received the 2010 VH-1 Do Something Award, including a $100,000 stipend that she's investing in more programs for girls and women in Kenya."

MinnPost - Minnesota nonprofits reflect on effective YPG governance

MinnPost - Minnesota nonprofits reflect on effective YPG governance: "Last Wednesday, nearly 40 professionals from 25 Metro-area nonprofits gathered at the offices of Big Brothers Big Sisters in St. Paul to tackle these tough questions and exchange perspectives on effective YPG leadership structures"

Austin High School Students Sponsor Book Drive To Benefit Community Center In New Orleans | FortBendNow.com

Austin High School Students Sponsor Book Drive To Benefit Community Center In New Orleans | FortBendNow.com: "Austin High School’s Youth In Philanthropy student volunteers and their sponsors, Ayanna Banks and Christina Lau, have decided to tackle one more service project this school year apart from their participation with The George Foundation."

Friday, May 13, 2011

Bayridge students win $5,000 for Kingston Literacy and Skills - News - By Hollie Pratt-Campbell Kingston Local Community News

Bayridge students win $5,000 for Kingston Literacy and Skills - News - By Hollie Pratt-Campbell Kingston Local Community News: "EMC News - Students at Bayridge Secondary School had a lesson in philanthropy last Friday, when the school's Grade 10 civics students held their fifth annual Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) finals, the international organization works toward engaging youth in social change, and inspiring them to promote compassion within their communities."

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Binghamton University class gives away $13,000 - YNN, Your News Now

Binghamton University class gives away $13,000 - YNN, Your News Now: "BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -- How nice would it be to take a college class where the assignment is for you to give away money? About 40 students at Binghamton University found out just how that feels as part of their Philanthropy and Civil Society Course.

The students were given $13,000 from various grants and spent the semester researching and determining where the money should go. They announced Wednesday afternoon it will be divided up between six local non-profits."

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Maire Students, Parents Put on Charity Play, ‘A Fairly Good Mother’ - Grosse Pointe, MI Patch

Maire Students, Parents Put on Charity Play, ‘A Fairly Good Mother’ - Grosse Pointe, MI Patch: "You want cash for your teeth, you want this and that, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, fairies don’t play ‘dat!” Truer words of wisdom have never been spoken, but they will be rapped this Wednesday and Thursday nights at 7 p.m. at Maire Elementary as more than 50 students perform ‘A Fairly Good Mother.’"

Teens put together fashion show for charity - NewsTimes

Teens put together fashion show for charity - NewsTimes: "There will be a High Fashion, High Heels and High Hopes charity fashion show at St. Catherine of Siena's McClinch Family Center in Trumbull on Sunday, May 15, and the organizers hope it's the first of many more to come."

Students hope to build toilet paper stack | Announcement | Ozarks Unbound

Students hope to build toilet paper stack | Announcement | Ozarks Unbound: "Also, Procter & Gamble will match all donations of Charmin toilet paper.

All of the toilet paper collected will be donated to area agencies who serve those in need."

YIPEE Agencies aiding youth to receive $17,500 in grants - Toledo Blade

YIPEE Agencies aiding youth to receive $17,500 in grants - Toledo Blade: "Youth in Philanthropy Encouraging Excellence will grant $17,500 in funds to 13 organizations in Northwest Ohio that affect the lives of youth.

YIPEE members are high school juniors and seniors who have completed the Youth Leadership Toledo program and training in the elements of philanthropy. The students work throughout the year raising grant dollars through fund-raisers, corporate donations, organization support, solicitations, and personal contributions."

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

So, You Want to Change the World? Watch This First. | Start Something That Matters

So, You Want to Change the World? Watch This First. | Start Something That Matters: "or this week’s question, I decided to do a little video blog…

Elena Roque asks: What’s the best advice you can give to a young person that is looking for a way to impact the world, in the same way you have?"

Monday, May 09, 2011

Exchange honors outstanding students with ACE and Youth of the Year program | The Columbus Packet

Exchange honors outstanding students with ACE and Youth of the Year program | The Columbus Packet: "At their April 28 meeting, the Columbus Exchange Club honored outstanding students from Lowndes County with the ACE and Youth of the Year awards. Five students were nominated for the ACE awards, which honor outstanding students who have persevered in spite of personal tragedies. Six students were nominated for the Youth of the Year award, which honors students who combine academic excellence with exceptional community service. Steven Edward McLaurin from Heritage Academy won the ACE Award while Amber Shoffner of Immanuel Center for Christian Education won the Youth of the Year Award. [Rather than focus on just the winners, I have included all of the nominees below. – Brian Jones]"

Students give $10,000 to community through philanthropy course

Students give $10,000 to community through philanthropy course

Young Singaporeans honoured for environmental leadership | Eco Business

Young Singaporeans honoured for environmental leadership | Eco Business: "Mark Cheng of Singapore non-profit organisation AveLife has followed in the footsteps of former Singapore Environment Council executive director Howard Shaw as winner of an award that recognises outstanding contributions within the environmental sector."

YSU Students Award $13,500 to Nonprofits

YSU Students Award $13,500 to Nonprofits: "YSU Students Award $13,500 to Nonprofits
May 9, 2011 6:30 a.m.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Youngstown State University students have awarded $13,500 to four area nonprofit organizations. The awards were made as part of the Pay It Forward: Strengthening Communities through Student-Led Philanthropy Initiative."

Wednesday, May 04, 2011

About Kids Who Give | Kids Who Give

About Kids Who Give | Kids Who Give: "About Kids Who Give

Kids Who Give is a national program that celebrates the best in today’s youth. And, guess what? There’s a lot to celebrate.

Created by Farm Rich, Kids Who Give honors kids and teens, ages 7-17, who make it their business to improve the lives of others. These young people see a need or a chance to help others and actually get out there and take up the challenge."

Monday, May 02, 2011

Colby College | Goldfarb Center News - Volunteers and Philanthropists honored at the 4th annual Maine Philanthropy Awards

Colby College | Goldfarb Center News - Volunteers and Philanthropists honored at the 4th annual Maine Philanthropy Awards: "Volunteers and Philanthropists honored at the 4th annual Maine Philanthropy Awards

The Goldfarb Center honored five individuals for their philanthropic and volunteer work on April 6 at the Maine Philanthropy Awards, an event begun in 2008 by Colby students Stefanie Solar ’11 and her brother Brian Solar ’08."