Thursday, December 20, 2012

Philanthropy event honors Topsail High Student - News - Topsail Advertiser

Philanthropy event honors Topsail High Student - News - Topsail Advertiser: Topsail High School’s Michael Castoro was honored as the “Student Fundraiser of the Year” at the Association of Fundraising Professionals North Carolina, Cape Fear Region Chapter’s annual National Philanthropy Day celebration on November 8. Castoro was honored for his dedication to philanthropy and the Performing Arts Department at Topsail High School.

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Bob Carter Companies to Sponsor Youth in Philanthropy Awards
AFP thanks the Bob Carter Companies for their support and sponsorship of the 2013 William R. Simms Awards for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy. Two awards, an Individual and a Youth Group Award, will be presented at The Celebration of Philanthropy at AFP's International Conference on Fundraising, April 6, 2013, in San Diego. Our youth honorees this year were Jeneece Edroff, O.B.C., and Megan and Justin Churchman. Thanks again to the Bob Carter Companies for their support of AFP’s work in encouraging young people to get involved in philanthropy.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Another Day, Another Record Donation for Rochester Hills Teen - Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI Patch

Another Day, Another Record Donation for Rochester Hills Teen - Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI Patch: A Rochester Hills teen-ager whose collections and donations of toothpaste and other personal care items have made an impact on organizations across the Detroit area is at it again.

This time, Danielle Ziaja has donated another 23,000 items — bringing her lifetime total to more than 54,000 personal care items.

Monday, December 17, 2012

Record-breaking donation for Wichita's Operation Holiday - KWCH

Record-breaking donation for Wichita's Operation Holiday - KWCH: This year, a lot of the thanks goes to the students at St. Thomas Aquinas School. The kids collected 21,000 cans of food--the single biggest donation Operation Holiday has ever received.

"It's going to help the poor," Father Daniel Duling says. "That's what I've tried to explain to the kids. We need to help the poor in all that we do."

Friday, December 14, 2012

More young people see the worth in volunteering | Bermuda News

More young people see the worth in volunteering | Bermuda News: The event is part of National Volunteer Day celebrations hosted each year to raise awareness and show gratitude for the impact that volunteers have in Bermuda.

This year there were 71 adult and 30 youth volunteers recognised by 72 charities.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Penn students give out $100K in philanthropy class - SFGate

Penn students give out $100K in philanthropy class - SFGate: PHILADELPHIA (AP) — University of Pennsylvania student Sharree Walls didn't realize when she signed up for a course on philanthropy that she'd actually become a philanthropist at the end of the semester.

Then her professors announced that the class would be doling out $100,000 to local nonprofits. Walls said she was thrilled, excited — and "definitely a

Embry-Riddle students help nonprofit by critiquing business plan - The Prescott Daily Courier - Prescott, Arizona

Embry-Riddle students help nonprofit by critiquing business plan - The Prescott Daily Courier - Prescott, Arizona: Baskin learned New Horizons staff had approached Richard Gibson, who teaches a class in consulting at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, to review New Horizons and make recommendations for improvement.

The students presented a 43-page plan, Baskin said.

Monday, December 10, 2012

Program to aid youngsters' charity work |Society |chinadaily.com.cn

Program to aid youngsters' charity work |Society |chinadaily.com.cn: Home / China / Society
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Amway Charity Foundation, a private organization set up by the health-food giant Amway China, pledged 10 million yuan ($1.6 million) to help 150 people achieve their philanthropic dreams in three years.

Monday, December 03, 2012

Hostetter inducted into National Honor Society | The News Leader | newsleader.com

Hostetter inducted into National Honor Society | The News Leader | newsleader.com: Elder receives award

STAUNTON – Andrew Elder received an award as “Outstanding Youth Philanthropist” at Boonsboro Country Club in Bedford County.

He is the son of Staunton City Councilman and Mrs. Bruce Elder. The award was given as part of the annual National Philanthropy Day celebration.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Engaging young volunteers: What motivates youth to give their time?

Engaging young volunteers: What motivates youth to give their time?: Sheliza Kassam is a 15-year-old high school student. When she graduates next year she’s hoping to study optometry and then open her own practice. But career plans only satisfy so much. What she really loves to do is volunteer. She started on the path of giving back at the ripe young age of five, when she volunteered at her mosque and held the title of Spark in the Girl Guides.

Hopi High Honor society students awarded for philanthropic efforts - Navajo-Hopi Observer - Flagstaff, Arizona

Hopi High Honor society students awarded for philanthropic efforts - Navajo-Hopi Observer - Flagstaff, Arizona: NJHS' good work has not gone unnoticed. The Northern Arizona Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) honored NJHS Nov. 15, on National Philanthropy Day, with the Youth Philanthropy Award. This award in turn nominates the students for the International Philanthropy Award.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Donations overflowing for Ooltewah High School's Great Turkey Race | timesfreepress.com

Donations overflowing for Ooltewah High School's Great Turkey Race | timesfreepress.com: The Great Turkey Race is an annual charity run by the students of Ooltewah High School's leadership class. The goal is to collect enough donations to provide local families who need assistance -- this year there are about 60 as recorded by the Samaritan Center -- with food for Thanksgiving and the holiday season.

Teen philanthropists’ group marks decade of giving | NJJN

Teen philanthropists’ group marks decade of giving | NJJN: This fall marks 10 years since the establishment of the Jewish Community Youth Foundation. The anniversary year will culminate on Sunday, March 3, with a celebration at the annual JCYF Philanthropy Fair and Check Presentation Ceremony.

Monday, November 19, 2012

Charitable parents raise charitable kids | Reuters

Charitable parents raise charitable kids | Reuters: No one knows how many kids have participated along with those who have funneled $117 million to the Red Cross since the superstorm, but experts say schoolkids' charitable initiatives spike after national disasters such as Sandy. And the lessons learned can stay with children for a lifetime.

Rockford kindergartner raises thousands for Haitian village - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star

Rockford kindergartner raises thousands for Haitian village - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star: It was that genuine determination that earned him the Future Philanthropist of the Year honor Nov. 13 at the 28th annual National Philanthropy Day Awards event in Rockford. He was one of six individuals or organizations honored by the Rockford chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Kurn Hattin Graduate Wins Outstanding Youth In Philanthropy Award | Your Olive Branch News - yobo

Kurn Hattin Graduate Wins Outstanding Youth In Philanthropy Award | Your Olive Branch News - yobo: Lyssa Jackson of Keene, N.H. has been awarded the 2012 Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy by the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Northern New England Chapter (AFP-NNE).

Encinitas 4th-Graders Raise Hundreds for Charity - Encinitas, CA Patch

Encinitas 4th-Graders Raise Hundreds for Charity - Encinitas, CA Patch: A small group of Capri Elementary fourth-graders included philanthropy in their weekend.

The students held a garage sale Saturday raised $425 for Voices for Children— a group that provides volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates to abused children in San Diego County, according to Jennifer de la Fuente.

Thursday, November 08, 2012

Idaho Mountain Express: Students give back to area nonprofits - November 7, 2012

Idaho Mountain Express: Students give back to area nonprofits - November 7, 2012: Area schools have partnered with the foundation to form the WOW Student Generosity Project, a program that foundation President Morley Golden says combines monetary philanthropy with community service.

Monday, November 05, 2012

Marist Senior Recognized For Volunteer Efforts - Brookhaven, GA Patch

Marist Senior Recognized For Volunteer Efforts - Brookhaven, GA Patch: Marist senior Will Herbert was one of three students honored in the 2012 Teen Volunteer of the Year contest by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Atlanta Chapter.

Herbert was awarded second place for his work to design and implement a week-long water safety instruction program for underserved children.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Want Young Volunteers? Think Short, Sociable, and Fun

Want Young Volunteers? Think Short, Sociable, and Fun: DoSomething.org, the classy nonprofit that entices young people to volunteer and take social actions, released results last week of its survey of how young people volunteer. The conclusions should be taken seriously by nonprofits, if they want to really involve more young people.

The survey covered more than 4,000 young people ages 13 to 22 and asked about their motivations and preferences. Here are some of the findings:

Friday, October 26, 2012

Thumb up: Young philanthropist recognized for her work for Indian River homeless � TCPalm.com

Thumb up: Young philanthropist recognized for her work for Indian River homeless � TCPalm.com: lauren's generosity and dedication have not gone unnoticed. On Nov. 13, the sixth-grader will be presented with the first Outstanding Youth Philanthropist of the Year award by the Indian River County chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Teen philanthropist drops by DIS before premier of award-winning bio film

Teen philanthropist drops by DIS before premier of award-winning bio film: n 2004, Zach Bonner's family and neighbors stockpiled supplies, food, and water in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Charley. In their suburb of Tampa, Florida, they were ready. But then Charley took a sharp right turn. The Bonners were relieved that their community was spared the storm's wrath, but they soon learned that Floridians to the south of them were in terribly rough shape. Charley had struck the Fort Myers and Port Charlotte areas with its greatest intensity, and residents found themselves without power, necessities, and - in some cases - homes.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Half of American Teenagers Volunteer, Largely Because Their Friends Do - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Half of American Teenagers Volunteer, Largely Because Their Friends Do - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: More than half of American teenagers and young adults volunteered last year, and the best way to enlist this group turns out to be peer pressure: Three quarters of people ages 13 to 22 whose friends volunteer regularly also do so, which is nearly twice the number of those who pursue voluntary activities based on their concern about particular social issues.

Those were the key findings of new research results released today by Do Something, a group working to get young people involved in social change.

Fundraising in school - it's not all about shaking the charity can | Teacher Network | Guardian Professional

Fundraising in school - it's not all about shaking the charity can | Teacher Network | Guardian Professional: Our school is a large mixed comprehensive in Lincolnshire that prides itself not only on academic success, but also on creating a school ethos with relationships and community at its heart. As part of this, we actively encourage all students to get involved in fundraising activities for both local and international charities. Although our starting point was altruistic, we've found that at the same time as raising money for others we're reaping rich rewards as a school.

Friday, October 19, 2012

Jordan Schwartz ’15 to be Honored at National Philanthropy Day | Inside Bryn Mawr

Jordan Schwartz ’15 to be Honored at National Philanthropy Day | Inside Bryn Mawr: ordan Schwartz ’15 is among the honorees for the 28th annual National Philanthropy Day. She will be honored for her work with the Children’s Bilingual Theater, which she founded in 2004.

Schwartz started the program by raising $3,000 in donations and performing her shows in schools. Since 2004, Schwartz has produced six shows and 15 literacy and storytelling events and has worked with over 200 volunteers, performing to over 6,000 audience members and numerous school audiences.

Thursday, October 18, 2012

WDEL 1150AM - UD sophomore wins 'Youth in Philanthropy' award

WDEL 1150AM - UD sophomore wins 'Youth in Philanthropy' award: ecause of that work, Gracie has won the Youth in Philanthropy Award from the Brandywine Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Her next challenge is to raise $8,000 so she can climb Mt. Kilimanjaro and help children in African through the group 'Flying Kites.'

University High holds philanthropy fair | students, community, irvine - News - The Orange County Register

University High holds philanthropy fair | students, community, irvine - News - The Orange County Register: University High School held its third annual "Count Me In For My Community" philanthropy fair on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at lunchtime.

Sixteen local and national non-profit charities descended upon campus to engage one-on-one with students.

Monday, October 15, 2012

LEGOs, Tzedakah, and the New Boulder JCC

LEGOs, Tzedakah, and the New Boulder JCC: More than 250 people joined together at the Boulder JCC on Sunday, October 14th for a “Day of Building” as families read stories about philanthropy and tzedakah (doing the right thing), participated in activities to learn more about giving, played with Legos, and ate ice cream. This day was one of the first of its kind in the Boulder Jewish community, a day specifically designed to help families teach children about the value of giving, to connect with multi-generational giving, and to launch the Boulder JCC’s Kids Campaign.

North West Evening Mail | News | Charity ‘gobsmacked’ by support for Ulverston campaigner Alice

North West Evening Mail | News | Charity ‘gobsmacked’ by support for Ulverston campaigner Alice: Campaigner and fundraiser, Alice Pyne, 16, asked young people to attend a registering event with the Anthony Nolan charity at Ulverston Victoria High School, and they replied by packing into the hall yesterday to get involved.

The blood cancer charity is the first in the world to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to join the bone marrow register, something which Alice helped make happen.

Thursday, October 11, 2012

National Philanthropy Day Extends to San Diego Youth

National Philanthropy Day Extends to San Diego Youth: Of the several honorees, a young man named Marquis Snowden was nominated by the Jacobs Center
for Neighborhood Innovation. “It’s all about the mindset that you have,” reflects Marquis.

Marquis is a 9th grader currently attending Helix Charter High School, though his philanthropic efforts
began when he was just a fourth grader at Lemon Grove Elementary School. At the time, the school
did not have a climbing wall for the students and lacked funding to purchase one. Marquis took it upon
himself to raise the money for the climbing wall. Through his serving heart and entrepreneurial spirit,
Marquis raised more than $1,100 to fund the wall. Rallying his fellow classmates, they sold lemonade,
fruit and healthy snacks to pay for the new climbing wall.

'Fundraisers are responsible' for low youth giving

'Fundraisers are responsible' for low youth giving: Catherine Miles, of blood cancer charity the Anthony Nolan Trust, was speaking at the CFG members’ meeting in London, where she predicted three key trends in fundraising for the next three to five years.

The first of these was that the tendency for a large proportion of donations to come from a small percentage of donors is likely to continue. “It means that your fundraising team’s relationship with supporters is absolutely critical,” she said.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

More than child's play: Engaging youth in philanthropy

More than child's play: Engaging youth in philanthropy: When nine-year-old Alaina Podmorow agreed to join her mother one evening at a presentation by author and activist Sally Armstrong, she was just hoping to cadge a later bedtime. But the presentation changed Alaina's life. Armstrong spoke about the lack of education for women and girls in Afghanistan and Alaina was riveted.

"I knew right away that I wanted to raise money to pay for one teacher in Afghanistan for one year," she recalls. "I went up and talked to Sally and told her how I wanted to do something and she told me to contact Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan. I contacted them and we have become partners."

Chagrin Falls High encouraging philanthropic vision | cleveland.com

Chagrin Falls High encouraging philanthropic vision | cleveland.com: n conversing with students, Schron stated volunteerism can spark greater change. He demonstrated the world is much bigger than one individual, and yet, one person can make a world of difference.

This theme fit well with the high school’s Community Service Fair, which was held the afternoon of Schron’s visit.

Friday, October 05, 2012

AFP Greater Dallas Chapter - Youth in Philanthropy Projects

AFP Greater Dallas Chapter - Youth in Philanthropy Projects: Project Description

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Approximately 350 people attended the carnival which includes clowns, a fire truck from Dallas Fire-Rescue, game booths and food. Leah also has a silent auction that features restaurant gift certificates, sports memorabilia, children's activities, as well as jewelry and other items. In addition to helping people, Leah learned important life skills suc as, approaching business people for donations, conducting meetings, and motivating others to help.

Fundraising for Mexico project - Arts & Leisure - Sleaford Standard

Fundraising for Mexico project - Arts & Leisure - Sleaford Standard: ublished on Wednesday 3 October 2012 17:01

STUDENTS are calling for support to fund their opportunity of a lifetime.

Next July, fifteen Year 11 and 12 pupils from Kesteven and Sleaford High School will be jetting over to Mexico for a two-week trek and conservation project, organised by charity organisation Operation Wallacea.

Thursday, October 04, 2012

Moore Norman tech center students put skills to work for nonprofit agency | NewsOK.com

Moore Norman tech center students put skills to work for nonprofit agency | NewsOK.com: NORMAN — Carpentry students at Moore Norman Technology Center combined their training with community service to help a nonprofit agency furnish apartments for homeless teens.

Monday, September 17, 2012

TEEN VOLUNTEER PUSHES BOUNDARIES TO SUCCEED | UTSanDiego.com

TEEN VOLUNTEER PUSHES BOUNDARIES TO SUCCEED | UTSanDiego.com: Act of kindness: Advocate for inclusion and disability rights. Rappaport is being honored as a 2012 Youth Volunteer at the 40th annual National Philanthropy Day luncheon next month, hosted by the local chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

More than child's play: Engaging youth in philanthropy

More than child's play: Engaging youth in philanthropy: When nine-year-old Alaina Podmorow agreed to join her mother one evening at a presentation by author and activist Sally Armstrong, she was just hoping to cadge a later bedtime. But the presentation changed Alaina's life. Armstrong spoke about the lack of education for women and girls in Afghanistan and Alaina was riveted.

"I knew right away that I wanted to raise money to pay for one teacher in Afghanistan for one year," she recalls. "I went up and talked to Sally and told her how I wanted to do something and she told me to contact Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan. I contacted them and we have become partners."

Tuesday, September 04, 2012

Westminster teen's nonprofit helps children with chronic illnesses - The Advocate of Westminster and Finksburg: News

Westminster teen's nonprofit helps children with chronic illnesses - The Advocate of Westminster and Finksburg: News: Alexis and her family learned to cope with her condition, and Caroline said her daughter has been in good health with the help of treatments like insulin injections.

Almost immediately after her diagnosis Alexis vowed to help other children and teenagers. She began making handmade football barrettes and selling them all over the United States as a fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

But Alexis, now 15, decided she wanted to expand the reach of her efforts, so in the fall of 2010 she founded Live, Hope, Laugh, the Alexis Ross Organization.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

More Than 70 Summer Interns Practice Community Service as Unique Part of Consumers Energy Program - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee

More Than 70 Summer Interns Practice Community Service as Unique Part of Consumers Energy Program - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee: Service to others is a unique part of Consumers Energy's summer intern program. Interns this summer helped 14 nonprofits spread throughout Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Community service projects included work on 5 homes through Habitat for Humanity or other groups; gathering box-loads of food and personal care items for use at homeless shelters, women's shelters and food pantries; serving meals; developing interactive games for children; collecting donations to purchase items for homeless youth and other materials; and supporting technology upgrades.

Vicarious philanthropy and special effects | SouthCoastToday.com

Vicarious philanthropy and special effects | SouthCoastToday.com: This year's five nominees (all under 25) have worked on projects including teaching the young in Honduras; helping Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia; advocating for foster children; looking at new approaches to healing; and raising awareness of the global water crisis. The winner will receive $100,000 for his or her project.

Thursday, August 16, 2012

AFP Chapter Spotlight – Southeastern Wisconsin - Chapter News - Chapter - AFP

AFP Chapter Spotlight – Southeastern Wisconsin - Chapter News - Chapter - AFP: The Philanthropic Youth of Today award was created over the course of a year through a process that other AFP chapters may easily replicate. First, the chapter created a Youth in Philanthropy position on the board, reporting to the vice president of membership and diversity. This board member was charged with finding ways to incorporate youth into the chapter’s activities.

AFP Youth in Philanthropy - Summer 2012

The Summer Edition of AFP's Youth in Philanthropy Newsletter

AFP Youth in Philanthropy - Summer 2012

Friday, July 27, 2012

HPA students learn importance of philanthropy | North Hawaii News

HPA students learn importance of philanthropy | North Hawaii News: I continually seek to help my students understand the importance of philanthropy,” said Piercy, whose sixth graders were studying East Asia and social justice issues.

From that conversation, The Will to Give was born. As Piercy’s classes prepared to study the great continent of Africa, his friend donated $6,000, and gave the students an unprecedented opportunity to learn not only about the geography, environment, and culture of their respective countries, but to delve even deeper by researching their country’s largest social justice issues and supporting those issues with a donation from the class. The students studied eight countries—Djibouti, Egypt, Kenya, Madagascar, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.

Thursday, July 26, 2012

The Hindu : Cities / Chennai : Philanthropy to scale new heights

The Hindu : Cities / Chennai : Philanthropy to scale new heights: The Joy of Giving Week, which will be held this year from October 2- 8, is gearing up to be even bigger than the previous editions. This is the 4th edition of the week-long philanthropic campaign, described as India’s largest festival of giving.

Bhumi, the youth-led volunteer organisation, will be attempting to engage students from colleges in urban and rural areas of the State.

Friday, July 20, 2012

Two Largest Jewish Youth Movements Join Together for Historic Inter-Camp Maccabiah Games | eJewish Philanthropy: Your Jewish Philanthropy Resource

Two Largest Jewish Youth Movements Join Together for Historic Inter-Camp Maccabiah Games | eJewish Philanthropy: Your Jewish Philanthropy Resource: Maccabiah teams included a mix of participants and staff from both camps. Through the games, teens learned about both youth movements and shared ideas for how they can better collaborate on service projects in their local communities. They also had the opportunity to socialize and breakdown long-standing barriers that have existed between the two groups.

St. Jude Honors Young Philanthropists - Memphis Daily News

St. Jude Honors Young Philanthropists - Memphis Daily News: Fifteen of the nation’s top junior philanthropists visited St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis Thursday, July 19, to learn first-hand what makes the hospital one of the nation’s most well-known and trusted charities.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Youth attend philanthropy camp | The Niles Star

Youth attend philanthropy camp | The Niles Star: More than 400 students from small towns and big cities across Michigan and several other states, made their way to the 2012 Youth Philanthropy and Service Camp in East Lansing. In celebration of 20 years of youth philanthropy the theme of this year’s conference was “Revolutionizing Philanthropy: Past, Present, Future

Monday, July 09, 2012

REGION: Five local teens selected as student leaders | Breaking News | PE.com - Press-Enterprise

REGION: Five local teens selected as student leaders | Breaking News | PE.com - Press-Enterprise: The Bank of America Charitable Foundation recently announced that five Inland Empire high school students have been selected to take part in the 2012 Student Leaders program, which awards a total of 225 high school juniors and seniors from around the country with paid eight-week summer internships at local nonprofit organizations.

Fredericksburg.com - $10,000 in grant funding available

Fredericksburg.com - $10,000 in grant funding available: Youth in Philanthropy is a 9-year-old program that the Community Foundation created to encourage student volunteerism and philanthropy. It engages area young people in decision-making about the distribution of grant dollars. The group consists of 40 area high school students who review proposals from local nonprofit organizations that address youth-based issues.

Thursday, July 05, 2012

Ham Ave. 4th-graders make surprise donation to local charity - GreenwichTime

Ham Ave. 4th-graders make surprise donation to local charity - GreenwichTime: After four months of raising money through a class-wide recycling fund, Hamilton Avenue School fourth-graders made a surprise donation last month to the RE Children's Project, a local nonprofit organization that seeks a cure for

Friday, June 29, 2012

TODAYonline | Singapore | 4-year-old gets his head shaved for charity

TODAYonline | Singapore | 4-year-old gets his head shaved for charity: SINGAPORE - 4-year-old Damian Ong had his head shaved in solidarity with children with cancer.

The boy and his father, Mr Kelvin Ong, were taking part in AIA's 'Hair For Hope' head shaving event, held earlier today at the AIA Tower. The charity event was held to raise money for the Children's Cancer Foundation, and raise awareness about children with cancer, who often lose their hair during treatmen

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Selling 'doughnuts for dinosaurs,' students help fix vandalized Ohio geological museum

Selling 'doughnuts for dinosaurs,' students help fix vandalized Ohio geological museum: About 175 second- and third-grade gifted students from Hilliard elementary schools did chores, held bake sales and even sold "doughnuts for dinosaurs" to raise money to help repair the museum's exhibits.

Monday, June 25, 2012

Evans City Teddy Bear Parade for Cancer Research a Success - Cranberry, PA Patch

Evans City Teddy Bear Parade for Cancer Research a Success - Cranberry, PA Patch: uring the parade, students, faculty, and staff —some carrying Teddy Bears—walk around the school to raise money toward cancer research. The students are asked to collect donations from parents and businesses.

The classroom that raises the most money gets to keep in their room, for one year, a special bear that resembles Saulle, right down to the glasses she wore.

In 2009, the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute nominated Evans City for their fundraising efforts, and they also were awarded the 2009 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award by The Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Student volunteers keep nonprofits going | volunteers, cameron, older - Odessa American Online

Student volunteers keep nonprofits going | volunteers, cameron, older - Odessa American Online: The two 17-year-old Permian High seniors, both reporting to their duties for their first shift Monday morning, are perhaps a third of the age of the next youngest person there, but they all had the same task at hand, and they seemed to be enjoying it.

“I like to help the community,” Cameron said. “I don’t want to see people starve.”

He and Kyle later loaded a pickup with a cooler filled with food, preparing to deliver to the first of several homes that were on their delivery route.

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Hutchison girls honored for mentorship � The Commercial Appeal

Hutchison girls honored for mentorship � The Commercial Appeal: Hutchison juniors Lockie Dearman, Katie Fleckenstein and Mary Sanford McClure were awarded the 2012 Youth in Philanthropy Crystal Award by the Memphis Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

The AFP recognized the trio for their "Sustainable Youth Mentoring Program in collaboration with Girls Inc."

Monday, June 18, 2012

Nine-year-old girl raises more than �82,000 for Mary's Meals

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Mary’s Meals, the charity that is benefiting from funds raised by the Scottish school dinner blogger Martha Payne, has decided to name a new kitchen after the blog, which has raised more than �82,000 for the charity.

The blog, called NeverSeconds, hit the headlines last week after the nine-year-old Payne was banned by Argyll and Bute Council from taking pictures of her dinners as part of a daily review of her school meals.

Monday, June 11, 2012

Lower Merion Students Find Welcoming Arms in Haiti | The Philly Post

Lower Merion Students Find Welcoming Arms in Haiti | The Philly Post: Eighteen students from Lower Merion High School, including myself, recently returned from our “trek” to a village in Haiti to build a school, and the experience changed me forever. After spending a year raising $66,000 for the project and brooding over my fears, I could not have been more fulfilled by the “trek.”

Friday, June 08, 2012

Student volunteers help selves, nonprofits in summertime | Dothan Eagle

Student volunteers help selves, nonprofits in summertime | Dothan Eagle: Eleven-year-old ZaQoya Seago had a goal in mind.

Although the Montana Street Magnet School student could have been doing something else Thursday, she said she spent her morning at the Wiregrass Area Food Bank because she wanted to help someone eat who might be less fortunate than her.

Thursday, June 07, 2012

Philanthropy project puts teens in charge | Los Angeles | Jewish Journal

Philanthropy project puts teens in charge | Los Angeles | Jewish Journal

Local students chosen for global youth forum

Local students chosen for global youth forum: Five local students will join a group of hand-selected students from across the world at Usher’s New Look Foundation 2012 World Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia from the 19th to the 23rd of June.

Championed by the local NPO, Tim Tebeila Foundation in their collaboration of Usher’s New Look Foundation, whose vision to empower the youth holistically ties in with theirs, five local students have been selected to join the conference.

Friday, June 01, 2012

Vancouver Foundation Offers Youth Philanthropy Grants - Dean of Graduate Studies - Simon Fraser University

Vancouver Foundation Offers Youth Philanthropy Grants - Dean of Graduate Studies - Simon Fraser University: The Vancouver Foundation has small grants of up to $500 to people who want to improve the youth community in Vancouver.

Their priority areas:

health and well being
employment and training
culture, identity and belonging

Springetts girl, 7, raises thousands for charity - York Dispatch

Springetts girl, 7, raises thousands for charity - York Dispatch: Seven-year-old Madelyn Snare was full of questions.

Could she use the ironing board to set up a stand to ask people for donations? Could she put a bucket out on the front porch to collect some money?

How does she spell Ronald McDonald for her fundraising project sign?

Jessica Georg, 40, of Springettsbury Township, finally pieced together what her daughter was asking to do.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Youth philanthropy day gets multimillion-dollar boost

Youth philanthropy day gets multimillion-dollar boost: The five-year RBC sponsorship, announced in Toronto, will provide the means to bring We Day to Calgary, Halifax and Ottawa, as well as current cities Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Waterloo and Winnipeg, Kielburger said.

Students from Victoria participate in the Vancouver event.

Calgary announced as host city for We Day youth event in fall

Calgary announced as host city for We Day youth event in fall: n 1995, the Torontonian stumbled on a newspaper headline about a 12-year-old Pakistani boy who had escaped child labour to fight against child slavery. The boy had been shot and killed, and a shocked Kielburger was inspired to continue the boy's fight.

He enlisted the help of his Grade 7 classmates, and Free the Children was born.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

New teen leaders emerge in south Wood County | Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune | wisconsinrapidstribune.com

New teen leaders emerge in south Wood County | Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune | wisconsinrapidstribune.com: Incourage Community Foundation is proud to announce 25 new graduates from its South Wood County Teen Leadership program.

Teen Leadership is designed to help participating high school sophomores become involved in their schools and communities. The program teaches potential new leaders the skills and knowledge necessary to become effective community leaders.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

$5,000 worth of joyful tears - Haliburton Echo - Ontario, CA

$5,000 worth of joyful tears - Haliburton Echo - Ontario, CA: The Haliburton Highlands Secondary School Grade 10 students Jessie Burk, Allana Paul, Jamie Scheffel, Taylor Sands and Montana Griffin earned $5,000 with their Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) presentation on the 4Cs food bank.

They were one of four Grade 10 finalist groups who presented to an audience of their peers at the Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion on Wednesday, May 16.

Friday, May 18, 2012

Usher's nonprofit to host youth conference - Atlanta News, Weather, Traffic, and Sports | FOX 5

Usher's nonprofit to host youth conference - Atlanta News, Weather, Traffic, and Sports | FOX 5: The goal of the event is to educate and empower young people in the organization's four pillars: talent, education, career and service. About 1,000 teens are expected to participate.

High school students invited to residential camp teaching global leadership, philanthropy skills | NIU Today

High school students invited to residential camp teaching global leadership, philanthropy skills | NIU Today: NIU is looking for dedicated and motivated students interested in having fun this summer and learning about global leadership and philanthropy.

A new opportunity this year – the Global Leadership and Philanthropy Camp – will provide a quality college learning experience to a select group of students.

MHS students practice ‘good aid’ with international fundraiser - Your Houston News: News

MHS students practice ‘good aid’ with international fundraiser - Your Houston News: News: The Magnolia High School students took on an international fundraiser with The Adventure Project, an organization that invests in poor countries to spark economic opportunity. Krempa’s class raised money to purchase 31 charcoal-efficent stoves for Haitian families who may have suffered loss in the 2010 earthquake.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

11-year-old uses social media to solicit donations - The Indiana Gazette Online: Home & Lifestyle

11-year-old uses social media to solicit donations - The Indiana Gazette Online: Home & Lifestyle: Bailey, who used to attend Bonsack Elementary School, isn't knocking on doors or setting up a lemonade stand to raise money. This is the 21st century and she uses social media and the click of a mouse to solicit donations. Bailey, whose Twitter handle is @littlechuckfan, uses the platform to connect with fans, actors and writers of the former prime-time TV series "Chuck."

Monday, May 14, 2012

Good neighbours: St. John's sock hop is just Divine

Good neighbours: St. John's sock hop is just Divine: TUDENTS GIVE CASH TO CHARITIES

Young people have once again delved into the world of philanthropy, thanks to the Victoria Foundation.

Students from seven high schools took part in the foundation's annual Vital Youth program, which provided each group with $2,500 to distribute to federally registered charities operating on Vancouver Island.

Teenager’s spirit of giving grew out of friend’s loss | The Chronicle Herald

Teenager’s spirit of giving grew out of friend’s loss | The Chronicle Herald: Samantha’s a busy young woman.

On Thursday, she and dozens of other volunteers who make this shoulder of North America a kinder place, were celebrated at the Maritime Philanthropy Awards.

The lengthy list of award winners from Thursday night is a reminder that the people of our society aren’t all callous.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012

Building Families

Building Families: Youth in Philanthropy (YiP) is a new youth initiative to engage young people in providing grant funds designated from the Enhanced Hamilton County Foundation to assist with projects throughout Hamilton County, which are lead by, and benefit the youth in the county.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012

Springbank students win youth philanthropy contest | Rvw - Local Entertainment | Rocky View Weekly

Springbank students win youth philanthropy contest | Rvw - Local Entertainment | Rocky View Weekly: Springbank Middle School students Madison Michiels, Keely Anderson and Alexa Toews can’t stop smiling.

That’s because on April 26, the Grade 6 girls won Brett Wilson’s HEROES Give Back, an online competition that awards a team of Calgary and area youth ages 12 to 18 that are making a difference in their community.

Summit High senior Javier Pineda: A natural leader | SummitDaily.com

Summit High senior Javier Pineda: A natural leader | SummitDaily.com: His accomplishments – which also include a Summit Foundation Youth of the Year Philanthropy Award last fall — are the result of going outside of his safe zone, and taking risks, like that run for president. Pineda said he's grateful to have the support of the people around him.

“I feel accomplished,” he said. “It makes me feel lucky.”

Friday, May 04, 2012

Young achievers changing the world - Local News - News - General - Illawarra Mercury

Young achievers changing the world - Local News - News - General - Illawarra Mercury: Young achievers changing the world
KATE MCILWAIN
05 May, 2012 04:00 AM
He's only 14, but Dominic Mortimer is already in charge of his own successful charity.

‘‘It all started in June 2010 when I accompanied my family on a trip to both Tanzania and Kenya,’’ he said.

‘‘After living and playing with the children [there] my love for them was permanently encrypted on my soul.’’

New Trier Student-Philanthropists Use Music to Inspire — Winnetka & Northfield news, photos and events — TribLocal.com

New Trier Student-Philanthropists Use Music to Inspire — Winnetka & Northfield news, photos and events — TribLocal.com: With a love for music and an inherent drive to give — instilled in her, she says, "as cliche as it sounds," by her mother — Layne is a true representation of Allowance for Good's Young Catalysts. Layne, like AfG's founder Elizabeth Newton, wants to share with others the opportunity to realize their potential to be an active member in our global community. At 18-years-old, she is already on her way.

Friday, April 27, 2012

Daniel Kent: Not Just Tomorrow's Leaders

Daniel Kent: Not Just Tomorrow's Leaders: Then I took a risk. Taking the money that I had been saving for a car to pay for incorporating as a nonprofit, I founded Net Literacy with my friends. Ten years later, Net Literacy remains a youth-managed nonprofit where students comprise 50 percent of the board of directors, write all of the grants and conduct all of the volunteering. We donate $1.4 million in services annually. Net Literacy's mission includes increasing digital inclusion and digital literacy through five student-developed programs, ranging from teaching computer and Internet safety skills to students and their parents to refurbishing tens of thousands of computers that afforded computer access to over 170,000 individuals. Internet associations representing 270,000 Internet companies on six continents have endorsed our Digital Literacy "best practices" site. Working at Net Literacy, 3,500 student volunteers have shown that we are not just tomorrow's leaders -- we're today's leaders!

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Teens Charting a Course for Good: Allowance for Good presents first annual Global Philanthropy Summit — Evanston news, photos and events — TribLocal.com

Teens Charting a Course for Good: Allowance for Good presents first annual Global Philanthropy Summit — Evanston news, photos and events — TribLocal.com: Evanston, IL – Summer is just around the corner! As you prepare your teens for their long summer break, don’t forget to pick up a handy GPS to make sure you are on the right track. At Evanston-based Allowance for Good (AfG), a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization working to educate and engage youth in global philanthropy, we are not taking about a Garmin or a TomTom: we are talking about our first annual Global Philanthropy Summit (GPS).

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Your Schools: St Laurence pupils raise �4k over Lent - Your News - News - Birmingham Mail

Your Schools: St Laurence pupils raise �4k over Lent - Your News - News - Birmingham Mail: EVERY year at St Laurence Junior School, Northfield, we try to raise as much money as possible over Lent for many different causes.

Over the previous few years we have raised money for Malawi, Edwards Trust, Haiti earthquake, Acorns and many more.

This year we have collected money for children undergoing treatment at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Class prompts art-full charity | The Red and Black

Class prompts art-full charity | The Red and Black: Class work led to charity work.

“Night of the Arts” was the brain-child of eight classmates working together on a group project for their event management class. The groups, led by an adviser, were free to pick their own charities, venues and events.

Monday, April 16, 2012

Nease student receives Rotary scholarship | StAugustine.com

Nease student receives Rotary scholarship | StAugustine.com: Abate was recognized for his commitment to and passion for volunteerism and philanthropy both on a local and international level. In the past three years, Abate volunteered building homes at a local Habitat for Humanity chapter in St. Augustine and teaching English and computer skills to youth in Ethiopia and India. He also served as a teacher’s assistant in a preschool in Cusco, Peru.

Friday, April 13, 2012

The Weekly Herald

The Weekly Herald: This time, Grace Bowen, 13, gets to go too.

The mother, daughter and members of their church, Westgate Chapel in Edmonds, are in West Liberty, Ky., helping with disaster relief efforts following the tornadoes that tore across the Midwest and Southern states in early March. Efforts include bringing school supplies to a makeshift classroom in the city.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Lincoln High group plans event to benefit Arc of Lincoln

Lincoln High group plans event to benefit Arc of Lincoln: Links With a Heart, a Lincoln High School philanthropy club, has hired a hypnotist for a Friday evening event to raise money for the Arc of Lincoln.

Michelle Daily – How my class raised $900 for Samaritan’s Purse - Classroom Champions

Michelle Daily – How my class raised $900 for Samaritan’s Purse - Classroom Champions: One of the great things about Classroom Champions is not only getting to know our own athlete mentor, but the wonderful ‘guest’ athletes who contribute to the monthly themes. Brock Kreitzburg competed with Steve Mesler on the US Bobsled Team for many years. He’s been working with an organization called Samaritan’s Purse and sent the students involved in the Classroom Champions Program a message about setting goals. He also talked about the work he was doing in Japan. (Watch Brock’s video.)

Monday, April 09, 2012

State Farm Youth Advisory Board

State Farm Youth Advisory Board: Thirty students, ages 17-20, from across the United States and Canada comprise the State Farm Youth Advisory Board. They are charged with helping State Farm design and implement a $5 million-a-year signature service-learning initiative to address issues important to State Farm and communities across the United States and Canada.

Friday, March 30, 2012

Mississauga Article: Students venture into philanthropy

Mississauga Article: Students venture into philanthropy: In the past five months, the group of high school students has grown to 23 team members from across Mississauga in grades 10 through 12 who convene regularly at Deloitte in the City Centre to run their Junior Achievement Company, aptly named Impact Inc.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

More Than Child's Play: Engaging Youth in Philanthropy

More Than Child's Play: Engaging Youth in Philanthropy: With the help of his dad and his friend Blake's dad — who happens to be NHL Hall of Famer Paul Coffey — the first Feel Like A Pro Day took place in June 2011 and raised $200,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society. This past November, that accomplishment won him the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Toronto Chapter. There are plans to expand to other parts of the country, develop a "tourney in a box" kit, and more actively recruit young female players.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Schools: Best $185 a charity could get | Concord Monitor

Schools: Best $185 a charity could get | Concord Monitor: Emmanuel Alisandro, 11; Bennett Davis, 12; and Caelan McCormack, 12, all from Manchester, were there representing themselves and 43 other boys from the Mayhew Program, who together donated $185 to the United Way's annual fund drive.

Monday, March 12, 2012

Philanthropy’s Child Prodigy - The Daily Beast

Philanthropy’s Child Prodigy - The Daily Beast: At 10 years old, Talia Leman already had the business acumen of a self-made billionaire. After being struck by the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, she decided to help the storm’s victims by trick-or-treating for coins instead of candy during Halloween—but coins from one kid wouldn’t be enough. She realized that by harnessing the fundraising power of kids across the country, she’d raise more than she could on her own. At that moment, the basis for RandomKid was born. With the help of her parents, Leman mobilized a national network of concerned kids ultimately raising $10 million for hurricane relief almost overnight, putting them in the same league as some of the country’s biggest corporations.

Palo Alto Online : Gunn program backs student 'social entrepreneurs'

Palo Alto Online : Gunn program backs student 'social entrepreneurs': Gunn High School sophomore Arjun Parikh just got his start-up funded -- an initiative that combines his love of soccer with an impulse to give.

Parikh is one of eight student grant recipients of Gunn@Your Service, a kind of parent booster club for community service that awards grants to "social entrepreneurs."

Students team up with nonprofit to feed homeless | Shreveporttimes | shreveporttimes.com

Students team up with nonprofit to feed homeless | Shreveporttimes | shreveporttimes.com: Students from seven area high schools came together Saturday to feed the homeless and raise awareness of local efforts to assist the needy during The Big Event at the Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission.

Homeless clients of the rescue mission and other local agencies received an al fresco lunch of enchiladas and other El Chico favorites from rows of tables on McNeil Street in front of the mission.

Friday, March 09, 2012

Violin prodigy, Jourdan Urbach, honored for charity work - morningjournal.com

Violin prodigy, Jourdan Urbach, honored for charity work - morningjournal.com: ourdan Urbach was honored for his achievement yesterday with one of the nation’s highest public service awards — the Jefferson Awards.

The 20-year-old resident of the Long Island community of Roslyn founded Concerts for a Cure when he was only 7 years old. Since then, he has raised $5.1 million to fight children’s neurological diseases and fund research.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012

MEHS students mix business with philanthropy | KCAW

MEHS students mix business with philanthropy | KCAW: While this all sounds fairly typical for a high school business class, it is actually something quite innovative. The Mt. Edgecumbe students developed their business plan with the goal of helping Sitka’s homeless population.

Teens for Jeans collects 1 MILLION PAIRS | Do Something

Teens for Jeans collects 1 MILLION PAIRS | Do Something: Teens helped out in record numbers this year in the Teens for Jeans campaign. We've collected 1,020,041 pairs of jeans, which will go to homeless shelters nationwide.

Friday, March 02, 2012

Creating a philanthropic generation

Creating a philanthropic generation: We are so proud to be training the next generation of Bay Area philanthropists,” says SV2 Executive Director Lindsay Austin Louie. “It’s amazing to see how the teens mature and become engrossed in social issues over the course of only 21 hours of meetings.”

Giving spirit blossoms

Giving spirit blossoms: For most youngsters, charitable giving is not high on their list of priorities. However, sisters Emily and Megan Stokke don't fit into the category of "most youngsters."

Megan, for example, requested a donation on her behalf to the World Wildlife Fund for her eighth birthday, a rarity at that age.

"I love animals, and I don't want them to die," she explains of her request.

Now, these girls are on a mission to raise $1,000 to give to the Rotary Foundation. The foundation is a body within Rotary International that spearheads international projects dealing with health, education and the alleviation of poverty.

Thursday, March 01, 2012

Two Sides of the Jewish Philanthropy Coin | eJewish Philanthropy: Your Jewish Philanthropy Resource

Two Sides of the Jewish Philanthropy Coin | eJewish Philanthropy: Your Jewish Philanthropy Resource: Exploring what it means to give Jewishly is a core component of Rose Youth Foundation. Each year, 23 teenaged participants in the program are charged with the responsibility of granting $60,000 to help solve community problems they identify in Greater Denver and Boulder. While the grantmaking process and funding decisions are entirely in the hands of the teens, there are a couple of rules.

First, they must grant all of the money. Second, their grantmaking must support nonprofits serving Greater Denver and Boulder. Finally, they have to make grants that are primarily Jewish in nature – and in order to do so, the 16-, 17-, and 18-year old participants must grapple with the question, “What is Jewish philanthropy?”

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

United Way to host a murder mystery dinner

United Way to host a murder mystery dinner: By combining the talents of students within the theatre department with the logistical planning of the United Way Student Foundation participants, a new legacy fundraiser was born.

Monday, February 27, 2012

Fairfield Club Kids Add Up Numbers for Charity

Fairfield Club Kids Add Up Numbers for Charity: NORWALK, Conn. – Two Norwalk teenagers who volunteer in Fairfield recently used their love of math to support educational programs for children.

Sheetal Akole, 16, and Khushwant Dhaliwal, 15, both students at St. Luke's School in New Canaan, spend Saturday afternoons at the Fairfield Math Club coaching fifth- through eighth-graders for national level math contests. They accept donations for the work and then choose a charity the money should go to.

Stowsentry.com - Student invites CEO, founder for lunch, class at Riverview School

Stowsentry.com - Student invites CEO, founder for lunch, class at Riverview School: Munroe Falls -- Thanks to Megan Turner, 9, and her special guest Christopher Milo, lunch and music class were much more fun than usual for her third-grade friends at Riverview Elementary School, Feb. 21.

Megan's guest, Milo, is the founder and CEO of Hugs-N-Bugs, a nonprofit that helps children going through cancer and their families to combat the disease with music and family support.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Vancouver Youth Philanthropy Council � Blog Archive � NEW for 2012!

Vancouver Youth Philanthropy Council � Blog Archive � NEW for 2012!: NEW for 2012!
posted by ypc | February 7, 2012

New for 2012:

• YPC will give out more money! This year, we will grant more than $200,000 to youth led projects! Our grants will range from $1,000 — $10,000.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Pennsylvania's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in 17th Annual National Awards Program - MarketWatch

Pennsylvania's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in 17th Annual National Awards Program - MarketWatch: HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb 07, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- --Honors also bestowed on youth volunteers in Stroudsburg, Johnstown, Wexford, Moscow, Lancaster, Nazareth, Pittsburgh and Harrisburg

Neha Gupta, 15, of Yardley and Calista Pierce, 12, of Guys Mills today were named Pennsylvania's top two youth volunteers for 2012 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. Neha was nominated by Pennsbury High School in Fairless Hills, and Calista was nominated by Maplewood Elementary School in Townville. The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, now in its 17th year, is conducted by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).

Idaho's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in 17th Annual National Awards Program - MarketWatch

Idaho's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in 17th Annual National Awards Program - MarketWatch: BOISE, Idaho, Feb 07, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- --Honors also bestowed on youth volunteers in Boise and Coeur d'Alene

Ariane Drake, 18, of Pocatello and Emily Kladar, 12, of Hayden Lake today were named Idaho's top two youth volunteers for 2012 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. Ariane was nominated by Century High School in Pocatello, and Emily was nominated by Canfield Middle School in Coeur d'Alene. The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, now in its 17th year, is conducted by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).

Friday, February 03, 2012

High School Journal: Charitable causes a common theme - New England Hockey Journal

High School Journal: Charitable causes a common theme - New England Hockey Journal: Many teams have taken the opportunity to perform a community service at their games this winter by raising funds for charities and creating awareness for various causes.

Among the high school games this season that have served as a gateway for awareness of a cause and/or the opportunity to raise funds for charity include:

Thursday, February 02, 2012

TheGrio's 100: Nicholas Cobb, spreads 'Comfort and Joy' to homeless through foundation

TheGrio's 100: Nicholas Cobb, spreads 'Comfort and Joy' to homeless through foundation: Nicholas Cobb is making history... as a young philanthropist who, despite his youth, has raised thousands of dollars to help some of the country's most vulnerable citizens. To date, Cobb's foundation has donated nearly 400 coats to local shelters. In 2010, Cobb was an honoree in National Make A Difference Day and was awarded a $10,000 contribution to the non-profit of his choice.

What's next for Nicholas?

Cobb's efforts were recently recognized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals' Greater Dallas Chapter, who awarded him with the Youth Philanthropist of the Year distinction.

Friday, January 20, 2012

Outstanding Youth ‘just wanted to help some children' | Observer and Eccentric Newspapers and Hometown Weeklies | hometownlife.com

Outstanding Youth ‘just wanted to help some children' | Observer and Eccentric Newspapers and Hometown Weeklies | hometownlife.com: But the former foster child also wasn't expecting to receive the Sparky Anderson Award for Youth in Philanthropy in November from the Greater Detroit Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals for collecting a classroom of clothing for other foster children.

As she said back then, “I just wanted to help some children.

Foundation for MetroWest teaches students to be philanthropists - Boston.com

Foundation for MetroWest teaches students to be philanthropists - Boston.com: This spring, the Foundation for MetroWest will award up to $60,000 to local nonprofit organizations, the culmination of months spent reviewing grant applications, trekking to sites, and debating the merits of each proposal.

The decision-makers behind these awards: high school students.

Thursday, January 19, 2012

The South Jersey Sun - Tot inspires toy drive for Haiti

The South Jersey Sun - Tot inspires toy drive for Haiti: “And a little child will lead them.”

Three-year-old Christopher Sempier of Cherry Hill has led the way with a toy drive to benefit the children of Haiti.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

ABRHS Students Commended for Giving Back - Acton, MA Patch

ABRHS Students Commended for Giving Back - Acton, MA Patch: Logging 67,677 hours of charitable work, the 698 recipients of ABRHS Community Service Certificates, ABRHS Community Service Awards, and President’s Volunteer Service Awards impressed principal Alixe Callen.

“We don’t require community service,” Dr. Callen said, adding that she is pleased that volunteerism has become such a large part of the school’s culture. “We honor it because we believe in it.”

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Nurturing a heart for helping others

Nurturing a heart for helping others: For a child to think about another family living a parallel, yet shockingly different life in Africa or Nepal or South America - or right here in Edmonton - can be a difficult stretch. But the truth is that some children walk miles for water or face imminent death due to violence.

How, as parents, friends, and teachers, do we nurture a sense of generosity in children and show them that community goes beyond national borders?

Several Edmonton families are working to do just that, and the benefits are touching and practical.

Monday, January 09, 2012

Fundraising professionals honor young philanthropists | FLORIDA TODAY | floridatoday.com

Fundraising professionals honor young philanthropists | FLORIDA TODAY | floridatoday.com: A student at Florida Tech has been named co-recipient of the 2012 Changing Our World/Simms Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy, ages 18-23, announced the school and the Space Coast Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Thursday, January 05, 2012

Starting a charity at 8? Meet the generation taking action - The Globe and Mail

Starting a charity at 8? Meet the generation taking action - The Globe and Mail: Ms. Perera’s story is impressive, but no longer unique. She’s one of a growing throng of social-minded young charity crusaders who heed the call for change. Rather than turning to established foundations, they’re starting their own. Youths – and in many cases, even younger children – are the driving force in the grassroots fight to help others.

Tuesday, January 03, 2012

Williamston teen raises funds for kids in Uganda, Haiti | Lansing State Journal | lansingstatejournal.com: But, not many 12-year-olds devote their time to helping children in war-torn Uganda and earthquake-ravaged Haiti.

Madison does. And she's not stopping there.

"We have a lot of places where we could go next with this," said Madison, a seventh-grader at Williamston Middle School. "They had flooding in Cambodia. There are still a lot of people hurting in Japan and there are still a lot of people hurting in Chile."