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.