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.