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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AFP Awards - About AFP - AFP: 2013 Award News

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
Program to aid youngsters' charity work
Updated: 2012-12-11 03:14
By He Dan ( China Daily)
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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.