Friday, May 31, 2013

Youth give back to community - Local News - Kenora, Ontario - KenoraOnline.com

Youth give back to community - Local News - Kenora, Ontario - KenoraOnline.com: Local students are giving back to the community. The Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation's Youth in Philanthropy program presented four local non-profit organizations with grants during a ceremony yesterday. The students involved in the program say working with the different non-profits in Kenora has been a great experience.

"I like doing the site visits and talking to the people we chose," said Login Roblin.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Get your lemonade here! - Living - Cape Breton Post

Get your lemonade here! - Living - Cape Breton Post: In 2010 Matthew was the youngest person ever to be named volunteer fundraiser of the year by the Nova Scotia Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). He has become a fundraising role model in his community and in the province.

The IWK telethon will broadcast live Saturday and Sunday from several locations throughout the Maritimes including Sydney.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Rancho Santa Fe student council celebrates a year of giving back with special assembly | Rancho Santa Fe

Rancho Santa Fe student council celebrates a year of giving back with special assembly | Rancho Santa Fe: The R. Roger Rowe School’s Community Service Learning program celebrated a year’s worth of giving back to the community with a special assembly on May 24. At the assembly, the middle school student council presented checks to various nonprofits the council raised funds for throughout the year.

Glastonbury High School Hosting Fundraiser To Benefit One Fund Boston - Courant.com

Glastonbury High School Hosting Fundraiser To Benefit One Fund Boston - Courant.com: GLASTONBURY ——

Glastonbury High School's student council, club council and cultural diversity club will be hosting a fundraiser June 7 to benefit those impacted by the Boston Marathon bombing last month.

High school students build electric car powered by social media - Chicago Tribune

High school students build electric car powered by social media - Chicago Tribune: High school students have turned a 1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia into an all-electric car that is powered by tweets, shares, posts and likes. Turning tweets into watts will take the at-risk students from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. to “drive change in education.”

“We want to make the statement to students everywhere that they can participate in [shaping] their education,” says Steve Rees, CEO of Minddrive, “that students can have a voice.”

Thursday, May 23, 2013

South Delta Leader - Local student nominated for national philanthropy award

South Delta Leader - Local student nominated for national philanthropy award: Southpointe Academy Grade 11 student Morgan Leung is one of three national finalists for Free the Children's Me to We Award for youth work and volunteering in recognition of her philanthropic work.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

How Youth Can Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims and Prepare for Natural Disasters - VolunteenNation

How Youth Can Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims and Prepare for Natural Disasters - VolunteenNation: "f you’re looking to help the residents of Oklahoma, here are ways to support the community. While youth and teens may not have their own funds to contribute towards the cause, there are many other ways to support this community in need. It is important for teens especially to be role models in their community and relay this crucial information to others."

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Monday, May 20, 2013

The AFP Blog: Generations Apart, But United Together

The AFP Blog: Generations Apart, But United Together: Four very different philanthropists, all under 30, focusing on four different causes using four different ways to make a difference. And yet, it was their commonalities that were the most inspiring: The impact they made, the lessons they learned, common themes of love, tolerance, respect and generosit

Thursday, May 09, 2013

MP learns about pupils' philanthropy | This is Leicestershire

MP learns about pupils' philanthropy | This is Leicestershire: AN MP dropped into a school to talk to pupils about their work on social issues.

Leicester South MP Jon Ashworth visited Madani High School, in Highfields, where he spoke to pupils about the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative.

Press Release - Bob Carter Presents Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Awards at AFP's 50th International Conference

Press Release - Bob Carter Presents Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Awards at AFP's 50th International Conference: SARASOTA, FL, May 01, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Bob Carter presented the 2013 Bob Carter Companies/William R. Simms Awards for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy to Marli Overgard and to Olivia and Carter Ries at the Association of Fundraising Professional's 50th International Conference in San Diego, California (www.afpnet.org).

Wednesday, May 08, 2013

Eight Nonprofits Get Funding via Student Philanthropists

massnonprofit.org ::: May 6, 2013 — Students who are learning the craft of philanthropy have awarded $65,000 to eight Boston area nonprofits, three of which promote healthy aging, four that encourage entrepreneurship, and another that works with people with mental illness.

The Tufts Health Plan Foundation announced that its 2013 Future Philanthropists have selected three nonprofits to receive $20,000 to fund healthy aging programs: