Monday, November 30, 2015

Giving More Than Fashion Sense | Park Cities People

Giving More Than Fashion Sense | Park Cities People: "Now a senior at HPHS, Deitch has seen her project turn from a mere thought to an annual event. Big Sister’s Closet isn’t just another extracurricular activity for her; it’s an achievement.

For her efforts, Deitch was awarded the National Philanthropy Day Luncheon honor of Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy on Nov. 13."



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Friday, November 20, 2015

Oxfordshire teenagers follow charity to Kenya - BBC News

Oxfordshire teenagers follow charity to Kenya - BBC News: "A group of teenagers from Oxfordshire travelled to Kenya to follow the work of a charity that supports poor communities."



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Students collaborate with artists to help nonprofits | Emory University | Atlanta, GA

Students collaborate with artists to help nonprofits | Emory University | Atlanta, GA: "This marks the second year that the course “Art and Social Engagement” has been offered through Emory’s Center for Ethics in partnership with the Atlanta arts non-profit WonderRoot and with support from Southwest Airlines. The goal of the three-hour class is to unite Emory students, Atlanta artists and nonprofits to develop socially engaged artwork.

And interest in the program is booming, says Carlton Mackey, director of Emory's Ethics and the Arts Program, who runs the class with Edward Queen, director of the D. Abbott Turner Program in Ethics and Servant Leadership (EASL) at Emory's Center for Ethics."



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Elementary school siblings carry on family tradition of philanthropy | fox4kc.com

Elementary school siblings carry on family tradition of philanthropy | fox4kc.com: "Every so often Acadamie Lafayette school gives students Ella and Jack Perry an opportunity to go before schoolmates and pitch their favorite cause and a project about which they care deeply.

“Me and Ella go to Jamaica help the people there,” said Jack.

“You can bring medicine and money,” said Ella.

This week’s FOX 4 Young Achievers have a strong bond with the children of Oberlin School high in the mountains of eastern Jamaica."



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Tuesday, November 03, 2015

The AFP Blog: Calling Young Professionals (And Those Young at Heart)

The AFP Blog: Calling Young Professionals (And Those Young at Heart): "Calling Young Professionals (And Those Young at Heart)
Guest blogging this week on the AFP Blog is the Marketing Chair of AFP’s Youth in Philanthropy Committee Valerie M. Pletcher, MinstF (Adv Dip). Valerie talks about AFP’s collaboration with the Jefferson Awards Foundation Students in Action program and our role in educating youth about fundraising and philanthropy.

When I was a young fundraising professional, I was heavily influenced by my upbringing with Fred Rogers. You know, Mister Rogers (the PBS show).  He always found the most creative ways to teach kids about giving and receiving—and with no strings attached."



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