Friday, May 29, 2015

The World Has Moved On, But Nepal's Youth Are Just Getting Started - NBC News

The World Has Moved On, But Nepal's Youth Are Just Getting Started - NBC News: "Much of the world came together to support Nepal but the youth of Nepal have been especially impressive," wrote Nepali fashion designer and political activist Shakun Sherchand on her Nepali Emergency Village Relief GoFundMe site. "There have been thousands of grassroots initiatives, self-organized, like our crowd sourcing fundraiser, that have sprung up all around the country and among Nepali communities globally. So much of the initial aid that went out from Kathmandu to the villages came from these person-to-person contacts and dedication.""



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Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Leaside’s CGS lemonade and cookie sale funds to Nepal | The South Bayview Bulldog

Leaside’s CGS lemonade and cookie sale funds to Nepal | The South Bayview Bulldog: "Kids at Children’s Garden School have fulfilled their pledge to the CGS Principal’s Club by earning and donating $400 to the UNICEF Earthquake Relief Fund in aid of those struck so hard by multiple quakes in Nepal. The Principal’s Club teaches the selfless duty of philanthropy."



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Monday, May 18, 2015

Musical chairs for charity: USA students raise money with childhood game | AL.com

Musical chairs for charity: USA students raise money with childhood game | AL.com: "As future South Alabama alumni, the weight and responsibility placed on our shoulders will only grow heavier as we grow older, and it is never too early to begin improving the lives of others," she said."



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Dunes Learning Center receives $7,000 from VU students to fund Mighty Acorns : Duneland Community News

Dunes Learning Center receives $7,000 from VU students to fund Mighty Acorns : Duneland Community News: "CHESTERTON | Valparaiso University students awarded Dunes Learning Center a $7,000 grant as part of a special American literature and experiential philanthropy course.

Traditions of Giving and Serving in American Life introduces students to writings about charity and service, while taking them through a real-world grant development process. The program is made possible by the generous support of the Learning by Giving Foundation. Founded by Doris Buffett, Warren Buffett’s sister, this national organization is dedicated to teaching effective charitable giving."



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Friday, May 15, 2015

Inspiring youth philanthropy

Inspiring youth philanthropy: "Scott knows whereof she speaks. During high school, helping found and fund a nonprofit led her to become a Youth Advisory Council member and leader for In Youth We Trust at the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. “I saw all the facets of philanthropic organizations and how wonderful the work was,” she said. “After that, I knew I wanted to work in philanthropy as my career.”"



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Friday, May 08, 2015

Students' spring break uncovers 'infectious' work

Students' spring break uncovers 'infectious' work: "Both girls joined their Baptist Campus Ministry (BCM) team of 18 students on spring break from Eastern Kentucky University of Richmond, Ky. For most of the team, including sophomore Campbell and senior Wilcox, it was their first disaster relief ministry experience.

The students traded their spring vacations for 12-hour workdays and paid $250 each for the week to go and serve others in Long Island, N. Y. Their day began with breakfast at 6:30 a.m. and was followed by devotion and prayer time before the students divided into three work groups for job site assignments."



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Monday, May 04, 2015

Broadbridge Heath boy’s mountain climb for charity - West Sussex County Times

Broadbridge Heath boy’s mountain climb for charity - West Sussex County Times: "he ten-year-old will be completing the climb to raise money for charity Children With Cancer whom he has had a very close connection with for most of his life.

Ed was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia when he was two-and-a-half-years-old and has been in and out of hospital for the past seven years."



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Philanthropy student helps provide sports gear to those in need: Student Spotlights: Spotlights & Profiles: Inside IUPUI: Indiana University

Philanthropy student helps provide sports gear to those in need: Student Spotlights: Spotlights & Profiles: Inside IUPUI: Indiana University: "The philanthropic spirit that Boone exhibited then led him to come to IUPUI and pursue a career in the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. And it also drew national attention from the Christian Science Monitor and Yahoo.com, who did stories on the nonprofit organization Boone launched. The attention helped earn the IUPUI student a nomination in the Jefferson Awards Lead360 program, a part of the Jefferson Awards Foundation"



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Friday, May 01, 2015

Morehead State University :: April :: ‘Chuck it for Charity’ slated for May 1-11

Morehead State University :: April :: ‘Chuck it for Charity’ slated for May 1-11: "“Chuck it for Charity” is a campus move out donation campaign in which Goodwill of Kentucky is providing donations bins in several locations on campus so that students can donate gently used clothing, shoes, small appliances, decor, books and school supplies and miscellaneous household goods"



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Spring Lake girl to perform during 2015 Wish Ball-West Michigan | Grand Haven Tribune

Spring Lake girl to perform during 2015 Wish Ball-West Michigan | Grand Haven Tribune: "From getting Spring Lake Intermediate School involved in raising money to forgoing birthday gifts in lieu of donations, Matt and Nicole said they receive information about their daughter inspiring other people. Aubrey has also been nominated for the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award through the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Voting ends Friday.

Aubrey’s Facebook page"



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