Good neighbours: St. John's sock hop is just Divine

Good neighbours: St. John's sock hop is just Divine: TUDENTS GIVE CASH TO CHARITIES

Young people have once again delved into the world of philanthropy, thanks to the Victoria Foundation.

Students from seven high schools took part in the foundation's annual Vital Youth program, which provided each group with $2,500 to distribute to federally registered charities operating on Vancouver Island.

Giving spirit blossoms

Giving spirit blossoms: For most youngsters, charitable giving is not high on their list of priorities. However, sisters Emily and Megan Stokke don't fit into the category of "most youngsters."

Megan, for example, requested a donation on her behalf to the World Wildlife Fund for her eighth birthday, a rarity at that age.

"I love animals, and I don't want them to die," she explains of her request.

Now, these girls are on a mission to raise $1,000 to give to the Rotary Foundation. The foundation is a body within Rotary International that spearheads international projects dealing with health, education and the alleviation of poverty.

Community Foundation of Portage and District Pitches Kids in Philanthropy Program - The Daily Graphic/Central Plains Herald-Leader - Manitoba, CA

Community Foundation of Portage and District Pitches Kids in Philanthropy Program - The Daily Graphic/Central Plains Herald-Leader - Manitoba, CA: "Thursday's school board meeting saw members of the Community Foundation of Portage and District presenting a revamped version of their Youth in Philanthropy program to the school trustees of the Portage la Prairie School Division.

Foundation of Portage board members and Youth in Philanthropy committee members Sandra Falk, Cathy Vanstone, and Dennis Shindle presented their Kids in Philanthropy Program to the school board, which targets middle school children."

Bayridge students win $5,000 for Kingston Literacy and Skills - News - By Hollie Pratt-Campbell Kingston Local Community News

Bayridge students win $5,000 for Kingston Literacy and Skills - News - By Hollie Pratt-Campbell Kingston Local Community News: "EMC News - Students at Bayridge Secondary School had a lesson in philanthropy last Friday, when the school's Grade 10 civics students held their fifth annual Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) finals, the international organization works toward engaging youth in social change, and inspiring them to promote compassion within their communities."

News release - The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) launches videocast series to target new generation of donors

News release - The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) launches videocast series to target new generation of donors: "The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) launches videocast series to target new generation of donors

Ottawa, Ontario, May 11, 2010... The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of National Revenue, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, is pleased to announce the Canada Revenue Agency's latest initiative to support Canada's donors and charitable sector: the Giving to Registered Charities 101 videocast series. The goal of this series is to inform young Canadians about how charities are regulated in Canada and how to donate wisely."