Top Stories - The Olympian - Olympia, Washington: "Teen is making a difference
Young philanthropist honored for giving time to senior center
BY KATHERINE TAM
THE OLYMPIAN
After her grandfather died, Olympia resident Melanie Lovaas took to volunteering at the Senior Center.
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She spends most of her time filing papers and preparing the exercise machines for seniors to stay active, but she also has taken her work a step further"
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
IDSnews.com20-year old Millionaire-Farrah Gray, a self-made millionaire by age 14, recognizes there's more to richness than money alone
IDSnews.com: "An important staple of Gray's career has been his emphasis on philanthropy. His basic tenet is, 'The more you have, the more you should give.' Gray has stood behind his promise to give to others by donating all his speaking fees -- which can be upwards of $10,000 per engagement -- and royalties from the sales of his books to the Farrah Gray Foundation, www.farrahgrayfoundation.com, which helps fund entrepreneurial ventures by young individuals and after-school programs for inner-city students."
Monday, October 31, 2005
Digital Chosunilbo (English Edition) : Daily News in English About Korea
Digital Chosunilbo (English Edition) : Daily News in English About Korea: "harity Earns Michelle Wie a Round With Clinton
Michelle Wie added a round of golf with Bill Clinton to her precocious resume on Monday when she donated US$500,000 to a fund for victims of hurricane Katrina co-administered by the former U.S. president. The sporting summit took place at the Southern Highlands Golf Course in Las Vegas, Nevada. "
Michelle Wie added a round of golf with Bill Clinton to her precocious resume on Monday when she donated US$500,000 to a fund for victims of hurricane Katrina co-administered by the former U.S. president. The sporting summit took place at the Southern Highlands Golf Course in Las Vegas, Nevada. "
Saturday essay: T-shirt irony - PittsburghLIVE.com
Saturday essay: T-shirt irony - PittsburghLIVE.com: "Saturday essay: T-shirt irony
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Saturday, October 29, 2005
Irony is lost on the Allegheny County Girls as Grantmakers program.
The youth philanthropy program makes grants based on themes such as female involvement in science and technology, female participation in politics, and bullying, cliques and stereotypes among girls. Twenty-three teenagers in the program are scheduled to conduct a boycott rally at Chatham College on Sunday afternoon to protest very provocative T-shirts by Abercrombie & Fitch.
They are upset about women's T-shirts with supposedly degrading messages. Among them: 'Who needs brains when you have these"
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Saturday, October 29, 2005
Irony is lost on the Allegheny County Girls as Grantmakers program.
The youth philanthropy program makes grants based on themes such as female involvement in science and technology, female participation in politics, and bullying, cliques and stereotypes among girls. Twenty-three teenagers in the program are scheduled to conduct a boycott rally at Chatham College on Sunday afternoon to protest very provocative T-shirts by Abercrombie & Fitch.
They are upset about women's T-shirts with supposedly degrading messages. Among them: 'Who needs brains when you have these"
The Sun News | 10/29/2005 | Philanthropy passed down
The Sun News | 10/29/2005 | Philanthropy passed down: "WACCAMAW FOUNDATION
Philanthropy passed down
Over a million in funds to local causes inspired by, in honor of parents
By Johanna D. Wilson
The Sun News
'You don't have to be wealthy to be a philanthropist.'
Mike Gerald | Waccamaw Community Foundation
A little boy learned the essence of a big word - philanthropy - when he discovered his daddy wrote a check and saved a camp.
Jerry Bisgrove, now 60, was nine when John Bisgrove did what he had to do to save Camp Columbus in Auburn, N.Y.
'Nobody knew about what my father did except the good monsignor,' Bisgrove said. 'My father always did things in a very quiet way. If somebody in church was in trouble, you knew my father's hand was in it helping out in some way.'"
Philanthropy passed down
Over a million in funds to local causes inspired by, in honor of parents
By Johanna D. Wilson
The Sun News
'You don't have to be wealthy to be a philanthropist.'
Mike Gerald | Waccamaw Community Foundation
A little boy learned the essence of a big word - philanthropy - when he discovered his daddy wrote a check and saved a camp.
Jerry Bisgrove, now 60, was nine when John Bisgrove did what he had to do to save Camp Columbus in Auburn, N.Y.
'Nobody knew about what my father did except the good monsignor,' Bisgrove said. 'My father always did things in a very quiet way. If somebody in church was in trouble, you knew my father's hand was in it helping out in some way.'"
Friday, October 28, 2005
Youth volunteer award a Cinderella tale
Youth volunteer award a Cinderella tale: "Youth volunteer award a Cinderella tale
Nancy Clark-Puffer
Special for The Republic
Oct. 26, 2005 12:00 AM
Tempe teenager Samantha Fox, her mother and a couple of friends came up with a great idea several years ago.
The Cinderella Affair, a prom-dress donation drive, has grown into a Valley-wide annual charity operation, collecting more than 2,000 prom dresses in 2005.
For this and many years of volunteer work with the National Charity League, the Corona del Sol High School senior will be presented with the United Way's East Valley Youth Volunteer of the Year Award on Thursday. Volunteering always has been a way of life for her, she said, but being selected for the award was a complete surprise. "
Nancy Clark-Puffer
Special for The Republic
Oct. 26, 2005 12:00 AM
Tempe teenager Samantha Fox, her mother and a couple of friends came up with a great idea several years ago.
The Cinderella Affair, a prom-dress donation drive, has grown into a Valley-wide annual charity operation, collecting more than 2,000 prom dresses in 2005.
For this and many years of volunteer work with the National Charity League, the Corona del Sol High School senior will be presented with the United Way's East Valley Youth Volunteer of the Year Award on Thursday. Volunteering always has been a way of life for her, she said, but being selected for the award was a complete surprise. "
Teens and charity | csmonitor.com-"Teens and charity
Teens and charity | csmonitor.com: "Teens and charity
A Christian Science perspective on daily life
Musicians and bands, participating in a program called 'You Got 2 Give 2 Get,' were giving free concerts for teenagers who agreed to donate four hours of their time to various charities. When they completed the required time, they were given concert tickets worth approximately $100.
The program encouraged teens to see the importance of including volunteerism in their lives - something, the article said, they probably wouldn't do on their own ('To get to the concert, help the neighborhood,' The Christian Science Monitor, Oct. 12)."
A Christian Science perspective on daily life
Musicians and bands, participating in a program called 'You Got 2 Give 2 Get,' were giving free concerts for teenagers who agreed to donate four hours of their time to various charities. When they completed the required time, they were given concert tickets worth approximately $100.
The program encouraged teens to see the importance of including volunteerism in their lives - something, the article said, they probably wouldn't do on their own ('To get to the concert, help the neighborhood,' The Christian Science Monitor, Oct. 12)."
CourierPostOnline - South Jersey's Web Site -Boy's Halloween charity gets televised boost
CourierPostOnline - South Jersey's Web Site: "Boy's Halloween charity gets televised boost
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Friday, October 28, 2005
By LISSA D. ATKINS and JIM MURRAY
Courier-Post Staff
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For the last four years, 11-year-old Salvatore Dragone has collected Halloween goodies for hospitalized children unable to trick-or-treat.
This year, though, he has had a tough time soliciting donations from a public apparently experiencing charity fatigue in a year with hurricanes and other natural disasters.
But today, Salvatore will take his appeal to the nation with a brief appearance on The Tony Danza Show."
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Friday, October 28, 2005
By LISSA D. ATKINS and JIM MURRAY
Courier-Post Staff
HARRISON
For the last four years, 11-year-old Salvatore Dragone has collected Halloween goodies for hospitalized children unable to trick-or-treat.
This year, though, he has had a tough time soliciting donations from a public apparently experiencing charity fatigue in a year with hurricanes and other natural disasters.
But today, Salvatore will take his appeal to the nation with a brief appearance on The Tony Danza Show."
Monday, October 24, 2005
The Tufts Daily - Natural disasters shift 'Generation Apathetic' into gear
The Tufts Daily - Natural disasters shift 'Generation Apathetic' into gear: "Natural disasters shift 'Generation Apathetic' into gear
By Jessica McConnell
Senior Staff Writer
Joan Baez swings into town this week, attracting throngs of long-haired older fans along with the ghost of the socially-active sixties.
But recent tsunamis, hurricanes, earthquakes and mudslides are showing her can-do spirit didn't end with the passing of tie-dye. College students today are contradicting the lazy, apathetic and disconnected stereotypes frequently thrown on them. Students are getting involved."
By Jessica McConnell
Senior Staff Writer
Joan Baez swings into town this week, attracting throngs of long-haired older fans along with the ghost of the socially-active sixties.
But recent tsunamis, hurricanes, earthquakes and mudslides are showing her can-do spirit didn't end with the passing of tie-dye. College students today are contradicting the lazy, apathetic and disconnected stereotypes frequently thrown on them. Students are getting involved."
Thursday, October 20, 2005
The Monument - Community News for Gray, New Gloucester, Cumberland, N. Yarmouth, Raymond and Windham Maine
The Monument - Community News for Gray, New Gloucester, Cumberland, N. Yarmouth, Raymond and Windham Maine: "Youth-Run Conference to Take Place October 27 and 28
The Maine Youth Action Network (MYAN) and the Youth Planning Team (YPT) would like to invite you to this year's 22nd Annual Peer Leadership Conference. On October 27 th and 28 th over 400 youth leaders and their advisors from all around the state of Maine will be coming together in Bar Harbor. 'Youth got Power, Keepin' it Alive!' this year's theme, comes from the power all youth have to make a difference, dream a dream, and to inspire themselves and others.
The Conference was planned by 15 YPT youth and their advisors, in collaboration with the Maine Youth Action Network. The YPT has been hard at work since early August taking care of all aspects of the conference to make sure that everything will go well on October 27th and 28th. From booking a keynote speaker to deciding what the theme of the conference will be, the YPT has been involved all the way. MYAN believes that the youth input for the conference will lead to one of the most successful conferences yet.
The Maine Youth Action Network (MYAN) and the Youth Planning Team (YPT) would like to invite you to this year's 22nd Annual Peer Leadership Conference. On October 27 th and 28 th over 400 youth leaders and their advisors from all around the state of Maine will be coming together in Bar Harbor. 'Youth got Power, Keepin' it Alive!' this year's theme, comes from the power all youth have to make a difference, dream a dream, and to inspire themselves and others.
The Conference was planned by 15 YPT youth and their advisors, in collaboration with the Maine Youth Action Network. The YPT has been hard at work since early August taking care of all aspects of the conference to make sure that everything will go well on October 27th and 28th. From booking a keynote speaker to deciding what the theme of the conference will be, the YPT has been involved all the way. MYAN believes that the youth input for the conference will lead to one of the most successful conferences yet.
Winona Daily News - 6.0-Local students to do philanthropy project
Winona Daily News - 6.0: "Local students to do philanthropy projects
By Daily News staff
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When the Winona Community Foundation funds local organizations this fall, it also will be teaching children a lesson about philanthropy.
Area students will help the foundation’s administrators evaluate three grant proposals:"
By Daily News staff
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When the Winona Community Foundation funds local organizations this fall, it also will be teaching children a lesson about philanthropy.
Area students will help the foundation’s administrators evaluate three grant proposals:"
TownOnline.com - Concord Journal "Fenn begins student philanthropy program
TownOnline.com - Concord Journal - Arts & Lifestyle: "Fenn begins student philanthropy program
Thursday, October 20, 2005
The Fenn School in Concord has announced that it is adding an innovative program to its existing series of student-based community service activities. An anonymous family has generously established a $100,000 endowed fund, named the Fenn Philanthropy Fund. This fund will enable the school to establish a program to teach eighth- and ninth-grade boys how to make informed and wise decisions when donating to charitable causes. After learning how to navigate through the many worthy charitable options, boys at Fenn will now have the opportunity to make a series of meaningful grants to non-profit organizations each year, supported by the annual income of the fund. The Fenn Philanthropy Fund will also supplement the school's existing outreach efforts in community service and student-based charitable fund raising."
Thursday, October 20, 2005
The Fenn School in Concord has announced that it is adding an innovative program to its existing series of student-based community service activities. An anonymous family has generously established a $100,000 endowed fund, named the Fenn Philanthropy Fund. This fund will enable the school to establish a program to teach eighth- and ninth-grade boys how to make informed and wise decisions when donating to charitable causes. After learning how to navigate through the many worthy charitable options, boys at Fenn will now have the opportunity to make a series of meaningful grants to non-profit organizations each year, supported by the annual income of the fund. The Fenn Philanthropy Fund will also supplement the school's existing outreach efforts in community service and student-based charitable fund raising."
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Fast-a-Thon at VU bridges cultures - Wednesday, 10/19/05
Fast-a-Thon at VU bridges cultures - Wednesday, 10/19/05: "ast-a-Thon at VU bridges cultures
For Ramadan, non-Muslims join in the abstinence
By JEANNINE F. HUNTER
Staff Writer
More than 220 Vanderbilt University students went hungry for a day so that others do not have to.
For the third year in a row, non-Muslim students at Vanderbilt joined their Muslim classmates by fasting for 12 hours as part of Fast-a-Thon. Participating students pledged to abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset to raise money from sponsors for a charity."
For Ramadan, non-Muslims join in the abstinence
By JEANNINE F. HUNTER
Staff Writer
More than 220 Vanderbilt University students went hungry for a day so that others do not have to.
For the third year in a row, non-Muslim students at Vanderbilt joined their Muslim classmates by fasting for 12 hours as part of Fast-a-Thon. Participating students pledged to abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset to raise money from sponsors for a charity."
www.newszap.com-School gives record funds
www.newszap.com: "CRISFIELD — The American Red Cross of the Lower Eastern Shore recently lauded students at H. DeWayne Whittington Primary School for making one of the largest donations in the region to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
Children at the school raised some $3,520, given to Red Cross disaster specialists Mary Jane and Ken Eldridge during an event in late September. Students, faculty, staff and their families contributed everything from paper money to personal penny-jar savings."
Children at the school raised some $3,520, given to Red Cross disaster specialists Mary Jane and Ken Eldridge during an event in late September. Students, faculty, staff and their families contributed everything from paper money to personal penny-jar savings."
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
The Daily Times - www.delmarvanow.com - Salisbury, Md.-Community Youth Foundation both helps and teache
The Daily Times - www.delmarvanow.com - Salisbury, Md.: "Community Youth Foundation both helps and teaches
By Erin Michaud
For the past six years, high school students from Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties have been making an impact on youth in our community by meeting once a month at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore as part of a group called the Youth Foundation.
Sheila Chandrasekhara, a member of the class of 2000, designed the program during her senior year of high school in an effort to expose her fellow teenagers to philanthropy while at the same time bettering the community. The Youth Foundation is the advisory committee for the Youth Foundation Fund. The committee raises money to build the endowment and awards grants to support local programs that benefit youth."
By Erin Michaud
For the past six years, high school students from Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties have been making an impact on youth in our community by meeting once a month at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore as part of a group called the Youth Foundation.
Sheila Chandrasekhara, a member of the class of 2000, designed the program during her senior year of high school in an effort to expose her fellow teenagers to philanthropy while at the same time bettering the community. The Youth Foundation is the advisory committee for the Youth Foundation Fund. The committee raises money to build the endowment and awards grants to support local programs that benefit youth."
Monday, October 17, 2005
"The Waterbury Connecticut Republican American Newspaper"
"The Waterbury Connecticut Republican American Newspaper": "Westover girls get aid fund invested
Monday, October 17, 2005
By Marrecca Fiore
Copyright © 2005 Republican-American
MIDDLEBURY -- Using a little ingenuity, three students at Westover School have breathed new life into the school's 94-year-old Dorcas Fund.
Named for a Biblical woman who spent her life making clothes for the poor, the private school's Dorcas Fund has been used to benefit local and national charities since the school was founded in 1909, said Director of Publicity Joan Anthony.
Though the fund originally grew out of the proceeds from the school's annual Dorcas Fair, in recent years students have found ways to fund it using innovative fundraisers, such as lollipop sales, back-to-school baskets and alumae activities."
Monday, October 17, 2005
By Marrecca Fiore
Copyright © 2005 Republican-American
MIDDLEBURY -- Using a little ingenuity, three students at Westover School have breathed new life into the school's 94-year-old Dorcas Fund.
Named for a Biblical woman who spent her life making clothes for the poor, the private school's Dorcas Fund has been used to benefit local and national charities since the school was founded in 1909, said Director of Publicity Joan Anthony.
Though the fund originally grew out of the proceeds from the school's annual Dorcas Fair, in recent years students have found ways to fund it using innovative fundraisers, such as lollipop sales, back-to-school baskets and alumae activities."
Youths volunteer in record numbers
Youths volunteer in record numbers: "ouths volunteer in record numbers
Studies confirm a service-oriented young generation
Monday, October 17, 2005
By Karen MacPherson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
When Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in September, it sparked an outpouring of kid-generated fund-raising efforts for the storm victims.
In the past month, thousands of children across the country have collected their pennies, sold Mardi Gras beads, donated their baby-sitting money, sold lemonade, and held concerts -- raising millions of dollars for relief efforts."
Studies confirm a service-oriented young generation
Monday, October 17, 2005
By Karen MacPherson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
When Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in September, it sparked an outpouring of kid-generated fund-raising efforts for the storm victims.
In the past month, thousands of children across the country have collected their pennies, sold Mardi Gras beads, donated their baby-sitting money, sold lemonade, and held concerts -- raising millions of dollars for relief efforts."
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LimaOhio.com: "Brittany, the daughter of Karen Puhlman, of Ottoville, and John Kleman, of Fort Jennings, is a state representative on the Youth Philanthropy Council of Ohio Parents for Drug Free Youth. The nonprofit council awards grants to local organizations that support safe, healthy, drug-free schools and communities. "
Friday, October 14, 2005
Fayette County Review: News Column-"LaGrange School will have a spaghetti dinner Nov. 18 from 5:30 p.m. until finished to raise money for hurricane vi
Fayette County Review: News Column: "LaGrange School will have a spaghetti dinner Nov. 18 from 5:30 p.m. until finished to raise money for hurricane victims.
As part of The LaGrange Schools’s curriculum, the students participating in their own group volunteerism efforts, which are crated and planned by the children during their morning devotion and discussion period. "
As part of The LaGrange Schools’s curriculum, the students participating in their own group volunteerism efforts, which are crated and planned by the children during their morning devotion and discussion period. "
Brandontimes: Group's award a blessing, girl says
Brandontimes: Group's award a blessing, girl says: "he program found Elbannan through USF's donor relations office, which helps the university screen certain scholarship applicants.
Founded in May, the USF Women in Leadership and Philanthropy program seeks to educate young women about how to be leaders and philanthropists in their communities. The program's board includes prominent Tampa Bay area women including business owners, attorneys, bank executives, and USF President Judy Genshaft."
Founded in May, the USF Women in Leadership and Philanthropy program seeks to educate young women about how to be leaders and philanthropists in their communities. The program's board includes prominent Tampa Bay area women including business owners, attorneys, bank executives, and USF President Judy Genshaft."
Normanton News - Wakefield Today: News, Sport, Jobs, Property, Cars, Entertainments & More
Normanton News - Wakefield Today: News, Sport, Jobs, Property, Cars, Entertainments & More: "A write good way to help charity
YOUNGSTERS had a way with words when they raised �1,300 for a children's charity during a sponsored spellathon.
Pupils from Normanton Junior School got to grips with their vocabulary to help support the NSPCC’s Full Stop campaign which aims to stop young people suffering from abuse.
The pupils of the Church Lane school decided to take on the spelling challenge after an assembly which highlighted the plight of children who are mistreated."
YOUNGSTERS had a way with words when they raised �1,300 for a children's charity during a sponsored spellathon.
Pupils from Normanton Junior School got to grips with their vocabulary to help support the NSPCC’s Full Stop campaign which aims to stop young people suffering from abuse.
The pupils of the Church Lane school decided to take on the spelling challenge after an assembly which highlighted the plight of children who are mistreated."
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
NPR : Teaching Kids How to Give to Charity
NPR : Teaching Kids How to Give to Charity: "The Color of Money
By Michelle Singletary
Teaching Kids How to Give to Charity
Listen to this story...
Day to Day, October 11, 2005 � Day to Day personal finance contributor Michelle Singletary talks with Madeleine Brand about teaching children about the importance of charitable giving, and about deciding how much to give."
By Michelle Singletary
Teaching Kids How to Give to Charity
Listen to this story...
Day to Day, October 11, 2005 � Day to Day personal finance contributor Michelle Singletary talks with Madeleine Brand about teaching children about the importance of charitable giving, and about deciding how much to give."
Daily News Transcript - Arts & Culture News
Daily News Transcript - Arts & Culture News: "Walpole resident Alix Parkinson, a junior at The Rivers School in Weston, was recently honored as a member of the school's Rivers Givers at the 2005 Youth Grantmakers Summer Leadership Conference, sponsored by the Council of Michigan Foundations. The Rivers Givers project was nominated as one of the 10 Great Grants finalists of the conference by the youth in attendance, and Rivers students made a special presentation to the entire group regarding the history and accomplishments of the Rivers Givers. "
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
CBS News | Boy Swims Alcatraz For Charity | October 11, 2005 14:30:06
CBS News | Boy Swims Alcatraz For Charity | October 11, 2005 14:30:06: "Boy Swims Alcatraz For Charity
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 11, 2005
Johnny Wilson (CBS)
(CBS) Going stroke for stroke with two adult swimmers, fourth-grader Johnny Wilson made history as the youngest person to ever swim San Francisco Bay from the legendary Alcatraz prison island in just under two hours.
CBS News correspondent Teri Okita reports that 9-year-old Johnny Wilson made it to the shore, telling himself, 'I'm almost there. I'm almost there.' His parents, classmates, teachers and friends cheered him to victory. "
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 11, 2005
Johnny Wilson (CBS)
(CBS) Going stroke for stroke with two adult swimmers, fourth-grader Johnny Wilson made history as the youngest person to ever swim San Francisco Bay from the legendary Alcatraz prison island in just under two hours.
CBS News correspondent Teri Okita reports that 9-year-old Johnny Wilson made it to the shore, telling himself, 'I'm almost there. I'm almost there.' His parents, classmates, teachers and friends cheered him to victory. "
Local News - The Daily Journal -Public service group Quixote Quest targets teens for duty
Local News - The Daily Journal - www.thedailyjournal.com: "VINELAND -- It was a year ago that Jessica Deckard, fresh home from Fordham University, started to search for a meaningful way to spend her spare time.
That led Deckard to Quixote Quest, a public service organization exclusively for teens.
She did more than sign up. The city's youngest school board member convinced Quixote Quest Director Frank McGough to establish the fourth and final chapter in Cumberland County.
A dozen teens attended the organization's kickoff meeting Monday at Covenant Presbyterian Church. These high school students will be required to attend two monthly meetings and devote two hours each week to volunteer service."
That led Deckard to Quixote Quest, a public service organization exclusively for teens.
She did more than sign up. The city's youngest school board member convinced Quixote Quest Director Frank McGough to establish the fourth and final chapter in Cumberland County.
A dozen teens attended the organization's kickoff meeting Monday at Covenant Presbyterian Church. These high school students will be required to attend two monthly meetings and devote two hours each week to volunteer service."
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