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Youth Philanthropy in Iowa 1 of 4 | Welcome To The Eastern Indiana Economic Growth Region!: "What is philanthropy?

The Iowa Council of Foundations interviewed students and adults whose lives have been touched by youth philanthropy to share their stories at the MidStates Community and Economic Development Conference.

In this video, we ask current youth philanthropy students and alumni what the meaning of philanthropy is and how their experience changed their understanding of the wor"

AFP Honors Two Outstanding Youth Philanthropists - Press - AFP

AFP Honors Two Outstanding Youth Philanthropists - Press - AFP: "AFP Honors Two Outstanding Youth Philanthropists

April 14, 2010

Bilaal Rajan, a 13-year-old student from Toronto, and Jake Gallagher, a 19-year-old from Yarmouth, Maine, each received the 2010 Changing Our World/Simms Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy for their philanthropic achievements."

Pitching In: Seventh-graders at Grass Lake Middle School adopt eight soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan | - MLive.com

Pitching In: Seventh-graders at Grass Lake Middle School adopt eight soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan | - MLive.com: "The seventh-graders in Grass Lake Middle School's advisory class have adopted eight soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan as part of their 'Hometown Warriors' project.

The advisory class, started this school year as a community service project, is led by teachers Julie Alexander and Jeff Punches. Six of the adopted soldiers have ties to Grass Lake."

The State Hornet - Students gain a global insight on philanthropy

The State Hornet - Students gain a global insight on philanthropy: "Two Sacramento State students traveled to Istanbul, Turkey, to represent Sacramento State and the United States at an international leadership conference that focused on community service and developing student leaders."

Maine Student Named Outstanding Youth Philanthropist - About AFP - AFP

Maine Student Named Outstanding Youth Philanthropist - About AFP - AFP: "Maine Student Named Outstanding Youth Philanthropist

(April 13, 2010) Jake Gallagher, a 19-year old young man from Yarmouth, Maine, who has been instrumental in raising awareness about and funds for poor children in Guatemala, is the recipient of the 2010 Changing Our World/Simms Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy, Ages 18-23, presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)."

Fort Bend Herald > Archives > News > Students’ philanthropy to be noted

Fort Bend Herald > Archives > News > Students’ philanthropy to be noted: "Local high school students who have made a difference in their communities will be recognized for their efforts at a special event next week.

Hosted by The George Foundation, Fort Bend Chamber and Safari Texas Ranch, the annual Fort Bend Investment in Youth Luncheon will take place from 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 13 at Safari Texas Ranch, 11627 FM 1464 in Richmond.

What is key about the students being honored at this luncheon is they’re all members of the Youth In Philanthropy program."

Philanthropy Boot Camp helps kids help others

Philanthropy Boot Camp helps kids help others: "That's part of the philosophy behind Philanthropy Boot Camp, developed by Michelle and Chad Bush, Valparaiso residents and former teachers. The program, now in Valparaiso and Portage high schools, takes students who have been recommended by principals and are considered at-risk or not otherwise engaged in their school, and turns them into philanthropists."

Jamaica Gleaner News - A champagne affair - Outlook - Sunday | April 4, 2010

Jamaica Gleaner News - A champagne affair - Outlook - Sunday | April 4, 2010: "However, the first award of the evening was not to a woman, but to a young man. Ten years ago, as a teenager, young Anders Jones of Boston, Massachusetts, had a conversation with a taxi driver on a visit to the island. That casual encounter was the birth of Teens for Technology, which to date has provided hundreds of computers to primary and secondary schools in Jamaica. Jones was awarded the first ever Jamaica Pegasus Outstanding Philanthropy Award."

Upper Marlboro students gather shoes for Haiti quake victims - washingtonpost.com

Upper Marlboro students gather shoes for Haiti quake victims - washingtonpost.com: "In a few weeks, the shoes will be disinfected and shipped to Haiti to be distributed to victims of the devastating earthquake that struck the country in January. Students and staff collected 1,052 pairs of shoes, said Royer, who organized the drive at the Upper Marlboro school and whose office became the official shoe repository."

Young Philanthropist Gets Movie Deal - Tonic

Young Philanthropist Gets Movie Deal - Tonic: "The 12-year-old philanthropist made a decision early on in life that he wanted to make a difference. As Tonic previously reported, the young do-gooder started his charity efforts early, collecting water bottles after Hurricane Charley hit Florida when he was just 7-years-old. After that, he decided to start his own nonprofit organization, Little Red Wagon Foundation and walked 1,225 miles to the White House last summer to raise money for all the young people, sleeping on the streets of America."

Hometown Hero: Common Cents

Hometown Hero: Common Cents: "The seventh and eighth grade students at the Dealey International Academy in Dallas have been participating in the “Common Cents: Pennies from the Heart” program. It is a voluntary fund raiser that the Dallas Independent School District embraced 12 years ago because of business owner Louise Gartner."

Nonprofit Board Crisis

Nonprofit Board Crisis: "Entrepreneur Magazine recently saluted Meri Zeiff for starting a T-Shirt company that 'allows kids to make a difference--while communicating positive images'.

According to the story, Ms. Zeiff was frustrated over seeing the many negative messages presented on her first-grade students' T-shirts. With a bit of money from her mom, Ms. Zeiff created the verimeri T-shirt company. The new messages tested positively on her students and their parents and she went forward."

Watertown Daily Times | Project will let students learn about money, aid

Watertown Daily Times | Project will let students learn about money, aid: "The Northern New York Community Foundation and Watertown High School will team up for a pilot project to teach students about philanthropy."

Are we breeding a philanthropic generation? - High River Times - Alberta, CA

Are we breeding a philanthropic generation? - High River Times - Alberta, CA: "n Calgary, the Food Bank has also seen a large rise in the number of children hosting birthday food drives. In most cases, it was the child's decision to forgo presents not the parents.

The question then remains, why are these children deciding at such a young age to give to others rather than to themselves? Could it be that the worldwide web is assisting in breeding a philanthropic generation?"

Young philanthropist kicks off walk to help homeless youth

Young philanthropist kicks off walk to help homeless youth: "SEFFNER - Flanked by hundreds of supporters cheering him on, young philanthropist Zach Bonner, a voice for homeless youth since age 6, stepped into a 2,478-mile March Across America to bring attention to the cause."

Antioch students use grants to pay it forward

Antioch students use grants to pay it forward: "YELLOW SPRINGS — Students at Antioch University McGregor will award $4,500 to three Miami Valley nonprofit agencies, thanks to a student philanthropy grant from Ohio Campus Compact."

Mackie Academy pupils ‘keen to learn’ - Press & Journal

Mackie Academy pupils ‘keen to learn’ - Press & Journal: "Events and groups like Rock Challenge, the Youth Enterprise programme and the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative were praised for helping to build up skills like team-working.

The staff know the pupils well and provide individual students with the right tasks to meet their needs, said Mr Gregory."

Teen plans Yakima Valley charity fun run | Northwest News - The News Tribune

Teen plans Yakima Valley charity fun run | Northwest News - The News Tribune: "GRANDVIEW -- The Sage Rat Run, a half-marathon fun run, is planned May 22 in the Yakima Valley.

The run, coordinated by Gabriel Akins, 16, of Grandview, is a benefit for The Ronald McDonald House program."

Salisbury High raises funds for Haiti | Salisbury, NC - Salisbury Post

Salisbury High raises funds for Haiti | Salisbury, NC - Salisbury Post: "Salisbury High School has raised a total of $830 for earthquake relief efforts in Haiti.

Mary Margaret Mills, a junior who headed up the student body fundraiser, said the students raised $600 in just four days, Jan. 26-29."

Binghamton University Philanthropy Incubator Now Seeking Applicants - WIVT/WBGH Newschannel34

Binghamton University Philanthropy Incubator Now Seeking Applicants - WIVT/WBGH Newschannel34: "The Binghamton University student-run Philanthropy Incubator Project is now accepting applications from local nonprofit organizations. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on March 22, and funding will be awarded in early May. Those who qualify will be eligible to receive individual grants of up to $10,000."

Pedal power takes teenager duo from Kenya to Bedford in a day - Bedford Today

Pedal power takes teenager duo from Kenya to Bedford in a day - Bedford Today: "Joe Dorgham, 18, head boy at Bedford School, and Anthony Scott, 18, head of Bedford School's charities committee, jumped on their bikes to ride the 150km from the Kenyan Embassy in London to De Parys Avenue."

Students serve up salsa, charity

Students serve up salsa, charity: "Neighbors and her students worked with Youth in Philanthropy, a committee of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, to learn about fundraising.

The project required students to identify a cause, research nonprofits, write a Request for Proposal and select a grant recipient.

Tortolita's Salsa Project also met academic state standards for language arts, math and technology, Neighbors said."

BBC News - Children create fundraising museum in an attic

BBC News - Children create fundraising museum in an attic: "Displays at the museum near Bethesda, include a section on the body, the sea, Victorian age, space and Egypt.

They raised £220 for victims of the Haiti earthquake in January, and have collected £100 to help those affected by the quake in Chile last month."

How Kids Can Volunteer: Creative Ways Children Can Help the World

How Kids Can Volunteer: Creative Ways Children Can Help the World: "Parents and teachers can help guide little ones and youth to make a difference in the world. No act of kindness is too small to be performed. The world is in need of joy and what better humans to radiate it than children? Remember Margaret Meads words: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.”"

Terrace Park students get philanthropy primer - Terrace Park News at Cincinnati.com

Terrace Park students get philanthropy primer - Terrace Park News at Cincinnati.com: "Fourth-grade students at Terrace Park Elementary got a lesson in more than business basics at the school's recent HeartMart event."