Morristown boy turns birthday into fundraiser for Hurricane Sandy victims : Morristown Green

Morristown boy turns birthday into fundraiser for Hurricane Sandy victims : Morristown Green: Hurricane Sandy struck as Giovanni was getting ready to celebrate his ninth birthday. His thoughts turned to children affected by the super storm.

“I already have a lot of stuff and a lot of the people over at the Shore lost everything. Some of them don’t even have houses to go home to. They got it a lot worse than we did here. I hope with the items that my friends donated, it will make the kids over there not as sad,” Giovanni said earlier this month, when he was joined for his birthday by about 30 classmates at the AMA Fight Club in Whippany.

Claudia Jacobs: Charity Begins at Home?

Claudia Jacobs: Charity Begins at Home?: Most people (if they think about this at all), think that people grow up being charitable because of the way they were brought up by their parents. New research soon to be released from a study of college students taking non-profit and philanthropy courses across 34 universities in three Midwestern states, found that might not be the case. In this forthcoming study 51 percent of students surveyed said they never discussed their parents' volunteer work or philanthropy with them and 37 percent relayed that they only briefly discussed it. Only 13 percent of students reported discussing their parents' volunteer work or philanthropy in any kind of in depth manner. But yet these same students were intrigued and curious enough to enroll in a course where students would be learning about philanthropy by granting funds to local non-profits.

Youth Philanthropy Contest to begin in ’13

Youth Philanthropy Contest to begin in ’13: The year 2013 will be the first year for the Youth Philanthropy Contest presented by the Columbus Area Philanthropy Council and Columbus Area Community Foundation Fund. Thanks primarily to a generous grant from “The Connie Fund” of Norfolk, local youth will have the opportunity to apply for $1,000 grants that they will use as “seed money” to do their own local philanthropy project.

The Youth Philanthropy Contest is an exciting new opportunity for youth and young adults to use their creativity, compassion, and love of their community to make a difference.

My Parents Are My Heroes: Ethiopian-Israeli Teens Connect with Their Heritage

My Parents Are My Heroes: Ethiopian-Israeli Teens Connect with Their Heritage: My Parents Are My Heroes: Ethiopian-Israeli Teens Connect with Their Heritage

Philanthropy event honors Topsail High Student - News - Topsail Advertiser

Philanthropy event honors Topsail High Student - News - Topsail Advertiser: Topsail High School’s Michael Castoro was honored as the “Student Fundraiser of the Year” at the Association of Fundraising Professionals North Carolina, Cape Fear Region Chapter’s annual National Philanthropy Day celebration on November 8. Castoro was honored for his dedication to philanthropy and the Performing Arts Department at Topsail High School.

AFP Awards - About AFP - AFP

AFP Awards - About AFP - AFP: 2013 Award News

Bob Carter Companies to Sponsor Youth in Philanthropy Awards
AFP thanks the Bob Carter Companies for their support and sponsorship of the 2013 William R. Simms Awards for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy. Two awards, an Individual and a Youth Group Award, will be presented at The Celebration of Philanthropy at AFP's International Conference on Fundraising, April 6, 2013, in San Diego. Our youth honorees this year were Jeneece Edroff, O.B.C., and Megan and Justin Churchman. Thanks again to the Bob Carter Companies for their support of AFP’s work in encouraging young people to get involved in philanthropy.

Another Day, Another Record Donation for Rochester Hills Teen - Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI Patch

Another Day, Another Record Donation for Rochester Hills Teen - Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI Patch: A Rochester Hills teen-ager whose collections and donations of toothpaste and other personal care items have made an impact on organizations across the Detroit area is at it again.

This time, Danielle Ziaja has donated another 23,000 items — bringing her lifetime total to more than 54,000 personal care items.

Record-breaking donation for Wichita's Operation Holiday - KWCH

Record-breaking donation for Wichita's Operation Holiday - KWCH: This year, a lot of the thanks goes to the students at St. Thomas Aquinas School. The kids collected 21,000 cans of food--the single biggest donation Operation Holiday has ever received.

"It's going to help the poor," Father Daniel Duling says. "That's what I've tried to explain to the kids. We need to help the poor in all that we do."

More young people see the worth in volunteering | Bermuda News

More young people see the worth in volunteering | Bermuda News: The event is part of National Volunteer Day celebrations hosted each year to raise awareness and show gratitude for the impact that volunteers have in Bermuda.

This year there were 71 adult and 30 youth volunteers recognised by 72 charities.

Penn students give out $100K in philanthropy class - SFGate

Penn students give out $100K in philanthropy class - SFGate: PHILADELPHIA (AP) — University of Pennsylvania student Sharree Walls didn't realize when she signed up for a course on philanthropy that she'd actually become a philanthropist at the end of the semester.

Then her professors announced that the class would be doling out $100,000 to local nonprofits. Walls said she was thrilled, excited — and "definitely a

Embry-Riddle students help nonprofit by critiquing business plan - The Prescott Daily Courier - Prescott, Arizona

Embry-Riddle students help nonprofit by critiquing business plan - The Prescott Daily Courier - Prescott, Arizona: Baskin learned New Horizons staff had approached Richard Gibson, who teaches a class in consulting at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, to review New Horizons and make recommendations for improvement.

The students presented a 43-page plan, Baskin said.

Chase Branscum, 8-Year-Old Boy, Donates 500 Birthday Presents To Charity Toys For Tots (VIDEO)

Chase Branscum, 8-Year-Old Boy, Donates 500 Birthday Presents To Charity Toys For Tots (VIDEO): An 8-year-old Oklahoma boy is making headlines this week after donating all his birthday presents to charity.

Program to aid youngsters' charity work |Society |chinadaily.com.cn

Program to aid youngsters' charity work |Society |chinadaily.com.cn: Home / China / Society
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Amway Charity Foundation, a private organization set up by the health-food giant Amway China, pledged 10 million yuan ($1.6 million) to help 150 people achieve their philanthropic dreams in three years.

Best Bits: Getting young people involved in charitable giving | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional

Best Bits: Getting young people involved in charitable giving | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional: Best Bits: Getting young people involved in charitable giving

Experts give their advice on getting young people involved in charitable activities and donations

Hostetter inducted into National Honor Society | The News Leader | newsleader.com

Hostetter inducted into National Honor Society | The News Leader | newsleader.com: Elder receives award

STAUNTON – Andrew Elder received an award as “Outstanding Youth Philanthropist” at Boonsboro Country Club in Bedford County.

He is the son of Staunton City Councilman and Mrs. Bruce Elder. The award was given as part of the annual National Philanthropy Day celebration.

Engaging young volunteers: What motivates youth to give their time?

Engaging young volunteers: What motivates youth to give their time?: Sheliza Kassam is a 15-year-old high school student. When she graduates next year she’s hoping to study optometry and then open her own practice. But career plans only satisfy so much. What she really loves to do is volunteer. She started on the path of giving back at the ripe young age of five, when she volunteered at her mosque and held the title of Spark in the Girl Guides.

Hopi High Honor society students awarded for philanthropic efforts - Navajo-Hopi Observer - Flagstaff, Arizona

Hopi High Honor society students awarded for philanthropic efforts - Navajo-Hopi Observer - Flagstaff, Arizona: NJHS' good work has not gone unnoticed. The Northern Arizona Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) honored NJHS Nov. 15, on National Philanthropy Day, with the Youth Philanthropy Award. This award in turn nominates the students for the International Philanthropy Award.

Donations overflowing for Ooltewah High School's Great Turkey Race | timesfreepress.com

Donations overflowing for Ooltewah High School's Great Turkey Race | timesfreepress.com: The Great Turkey Race is an annual charity run by the students of Ooltewah High School's leadership class. The goal is to collect enough donations to provide local families who need assistance -- this year there are about 60 as recorded by the Samaritan Center -- with food for Thanksgiving and the holiday season.

Teen philanthropists’ group marks decade of giving | NJJN

Teen philanthropists’ group marks decade of giving | NJJN: This fall marks 10 years since the establishment of the Jewish Community Youth Foundation. The anniversary year will culminate on Sunday, March 3, with a celebration at the annual JCYF Philanthropy Fair and Check Presentation Ceremony.

Charitable parents raise charitable kids | Reuters

Charitable parents raise charitable kids | Reuters: No one knows how many kids have participated along with those who have funneled $117 million to the Red Cross since the superstorm, but experts say schoolkids' charitable initiatives spike after national disasters such as Sandy. And the lessons learned can stay with children for a lifetime.

Rockford kindergartner raises thousands for Haitian village - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star

Rockford kindergartner raises thousands for Haitian village - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star: It was that genuine determination that earned him the Future Philanthropist of the Year honor Nov. 13 at the 28th annual National Philanthropy Day Awards event in Rockford. He was one of six individuals or organizations honored by the Rockford chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Kurn Hattin Graduate Wins Outstanding Youth In Philanthropy Award | Your Olive Branch News - yobo

Kurn Hattin Graduate Wins Outstanding Youth In Philanthropy Award | Your Olive Branch News - yobo: Lyssa Jackson of Keene, N.H. has been awarded the 2012 Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy by the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Northern New England Chapter (AFP-NNE).

Encinitas 4th-Graders Raise Hundreds for Charity - Encinitas, CA Patch

Encinitas 4th-Graders Raise Hundreds for Charity - Encinitas, CA Patch: A small group of Capri Elementary fourth-graders included philanthropy in their weekend.

The students held a garage sale Saturday raised $425 for Voices for Children— a group that provides volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates to abused children in San Diego County, according to Jennifer de la Fuente.

Idaho Mountain Express: Students give back to area nonprofits - November 7, 2012

Idaho Mountain Express: Students give back to area nonprofits - November 7, 2012: Area schools have partnered with the foundation to form the WOW Student Generosity Project, a program that foundation President Morley Golden says combines monetary philanthropy with community service.

Marist Senior Recognized For Volunteer Efforts - Brookhaven, GA Patch

Marist Senior Recognized For Volunteer Efforts - Brookhaven, GA Patch: Marist senior Will Herbert was one of three students honored in the 2012 Teen Volunteer of the Year contest by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Atlanta Chapter.

Herbert was awarded second place for his work to design and implement a week-long water safety instruction program for underserved children.