Schools Charity Work An Inspiration (from The Argus)

Schools Charity Work An Inspiration (from The Argus): "A Sussex school has scooped the top prize for its charity work at a national awards ceremony. A team of students from Felpham Community College in Bognor were named overall winners in the Citizenship Foundation's Giving Nation Awards for Charitable Action, which celebrate young people's achievements for charities and their local communities. Their prize is a trip to Kenya to see first-hand the work of international development charity Sightsavers International."

Pine Bluff Commercial Online Edition[Clinton encourages children learn early about giving

Pine Bluff Commercial Online Edition: "Clinton encourages children learn early about giving
By NOAH TRISTER Monday, October 22, 2007 6:41 PM CDT

LITTLE ROCK - Former President Clinton is already concerned about the next generation of philanthropists.

'We need to instill this ethic in our children,' Clinton said. 'Let them get in the habit of thinking about what citizens do.'
Clinton spoke Monday at the Slate 60 Conference on Innovative Philanthropy, encouraging charitable contributors to think about the role of 'non-governmental groups' in addressing society's problems. The Slate 60 tracks the biggest charitable donations. This year's list by the online magazine includes Oprah Winfrey, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen.

Clinton said schools can do a lot to facilitate student community service _ and said it's important to provide avenues for people who aren't exceedingly wealthy but still want to donate some of their money. He touted MyCommitment.org _ a Web site devoted to facilitating citizen action."

Tulsa World : Teens helping teens: a mission to instill a sense of responsibility

Tulsa World : Teens helping teens: a mission to instill a sense of responsibility: "Give teens a stake in the community, and they’ll become caring leaders. That’s the premise behind the United Way Teens Way program, supported through a collaboration of the Tulsa Area United Way, YMCA of Greater Tulsa and Williams Cos. The program allows teens from Tulsa-area schools to work together on fundraisers to provide grants for the United Way agencies of their choice."

TWO AFGHAN WOMEN REACH ACROSS WORLD TO HELP KIDS / Cal State East Bay students heed calling to found 2 schools in troubled homeland

TWO AFGHAN WOMEN REACH ACROSS WORLD TO HELP KIDS / Cal State East Bay students heed calling to found 2 schools in troubled homeland: "This unusual effort will be in the spotlight next month when co-founder Haider, a 22-year-old biology student, receives the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award from the Golden Gate Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. The annual award recognizes a single individual, a high school or college youth leader, whose work has significantly affected the Bay Area community."

Foundation Chat: Siblings win Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award

Foundation Chat: Siblings win Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award: "Siblings win Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award The Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Toronto Chapter has announced that the 2007 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award will be presented to Sanjay and Sofia Sugumar, two children who recently spearheaded a successful campaign to raise funds for the birthing and newborn centre at Rouge Valley Health System. The prestigious award recognizes Sanjay, 12, and Sofia, 10, for leading by example to improve the lives of others by donating their time, talent and financial resources to the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation."

Teens announce grants

http://www.jta.org/cgi-bin/iowa/breaking/104614.html: "A group of teenage funders announced the first recipients of its pilot grant program. The Jewish Teen Funders Network, the teen philanthropy arm of the Jewish Funders Network, awarded $10,000 per year for three years to 10 youth philanthropy organizations. The recipients will also receive training and help with program development. Most are affiliated with Jewish day schools."

Winona Daily News - 6.0-Students learn lesson in philanthropy

Winona Daily News - 6.0: "Students learn lesson in philanthropy By Britt Johnsen | Winona Daily News . When Washington-Kosciusko Elementary teacher Luke Merchlewitz’s students started a philanthropy project two years ago, the first thing they learned to do was pronounce the word. “Phil-an-thro-py,” Merchlewitz enunciated to the first-graders. This year, second-graders will get a hands-on lesson in philanthropy when they get to dole out a $1,000 grant."

C Dugmore on Inyathelo Youth in Philanthropy Programme

C Dugmore on Inyathelo Youth in Philanthropy Programme: "Western Cape Education MEC C Dugmore voluntarism important for development 5 October 2007 Voluntarism, service and sacrifice have long been values espoused by the anti-apartheid liberation movements and Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore says he is happy to see that these values continue to live in the efforts of Inyathelo's Youth in Philanthropy Programme (YIPPSA)."

j. - Getting a jump on the art of giving

j. - Getting a jump on the art of giving: "To make this happen several Jewish community teen foundations are now dotting the landscape. The programs teach teenagers how to raise funds, select worthy charities and donate to them, all on their own. Over the last four years, active Jewish teens have given away nearly a quarter of a million dollars. Beneficiaries include Jewish and non-Jewish charities, from the Bread Project and the Jewish Coalition for Literacy, locally, to Magen David Adom and the Bedouin Women’s Embroidery Project in Israel. As the story points out, the Bay Area is at the forefront of a growing national movement promoting Jewish teen philanthropy."

Philanthropy 101: Youth Advisory Council teaches the basics

Philanthropy 101: Youth Advisory Council teaches the basics: "The YAC is effective, Bogan said, because of its $24,500 budget used for giving local grants for various service organizations or groups. There are 25 members of the YAC from Calumet, Houghton and Jeffers high schools, Bogan said. She would eventually like to get representatives from the BRIDGE, Dollar Bay and Lake Linden high schools, as well."

El Paso Times - Canutillo juniors turn Homecoming into philanthropy

El Paso Times - Canutillo juniors turn Homecoming into philanthropy: "Canutillo juniors turn Homecoming into philanthropy By Adriana M. Chávez / El Paso Times Article Launched: 09/28/2007 04:47:00 PM MDT
The junior class at Canutillo High School has decided to use next month's Homecoming festivities as an opportunity to raise money for an important cause.
School officials said that the junior class has taken the usual election process for voting for Homecoming prince and princess and turned it into a fundraising event as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Homecoming court hopefuls will compete against each other by trying to raise the most money for the Susan G. Komen For The Cure breast cancer organization."

News 8 Austin | 24 Hour Local News | LOCAL NEWS | AIDS program teaches students about philanthropy

News 8 Austin | 24 Hour Local News | LOCAL NEWS | AIDS program teaches students about philanthropy: "hey say charity begins at home, but the Austin Independent School District wants to extend it to the classroom. A local nonprofit called A Legacy of Giving is testing a new program in eight schools. The curriculum encourages students to donate their time and money to the community. 'Regardless of who you are, what you do or where you come from, you can learn about giving,' Paul Cruz of AISD said."

KNME evolves to bring in new viewers and keep up with digital age : Local : Albuquerque Tribune

KNME evolves to bring in new viewers and keep up with digital age : Local : Albuquerque Tribune: "And for a station that relies on financial contributions, it pays to realize that today's MySpace and YouTube addicts could be tomorrow's core viewers and potential donors. 'We're going to have a big problem if in 10 years they're the major philanthropists and we're not on their radar,' said Davis, who gained his PBS experience in Washington, D.C., and at Boston's renowned WGBH. 'We're sowing now to reap in a generation. 'My biggest fear is we're not going to be there when they're there.'"

Gulfnews: Dubai pupils to raise funds in school charity programme

Gulfnews: Dubai pupils to raise funds in school charity programme: "Dubai: Dubai's schoolchildren will be taking up the challenge of raising funds to get young people in poorer countries into school, through the Dubai Cares School Charity Programme launched yesterday."

Bangor: NESCOM students lend a hand to local nonprofits

Bangor: NESCOM students lend a hand to local nonprofits: "An advanced public relations class at the New England School of Communications is providing marketing and advertising services free-of-charge to five local nonprofit organizations. The 12 students are acting as consultants to Caring Connections, My Friend’s Place, Pathfinders, United Way and Challenged America. Two students are assigned to work with MitoAction, a mitochondrial disease awareness organization in Boston."

Greencastle Banner-Graphic: Story: Grants available for youth projects

Greencastle Banner-Graphic: Story: Grants available for youth projects: "Grants available for youth projects Thursday, September 13, 2007 The Putnam County Community Foundation announces the availability of grants for groups of youth in Putnam County conducting charitable work, including school and church groups, scouting organizations, 4-H clubs, and any other youth group. Grants can range in size from $50 to $500."

Yakima Herald Republic Online Teens will decide how to use their grant money

Yakima Herald Republic Online - Yakima, Washington News, Classifieds, Information, Advertising: "Teens will decide how to use their grant money By ERIN SNELGROVE YAKIMA HERALD-REPUBLIC Links
Scoring grant applications. Visiting nonprofit agencies. Recommending how to best spend $50,000 year after year."

The Daily Journal

The Daily Journal: "Busy teens are finding out how fun and fulfilling volunteering can be when they step up and give of their valuable time. 'It makes you feel like you are really giving back to the community and that is important,' said 17-year-old Brittani Bury, of Kankakee."

edmontonsun.com - Edmonton News - West end boys cycle for charity

edmontonsun.com - Edmonton News - West end boys cycle for charity: "What started as a school project for two west end boys has become a financial gain for the Children’s Wish Foundation. Talmud Torah School students Aaron Friedland, 13, and Tim Nesher, 14, raised $1,700 for the charity last week by cycling about 150 km from Edmonton to Ma-Me-O Beach, southwest of the city."

The State | 09/11/2007 | Students who raised money for new firetruck reflect on experience

The State | 09/11/2007 | Students who raised money for new firetruck reflect on experience: "It started out as a school fundraiser but morphed into a cause that warmed hearts across the Midlands — and the nation. If you lived in the Midlands in 2001, you remember it."

Cameron unveils national service plan for 16-year-olds | Special Reports | Guardian Unlimited Politics

Cameron unveils national service plan for 16-year-olds | Special Reports | Guardian Unlimited Politics: "Every 16-year-old will be expected to devote their summer to 'patriotic' national service, under radical proposals being launched by David Cameron today. School leavers would be encouraged to join six-week projects such as military training, working with the elderly and even travelling overseas to help in Third World countries."

Star-Telegram.com | 08/25/2007 | Online giving is clicking with young donors

Star-Telegram.com | 08/25/2007 | Online giving is clicking with young donors: "Online giving is clicking with young donors By RACHEL EMMA SILVERMAN The Wall Street Journal Joe Alamo didn't set out to become a do-gooder. But late last year, when the Geneva, N.Y., Web designer was surfing on MySpace, he chanced onto the profile of Kiva.org, a nonprofit that allows people to make zero-interest 'microfinance' loans over the Internet to needy entrepreneurs in developing countries. Soon after, Alamo not only became a lender through Kiva, but he also started a new Web site, Kivafriends.org, devoted to Kiva enthusiasts. He also now volunteers to run Kiva's MySpace page. 'This is the first time I've ever gotten so involved with a charity,' says Alamo, 30."

Hours Add Up to Free Minutes - washingtonpost.com

Hours Add Up to Free Minutes - washingtonpost.com: "Hours Add Up to Free Minutes Teens Collect Cellphones, Send 100,000 Calling Cards to U.S. Soldiers in Iraq Thursday, August 23, 2007; Page C13 How much money is in your piggy bank? Would you give it away to someone who needed it? Brittany and Robbie Bergquist did. They turned $21 and an idea into a million-dollar charity. One night three years ago Brittany and Robbie were watching the news at home in Norwell, Massachusetts. The kids, then 13 and 12, heard a story about an American soldier in Iraq who was struggling to pay his $8,000 cellphone bill."

Public inquiry | Voluntary sector | SocietyGuardian.co.uk

Public inquiry | Voluntary sector | SocietyGuardian.co.uk: "Emma Newton, 19, is a youth volunteer with the volunteering charity V Interview by Elizabeth Pears Wednesday August 22, 2007 The Guardian You came up with the idea of a summer scheme for disabled children in your local area. What inspired you to do it?"

Jewish teens creating funds to help those less fortunate | www.azstarnet.com ®

Jewish teens creating funds to help those less fortunate | www.azstarnet.com ®: "Jewish teens creating funds to help those less fortunate
By Jeff Commings Arizona Daily Star Tucson, Arizona | Published: 08.21.2007
In the Jewish culture, no one is exempt from the concept of tzedekah, which requires all human beings to give money to charities as a way to gain the forgiveness of sins. Not only is this a requirement for adults, but teens and preteens are encouraged to take part in tzedekah, which could range from giving a portion of their income to charity to feeding the hungry during religious holidays. A local branch of a nationwide program is about to start its second year of getting more youngsters involved in charitable acts."