The Coloradoan - www.coloradoan.com - Centennial students get rare peek inside Mexican culture

The Coloradoan - www.coloradoan.com - Ft. Collins, CO.: "tudents were in the Sierra Madres building fences and working in the community vegetable garden by day and participating in cultural gatherings by night. 'Sometimes learning is disconnected from reality,' said Bryan Maddox, a teacher at Centennial who helped organize the trip and accompanied the students. 'When they participate in service education, it gives them value and meaning.' The trip is funded through fundraising efforts, donations and with help from the Fort Collins Breakfast Rotarians. Students have to complete at least 30 hours of community service work at local nonprofit organizations in Fort Collins to qualify for the trip. They also study the politics, history, demographics, culture, language, geography, flora and fauna of the area to fully understand the country and culture they will visit."

Press & Argus - www.livingstondaily.com - Livingston, MI

Press & Argus - www.livingstondaily.com - Livingston, MI: "nstead, her birthday wish list is simple — canned goods, household products or gift cards. Those items are then donated to various Livingston County nonprofit organizations. Bailey's giving began with her seventh birthday in October 2004 when she asked her mother, Lori, if she could have a big party."

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media: Encouraging Philanthropy at a Young Age: Teaching Your Kids To Give To Causes

Beth Kanter has some interesting resources on her blog.

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media: Encouraging Philanthropy at a Young Age: Teaching Your Kids To Give To Causes: "Let your Kids Make the Decision Kayta Andresen from Network for Good has fantastic idea last holiday season, 'Give with your kids day' 'Give your child—or someone else’s child—$25 to spend on charity. You can give them $25 to spend at Network for Good (which has every charity based in the US) or Global Giving (which has a bunch of international projects) or the charity you work for. Let them choose how to spend it, either by letting them pick the charity or by designating their donation to a special project. Spend it together online, checking out pictures and project descriptions."

The Maneater - Students fashionably fundraise

The Maneater - Students fashionably fundraise: "Stop Traffic, MU's anti-human trafficking student organization, held a fundraising fashion show on Saturday in Memorial Union's Mark Twain Ballroom. The show's models wore clothes designed and donated by local and national designers, Stop Traffic Vice President Paige Hendrix said. According to the group's Web site, the clothes were designed to be 'representative of our cause.'"

Summertime program brings students to Latin America - Features

Summertime program brings students to Latin America - Features: "Each summer it's common to see a migration of high school and college students to Latin America, hoping to enjoy the sunshine, culture and freedom the land has to offer. While some are simply traveling for pleasure, more than 500 of these students are volunteering up to two months of their summers for service projects through Amigos de las Américas. The Sacramento-Davis chapter, one of 31 chapters in the United States, recently saw the return of 19 teenagers from Latin America."

This Philanthropic Act Is Brought to You by Doritos - Advertising Age - News

This Philanthropic Act Is Brought to You by Doritos - Advertising Age - News: "New Jersey teen Erika Ferguson just last week was awarded a $500 grant. But there was no stuffy foundation she needed to convince. All the 15-year-old had to do was log on to DoSomething.org and post her idea to take 24 women and children living at a homeless shelter near her home in Atlantic City on a field trip to the Cape May Zoo. Retailer Game Stop provided the funding."

Student activists go global in Gaston

Student activists go global in Gaston: "Because the food will be donated to area food banks, that project has local and regional implications. But student activists in Gaston have their eye on national and international philanthropy as well. “Things started out locally but ended up globally,” said Lauren Quinsland, a social studies teacher at the school, who’s spearheaded a number of service efforts over the last several years. Last spring, there was the “Ridiculously Awesome Dodgeball Tournament,” or RAD, which raised $400 toward rehabilitation services for children in Uganda."

MyWestTexas.com - Making the Grade (for Nov. 6

MyWestTexas.com - Making the Grade (for Nov. 6: "Midland High School senior Devin Danay Sanchez was honored by the Midland Morning Lions Club. She is the daughter of Armando and Anna Sanchez. Advertisement She is president of Students in Philanthropy, is a member of Model Organization of American States, Student Cabinet and Spanish Honor Society. She is an academic letterman."

Local parents, their children share passion for charity work - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Local parents, their children share passion for charity work - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: "Local parents, their children share passion for charity work By Daveen Rae Kurutz TRIBUNE-REVIEW Thursday, November 8, 2007

Volunteering is not a weekend activity in the Kreutzer family -- it is a way of life. Maris Kreutzer, 11, recalls her parents always doing one sort of charity work or another. Whether it was training to run in a charity race, organizing a golf outing or setting up an art auction, her parents, Kevin and Amy, have always been on the go for others."

UTalkMarketing - Iris inspires volunteers for V

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UTalkMarketing - Iris inspires volunteers for V: "The central theme is ‘What’s your v?’, a strap line designed to engage the youth market to help them match their hobbies and passions to the diverse collection of volunteering opportunities available. The thrust of the activity is that whatever your interest there is a volunteering job, or ‘v’, to suit you. The campaign messaging evolves over time to lead prospects from initial engagement through to advocacy. The targeting and channel selection were developed in conjunction with i-rise the new communications planning venture launched by iris and Rise."

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."