Friday, December 30, 2005

Teen volunteering high - newsarticle - Philanthropy Journal-

Teen volunteering high - newsarticle - Philanthropy Journal-Your online source for news about nonprofits, social issues, and policy change: "Teen volunteering high

Rate almost double that of adults, study says.

12.30.2005 -

More than half of American teenagers volunteered last year, a rate that almost doubles that for adults, a new study says.

The study, conducted by the Corporation for National and Community service, the U.S. Census Bureau and Independent Sector, analyzed volunteer activities of youth ages 12 to 18 and found they contributed a total of more than 1.3 billion hours of service in 2004."

TownOnline.com - Norton Mirror - Local News-Scouts returning to Mississippi

TownOnline.com - Norton Mirror - Local News: "Scouts returning to Mississippi
By Gabriel Leiner/ Staff Writer
Friday, December 30, 2005

After flying back to Norton Dec. 1 from Waveland, Mississippi where they were aiding with hurricane Katrina relief efforts, Norton-based Tulpe Lodge Boy Scout members plan to drive back in January.
Dustin Benoit, leader and member of Tulpe Lodge Order of the Arrow, of Scoutings National Honor Society and the Boy Scouts of America, said he expects to return to Waveland with one or two other members of the Tulpe Lodge in a truck carrying hurricane relief supplies between Jan. 7 and Jan. 15. "

TownOnline.com - Amesbury News -An early lesson in charitable giving

TownOnline.com - Amesbury News - Local News: "An early lesson in charitable giving
By Carol Feingold/ amesbury@cnc.com
Friday, December 30, 2005

"It is better to give than to receive' is a lesson the Cashman Elementary School fourth-graders in Maria Ferrandini's class took to heart this holiday season.
'In class we read 'The Joy of Giving' by John Greenleaf Whittier and discussed the whole idea that giving gives you back more,' Ferrandini said. 'Then I said to them, 'I want you to think for 24 hours and come up with ideas of what you can do to make a difference.''
The next day, the fourth graders were bubbling over with ideas, including a food drive, preparing a turkey dinner for a family, and writing a school newspaper, which they would sell and donate the proceeds to a charity. The class voted and the newspaper idea won hands down.

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Thursday, December 29, 2005

WBT News | Hope Stout's dying wish inspires teen entrepreneur | December 29, 2005

WBT News | Hope Stout's dying wish inspires teen entrepreneur | December 29, 2005:
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"When she died Jan. 4, 2004, almost $500,000 had been raised to grant the wishes of those 155 children. That amount grew to more than $1 million just two weeks later, following the first Celebration of Hope fundraising gala held in Charlotte in honor of the girl.

Then, six months later, Ali Spizman of Sandy Springs heard of Hope's selfless act from the Make-A-Wish Foundation after researching charities to which she could donate part of the proceeds from a line of handbags that she was designing.

``She wanted to be famous, she wanted the world to know her,'' said Spizman, now a 19-year-old freshman at Indiana University. ``That's where I come in.''
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Tuesday, December 27, 2005

Vail Daily News for Vail and Beaver Creek Colorado - News

Vail Daily News for Vail and Beaver Creek Colorado - News: "AIL - Abby Brown is good at math. That's good news for the American Red Cross' Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.

Brown, a second grader at Red Sandstone Elementary School, answered almost 100 addition problems in five minutes on Nov. 18. Her performance raised $545 for the Red Cross and its continuing job of helping victims of Hurricane Katrina.

All the kids at Red Sandstone took math tests Nov. 18, raising $5,980 for hurricane relief."

Touch more lives by teaching our children to give - The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's Newspaper

Touch more lives by teaching our children to give - The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's Newspaper: "Touch more lives by teaching our children to give

By Kelvin Taketa


It's Christmas Day, and like most Hawai'i families, yours has probably finished opening presents from friends and loved ones. This is certainly the time of year when we think about giving and the impact that it has on others. Every holiday season, we are besieged with pleas from worthy charities that need our support. And as always, we as a community respond generously.

When we give, we embrace a meaning larger than ourselves. Making philanthropy a way of life in your family every day —not just at Christmastime — will give our children a solid foundation as they become our community's future donors, volunteers and leaders. Helping our children to understand the value gained by being an engaged member of the community and the incredible meaning that comes with giving back is one of the most important things that we can do for them, and for the whole community."

Wednesday, December 21, 2005

From Westport to Mali and Back - WestportNow.com - Westport, Connecticut

From Westport to Mali and Back - WestportNow.com - Westport, Connecticut: "A year ago we became active with a Stamford-based organization called Building with Books (BwB). Its mission is to motivate and empower American youth through after-school programs that instill ideals of community service and philanthropy."

Monday, December 19, 2005

Salt Lake Tribune - Home & Family

Salt Lake Tribune - Home & Family: "Another set of ABCs can help your children learn charity
Lessons of the seaon: Kids learn a lot by giving to less fortunate kids
The Associated Press
By Samantha Critchell
The Associated Press

The toughest balancing act for parents this season might not be the budget - although that can be pretty hard, too.
For many families, the tightrope is: How to make a holiday celebration happy and memorable for their children while teaching them about charity and humility?
And for the youngest kids, there's also the issue of Santa Claus. How come he might visit your house bearing a big bundle of gifts but doesn't do the same for everyone? "

Friday, December 16, 2005

Jewish Review: Teen givers attract notice

Jewish Review: Teen givers attract notice: "A program for Jewish teenagers in Portland attracted a specialist in youth philanthropy all the way from Massachusetts this month to discuss how they might extend their reach into the future.

K'vod Wieder is the director of the B'nai Tzedek Teen Philanthropy Program within the Harold Grinspoon Foundation in West Springfield, Mass.

He was in Portland Dec. 11-13 to meet with members of the Oregon Jewish Community Youth Foundation, a project of the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation, and Jewish community leaders here."

News - StatesmanJournal.com-Three charitable children make a big difference to groups of all ages

News - StatesmanJournal.com: "Three charitable children make a big difference to groups of all ages

KATHLEEN ELLYN
Statesman Journal

December 16, 2005

I mostly write about the activities of charitable organizations -- and hundreds of individuals in the community help those organizations make a difference.

But today, I want to tell you about some great children and a woman in the area who do their own thing and benefit hundreds during the holidays.

These folks don't know that their moms, granddads or friends told me about their work.

Zachary Dryer-Fruits, 11, of Salem and his grandfather, Ronald Fruits, wrote to tell me how 'Zachy' has been collecting money from family and friends and buying toys.

Zachary banked that money until he could purchase 25 gifts to give to the less fortunate."

ARRLWeb: Youth@HamRadio.Fun

ARRLWeb: Youth@HamRadio.Fun: "Young Hams Honored for Hurricane Volunteer Work

ARRL Georgia Section Manager Susan Swiderski, AF4FO, awards Phillip Millerd, KG4ZHD, an ARRL Certificate of Merit in recognition of his involvement in Katrina relief work.

Congratulations to Joseph Gadus III, KE5BVQ, of Porter, Texas, who was recognized by Harris County Judge Robert Eckels and the Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for his 'skills and maturity in providing radio communications' during the recent Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. An ARRL member, Gadus, 13, is an active member of the Montgomery County Amateur Radio Emergency Service. He also belongs to the Texas Emergency Amateur Communicators radio club in Kingwood and the Texas VHF-FM Society."

Carthage Press: News Index

Carthage Press: News Index: "Students distribute $1,000 in grant money
By Melissa Dunson Of The Press Staff

“Philanthropy” is a weighty word for someone who hasn’t even graduated from high school yet.

But the Carthage Community Foundation thinks it is never too early to start imparting philanthropic values into area youth. To help give real life application to the values they encourage, the foundation gave $1,000 to the Carthage High School Youth Empowerment Program to award to deserving youth organizations in Carthage."

Thursday, December 15, 2005

Times Leader | 12/15/2005 | Basics of charity important lesson for children

Times Leader | 12/15/2005 | Basics of charity important lesson for children: "Basics of charity important lesson for children
The Associated Press

There is a gift in giving, a satisfied and positive feeling to know that you’ve made a difference in the world. You can share that gift with a child this holiday season.

Susan McLaughlin, director of corporate philanthropy for Toys “R” Us, developed these ABCs of charity and children:

• Pick a charity that helps children of a similar age to your child.

• Be charitable yourself. Children learn by example.

• Choose a charity that means something to your family.

• Donate. Give time, give toys, give money. Give all three."

Wednesday, December 14, 2005

BCNG Portals Page-ll the tip jars at the Island Coffee House will soon be empty.

BCNG Portals Page: "All the tip jars at the Island Coffee House will soon be empty.

And as the baristas collect those quarters, nickels, dimes and dollars into one big kitty, the really hard work begins: Deciding how to spread the money across the island to people and groups who need a bit of a boost to help youth.

This year, the baristas at Island Coffee House are not only pouring double shots, they’re calling the shots on how money from the Youth in Philanthropy project should be spent.
It makes sense, because some of the grant money the philanthropy project will disburse this year comes from tips collected at Langley’s youth-run espresso hotspot, said Susie Richards, the director of the South Whidbey Community Engagement Center.

The philanthropy program began four or so years ago when Richards was teaching English at Langley Middle School.
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Tuesday, December 13, 2005

Winona Daily News - 6.0

Winona Daily News - 6.0: "he first-graders from Washington-Kosciusko Elementary School, along with volunteers from the Winona Community Foundation, were choosing

presents for needy families Monday morning. The foundation and a donor committed $3,500 for holiday gifts after Gifts for Winona announced they were lacking presents for hundreds of people.
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Lacombe Globe, Lacombe, AB

Lacombe Globe, Lacombe, AB: "Great wall honours two recent Lacombe grads
Two recent high school grads will be remembered in history as some of Alberta’s greatest kids…

By James Neeley
Globe Staff Writer
Tuesday December 13, 2005
Lacombe Globe — Two recent high school grads will be remembered in history as some of Alberta’s greatest kids.

Deryck Reade and Colin Jay Wibers are two of Alberta’s 100 Great Kids, a distinction the Province formally recognized during an unveiling of a special wall of honour at the Legislature on Dec. 6.

The wall, part of Alberta’s centennial celebrations, recognizes the 100 winners of the Great Kids Award given out by the province annually since 2000. The awards are given to youth between five and 18 for their outstanding volunteer contributions to their communities, their efforts in school and at home.

'I am very proud of these dynamic young Albertans,' said Premier Ralph Klein. 'They are one of the province’s finest attributes and a very positive indicator of its strength and vitality. As we celebrate Alberta’s centennial, it’s good to know the future of our province is in great hands.' "

Monday, December 12, 2005

Independent Sector | News Release -- Social Justice Grantmaking

Independent Sector | News Release -- Social Justice Grantmaking: "First Lady Laura Bush Releases New Study
Showing High Levels of Teen Volunteering

High youth volunteer rate linked to teens’ ties to school, family, religion

(Washington, D.C., November 30, 2005) -- First Lady Laura Bush today joined a group of local high school students at a service-learning project to announce a new federal study that finds 55 percent of American teenagers volunteered last year – nearly double the rate of adults.

Contact IS media relations:

Elizabeth Jenkins
Media and Communications Associate
202-467-6134
elizabeth@IndependentSector.org

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202-467-6131
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“I think it's really, really good news, and I'm very, very proud. I'm proud of this generation. I knew anecdotally that they were volunteering everywhere because I see young people volunteering wherever I go, but now this confirms it with the results of these studies,” said Mrs. Bush. “We know that volunteering can be taught, that helping people is something you can learn to do. And now we know that so many young people in the United States have learned that.”"

Liberal Online - Southwest Daily Times, News from Liberal and Seward County, Kansas

Liberal Online - Southwest Daily Times, News from Liberal and Seward County, Kansas: "The Leadership Liberal Class added a section to Jenkins' program that they considered an important addition to the already informative curriculum. The philanthropy section was taught by local philanthropists and encouraged giving as well as saving in order to make a profit.

'We took Jenkins' curriculum, had banks come in and came up with a philanthropy section that hers lacked,' said Thexton. 'Students were all given a dollar to take and donate to philanthropic cause in Liberal. With close to 575 kids, the substantial amount money will be donated back to a specific cause."

Inside Bay Area - Tri-Valley Herald - Local News Teen girls learn compassion during charity shopping trip

Inside Bay Area - Tri-Valley Herald - Local News: "Teen girls learn compassion during charity shopping trip
By Michelle Fitzhugh-Craig, STAFF WRITER

When the doors opened at 8 a.m. Sunday at the Target store in San Ramon, the girls took off.

More than 200 of them, ages 12 to 18, excitedly grabbed carts and began scouring the aisles for their holiday gifts. With lists in hand, the girls, many wearing pink elf hats, looked for toys, books, clothes and household items.

Like most teenage girls, they glowed with the opportunity to shop for the holidays, but what made this shopping trip different was that the girls were buying gifts for people they did not know and will never get to meet.

The young ladies, members of the National Charity League, were making sure needy families who seek assistance from one area nonprofit have a happy holiday despite their difficult circumstances."

MyWestTexas.com - Local News - 12/11/2005 - Club aims to inspire philanthropy

MyWestTexas.com - Local News - 12/11/2005 - Club aims to inspire philanthropy: "Hoping to fan the philanthropic fires in Permian Basin youngsters, the Abell-Hanger Foundation started Students in Philanthropy about nine years ago at Midland College.

Organizations have since started at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin, Odessa College, Lee and Midland high schools and Odessa and Permian high schools. Lee and Midland high offer it as credit course.

Chris Hightower first got involved in SIP at Midland College and is now coordinator at Midland High. His group is 23 members strong, nearly doubling in size from last year."

NKU gives money to nonprofits

NKU gives money to nonprofits: "NKU gives money to nonprofits
Highland Heights

By Howard McEwen
Enquirer contributor
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Classes from Northern Kentucky University designated a group of 20 organizations to receive up to $3,664 at the fall 2005 Mayerson Student Philanthropy Project Award Ceremony.

'Thanks to the generosity of the Manuel D. and Rhonda Mayerson Foundation, NKU students to date have awarded more than $300,000 in 193 projects involving about 150 nonprofit agencies over 5� years,' said sociology professor Joan Ferrante, the foundation's faculty coordinator."

Rocky Mountain News: Family

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For kids, holidays a good place for charity to start

By Samantha Critchell, Associated Press
December 12, 2005
NEW YORK - The toughest balancing act for parents this season might not be the budget - although that can be pretty hard, too.

For many families, the tightrope is: How to make a holiday celebration happy and memorable for their children while teaching them about charity and humility? And for the youngest kids, there's also the issue of Santa Claus. How come he might visit your house bearing a big bundle of gifts but doesn't do the same for everyone?"

Tuesday, December 06, 2005

sooeveningnews.com

sooeveningnews.com: "'s Friday

Youth help area projects

By KENN FILKINS/The Evening news

Several virtually unknown youth committees are silently having a solid impact on young people in the Eastern Upper Peninsula.

The Youth Advisory Committees (YAC) Coordinator Paula McKerchie said recently that committees are already active in Brimley, Rudyard, DeTour, Pickford and Sault Ste. Marie, while more are “in the works” for Malcolm High School. Currently, some 72 youth, ages 12 to 18, are involved in the Chippewa County Foundation's YAC."

Children can get something important from giving - The Clarion-Ledger

Children can get something important from giving - The Clarion-Ledger: "Children can get something important from giving
By Samantha Critchell
The Associated Press

The Associated Press

If kids are confused by the volume of people around town in furry red suits, explain they are pitching in and helping Santa out this time of year.


NEW YORK — The toughest balancing act for parents this season might not be the budget — although that can be pretty hard, too.

For many families, the tightrope is: How to make a holiday celebration happy and memorable for their children while teaching them about charity and humility?

And for the youngest kids, there's also the issue of Santa Claus. How come he might visit your house bearing a big bundle of gifts but doesn't do the same for everyone?
Santa needs helpers, says Susan McLaughlin, director of corporate philanthropy for Toys 'R' Us, and that's what parents could tell children both when they ask about giving to others and about the abundance of people in red furry suits."

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Monday, December 05, 2005

RelishNow | Young people's photographs document the ravages of AIDS

RelishNow | Young people's photographs document the ravages of AIDS: "Young people's photographs document the ravages of AIDS

Sunday, December 4, 2005

By Verena Dobnik

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW YORK

More than 2 million children around the world live with the AIDS virus and fewer than 5 percent are being treated.

Now, hundreds of youths in India, Burkina Faso, Tanzania, Romania and Mexico are picking up cameras to record images of lives disrupted by HIV and AIDS.

'My responsibility is to help these children - especially if their parents left them by the side of the road,' said Meroz Pillarisetty, 13, whose photographs are part of a New York exhibit, 'Picturing Hope: Through Their Eyes.'

'They come to my house, we play computer games, eat lunch together.'"

The Harvard Crimson :: News :: Prof Offers Tips For Relief Efforts

The Harvard Crimson :: News :: Prof Offers Tips For Relief Efforts: "Prof Offers Tips For Relief Efforts

Published On Monday, December 05, 2005 3:09 AM
By DORIS A. HERNANDEZ
Contributing Writer
Amid coffee and Milano cookies, Kennedy School Assistant Professor Asim I. Khwaja encouraged students to donate their time and energy as opposed to their money to relief efforts to help victims of the earthquake that struck Pakistan and India last October.

Khwaja reminded students at the event—sponsored by the South Asian Association—that the effects of disasters like earthquakes last for a long period of time. But the message that echoed throughout the discussion was that there is not one way to help the earthquake victims, but an infinite number of ways. "

News-Miner - Local-Students enrich the lives of needy kids

News-Miner - Local: "Students enrich the lives of needy kids

By AMIE PAPPAS

News-Miner Intern

Students in the North Pole Elementary after-school enrichment program have been busy enriching the lives of others by making gifts for children at the Center for Non-Violent Living.

Children's advocate Kelly McGuire stopped by to pick up the tic-tac-toe games for the center. 'It's very cool, kids trying to help others and their teachers fostering that,' McGuire said.

There are about 10 children at the center right now, including in transitional living programs.

Students Mikayla Russell, Caitlyn Fulkerson, Sarah Zimmerman, Evelyn Jacobson and Ellissa Healy were excited about being able to give fun and games to children in need."

Friday, December 02, 2005

Pegasus Awards give wings to dreams in Torrance

Pegasus Awards give wings to dreams in Torrance: "Students in Rose DeSanto's South High School computer applications class have $5,000 for a scanner, digital video camera, tripod and memory cards. The students will use the new equipment to provide technical support for local nonprofit groups. They are planning to design a Web site for a German shepherd rescue organization and create promotional materials for the Sierra Club."

Times Community Newspapers - Local News - 12/02/2005 - Haymarket school donates car to Katrina victims

Times Community Newspapers - Local News - 12/02/2005 - Haymarket school donates car to Katrina victims: "Haymarket school donates car to Katrina victims
By Valerie Walker
12/02/2005

Sam Breeden, 13, was so excited, he looked like he might jump out of his socks. His family had earlier received a brand-new car, so it wasn't even the best part of the day.

Alvey Elementary School assistant principal Matthew Ritter had just handed Sam's parents, Sharri and Bill Breeden, a $2,000 gift certificate for Target.

Considering the scope of events that had happened that day, this was just a little extra bonus. But maybe because it was smaller and less overwhelming, this was the item that made Sam bounce on his toes.

The gift card was intended to help the Breedens, who are currently residing in Stafford County, as they rebuild their lives after losing their home in hurricanes Katrina and Rita this year.
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College students jazz things up in Albion

College students jazz things up in Albion: "Youth Advisory Committee
Local students become grant makers for the community
December 2, 2005
By Liz Shepard
Senior Writer

Through the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC), seventh- and eighth-graders, alongside Albion high school students, act as philanthropists within their community. The YAC is a subgroup of the Albion Community Foundation (ACF).

In 1968 a group of Albion residents started the ACF, making it one of 56 community foundations in Michigan. According to the ACF Web site, its goal is to enhance the quality of life for citizens, as well as for future generations by building a permanent community endowment.
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Thursday, December 01, 2005

North Jersey Media Group providing local news, sports & classifieds for Northern New Jersey!

North Jersey Media Group providing local news, sports & classifieds for Northern New Jersey!: "eason of giving can teach kids lessons
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Thursday, December 1, 2005

By STEVE ROSEN

Your child's eyes light up as someone stuffs a $20 bill into the red Salvation Army kettle.

Then come sidewalk encounters of a different kind: a passerby who drops only a few coins into the pot and another who looks the other way when approaching the red-aproned bell-ringers. About that time, your young volunteer mumbles something about adults who do not give 'enough,' or who 'don't care.'"

Wednesday, November 30, 2005

Student leadership - Parry Sound North Star

Student leadership - Parry Sound North Star: "Wednesday, November 30, 2005

As we reported recently, students at Parry Sound High School (PSHS) raised nearly $1,500 that they contributed to helping people in earthquake-devastated Pakistan.

That’s an accomplishment that reminds us, yet again, how caring and creative the young people in our community can be, and we congratulate them on it.

The initiative these students showed in deciding to raise money to help people in desperate need, and the fundraising success they achieved, reminds us, too, that you don’t have to be rich, powerful, well-established - or even of voting age - to make a real difference in the world around you."

New York Students From the Hewitt School Travel to Gulf Coast to Spread Holiday Cheer

New York Students From the Hewitt School Travel to Gulf Coast to Spread Holiday Cheer: "New York Students From the Hewitt School Travel to Gulf Coast to Spread Holiday Cheer

Prep Students Donate Time and Goods to Help Those Devastated by Hurricane
Katrina

NEW YORK, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- A group of New York students will travel nearly 2,000 miles to spread holiday cheer to areas along the Gulf Coast. Students from the Hewitt School, an independent preparatory school for girls on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, have coordinated a toy, food and clothing drive which will culminate December 7 when they personally deliver their gifts to the region.

The holiday campaign, which started two weeks ago, will provide for the needs of families impacted by Hurricane Katrina and also will help brighten the holidays for local children by providing toys to displaced families that might not have the means to secure gifts for their children. To date, more than 1,200 new toys including dolls, games, books, sports equipment, stuffed animals and arts and crafts kits have been collected."

Oregon Daily Emerald - University of Oregon news and sports - Philanthropy class donates grant to local non-profit

Oregon Daily Emerald - University of Oregon news and sports - Philanthropy class donates grant to local non-profit: "Philanthropy class donates grant to local non-profit
People and Animals Who Serve, a local organization that uses animals to aid in health care, received $10,000

By Nicholas Wilbur
News Reporter

November 30, 2005

Graduate students in professor Renee Irvin’s philanthropy seminar were given a rare opportunity this term: The chance to decide which local non-profit organization is most worthy of receiving the Faye and Lucille Stewart Foundation’s $10,000 award.

To help them arrive at a decision, they spent eight weeks researching organizations’ history, goals and services."

Tuesday, November 29, 2005

Modbee.com | The Modesto Bee-Students fight cancer, honor teacher

Modbee.com | The Modesto Bee: "Students fight cancer, honor teacher

By ADAM ASHTON
BEE STAFF WRITER
Last Updated: November 29, 2005, 04:19:33 AM PST

HUGHSON — Fox Road Elementary School students said goodbye to a longtime teacher Monday at an assembly where they met her family and gave a check to an organization committed to fighting the disease that killed her.

The students raised $2,600 in a Red Ribbon Week walk-a-thon for the American Cancer Society to honor Doris Moore, 58, who died in May after a 14-month struggle with non-Hodgkins lymphoma."

The AFP National Philanthropy Blog

The AFP National Philanthropy Blog has related stories re Youth who have won awards from our chapters.

Monday, November 28, 2005

For Teenager, Volunteering Is Second Nature

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For Teenager, Volunteering Is Second Nature: "For Teenager, Volunteering Is Second Nature
Fauquier Girl Lauded For Preservation Work

By Karin Brulliard
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, November 24, 2005; Page PW01

Sarah Christian tutors younger students twice a week, helps out at her parents' nonprofit organization, started a conservation club at school, leads children's summer nature camps and, in years past, has sold her homemade peanut butter dog treats to help preserve the leafy Bull Run Mountains near her home in The Plains.

But lest you think the junior at Battlefield High School in Haymarket is simply stacking her rsum for college applications, consider this: Sarah says she hates school, with all of its testing and 'process.' She has no idea where she wants to go to college or what she wants to study. She hasn't the vaguest idea what she wants to be when she grows up."

Young women champion Pittsburgh foundation - PittsburghLIVE.com

Young women champion Pittsburgh foundation - PittsburghLIVE.com: "What the Women and Girls Foundation of Southwest Pennsylvania lacks in experience and money, it makes up in moxie.

The 3-year-old foundation recently helped organize a protest of Abercrombie & Fitch T-shirts that forced the $2 billion-a-year clothier to agree within a matter of days to pull the offending gear.

In the world of philanthropy where big money translates into clout, the tiny Women and Girls Foundation has quickly made a name for itself. With the foundation's backing, Pittsburgh City Council on Monday approved an ordinance that promotes the selection of women and ethnic minorities on public boards."

Wednesday, November 23, 2005

LA Daily News - Their Opinion

LA Daily News - Their Opinion:
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"well, we must do all we can to help these agencies continue to assist the needy. This is a great opportunity to set a good example for our sensitive and impressionable children and young adults. We must teach the next generation to be aware, accountable and devoted to doing the right and ethical thing. We must also demonstrate to our sons and daughters that America is an honorable and concerned nation. And we must prove to our impressionable offspring that we care about our disadvantaged citizens, that we will reach out a helping hand to our fellow man."

Students get life lesson

Students get life lesson: "Students get life lesson
Volunteers learn about philanthropy firsthand

Ryan.Heath@Topics.com
November 24, 2005


LAWRENCE -- To celebrate National Philanthropy Day, students from various Lawrence Township schools collected donations for the Growing Our Community's Caring project and established a Community Wish Center for the township's needy."

Johnson: Support charities you're passionate about

Johnson: Support charities you're passionate about: "Johnson: Support charities you're passionate about

By By David Rogers, Daily News Staff Writer

Wednesday, November 23, 2005

'When children are exposed to the arts, they expand their hearts and minds,' said Sheila Johnson, the keynote speaker for the Association of Fundraising Professionals luncheon Tuesday.


Part-time Wellington resident Sheila C. Johnson, co-founder of Black Entertainment Television, gives her children — 19-year-old daughter Paige and 16-year-old son Brett — a $25,000 allowance each year.

This particular allowance, though, has strings attached.

The funds are not for her children's personal use, but are to be used to help others.

Johnson initiated the practice to foster the spirit of philanthropy in her children."

Tuesday, November 22, 2005

The Pueblo Chieftain Online - Pueblo, Colorado U.S.A

The Pueblo Chieftain Online - Pueblo, Colorado U.S.A: "That changed when Pueblo native son Bill Hybl became a top executive. Now El Pomar’s CEO, he has expanded the reach of El Pomar through much of the state, and has programs involving both high school and college students in learning the business of philanthropy."

KRT Wire | 11/22/2005 | Students work to pad college resumes

KRT Wire | 11/22/2005 | Students work to pad college resumes: "Students work to pad college resumes

BY LINDA SHRIEVES

The Orlando Sentinel

ORLANDO, Fla. - Anna Aleksandrova can't recall all the hours she has spent volunteering during the past four years.

She tutors students, judges middle-school science fairs and has spent her summers volunteering at the Orlando Science Center. As president of two service organizations, she sings Christmas carols at a retirement home and organizes parties for a Boys and Girls Club. But her favorite volunteer activity, she says, is returning to Teague Middle School in Altamonte Springs, Fla., to help the teachers who taught her English when she came here from Russia in seventh grade."

Belfast Telegraph-Thousands of pupils going potty for charity

Belfast Telegraph: "Thousands of pupils going potty for charity

By Kathryn Torney
22 November 2005

Thousands of young people in schools across Northern Ireland are going 'potty' in a bid to raise vital funds for a leading cancer charity.

The Mini Pots of Hope programme, launched earlier this year by Yellow Pages and Marie Curie Cancer Care, provides a fun opportunity for pupils to get their hands dirty by planting daffodils and taking them home in their own personally designed flower pots.

Up to 3,600 pupils from 47 primary schools across the province are currently planting and decorating their pots from the grow-your-own kits"

Monday, November 21, 2005

Association of Fundraising Professionals | Youth in Philanthropy | Youth in Philanthropy News and Links

From the AFP Website
Association of Fundraising Professionals | Youth in Philanthropy | Youth in Philanthropy News and Links: "YOUTH IN PHILANTHROPY: AFP AND 4-H PLAN COMMUNITY PILOTS

(Nov. 21, 2005) The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is pleased to announce a partnership with 4-H to expand the understanding of philanthropy and fundraising among youth in communities across the United States."

Friday, November 18, 2005

TownOnline.com - Smiling kids launches birthday parties with a purpose

TownOnline.com - Parents & Kids - News Coverage: "For families, birthdays offer a wonderful opportunity to introduce the idea of charitable giving to their children. Dana Bache of Wayland recently hosted a Smiling Kids Birthday Party for her children: 7-year-old Caroline and 9-year-old Ryan. 'It was quite gratifying to see our children so excited about"

Herald.com | 11/18/2005 | Children learn the ABCs of giving

Herald.com | 11/18/2005 | Children learn the ABCs of giving: "Students collect water to help the victims of Katrina and see firsthand the importance of the Golden Rule.

BY PATRICK OGLE

pogle@herald.com

Students in Miami-Dade County public schools know the meaning of philanthropy -- they have collected more for the United Way than any other school district in the country.

''We've had a long partnership with the Miami-Dade public school system,'' says Tammy Klingler, senior vice president for United Way's Miami-Dade chapter. ``No other school system comes close anywhere in the country.''

After Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans, students wanted to help and Klingler says the United Way suggested collecting bottled water."

Quaker Valley students work to raise $2.5 million to build New Orleans a school

Quaker Valley students work to raise $2.5 million to build New Orleans a school: "Quaker Valley students work to raise $2.5 million to build New Orleans a school

Thursday, November 17, 2005
By Alisha Hipwell

Some Quaker Valley High School students have set a lofty goal for themselves and the rest of the state's 501 school districts: Raise no less than $2.5 million by April for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.

Specifically, the students in Quaker Valley's Student Service Learning Center want the money to be used to rebuild a school or schools damaged or destroyed by the August hurricane that devastated New Orleans"

Thursday, November 17, 2005

delawareonline � The News Journal � Putting the pedal to the metal for charity

delawareonline � The News Journal � Putting the pedal to the metal for charity: "y KIM HOEY
Special to The News Journal
11/17/2005

Not many 19-year-olds can say they may have single-handedly influenced an entire country, but Christina Fierro can.

Last year Fierro collected 131 bikes for Pedals For Progress, a nonprofit organization that gives used bicycles to people in underprivileged areas. The bikes were sent to Nicaragua, where they could help adults commute to work or children get to school, said AnnMarie Rolls, office manager for the New Jersey based organization."

Wednesday, November 16, 2005

MyWestTexas.com - 2006 William R. Simms Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy.

MyWestTexas.com - Local News - 11/16/2005 - College to buy distance learning equipment: "n In the president's report, Daniel said the national office of the Association of Fund Raising Professionals has announced Midland College's Students in Philanthropy (SIP) Club has been chosen to receive the 2006 William R. Simms Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy.

The group will get the award at AFP's International Conference in Atlanta, Ga., in April. SIP received the Permian Basin AFP's 'Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award' in 1999."

The Herald - lifestyles-Check out youth funds

The Herald - lifestyles: "The Rock Hill Youth Council Philanthropy and Service program will award grants of up to $500 to youth-led projects that address an important issue or need in the community."

Telegraph | News | Charity begins in schools

Telegraph | News | Charity begins in schools: "Plans to encourage a charitable culture among young people by giving every secondary school �500 to put towards its own charity bank account were described as ridiculous economics last night."

Tuesday, November 15, 2005

Monterey County Herald | 11/15/2005 | Time not a factor for charitable teen

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Monterey County Herald | 11/15/2005 | Time not a factor for charitable teen: "Time not a factor for charitable teen

Notre Dame High student rewarded for full slate of school, community service

By KAREN RAVN

Herald Staff Writer

Molly Leach doesn't have any more time in her day than anyone else. But she seems to spend it more wisely than many of us do.

Not to mention more generously.

She gives it to charitable organizations, including the American Cancer Society, Dorothy's Kitchen, Meals on Wheels and Project Santa.

She gives it to her school, Notre Dame High in Salinas, where she was president of her freshman and sophomore classes and now, as a senior, is president of the student body."

Send us your work!

Send us your work!: "GenerationPulse is a new virtual community for the Teens of New Orleans and other teens around the country who want to reach out to them. This website, to be launched in November/ December 2005, will be designed for youth and by youth. That is, whether you are a teen who has been directly affected by Hurricane Katrina or just one who cares about those who have been directly affected, we need YOU to send writing, art and photos to be published on the new GenerationPulse website starting this Fall/Winter.

Please submit writings (essays, poetry, prose, journal pages), visual art (digital, paintings, illustrations, doodles), photography, any combination of the above, along with anything else you have created and think would fit this website."

Friday, November 11, 2005

Business in MaineToday.com | A community effort: Elementary students and Cianbro donate to Red Cross

Business in MaineToday.com | A community effort: Elementary students and Cianbro donate to Red Cross: "A community effort: Elementary students and Cianbro donate to Red Cross

PITTSFIELD, Maine—Cianbro’s effort to help with disaster relief in the storm-wracked Gulf Coast region got a boost from area school children recently.

After Hurricane Katrina devastated the coastal regions of Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama in early September, Cianbro CEO Pete Vigue pledged that the company would match every dollar its employees donated to the American Red Cross in the aftermath.

Cianbro team members weren’t the only ones inspired to do something to help. At the same time, students and teachers at Pittsfield’s Vickery and Manson Park elementary schools were organizing their own fundraising efforts. When they learned of Vigue’s pledge, they asked if Cianbro would match their own contributions as well—a challenge the company happily took up. "

Thursday, November 10, 2005

Lawrence school leaders to collect donations

Lawrence school leaders to collect donations: "Lawrence school leaders to collect donations

November 10, 2005
LAWRENCE -- In celebration of National Philanthropy Day, the Lawrence Township School Foundation will accept donations of beds and bedding, children's books, coats, gloves, hats, canned goods, toiletries, diapers, couches and cash for groceries from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday at the foundation office, 5626 Lawton Loop E. Drive, on the west side of the Soldier's Memorial Chapel.

The donations are part of LTSF's effort to create a community wish center and get involved in the Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana program, Growing Our Community's Character."

Wednesday, November 09, 2005

Philanthropy program for girls | www.azstarnet.com �

Philanthropy program for girls | www.azstarnet.com �: "Philanthropy program for girls
By Jeff Commings
ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Tucson, Arizona | Published: 11.09.2005

The Women's Foundation of Southern Arizona is looking for about a dozen girls to participate in a program that will teach them about philanthropy and grant writing.
The program, called Unidas, is returning after a yearlong break to 'focus on nonprofit organizations, what role they serve in the community and how to develop a grant-making process,' said executive director Laura Penny.
The girls should be enrolled in a Tucson high school, although Penny said those not in school are welcome to apply and possibly 'bring that kind of life experience to the group.'"

The Record - News - 11/09/2005 - Penny Harvest a timely lesson

The Record - News - 11/09/2005 - Penny Harvest a timely lesson: "Remember that old saying 'Pennies make dollars'?
That may not mean much today, when a dollar doesn't get you much more than a penny could 40 or 50 years ago.

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But to schoolchildren in Stillwater, 270 pounds of pennies (worth about $450) is translating into $9,000 in a trade with the Penny Harvest Program, which is coordinated locally by the Community Foundation of the Capital Region and the New York State Service Learning Leadership Institute.
Penny Harvest is a program that is intended to teach young people the value of philanthropy on America, "

Yorkregion.com - Economist & Sun Story-The winner of a prestigious Ontario award has his eye on a career in social work.

Yorkregion.com - Economist & Sun Story: "The winner of a prestigious Ontario award has his eye on a career in social work.

Earlier this month, Lt.-Gov. James Bartleman presented Jeffery Siu of Markham with the Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers during a ceremony at Queen's Park.

Mr. Siu was one of 18 young people from across Ontario to receive the award"

I’m with stupid (Metro Times Detroit)

I’m with stupid (Metro Times Detroit): "Last week, the squeaky-clean, yet oh-so-dirty retailer Abercrombie & Fitch found itself steeped in controversy once again. On Nov. 1 a group of high-school girls in Pennsylvania announced they were staging a “girlcott” of a series of the retailer’s baby Ts, emblazoned with such phrases as “Who needs a brain when you have these?” and the sisterhood-inspiring “Do I make you look fat?”

The teens, part of the Girls as Grantmakers youth philanthropy program, said the T’s are demeaning and derogatory, and asked A&F to pull them from shelves. A&F, which specializes in homogenized, all-American apparel in every shade of khaki known to man, has landed in hot water before, for its soft-core porn catalogs and a class-action federal discrimination lawsuit over its hiring practices. It’s also pulled offensive T-shirts in the past, like “Two Wongs make it white,” a shirt featuring two Asian men working at a laundry service."

Monday, November 07, 2005

Crain's Detroit Business

Crain's Detroit Business: "Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award
By Laura Bommarito
• November 07, 2005

Community service projects are helping young people learn to lead while meeting community needs through the Youth as Resources program of the Southgate-based Guidance Center.

Accomplishments of the groups include building a wheelchair ramp for a home, planning a carnival for 80 low-income children and providing a substance-abuse prevention series to fifth-grade students in Melvindale"

Friday, November 04, 2005

TownOnline.com - The Beacon - Local News-Learning philanthropic ways

TownOnline.com - The Beacon - Local News: "Learning philanthropic ways
By Casey Lyons/ Staff Writer
Thursday, November 3, 2005

It feels like any high level board room in corporate America or a scene out of Donald Trump's 'Apprentice.' But it's not. It's an Acton-Boxborough Regional High School conference room and the powerful executives are students.
A new program called Youth in Philanthropy trusts $10,000 in the hands of teenagers who will analyze applications from nonprofit organizations in need and decide which should get the money. "

Thursday, November 03, 2005

PJStar.com - Journal Star Neighbors-Derek Bowen finds helping others is a great way to help himself

PJStar.com - Journal Star Neighbors: "Derek Bowen finds helping others is a great way to help himself


Thursday, November 3, 2005

BY CATHARINE SCHAIDLE

OF THE JOURNAL STAR
PEORIA - If Derek Bowen ever has the word 'philanthropy' on a vocabulary test, rest assured he'll know the definition.

In one year, the Manual High School junior devoted 78.5 hours to helping others. It would have been a commendable achievement for any full-time high school student. But only those who truly know Bowen know just how remarkable this achievement is for a youth to whom life has been less than kind."

Wednesday, November 02, 2005

Newswise | Kids Helping Kids: Harnessing the Spirit of Giving

Newswise | Kids Helping Kids: Harnessing the Spirit of Giving
Newswise — Are kids naturally generous? Many seem to be, but they all need guidance. Teaching about giving is an important step every parent can take toward raising responsible, caring children. Getting children on the right path at an early age is the focus of 26 Steps, a family philanthropy program launched recently by Children’s Hospital Boston. The program offers tips, tools, exercises and resources to help parents nurture the next generation of philanthropists, developing habits of independence, kindness, good judgment and responsibility.

Top Stories - The Olympian - Teen is making a difference

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.
The Olympian - Click Here

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"

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. "

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"

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.'"

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. "

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)."

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

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."

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.

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:"

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

LimaOhio.com

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. "

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."

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."

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."

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. "

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."

Daily Local News - News - 10/11/2005 - Foundation honors county leaders

Daily Local News - News - 10/11/2005 - Foundation honors county leaders: "• Troy Czukoski and Richard Kaskey will accept the Acorn Award on behalf of the Phoenixville Area School District. The district started a Youth and Philanthropy Program to give students greater understanding of the necessity and responsibility of giving back to the community whenever they can, the foundation said."

Teens set example for philanthropy: South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Teens set example for philanthropy: South Florida Sun-Sentinel: "Teens set example for philanthropy

Stephanie Lowe
oakland park
Posted October 9 2005
On Sept. 24, I volunteered at a Katrina benefit concert entirely organized by local high school students and recent grads.

Through the course of the day, as bands from western suburbs played and were cheered by students from the east side and vice versa, area residents stopped by to peek in and smile. It was loud and modern music, yet not a complaint. Everyone understood upon seeing the handmade Katrina signs that these kids were extraordinary."

Northwest Indiana News: nwitimes.com-ids helping kids

Northwest Indiana News: nwitimes.com: "Kids helping kids
Children trick-or-treat for UNICEF to improve lives

BY CARRIE STEINWEG
Times Correspondent

This story ran on nwitimes.com on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 12:36 AM CDT

Fifty-five years ago, a youth group in Philadelphia brought along milk cartons as they went door to door to trick-or-treat. In those cartons they collected coins for UNICEF, an organization established four years earlier by the United Nations to meet the emergency needs of children in post-war Europe and China, which in 1950 was extended to addressing long-term needs of women and children in developing countries around the globe."

Friday, October 07, 2005

TimesDispatch.com | Philanthropy course offered

TimesDispatch.com | Philanthropy course offered: "Philanthropy course offered
University of Mary Washington hopes it will teach practical skills

The Associated Press

Oct 7, 2005

FREDERICKSBURG -- Plenty of college students might sign up for a class on making money. But it's a course on how to give cash away that's making a splash at the University of Mary Washington."

Thursday, October 06, 2005

Girl Scouts prepare to help area nonprofits

Girl Scouts prepare to help area nonprofits: "Girl Scouts prepare to help area nonprofits

The Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts urges area residents to “pay forward” any good fortune they have.

In an effort to help residents become more involved in their community and its needs, the council will sponsor Pay It Forward Day on Nov. 20 at its new program activity center on Yellowbrick Road in Farmingdale, according to Kelly McAllister, membership development director of the Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts.

“The goal of Pay It Forward Day,” McAllister said, “is to encourage the girls and the community to become more involved by exposing them to a wide variety of volunteer opportunities that reflect diverse interests and personalities.”

According to McAllister, the Girl Scouts is a national organization dedicated to building courageous, caring and compassionate citizens."

Tuesday, October 04, 2005

Youthful philanthropy abounds

Youthful philanthropy abounds: "Youthful philanthropy abounds

By Casey White
of the East Oregonian

PENDLETON — Sherwood Heights Elementary School fourth-grader Brenna Haney was so concerned about the victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita that she donated all her saved pennies to a fund at Bank of the West. She just hopes it’s enough."

DesMoinesRegister.com-Twins double up for donations

DesMoinesRegister.com: "Twins double up for donations
The south-side boys, along with their dad, plan to camp on a roof to raise money.

By LINDA YANG
REGISTER CORRESPONDENT

October 4, 2005


The roof of a grocery store is not your average campout location. Then again, Grant and Austin Smith are not your average kids.

At 7 years old, the twins are philanthropic powerhouses, and, once again, they're on a mission. This time the goal is to raise $7,500 for Hurricane Katrina victims and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation."

Monday, October 03, 2005

A Lasting Impression

A Lasting Impression: "A Lasting Impression

Sunday, October 2, 2005

By RAYNE WOLFE
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT


JEFF KAN LEE / PD

What started as a fun community-service project for her Sonoma State University sorority has blossomed into a deep commitment for Sarah Scudder.

Back in 2001 when she was a freshman, as philanthropy coordinator for the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority, Scudder called the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County. With 60 energetic coeds at her disposal, she was looking for a big project."

courant.com | Kids On Crusades

courant.com | Kids On Crusades: "Kids On Crusades
Hurricane Relief Efforts Just Part Of Dramatic Rise In Youthful Volunteers
October 3, 2005
By JOANN KLIMKIEWICZ, The Hartford Courant

All summer long, Devon Aldave wanted to organize a carwash in his West Hartford neighborhood. 'Just for fun,' the 8-year-old says with a shrug when asked to explain. But, as do many childhood impulses, the notion faded with the summer.

Then came Hurricane Katrina."

Wednesday, September 28, 2005

LBReport.com

LBReport.com:
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"Youth have the opportunity to become meaningfully engaged in civic issues and in matters that affect them through a membership on the City’s Commission on Youth and Children, on district level youth councils, and through participation in an innovative youth philanthropy program. Long Beach is home to an outstanding, accredited community college, as well as a world-class state university. A seamless education initiative links the nationally recognized Long Beach Unified School District (2003 Broad Prize for Urban Education) with both the community college and university systems."

Tuesday, September 27, 2005

Books help you learn there's never a wrong time for charitable giving

Books help you learn there's never a wrong time for charitable giving: "recommending two books this month for my book club.
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The first is The Giving Book by Ellen Sabin (Watering Can Press, $19.95). The second is PricewaterhouseCoopers' Guide to Charitable Giving by Michael B. Kennedy, Evelyn M. Capassakis and Richard S. Wagman (John Wiley & Sons, $19.95).

Let me focus first on Sabin's book. This 64-page, spiral-bound volume is full of fun activities intended to teach children ages 6 to 11 the importance of philanthropy. It is also partly a journal, and children are encouraged to write essays that get them to answer such questions as what are they thankful for or how they would help people in certain situations.

Most important, the activities in the book aren't just centered on one act of charity. While it's commendable that so many people are helping Katrina victims, it's better if that generosity becomes ingrained."

Monday, September 26, 2005

Kansas City Star | 09/25/2005 | Far-reaching giving

Kansas City Star | 09/25/2005 | Far-reaching giving: "KIDS & MONEY

Far-reaching giving

The spirit of charity should extend beyond hurricane relief

By STEVE ROSEN

Columnist

“I believe it made a greater impact on them as they realized that these people had truly lost everything, including the basic essentials of food and water.”
Elaine Ferguson

The devastation on the Gulf Coast trained the spotlight on charitable giving and convinced millions of kids to pitch in and help.

Like many of you, over the past few weeks I’ve read dozens of stories about kids holding garage sales or selling cookies, candy and lemonade to raise money for hurricane relief. They’ve donated old clothes or toys buried in the closet, and loaded trucks to the rafters with food and water. Their compassion has been amazing."

New student group aims to increase philanthropy awareness

New student group aims to increase philanthropy awareness: "ew student group aims to increase philanthropy awareness

By Tess Marino email
Collegian Staff Writer

As the cost of attending college continues to rise, Penn State students are taking a stand through the new Student Philanthropy Council to acknowledge those who have given back and contributed to the Penn State community.

Lauren Steinberg, the group's adviser, said the council would serve as a student-run organization to help create awareness for philanthropy at Penn State."

Fredericksburg.com - Charity 101 now at UMW

Fredericksburg.com - Charity 101 now at UMW: "Charity 101 now at UMW

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In new program sponsored by local philanthropist, university students are charged with giving away $10,000 to a good cause. It's not as easy as it sounds.

Date published: 9/26/2005

By KELLY HANNON

Turn 28 college students loose with $10,000 and see where the money goes.

At the University of Mary Washington, a new economics of philanthropy and nonprofit management class does exactly this, with one caveat: The money must go to a Fredericksburg-area nonprofit organization at the end of the semester."

Ukiah Daily Journal Online - Community calendar

Ukiah Daily Journal Online - Community calendar: "Youth Philanthropy Board seeks new members

The Mendocino County Youth Philanthropy Board invites new members to join the board. This is an opportunity for youth, ages 16 to 24, to make a positive difference in communities throughout the county. As board members, youth will award financial grants to other youth to run community service projects.

Youth are invited to attend an informational meeting on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 4 to 5 p.m. at one of two locations: Mendocino County Office of Education, Southeast Room, 2240 Old River Road, Ukiah, and the John Diedrich Center, 208 Dana St., Fort Bragg.

For more information, contact Kathleen Swain at 467-5590 to reserve a spot."

Thursday, September 22, 2005

Students Help Katrina Victims At KC Hospital - Yahoo! News

Students Help Katrina Victims At KC Hospital - Yahoo! News: "Students Help Katrina Victims At KC Hospital

Tue Sep 20, 7:03 PM ET

Students and their families at Blue Valley's Sunset Ridge Elementary School helped raise $4,800 for Children's Mercy Hospital and the ill children who fled Hurricane Katrina.


KMBC's Jere Gish reported that 24 children were flown to Children's Mercy Hospital after the hurricane hit, 15 children are still there."

Friday, September 16, 2005

Young people jump in to help - OrlandoSentinel.com: Orange County News

Young people jump in to help - OrlandoSentinel.com: Orange County News: "The grief of a man she never had met drove Amber Morlock into action.

The Oviedo High School junior watched on television as Harvey Jackson of Biloxi, Miss., described Hurricane Katrina's floodwaters tearing his house apart and sweeping his wife away from him. With tears in her eyes, Amber turned to her mother and asked whether she could go to the Gulf Coast."

Monday, September 12, 2005

Wichita Eagle | 09/11/2005 | Boy's charity grows from pennies

Wichita Eagle | 09/11/2005 | Boy's charity grows from pennies: "Boy's charity grows from pennies

BY BONNIE BING

The Wichita Eagle

While sitting in a doctor's waiting room in Denver five years ago, 9-year-old Derek Cesarek read a magazine article about a young man who had collected coins and donated them to charity.

'I tapped my mom on the shoulder and said I wanted to do something like that,' he said.

His mom, Deborah, said she had thought, 'Fine, that will last about a week.'

But it has lasted much longer.

Soon after that appointment, Derek started collecting pennies. His goal: a million one-cent pieces."

Schools are eager to do their part

Schools are eager to do their part: "Schools are eager to do their part
Students, staff raise money in districts throughout area; Center Grove sets $25,000 goal."

Friday, September 09, 2005

Charlotte Observer | 09/07/2005 | Youths get hands-on experience in helping

Charlotte Observer | 09/07/2005 | Youths get hands-on experience in helping: "Youths get hands-on experience in helping

Fundraising, grant programs let teens learn about philanthropy

AIMEE JUAREZ

Staff Writer

ROCK HILL - As executive director of the York County Boys & Girls Clubs, Karen Blankenship was taken aback by what area members did last week in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

On their own, the children and teens of the Rock Hill and Fort Mill chapters started raising money from friends and family after learning that at least 15 New Orleans chapters had been destroyed"

Thursday, September 08, 2005

PACKETONLINE News Classifieds Entertainment Business - Princeton and Central New Jersey - Hillsborough Beacon - 09/08/2005 - Helping hurricane victims

PACKETONLINE News Classifieds Entertainment Business - Princeton and Central New Jersey - Hillsborough Beacon - 09/08/2005 - Helping hurricane victims — a cup at a time: "Eleven-year-old Nicole Petrosino is always looking for ways to help. She has raised money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and for victims of the tsunami that killed more than 150,000 people in Indonesia and surrounding countries on Dec. 26.
Want to help —
without lemonade?

Wednesday, September 07, 2005

Townsend Times - Today's Headlines-Kids Helping Katrina's Kids aids to help displaced students

Townsend Times - Today's Headlines: "Kids Helping Katrina's Kids aids to help displaced students

By Diane C. Beaudoin

TOWNSEND -- A Townsend mother and her teenage son are working to make a caring difference in the lives of displaced students from the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast as they are forced to relocate to new communities.

Ellen Marie Theep, and her son Will Stankiewicz, have started 'Kids Helping Katrina's Kids.' Theep said, 'It was a brainchild that happened in my kitchen.'

Their effort will be to collect money to fill backpacks or already filled backpacks for the students who will be absorbed into Texas school systems due to Katrina's wrath."

Tuesday, September 06, 2005

OFFER RELIEF TO THOSE IMPACTED BYHURRICANE KATRINA

OFFER RELIEF TO THOSE IMPACTED BYHURRICANE KATRINA: "OFFER RELIEF TO THOSE IMPACTED BY HURRICANE KATRINA

As our nation's leading first responders tackle the monumental catastrophe left by Hurricane Katrina, young people across the country want to know how they can contribute to the relief efforts. As with past disasters of this magnitude young people have always stepped forward to lend a hand, raise money, and offer their support to the people affected by disasters .

In the wake of Katrina there are a large number of organizations across the country that are mobilizing their resources to provide assistance to those in need. The primary need of all of these organizations is money as most have a ready group of individuals with the technical skills needed at this point – search & rescue, medical, security, etc. These organizations are also deploying additional resources such as food, medical supplies, clothing, and other necessities. In order to help the huge numbers of displaced people, they seek the monetary contributions to continue to meet these basic needs.

As a young person there is a lot that you can do to help in this effort. As many young people did during the Southeast Asia Tsunami, you can conduct creative fundraisers to support the organization that does the work you care about most. You can support organizations that find homes for those displaced, feed the hungry, care for lost pets, clean up polluted environments, etc. Youth Service America provides you with a list of organizations that are mobilizing to support the relief effort. You can find this list by scrolling down to Disaster Relief Organizations."

11th Annual Search Under Way for Wyoming's Top Youth Volunteers

11th Annual Search Under Way for Wyoming's Top Youth Volunteers: "Press Release Source: Prudential Financial

11th Annual Search Under Way for Wyoming's Top Youth Volunteers
Tuesday September 6, 8:43 am ET
State Honorees Receive Cash Awards, Medallions and Trip to Washington, D.C., for National Events
Lyman and Jackson Youth Were Wyoming's Honorees in 2005

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Sept. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the past 10 years, Prudential Spirit of Community Awards have been given to more than 200 middle level and high school students across Wyoming for helping the less fortunate, promoting health and safety, protecting the environment, and serving their communities through many other volunteer activities. This week the search begins to identify more young Wyoming residents who have made meaningful contributions to their communities over the past 12 months, as the prestigious awards program kicks off its 11th year."

Thursday, September 01, 2005

TownOnline.com - Littleton Independent - A textbook case of service learning

TownOnline.com - Littleton Independent - Opinion & Letters: "Editorial: A textbook case of service learning
Thursday, September 1, 2005

Opening the schoolhouse doors and getting students to work in their communities is gaining traction among educators nationally. But the concept goes way beyond holding down an after-school job, or working to fulfill a community service requirement. The new thinking ties service learning to the curriculum, so that school and work are both meaningful and relevant.
In Littleton, service learning is getting a closer look. Spearheaded by curriculum Director Nancy Gustafson, community organizations met with teachers last week to brainstorm ways of merging the mission of various nonprofits with curriculum.

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Wednesday, August 31, 2005

Daily Journal, Speech kicks off Youth Philanthropy Initiative

Daily Journal, Johnson County, Indiana's Daily Online Newspaper: "Speech kicks off Youth Philanthropy Initiative
By KELLY BOGGS
Daily Journal staff writer
kboggs@thejournalnet.com

Aug. 31, 2005

Johnson County students were told Tuesday that they are lucky they don’t have to sleep on a dirt floor, beg for water to drink or have only bread to eat.

Col. Paul Grube said this is the situation for many Afghan children, which he witnessed daily while recently stationed in Afghanistan.

He spoke to middle- and high-school students at the kickoff for Youth Philanthropy Initiative for Johnson County.
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Monday, August 29, 2005

North Adams Transcript - Today's Headlines-Summer interns help out at nonprofits

North Adams Transcript - Today's Headlines: "Summer interns help out at nonprofits

By Karen Gardner
North Adams Transcript

WILLIAMSTOWN -- Fifteen Williams College students spent the summer working in internships courtesy of the New England Patriots' owner.

Through the Kraft Foundation, Robert Kraft -- whose sons Jonathan and Joshua are Williams graduates -- endowed the program in support of nonprofit groups throughout New England."

Wednesday, August 24, 2005

Sam Goody Challenges Youth to ''Do Something'' with Exclusive Magazine; Stores Offer Free, Philanthropic Magazine Published by Teen Community Service

Sam Goody Challenges Youth to ''Do Something'' with Exclusive Magazine; Stores Offer Free, Philanthropic Magazine Published by Teen Community Service Organization, ''Do Something'': "sam Goody Challenges Youth to ''Do Something'' with Exclusive Magazine; Stores Offer Free, Philanthropic Magazine Published by Teen Community Service Organization, ''Do Something''

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 24, 2005--Musicland Group, Inc., one of the nation's leading specialty retailers of music, movies, games and entertainment-related products, today announced a partnership with teen organization, Do Something to offer BUILD magazine, free of charge, to youth that shop Sam Goody stores. The magazine is the only youth-oriented, public service magazine with national distribution.

Starting this week, youth interested in making a difference in their community can pick up a copy of BUILD at nationwide Sam Goody stores. The issue, featuring Kanye West on the cover, celebrates young people changing their world. Regular features of the magazine include articles about celebrities who are working to change the world, suggestions on how to get involved in the community, and profiles of young leaders and their amazing philanthropic efforts. The magazine's goal is to provide young people with the tools, inspiration and motivation to make a difference in the world by celebrating the good works of others."

Tuesday, August 23, 2005

NGfL: News-UK pupils fit for charity action

NGfL: News: " UK pupils fit for charity action
A charity which began in South Wales schools has been adopted throughout the UK with the backing of the British and Irish Lions after it proved such a success.

The aim of Schoolchildren for Children is to motivate schoolchildren to walk, jog or run a minimum of one mile to raise �1.

Half the money is spent on extra-curricular equipment and sports activities, while the remaining 50 per cent goes towards providing education in developing countries for books, feeding programmes and gap-year placements in the third world."

Northwest Indiana News: nwitimes.com

Northwest Indiana News: nwitimes.com: "The Times

CROWN POINT | Philanthropy is the giving of your time, talent and treasure for the good of someone or something else. Working with fifth- and sixth-graders from MacArthur Elementary School last spring, the Crown Point Community Foundation helped young students understand the meaning of philanthropy."

Not Your Father's Foundation

Not Your Father's Foundation: "Not Your Father's Foundation
Young philanthropists have their own ideas about what causes to back -- and they aren't always the ones favored by their families


Danielle Durchslag, an effervescent 24-year-old who hopes to become a professional photographer, grew up in a family that has a motto of its own: 'Nothing will ever be accomplished if all objections must first be overcome.' Those are the words of her great-grandfather, Nathan Cummings, founder of Sara Lee (SLE )."

Monday, August 22, 2005

Dallas Morning News |"Jewish youth put their gifts to work

Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Religion: "Jewish youth put their gifts to work

Charity funds created to build on bar and bat mitzvah money

05:28 PM CDT on Friday, August 19, 2005

By HARRIET P. GROSS / Special Contributor to The Dallas Morning News

REX C. CURRY/Special Contributor
Samara Kline and her son Ryan are working with a fund that encourages donation of bar or bat mitzvah gifts to charity.

The words of Proverbs 22:6 take on new meaning with Donor Advised Funds, an approach to raising money for charity that has been established by bar mitzvah-age youth through the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation.

K-Help (Kids Helping Everyone Live Peacefully) is what 25 young people at Greenhill School have named their fund, one of the newest in the program.

Program helps teens grasp needs of public - Tom Groening

Program helps teens grasp needs of public - Tom Groening: "Program helps teens grasp needs of public
Monday, August 22, 2005 - Bangor Daily News

ROCKLAND - How many 16-year-old boys know the organizational and budgetary structures of area social service agencies?

Danji Buck-Moore of Rockland does.

Buck-Moore and two other teens participated in a program in which they awarded $5,000 in grant funds to local groups fighting poverty and hunger.

The Partners in Philanthropy program is run by Youthlinks, a Rockland nonprofit dedicated to working with 11- to 17-year-olds.

The philanthropy program was created by the Ellsworth-based Maine Community Foundation, which provided the $5,000 for the teens to distribute.
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Newsday.com: Doing good can do you some good

Newsday.com: Doing good can do you some good: "Doing good can do you some good
August 22, 2005

When I mention to a friend that I am dropping my son off at community service, she looks distressed. 'Is he in trouble?' she asks. Another friend has the same reaction, offering condolences about teenage behavior.

At first I don't get it. My son is fulfilling his high school's community service requirement by volunteering in a soup kitchen. Why would anyone think that's a problem? Then the light dawns. In the age of Jennifer Wilbanks and other white-collar criminals sentenced to volunteer work instead of jail time, community service has become a synonym for punishment. Service has become a dirty word."

Thursday, August 18, 2005

Charlotte Observer | 08/18/2005 | 2 use birthday for others

Charlotte Observer | 08/18/2005 | 2 use birthday for others: "2 use birthday for others

Party guests told to give gifts to Make-A-Wish; more than $2,000 raised

DAVID PERLMUTT | STAFF WRITER

John and Cathy Humphries are brother and sister, born eight months apart -- Cathy is adopted -- and so similar in thought their physician mother calls them 'virtual twins.'

Both are rising seventh-graders at Charlotte Country Day School. They share interests, including soccer, and some friends. So it seems appropriate that they would celebrate their birthdays together, somewhere between their birth dates: John turned 12 on June 11, Cathy turns 13 on Oct. 4."

Wednesday, August 17, 2005

Charity Pair Set For Tsunami Trip (from Bucks Free Press)

Charity Pair Set For Tsunami Trip (from Bucks Free Press): "Charity pair set for tsunami trip

By Jenna Towler

A STUDENT from Beaconsfield, who raised more than �1,000 for the tsunami fund, is travelling to Sri Lanka to help rebuild a village destroyed in the disaster.

Melissa Brandon, 20, of Grove Road, and her friend Jessica Bloomfield, 21, from Somerset, have given up their summer holidays to work for the charity in charge of helping to rebuild the small fishing village of Ambalangoda, near the city of Galle.

Melissa said: 'I am really looking forward to it seeing where the money we raised has gone.

'We will be doing all sorts of things like helping rebuild and helping out in the orphanage.'"

Friday, August 12, 2005

Greenwood Commonwealth - News - 08/12/2005 - Students, nonprofits help buy supplies

Greenwood Commonwealth - News - 08/12/2005 - Students, nonprofits help buy supplies: "mountain of school supplies is making its way around Leflore County, thanks to the efforts of 40 high school seniors and three non-profit organizations.

'Our mission is to alleviate the hardships in the Delta. If you're trying to buy food and gas and pay the bills, something is going to lack. These kids need their school supplies,' said Veronica Lowe, an Itta Bena worker with Americorps VISTA, which helped coordinate the event.

The students, from Amanda Elzy, Leflore County and Greenwood high schools, raised $400 over three weeks for the project. "

Howard County Times-Fostering leaders goal of Youth on Board program

Howard County Times:
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"Siegel, who will be a senior at Wilde Lake High School, was getting a tour on a recent Wednesday of the nature reserve's grounds. This was in preparation for her temporary role as a youth board member for the conservancy.

As part of Leadership Howard County's pilot Youth on Board program, Siegel is one of nine high school students who have been selected to work on the boards of local nonprofits for the next year, committing about five hours a month."

Teen volunteers get a feel for the real world

Teen volunteers get a feel for the real world: "Teen volunteers get a feel for the real world
In exchange for hard work, students develop job skills, bolster resumes

By CHRISTINE FREY
SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER REPORTER

'Try to use a soft voice, and try not to run,' Peter Dang instructs a young boy and girl before opening the wooden gate to the Woodland Park Zoo's petting area. 'It'll scare the animals.'

The lanky 17-year-old Lake Washington High School senior patiently repeats the instructions to each group of children who visit the goats, demonstrating how they should touch the animals by patting the back of a nearby model that's covered with hair."

Monday, August 08, 2005

. It's also a good opportunity to teach teens about charitable giving.

: "Parents need to first determine how much they want to spend on their kids' clothing and school supplies, then subtract any essential items you want to ensure are bought. Then tell your teen how much money she'll have to spend at the store.

Next, you and your teen should go through his closet to assess what's needed. 'Taking an inventory of the closet is not a bad thing to do before you go,' Gurney said, to determine how much and which items are needed. It's also a good opportunity to teach teens about charitable giving. 'What charity do you want me to give it to?' That's a great thing to do.'"