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Youth Groups Active in Philanthropy :: PNNOnline :: the nonprofit news and information resource: "Youth Groups Active in Philanthropy
Posted by: laurakujawski on Friday, June 10, 2005
Topic General Fundraising
Consumerism may be at an all-time high. The latest estimates show teenagers in the U.S. spending $170 billion a year. But, according to the Council on Foundations, today's youth are doing more than just spending money. They are also contributing to their communities and are more actively involved in philanthropy than ever before.
Philanthropy youth groups are springing up all across America, according to Susan Price, author of The Giving Family: Raising Our Children to Help Others.
'Youth philanthropy projects help start children on the fulfilling journey toward generosity by teaching them how to use their time, talent, and, yes, money to help others,' said Price. 'It is a family-friendly, practical and upbeat way for parents to get their children excited about contributing to their communities.'"