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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."
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
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."
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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."
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."
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."
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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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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"
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?
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."
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."
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."
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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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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